Kelty Parthenon 8 2 Room Tent

by Kelty

• polyester
• Mansion-style 8-person tent with 143 square feet of living space
• Dual-entry vestibule; interior divider; mesh wall panels
• Polyester taffeta rainfly and ArcEdge polyurethane-coated floor
• Organizer wall and gear loft loops; noiseless zipper pulls
• Color-coded clip sleeves; packaged weight of 27 pounds 3 ounces

Product Description

The 2 Room Kelty Parthenon 8 will sleep 8 happy campers with nary a care. The sturdy shockcorded DAC Hybrid frame is easy to use whether it be set up or take down. It creates nearly vertical walls for a more roomy interior. The removable room divider provides privacy when needed. The all mesh roof is great for ventilation or stargazing in your sleeping bag. In addition 2 side windows provide light and ample ventilation. The 2, side by side doors open to a large storage vestibule that is great for wet stuff, dirty shoes or any extra stuff you need tucked away. And of course the sturdy durable rainfly and floor are built to Kelty's exacting standards so you know you will always be dry. The perfect shelter for families or large groups.Shockcorded DAC DA-17 Hybrid (aluminum/steel) poles are sturdy and easy to set up or take down..Freestanding design is fast and easy to set up.All mesh roof is great for stargazing.Noiseless zipper pulls will be appreciated on a windy night.Includes storage mesh gear loft/organizer so you can be organized - imagine that.Fly attaches with side release buckles.Easy color coded set up is fast and easy every time.Set up is with simple and easy with a combination of clips and sleeves.Large mesh windows (can be closed) on the tent walls and ceiling vents means great ventilation.Guyouts points on the fly and help stabilize the tent in windy weather.Multiple mesh storage pockets help with overall interior organization.All carry sacks and stakes included.Includes convenient flashlight loop on the ceiling.Fire retardant.Import.

Product Details

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• ASIN: B00CJOMTY0
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #69,072 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

17 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tent! April 3, 2011

By Runnikee

Color Name:Cool Grey/Putty

I purchased this tent early last summer (2010). I did A LOT of research, reading reviews, checking features, etc. This tent was a bit more than I initially wanted to spend, but it has been worth it. At first I was looking at the "throw away" tents that rarely give you more than a year of use from department stores. The main thing I wanted to make sure my tent could do was to resist leaking, and most department store tents do not do that consistently. This tent has not leaked at all, and when I say not at all, I mean not a drop. I'm not one who would be satisfied with a tent that only gets a few small drops of water in one of the corners along the seem. To me, not leaking is not leaking.

There is a lot of room inside this tent. Two queen-sized mattresses and a double-sized mattress easily fit in this tent, leaving plenty of room for bags also inside the tent. Air flow through the tent is great, but reduced a little with the rain cover on (obviously).

My only "complaint" about this tent is the vestibule that covers the front door could be larger. In other words, it'd be nice if there was more room inside the rain cover and outside of the tent (similar to a porch). Other than that, no issues. If the money is a concern for you, be sure to look around. I found a great deal on mine just by searching a little online.

Happy camping!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely a great tent July 24, 2011

By Russell Burns

Color Name:Cool Grey/Putty|Amazon Verified Purchase

I purchased this tent reluctantly as I normally wouldn't spend this much on a tent. Thankfully, I was very happy when I received it and I have used it several times already. Construction is top-notch and the over-all look of this tent is impressive. Set up is a breeze, takes less than 10 minutes. The tent itself is very sturdy and the poles are great. The mesh top is nice to have as it keeps the inside cool and it's also great to look up at the stars at night. One of the things I was most impressed with was the size! Pictures don't do this tent justice. Lots of room and very large. Plenty of room for a family of 5-6 people and still have room for your gear.

Having said all that, there are a couple of downers...

The mesh roof is great at night, so if you don't use the fly you'll love to lay and fall asleep looking up. Really makes you feel like your actually just laying on the lawn outside, but come morning, plan on rising when the sun comes up, because there's nothing blocking the sun! Using the fly also increases the footprint, so make sure you have plenty of space to set this up.

If you are going to use this as a family tent and you camp in populated campsites, be aware that the front and back windows do not have privacy flaps. These windows stay open all the time, so you will need to use the fly to change inside your tent, or just stay low!

The tent stakes, like everyone mentioned, are junk. Plan on buying some longer/better stakes bottom line. If not staked properly, the door has a bit of lag when zipping.

Packaging is a bit heavy, so you won't be lugging this too far from your vehicle.

I recommend a footprint/tarp to help protect the bottom. If you're spending this much on a tent, you'll want it to last.

I am very happy and I think this tent will provide years of quality/hassle free camping experiences. Highly recommended.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars High-Quality Huge Tent June 28, 2011

By ironman96 VINE™ VOICE

Color Name:Cool Grey/Putty

The 8 person Kelty Parthenon tent is a well-made, roomy, 3 season tent that is ideal for a family. I wouldn't want to try to squeeze 8 into the tent--4 or 5 would be ideal. We've only used it once, but it kept us dry during a heavy rain. The rain test is one of the most important for a tent, and this one passed with flying colors. It has a "door" that allows you to divide the tent into two compartments, a skylight type of window in the top, a rain fly, and storage pockets inside for odds and ends. The only negative is that the poles attach to the tent with plastic clips that appear to be weak enough to cause an eventual failure. Overall we are happy with the purchase.