- 2-room dome tent with removable room divider
- Durable, polyester sidewalls; 600mm coating for weather protection
- 2 circular "flex" doors that hinge on any side; 2 ventilation roof vents
- 4 mesh utility pockets, gear/loft organizer, and mud mat
- Measures 14 by 12 by 6.8 feet (W x D x H); sleeps 7 to 8 people
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Many tents barely have enough room for two people and a duffle bag, not to mention the family Labrador that sleeps near the front flap. The Wenger Zermatt II family dome tent, on the other hand, comfortably sleeps seven to eight people in two sizable rooms separated by a removable divider. The tent's sidewalls are made of durable polyester with a 600 mm coating for rain and wind protection, while the floor's rip-stop 1000D polyethylene material resists damage from rough, root-heavy terrain. To make it easier for people to exit the tent in the midnight hours, the tent offers two circular "flex" doors that hinge along any side, along with two large roof vents for improved ventilation.
Other features include a Swiss Guard polyester fly with taped seams, a gear/loft organizer, four mesh utility pockets, a flashlight loop, and a mud mat for dirt-covered shoes. The Zermatt II sets up easily thanks to the color-coded ping-and-ring setup system, which is complemented by the shock-corded fiberglass frame. The tent stores in a 600D zippered duffle-style bag, and comes with pole and stake bags. The unit measures 14 by 12 by 6.8 feet (W x D x H).
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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 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.
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2-room family dome tent made of polyester taffeta tent body and rip-stop design. Rainfly features double pass polyurethane coating. Polyethylene rip-stop floor.
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Hard to set up---stitching questionable,
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This review is from: Wenger Zermatt II Geodesic 2-Room Family Dome Tent (Sports)
We have used this tent a few times and our biggest problem is getting it set up. Due to the height it is hard to adjust the poles if they snag the pole pockets. The last time we used it my wife was trying to attach the pole to the bottom hook and managed to crack the metal bolster where the poles come together. We had to make a splint out of a couple of metal stakes to keep the pole together. Also during a windy night some of the stiching around the front rainfly has started to seperate. The amount of interior room is nice and the ceiling height is great. Quality doesn't seem to live up to the Wenger name. Our friends have a Kelty and it is a world apart in quality from this Wenger.
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