- Measures 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 feet; carry weight is 10.3 pounds
- Comfortably sleeps two to three campers
- Features cyclone venting and "Go Be Dry" waterproofing system
- Includes tent, 8.5mm fiberglass poles, pegs, carry bag, pole bag, and peg bag
- Full fly includes 1200mm coating for extra waterproofing protection
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Product Description
Ideal for family camping trips, Columbia's three-person Northern Trek Tent offers a simple four-pole design and geo-dome shape to maximize its square feet for a comfortable camping adventure. It features a Cyclone Venting System which provides airflow by circulating warm area through the roof mesh panels while drawing in cool air through lower mesh vents. Intended for outdoor or backyard camping, this tent has a 7.5- by 7.5-foot footprint and offers a full fly for added protection. Columbia's "Go Be Dry" rain protection system combines four technologies to keep you dry and comfortable in wet weather: Dry Tek repels moisture with a protective coating; a DryGuard skirt deflects rain from the floor seams and stake loops; the Dry Floor tub design elevates floor seams to keep away water; and DryLock sealed floor seams block moisture and prevent leakage.
Specifications:
- Tent size: 7-1/2 by 7-1/2 feet
- Person: Three
- Poles: Four, 8.5 mm fiberglass
- Tent weight: 10.3 pounds
- Full fly: 1200-millimeter coating
About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of ski-wear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.
Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that, it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60-year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.
The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.
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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Columbia does it best...,
By JRB "JBuen" (Laredo, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Columbia Northern Trek 7.5-Foot by 7.5-Foot Three-Person Geo Dome Tent (Sports)
I purchased this tent for a recent winter camping trip but prior to that it was set up in my backyard on a day with 30+ mph wind gusts. Standing alongside my brothers Wenzel tent, it held firm and was barely shaken by the strong winds while the Wenzel was noticeably contorted during those same gusts. While camping it rained lightly during the night and the inside remained moisture free without having sealed the seams prior, as is suggested by everyone. There was more than enough room for me and my buddy plus all of our gear and the quality of the tent (even the bag it comes in) is top notch. I purchased when it was priced at $49.99 but even at its current price, it is well worth it.
8 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT TENT - GREAT PRICE,
By Tom C. "Tommy C." (Larchmont, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Columbia Northern Trek 7.5-Foot by 7.5-Foot Three-Person Geo Dome Tent (Sports)
After some great experiences with Columbia branded products, I decided to purchase this tent. I needed a tent that would allow me a lot of space for an airbed and my gear - but also a tent that could provide ample space for me and a potential cutie. Anyway - when I opened the box I was struck by the quality of the bag that housed the tent. I'm talking all sorts of straps, various zippers, and a columbia logo sure to help me find that cutie pie. I decided to move the furniture in my living room and try my new future shelter that would protect me from the hadcore elements that can only come from 3 season car camping. I was able to erect this tent within 8 minutes BY MYSELF. I'm no genius. (trust me)
Here are my suggestions though ---> Like most tents, tent compaines install a thin floor. You will like this sacrifice because it helps with the weight of the tent and the size of the bag. This is not a big deal and can be easily overcome by purchasing a 8ftX8ft blue tarp. The tarp proides protection from the wet ground. punctures from rocks, and even the cold earth. You will Really appreciate the tarp when its time to roll this tent up and you discover the bottom of your tent is very clean. You can purchase this tarp at Home Depot. (Or your local town hardware store should you wish to pay 345% more) NOW LETS GET NUTTY - I will be using my tent during the fall and would like a little exta insulation from the elements. I'm going to purchase a 20ftX20ft camoflage tarp. I will tie it down using standard thin rope and stakes. This will complete my bunker. Good day.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Tent!,
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This review is from: Columbia Northern Trek 7.5-Foot by 7.5-Foot Three-Person Geo Dome Tent (Sports)
I chose this tent to replace my cheap one. The old one was thin and hot with little ventilation and a stifling rainfly. This tent caught my eye for the amazing ventilation and ample size.
I took it out for the weekend and set it up in the yard, and was impressed by the obvious quality of the tent. I was pleased to find that I was able to pitch the tent quickly by myself. The day I set it up our high was 91 degrees. With the rainfly on, this was a perfect tent: plenty of shade, and plenty of breeze. I was pleased to find the zippered windows rolled easily and were held in place by ingenious fasteners along the walls. There are numerous cubbies within the tent for storage and a gear loft above. For my trial run, I did not use a tarp underneath or even bother to stake it down--the tent held itself up despite our coastal winds. I did seal the seams while I had it up, and am looking forward to getting out in this wonderful tent!
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