- Water resistant tent and fly; polyethylene flooring for protection against water and abrasion
- Large Dutch "D" door, 3 mesh windows with integrated storm flap pocket
- Gear loft and two storage pockets, shock-corded fiberglass frame, metal stakes
- Ten-year warranty
- Large single-room tent sleeps up to 6 or 7 people--measures 10 by 12 feet and 84 inches tall
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The whole family can sleep comfortably through the night in Wenzel's Mt. Rushmore tent, which features a single room that measures a spacious 12 by 10 feet (for 120 square feet of space) and 84 inches high. This affordable, durable tent is suitable for car camping excursions or for setting up on a hot summer's night out in the backyard, and it can sleep up to six or seven campers. In addition to the tent, the Mt. Rushmore comes with an easily attachable fly to help shade the tent and protect it from the elements. Some other features include:
- Polyethylene flooring for protection against water and abrasion
- Large Dutch "D" door measures 50 inches at its widest point for easy access
- Three mesh windows with integrated storm flap pocket
The instructions recommend that you do a dry run of setting up your tent in the backyard before using it in the wilds. And while we found tent construction to be fairly quick and easy, it's a good idea to follow this tip. To prepare for set up, select a level, clean area that's quite large and make sure to unzip the door to allow air to enter the tent, which will help protect the zipper. Be sure to grab an assistant, as you will indeed need two people to raise the roof.
The tent comes with four shock-corded fiberglass poles--two for the tent frame and two for the fly frame. Connect the tent poles and slip them through the sleeves at the top of the tent to make an "X," then connect the bottoms of the poles to pins attached to the corners of the tent to form the frame. The fly was just as simple to put together, and it's stabilized by tough, plastic D-shaped rings at each corner. You could attempt to do this on your own, but as noted earlier, ease the inevitable frustration with an assistant.
The tent's single room is very spacious, both horizontally and vertically. Measuring 6 feet, 3 inches, we could extend our arms a bit to the top-most point of the tent's roof. And even with the gear loft installed (which connects to four fabric ties at the tent's top), we could walk around with our head just barely touching its bottom. The tent also includes two storage pockets on each side. The window flaps feature a self-contained storm flap pocket. Simply unzip the storm flaps covering the windows and drop into the pocket that forms between the bottom of the storm flap and the mesh window. The doorway can be secured with tie-backs.
The tent is water repellent, but not waterproof--thus, during heavy rain, some leakage may occur. While we didn't have rain during our testing, we did use a sprinkler for an extended period, and were pleased to note that the fly ably handled the water run off, guiding it away from the bottom of the tent. To improve the weather resistance of the Mt. Rushmore, it's recommended that you use seam sealer to coat all exposed seams, applying only to theunderside of the fly and inside the seams of the tent. If applied to the outside of seams, discoloration of the tent may occur.
Overall, the Mt. Rushmore might not be the hardy tent to take with you when attacking the toughest of trails. But it's a great, roomy family camper with great headroom and a pleasing amount of airflow through its three large windows and doorway.--Agen Schmitz
What's in the Box?
Tent, rainfly, metal stakes and nylon rope (with bag), four fiberglass frame sections (with bag), gear loft, printed instructions
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.
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
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Nice Tent @ a Bargain Price,
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This review is from: Wenzel Mt. Rushmore 12 by 10 Foot Six to Seven-Person Tent (Sports)
It's a very good deal, excellent delivery, service from Amazon. The tent is huge and can accomodate six people easily. No problems with the setup. It just takes time to practice and will become master. I searched around and found Amazon had offered the best value for the money I invest.
29 of 32 people found the following review helpful:
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Love it!,
By Brett Schmidt "El Jefe" (North Carolina (and proud of it)) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Wenzel Mt. Rushmore 12 by 10 Foot Six to Seven-Person Tent (Sports)
How good is this?- HUGE tent. I don't know exact dimensions. But, you can stand up easily in it...and I am 5'9" - I set this up relatively quickly. Can do it with one person...though easier with two. - Quality. It's good. Held up under some rain. Really ideal for good family camping. - Color. The rain fly is more purple than it appears in the photo--which gives you the impression that it's more red. Regardless.. - For the size, i haven't seen anything this affordable. I also bet folks will like this in their backyard, as well. Best deal I have found this year. Unbelievable.
16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
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great tent,
This review is from: Wenzel Mt. Rushmore 12 by 10 Foot Six to Seven-Person Tent (Sports)
Just finished fishing trip at lake mead, NV. Tent was easy, quick to set up, and withstood 60mph wind gusts!
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