Kelsyus OGO Tent 7 (9- by 9-Feet)

by Kelsyus

Product Features

• Featuring Time Set Technology only available in the patent pending Kelsyus tent line
• Unfold, stake corners, lift and lock central hub in 60 seconds
• 3? vertical walls maximize space efficiency. 9?x9? design for 7-person sleeping capacity
• Interior magazine holders and 3 mesh windows, Internal hub system for hanging lights/gear
• Removable, easy to attach rain fly included, Sling carry bag for hands-free portability, Lightweight and easy to carry?weighs only 33 lbs

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The Kelsyus Go Tent 7 is engineered to make your next family camping excursion a breeze to set up. Just unfold, stake corners, and lift and lock the central hub in one simple motion--and all in only 60 seconds--and you've got a 9 x 9-foot shelter that will hold up to 7 people. This three-season tent also has 3-foot vertical walls to maximize space efficiency and an internal hub system for hanging lights. Other features include interior magazine holders, three mesh windows, and a removable, easy-to-attach rain fly. For hands-free portability, a sling carry bag is included. The tent weighs approximately 33 pounds.

Product Description

Designed for 3-season use, the Kelsyus® OGO Tent 7 is ready for your next camping adventure. The 9' x 9' interior offers room for up to 7 people, and 3' vertical walls maximize space efficiency. Additional features include interior magazine holders, 3 mesh windows and a sling carry bag; a removable, easy-to-attach rain fly is also included.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 37 x 11 x 11 inches ; 36.5 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 36.9 pounds
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B001O9C0TK
• Item model number: 80045
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #210,508 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Happy with the quick setup feature, June 9, 2010

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H. Moon (Southern California, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Kelsyus OGO Tent 7 (9- by 9-Feet) (Sports)

I had researched for a family tent to be used in our memorial day camping trip. I came across the Kelsyus Ogo (9) tent at Amazon and got very intrigued. I initially hesitated because I couldn't find any reviews..this is a very new product. Ended up taking the risk, but turned out to be a very good purchase decision. I setup the tent at home before the trip, and it was truly very fast. The tent is kind of like a giant umbrella. The material seems to be higher quality than entry level tents of similar size (and this is not exactly a cheap tent!). Based on these, I decided to keep the tent. At the camping, my friends in the camping group were very impressed. It took me ~5 minutes (hammering the pegs down to the hard ground took most of the time) to setup the tent and the rain fly. I was able to help others setting up their tents. Because of its design that allows for height at the edges, the interior looks very spacious. It was enough space for 4 of us. The only issue I find was that when the rain fly was on it it partially blocks the windows--so the air circulation is not great. Taking down the tent was as easy as setting up. It's heavier and bulkier (when packed) than similar size tents, but I don't have a problem with it--convenience matters more to me. I like innovative products that break out of conventional thinking, and this is one of them. Not just an interesting product, but a solid and practical one. I wonder what other tent makers have been doing..

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars So far, so good. A quick setup, a spacious product., July 6, 2010

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A Mother's Logic (Sunshine and Happiness, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Kelsyus OGO Tent 7 (9- by 9-Feet) (Sports)

I purchased this a few months ago, before there was another review. Just christened it this past 4th of July weekend. I am an avid camper. Love being in a tent. I own quite a few of differing sizes and difficulty of setup. I have a 7 year old and 2 dogs, setting up and tearing down an entire dispersed camp setup can be quite the chore for one mother. Last season, I went to put up our 10x10 during a small window of no rain. Got 1/2 way done and it began to pour, then hail!! Most of you may know that you don't put up a tent in the rain as your body oils will cause it to leak. After the hail and rain subsided, I had to run into town and buy a shop vac to suck up all the water that flooded the interior before I had a chance to install the fly. It was a rough beginning to a weekend where I felt like I never got completely dry, or clean. For the first time in 3 decades of camping, I was miserable. I can't tell you how happy I was to find this gem. But much like the other reviewer (the 1st and only I have seen), I hesitated, wanting someone to review it. The price fell about $50, so I figured what the heck. Glad I did.

We arrived at our campsite just as the sprinkles began to fall. Great, initiation by fire. Following the directions, I laid down a tarp, unpacked the Ogo, tapped in the stakes 1/2 of the way, and pushed up on the center hub. Bingo!! The job was done! I then repositioned the stakes, pulling taunt on the corners before driving them into the ground. Next time, I wouldn't do much more than 1/2 way down unless it was a forecast of heavy rain, or I feared others tripping on them. I had a hard time removing them, not the worst thing given their job, but, while trying to pull it from the ground, I did break off one of the plastic tabs that is intended to aid with tying down the fly on other models . Keep in mind, I'm a pro, so someone less experienced might break them all.

As of yet, the only issue I see is the circulation created by the fly laying on the two side windows. Easily remedied with 2 additional stakes and some twine, just pitch it outward, good to go. I would have preferred the windows be lower, but completely understand why they are positioned where they are. The architecture and ease of the tent, the positioned of the fly, make their height necessary. The side windows are good size, the back could have been larger. That's just a personal preference, and in no way should it reflect poorly in considering the purchase.

I had a king air mattress plus a 3x4 foot table in it. Plenty of room. I would use a smaller table next time, easier to move around it.

The breakdown was easy. Follow the directions. The tent fits into the bag with relative ease and room to spare. That's a rarity for tent, believe me.

I have no clue how it holds up in the rain. Honestly, in 30 years of camping, I have never had an issue with this. Don't touch your tent when it is raining seems to have worked just fine for me. I did notice that there was seam sealer installed on the product, or at least that is what it appeared to be to me. Again, I have never used such products, but I could tell there was a coating on the seams. Process of deduction. I'm hoping that there will be no issue with this tent. Even so, easily remedied, seam sealer and scotch guard. I will be camping in the rain in the next few weeks, so I'll add an update after.

Also, the center locking hub didn't "snap" into place as indicated in the directions, but it did work. I expected a bit more spring action given the directions. However, it did the job effectively and held up fine.

I am a 38 year old mother of one, keeper of 2 dogs, and instigator of my friends who have no camp experience. If I can do it, anyone can. Normally, I would not think of spending $300 on a tent (I got mine for $250 on Amazon). I have huge tents that I love and have used without issue for years that I purchased for well under $100. I would happily spend the $300 again to have such an easy setup.

Read the directions. Follow the directions. No matter how much or how little experience you have, follow the directions.

There is nothing like being unplugged with those you love. Brings it all back to center.

Best wishes.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars As good as advertised!, October 29, 2010

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Stu - See all my reviews

This review is from: Kelsyus OGO Tent 7 (9- by 9-Feet) (Sports)

Having a bad back and a worn-out tent that had to have two people to erect, I needed something better for my frequent camping trips with my Boy Scout troop. This tent is as easy to set up as advertised. I was very pleased to learn that all four windows completely zip up, which is a necessity for winter camping, even in central Georgia. If the rain fly went all the way to the ground, I could call this a 4-season tent.

The one problem we encountered was probably self-inflicted. After putting the tent back in the bag, we got one set of corner poles out of alignment, so it took two of us the next time we set it up. Had the case been a little larger, this may not have been a problem.

Even with the super-snug bag, it is stll the best tent we found for ease of setup and features. We typically use two twin bed size cots and mattresses, with a table between for our "stuff." There is plenty of room for all.