Wenger Davos II 3-Pole Backpack Dome Tent

by Wenger

Product Features

• 3-pole dome tent for car campers or backpackers
• Polyester sidewalls with 600mm coating for rain protection
• Includes 1 main circular "flex" door; 1 Dutch "D" door
• Gear/loft organizer, 2 mesh utility pockets, and flashlight loop
• Measures 8 by 7 by 4.3 feet (W x D x H); weighs 9 pounds, 10 ounces

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Lightweight and versatile, this three-pole dome tent from Wenger assembles in seconds thanks to its color-coded ping-and-ring attachment system. The tent's shock-corded fiberglass frame weighs a mere 9 pounds, 10 ounces--light enough for most hiking backpacks. Plus, two-door access and double roof vents, make this model far more versatile than other two- and three-person tents. The tent's sidewalls are made of polyester with a 600mm coating--which resists rain and dew--while the floor is made of durable nylon taffeta. For added convenience, the main circular door is designed to hinge to any side, letting campers find the setup that works best for them.

Other features include a gear/loft organizer, two mesh utility pockets for gear storage, and a flashlight loop. The tent comes with a 600D polyester zippered duffle bag for transport, along with pole and stake bags, and measures 8 by 7 by 4.3 feet (W x D x H).

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 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.

Product Description

Backpack dome tent made of polyester taffeta tent body and rip-stop design. Rainfly features double pass polyurethane coating. Nylon taffeta floor with double pass polyurethane coating.

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 11.5 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: B0001GC916
• Item model number: WG31210
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #675,843 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Value, May 31, 2005

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This review is from: Wenger Davos II 3-Pole Backpack Dome Tent (Sports)

Plusses
+ spacious
+ easily assembled
+ good to look at.
+ great packaging

Minusses
- zippers are sticky
- the seams look like they will need seam sealants. although mine didn't leak.

I would have liked the base to be of stronger material. I recommend that this is used with an appropriate footprint.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great little tent!, September 29, 2008

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D. Hammer (WA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wenger Davos II 3-Pole Backpack Dome Tent (Sports)

This was purchased as a gift for a not-so-experienced camper. It has a great large rainfly. It is also fairly easy to set up, but a little more complicated than some tents I've assembled. We applied seam sealer and waterproofing to it, and it does it's job keeping the occupants cozy at night. The large doors and windows are a bonus.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Smaller than Advertised, August 26, 2005

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Svetlana Grigorian "svelte gypsy" (Seattle, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Wenger Davos II 3-Pole Backpack Dome Tent (Sports)

The tent felt much smaller & tighter than it's stated dimensions. When assembled, the shape looked a bit odd & assymetrical. Also, it doesn't have that heavy duty, waterproof plastic bottom. Overall, not too impressed with the product.