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Kelty Dart 2
Kelty Dart 2
Brand: Kelty
Model: Dart
Size: 2-person
Price: $89 i think
Purchased At: Online, probably 4 years ago

Kelty Dart 2

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posted by sorrow in Adventure Travel, Backpacking, Canyoneering, Hiking, Long Distance Trekking, Music Festivals, Rock Climbing

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I've had this tent for a couple of years now, and must admit i've never been terribly impressed by it. It has a built-in rain fly, which in theory is great... but as i'm sure a lot of people on here know, built in rain flies normally means the same as something claiming to be water-resistant: it keeps a little bit of the water on the outside... haha.

On top of that, its a very cramped interior, especially if you have two people inside.

For good things it has going though, first of all, the tent-to-vestibule ratio is amazing, with plenty of space for a pack or two, and you can still take your boots off in it, and cook if necessary. Also, the weight of the packed tent comes in at something like 3.5lbs (i think), which is obviously pretty awesome.

Bottom line: It definitely has some cool aspects, and could be perfect for some settings (little to no rain, but lots of bugs is a great example of one), but leaves much to be desired. In the long run, i can't say its worth buying one -- unless they have drastically improved them since i purchased mine.

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abenson
abenson
  This tent reminds me of my Eureka Solitaire. Not a lot of room, but It has its advantages/strong points being light weight. I would rather get a free-standing version with a little more head room.
(2-2-2007 10:03 AM)

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