Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent (Blue/Grey)

by Swiss Gear

Product Features

• Swiss Gear Kanderstag dome-style backpack tent sleeps four comfortably
• Measures an ample 9-feet, 6-inches long by 9-feet wide by 56-inches tall
• Features a flex style door, gear loft, organizer pockets, e-port, and shoe pocket
• Easy to assemble with hoop fly, shockcorded fiberglass frame
• Durable weatherproof construction with factory taped fly seams and sonic sealed floor

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Ideal for any backpacking or camping excursion, the Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent boasts durable weatherproof construction, an easy-to-assemble design, and a comfortable 9.6 by 9 foot floor area. The dome-style tent sleeps four comfortably and has an ample 56 inches of headroom. With a flex-style door, gear loft, a shoe pocket to conveniently store muddy shoes, E-port for access to electrical cords, sewn-in security lock so you never misplace keys, and interior rings to keep flashlights or valuables secured, the Kanderstag is designed for optimum organization and convenience. The tent comes with a handy carry duffel that can be used for additional storage at camp.

Boasting high-quality, durable Swiss Gear construction, the Kanderstag is made with SwissGuard fabric and SwissGuard seams for long-lasting performance. The rain fly has factory taped seams to ensure that no rain gets onto the tent, and the sonic sealed floor of factory taped polyester taffeta with a rain shingle floor protector keeps all ground moisture out of the tent. The hoop fly frame of shockcorded fiberglass is resilient and built to withstand the weather.

Specifications:

• Sleeps: Four
• Dimensions: 9 feet, 6 inches x 9 feet x 56 inches
• Area: 57 square feet
• Carry Weight: 11.4 pounds
• Factory taped fly seams
• SwissGuard seams
• SwissGuard fabric
• Sonic Sealed floor
• Rain shingle floor protector
• Factory taped polyester taffeta floor
• Flex style door
• Hoop fly frame
• Shockcorded fiberglass frame
• Gear Loft
• Shoe pocket
• E-Port
• Organizer pockets
• Sewn-in security lock
• Interior rings
• Zippered duffel carry bag

Amazon.com Tent Guide
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, Tunnels and Sacks
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.

Product Description

Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent sleeps up to 4 people comfortably with a 57' square surface area. Signature features begin with a shoe pocket to conveniently store muddy shoes, E-port for convenient access to electrical cords, Sewn-in security lock so you never misplace keys, Interior Rings keep flashlight or valuables secured and a Carry Duffel that converts to handy storage during camp-out. Customer care at 1-800-325-TENT (8368), or www.wenzelco.com

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 25.2 x 7 x 7.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• 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: B001M0O4SQ
• Item model number: SG33135
• Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #148,003 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Nice SIze just hope for no rain, November 2, 2009

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Jason O'kelly (Smiths Alabama) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent (Blue/Grey) (Sports)

This is a pretty nice tent as far as setup and looks. We used it for three nights and the first it flooded completely in the rain while my neighbors coleman stayed dry all night long. We even put a canopy over it the second night, and it still leaked. As far as fiting four people in this , it would be possible as long as your all in a sleepig bag. We used a air mattress(quenn size) and barely had room for our bags. The frame was quite sturdy and held up extremely well in the 20 mph winds we were having. I would recommend this tent only if you are going to use it in a dry climate or know for sure your not getting any rain.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Leaks! What is the point of having a tent if it LEAKS?!, March 19, 2011

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Jeff - See all my reviews

This review is from: Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent (Blue/Grey) (Sports)

I set up this tent in some woods with some buddies of mine and was proud of my tent when I got it set up (looked good). I spent time cleaning a section out since it was on my brother in-law's land and planned to use it for the future in the same spot. It rained most of the time and the rain went right through the tarp that came with the tent! Got all my stuff soaking wet so I ended up sleeping in the car! What is the point of having a top cover with this tent if it's not water proof! I thought it was a joke! There is no reason to buy a tent that does not repel rain especially for $100 bucks! Very disappointing coming from such a big name as Swiss Gear. I could buy a $30.00 Colman and be dry and more satisfied! I will never buy a Swiss Gear tent again! I would not recommend buying this tent unless you plan to use it inside for your kids or something like that.

5.0 out of 5 stars Super Quality Tent, December 21, 2011

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Aa Outdoors "The Outdoors Guy" (New York) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Swiss Gear Kanderstag Backpack Tent (Blue/Grey) (Sports)

This Swiss Gear Tent absolutely stands up to its name, The Quality, Design and durability is higher then most tents I've seen in its class, We have been using it all season long and it held up great.