Tents: 4 Season

The Kelty Typhoon tent is an all-purpose mountaineering dome tent with a vaulted, four-pole design. The Typhoon has been the tent of choice for trips to Changabang, Krygyzstan, Menlungtse, and Gasherbrum IV. Kelty Typhoon Tent Features: 9.5 mm DAC Aluminum TH72 Press-fit Poles with low temperature shockcord. Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength and provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly. Continuous pole sleeve design for easy set up. ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight. Two large doors with closeable windows. Two closeable mesh roof panels. Two side wall closeable windows for ventilation. Noiseless, reflective zipper pulls. Three large Eclipse windows in fly keep tent cooler. Polyester rain fly doesn't bag or sag in rain like nylon flies. Two large vestibules (one hooped). Fly: Quick release/adjust buckle attachment. Fly vent. 1.9 oz nylon taffeta tent walls. 2.3 oz 1800mm PU coated nylon taffeta floor. 2.3 oz taped 1800mm PU coated polyester flies. Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout The Kelty Typhoon tent is an all-purpose mountaineering dome tent with a vaulted, four-pole design. The Typhoon has been the tent of choice for trips to Changabang, Krygyzstan, Menlungtse, and Gasherbrum IV. Kelty Typhoon Tent Features: 9.5 mm DAC Aluminum TH72 Press-fit Poles with low temperature shockcord. Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength and provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly. Continuous pole sleeve design for easy set up. ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight. Two large doors with closeable windows. Two closeable mesh roof panels. Two side wall closeable windows for ventilation. Noiseless, reflective zipper pulls. Three large Eclipse windows in fly keep tent cooler. Polyester rain fly doesn't bag or sag in rain like nylon flies. Two large vestibules (one hooped). Fly: Quick release/adjust buckle attachment. Fly vent. 1.9 oz nylon taffeta tent walls. 2.3 oz 1800mm PU coated nylon taffeta floor. 2.3 oz taped 1800mm PU coated polyester flies. Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout. Specs: Sleeps 3. Packed Weight: 12 lbs 1 oz. Minimum Weight: 10 lbs 12 oz. Packed Size: 10 x 28". Internal Dimensions: L x W x H 95" x 75" x 48". Poles 4.Vestibule Area :(Sq. Ft.) 29.2. Floor Area: (Sq. Ft.) 44.4. $$$$

The Kelty Assault Tent is a 2-person high altitude winter tent for the alpinist who demands simple, lightweight reliable performance. Kelty Assault 2 Tent Features: 8.8mm dual temper DAC Featherlite poles. Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength and provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly. Continuous pole sleeve design for easy set up. ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight. One large door with closeable window. Closeable spindrift-proof rear window. Turkey feet bent poles stretch floor to maximize vertical living space. Noiseless, reflective zipper pulls. Full coverage Titan Tex fly provides maximum weather and UV resistance. One brow-pole vestibule. Fly: Quick release/adjust buckle attachment. Fly vent. 1.3 oz. Polyester ripstop tent walls. Titan Tex floor. Titan Tex fly resists UV damage even after 300 hours. Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout. Kelty Assault 2 Tent Specs: Sleeps 2 Packed Weight 5 lb. 2 oz. Minimum Weight 4 lb. 12 oz. Packed Size 6.5" x 22" Internal Dimensions L x W x H 88" x 54" x 41" Poles 2 Vestibule Area (Sq. Ft.) 9.1 Floor Area (Sq. Ft.) 28.1 $$$$$

The North Face Mountain 25 2-person tent is the high-camp standard for expedition use, engineered to withstand extreme wind and snow loading of high-altitude environments. The North Face Mountain 25's heavy-duty floor has an unmatched 5-layer waterproof coating for superior waterproof protection. Minimum weight based on tent, poles and rainfly only. Seam Sealer Included. Full-coverage rainfly features a pole-supported 2-point vestibule and a zippered rear door. Taped, seam-tension true bucket floor on the North Face Mountain 25 2 man tent lays down like a prayer-bound floor to increase usable space without requiring seam sealing. Exterior guy points with attached guy lines, internal guy system, increased pole diameters and 4 extra stake loops offer stability in harsh conditions. Circular double doors allow flow-through ventilation, plus easy entry from either side. Continuous pole sleeves increase structural integrity and ease pitching. Adjustable ground tensioner allows pitching on unlevel surface and includes loops for ski or trekking pole staking. Top and door vents control airflow and prevent internal condensation. Polyurethane window improves living conditions; cold-crack tested to -60 degrees F. Cone venting placed adjacent to window alleviates fogging or freezing. Reflective guy lines/loops and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls help to adjust tent in the dark and minimize risk of falling over it or kicking it loose. Interior mesh pockets allow organized storage of small items. Interior canopy loops for hanging gear loft or lantern, both sold separately. Color-matched canopy and rainfly webbing speeds rainfly setup. Super wind-resistant profile withstood 80 mph winds from front and side in 1998 C-130 testing. $$$$

The Kelty Windfoil 4 season tent is a low profile yet spacious mountaineering tent for alpine adventures in even the harshest conditions. The Windfoil spent three weeks on Hummingbird Ridge this year and returned with nary a scratch. Kelty Windfoil Tent Features: Hooped design saves 25+% in wieght over domes. Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength and provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly. Continuous pole sleeve design for easy set up. ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight. Two doors with closeable windows. Unique snow dam keeps snow and dirt in the front of tent. Zippered ground access hole in the front. Noiseless, reflective zipper pulls. Two large Eclipse windows in fly keep tent cooler. Polyester rain fly doesn't bag or sag in rain like nylon. All vestibule functions integrated into the main body of the tent. Fly: Quick release/adjust buckle attachment. Fly vent. 1.9 oz nylon taffeta tent walls. 2.3 oz 1800 mm PU coated nylon taffeta floor. 2.3 oz taped 1800 mm PU coated polyester flies. Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout .Specs: Sleeps 3. Poles 2. - DAC Aluminum TH72 Press-fit poles with low temperature shock cord 13 mm. Packed Weight 10lb. 4oz. Minimum Weight 9lb. 4oz. Packed Size 10" x 26". Internal Dimensions L x W x H 136" x 71" x 44". Poles 2. Vestibule Area (Sq. Ft.) n/a. Floor Area (Sq. Ft.) 54.1 ft2 . $$$$

The Kelty Jetsream Convertible Tent is for the backpacker who wants just one tent for all conditions. This two-pole dome tent touts two flies to adapt to any weather condition. A standard fly with two stakeout vestibules provides two- to three-season weather protection. A second fly with two additional poles seals the tent tight as a drum for four-season weather protection. Kelty Jetstream Tent Features: Vaulted PolePilot sleeves are extremely rigid for maximum strength and provide exceptional airflow between the tent and fly. Continuous pole sleeve design for easy set up. ArcEdge floor keeps seams off ground and watertight. Two doors with closeable mesh windows. Noiseless, reflective zipper pulls. Two rainfly designs for no compromise performance: Hardtop for four-season performance, Soft top for lighter weight and 3-season protection. Hardtop can pitch alone for ultralight protection. Polyester rain fly doesn't bag or sag in rain like nylon flys Flys: Quick release/adjust buckle attachment. Two fly vent. Poles: 9 mm DAC Aluminum TH72 Press-fit Poles with low temperature shockcord. 1.9 oz nylon taffeta tent walls. 2.3 oz 1800 mm PU coated nylon taffeta floor. 2.3 oz taped 1800 mm PU coated polyester flies. Lightweight high tenacity webbing throughout. Specs: Softtop Sleeps 2 Hardtop Sleeps 2 . Packed Weight: Softtop 6 lb. 10 oz Harttop 9 lb. 1 oz. Minimum Weight Softtop5 lb. 12 oz. Hardtop 7 lb. 13 oz. Packed Size Softtop 7.5" x 25" Hardtop 8.5" x 28". Vestibule Area (Sq. Ft.) Softtop.2 23 Hardtop 24. Floor Area (Sq. Ft.) Softtop 37.1 Hardtop37.1 $$$$

The North Face Harrier 4 season backpacking tent is similar to The North Face's Kestrel , yet designed for backpackers who want a little more warmth and versatility in their tent. The Harrier has a free-standing vestibule for convenience. The North Face Harrier 2 person 4 season tent features: Continuous pole sleeves increase structural integrity and ease pitching. Reflective guy line lops and glow-in-the-dark zipper pulls on the Harrier make it easy to find or adjust in the dark. Color-matched canopy and fly sheet webbing ease pitching and ensure correct set up. Durable polyurethane windows, cold-crack tested to -60, allow for wildlife/weather viewing and enhanced livability. Zip-open door panels provide versatile options based on weather, converting from 3- to all-season coverage. Cone vents in vestibules provide cross-drafting and continuous airflow. Fully freestanding design with two large vestibules lends itself to quick and easy pitching. The North Face Harrier 4 season backpacking tent specs: Sleeps 2. Standard Weight 6 lbs 11 oz. Total Weight 7 lbs 7 oz. Internal Dimensions L x W x H 57 x 89 x 41. Poles 3. Floor Area (Sq. Ft.) 34. Vestibule Area (Sq. Ft.) 4. $$$

The Bibler Tripod Bivy is a larger, more spacious and more civilized incarnation of the bivy sack for solo adventures, lightweight trips, or anytime you don't want to carry the extra weight of a tent -- the Tripod bivy weighs only 2.24 lbs. Three poles add head and foot room, increasing the usable interior space eliminating the dreaded bivy sack claustrophobia. As always, ToddTex fabric provides protection from rain and snow, while allowing the breathability necessary for a comfortable, moisture-free night. The laminated nylon floor in the Bibler Tripod Bivy sack will withstand the abuse of sleeping on snow or rock and mesh netting keeps the flying critters where they belong. Setup is easy, especially since the Tripod Bivy is free-standing, and the small size fits easily into a backpack, bike pack or haul bag.$$$