- 4 person tent sets up in 1/4 the time of a regular tent--about 40 seconds
- As easy as opening an umbrella
- Dual-track D-shaped door with mesh window and inside zippered storm flap
- Nylon taffeta with a polyurethane coating; rip-stop polyethelene tub-style floor
- Mesh storage pouch and O-rings for hanging accessories
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Get the party started on the campsite in no time with this 9 b 9 foot, four-person WeatherRite Fast-Pitch tent. The tent comes attached to the FastPitch frame, complete with stake-out fittings, and sets up in 1/4 the time of a regular tent--about 40 seconds. Simply stake out the tent, step inside, and pull down on the FastPitch handle as you push up on the inside ring. It's as easy as opening an umbrella.
It offers a number of interior storage options, including a mesh storage pouch and O-rings for hanging accessories, The removable rainfly forms awnings over entrance and rear window, and it has a dual-track "D"-shaped door with mesh window and inside zippered storm flap. It also has a mesh rear window with inside zippered storm flap and mesh roof vents. It's made of nylon taffeta with a polyurethane coating and has rip-stop polyethylene tub-style floor.
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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, 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.
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The WeatherRite Fast-Pitch 9'x9' tent is the smart choice for fast-pitch (setup) and quality construction. Simply step inside and open the tent up like an umbrella - a 40 second setup time. Features include large no-see-um mesh windows and roof vents, nylon taffeta with a polyurethane coating and a rip-stop polyethylene tub-style floor. A mesh storage pouch and sewn-in "O"-rings are great for storing and hanging accessories. Stagkes, guy ropes and storage bag are included. Comfortably sleep three in the WeatherRite Fast-Pitch 9'x'9 tent.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awsome tent,
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This review is from: WeatherRite Fast-Pitch 9- by 9-Foot Four-Person Tent (Sports)
I was amazed with how easy it is to put up this tent! In less than 30 seconds, I could start dumping my gear in my tent. All of my buddies were amazed. Because the poles are so sturdy, I didn't even stake down my tent, and it was just fine. It came down as easy as it went up, but it did take me a few tries to get the hang of it. As with most tents, the bag is too small after you first use it. You can make it fit back in the bag if you really try, but it was much easier to buy a $5.00 extra large tent bag and throw it in the bigger bag. I love this tent!
10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Houdini I'm not,
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This review is from: WeatherRite Fast-Pitch 9- by 9-Foot Four-Person Tent (Sports)
Ok,I bit. I had a cheap Costco tent before but the poles kept snapping so I thought I'd try something different. This tent seemed like a good deal and I had free shipping so I went for it. Just like the instructions say, it is very easy to put up - just like an umbrella. The frame is already part of the tent so you don't need to slide in those poles like other tents. The rain fly is pretty easy to put on so I was happy. Then I tried to put it away. It's pretty easy to bring down as well - just like an umbrella. The hard part is folding it and getting it back in the bag. Like a road map, I just can't figure out the secret. Basically, it is now folded at twice the size as when I took it out of the box. I tried for almost an hour but couldn't get it back in the bag. I can't even get it back into the box to send it back. Darn thing is like tryng to fold an octopus. Anyway, puts up easy, comes down easy, impossible to get back in the bag. Since it's a car-camping tent I can live with this problem as I just need to find a bigger bag and some more patience.
2.0 out of 5 stars
fast pitch tent,
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This review is from: WeatherRite Fast-Pitch 9- by 9-Foot Four-Person Tent (Sports)
I love to camp but hate the set-up and I thought this tent would be perfect. It was the first two times I used it, through wind and rain. The third time it leaked like crazy and the next time I took it out of the bag, one of the upper supports was broken. The company I bought it from no longer stocks it so, unless I can find replacement parts, I have the perfect tent that I can't use. Easy up and down but I never could get it all the way back into the bag it came in.
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