Columbia Cougar Flats Six to Eight-Person Two-Room Cabin Tent

HOME FOR SALE: Columbia Cougar Flats 2-Room 15 x 10' Composite Cabin Dome comfortably sleeps 6-8. This is the one. Enjoy the Great Outdoors 3-4 seasons in this gorgeous Columbia® Cougar Flats Dome. It's a spacious 2 room home that sleeps up to 8 happy campers. The hybrid fiberglass and steel frame is tough and stable. The removable room divider clips in or out to create 1 large or 2 separate rooms. For storage, an oxford nylon carry bag is tough and durable, complete with wheels for roll-about convenience. Count 'em. Six large tent windows. Plus additional roof and side venting options provide cool air circulation. Sure, they can be closed for privacy and rain protection. More: Woven reflective zipper pull; Six 19 mm steel poles, two 16 mm steel poles, two 12 1/2 mm fiberglass poles, tow 9 1/2 mm fiberglass poles and two 6 1/2 mm fiberglass poles; 1,200 mm double coated fly; Sealed seams; Polyethylene tub floor; Hanging gear loft; Clean Sweep (inside webbing to sweep out dirt); GoBe Dry ultimate rain protection system; Cyclone Venting System creates a vortex of ventilation to exhaust hot air up and out the roof; 2 hanging cup holders; Remote controlled light; 2 rooms, 4 doors, 2 organizer pockets, 2 bay windows Hanging shelf unit; Quick-release buckle system; 86" center height, weighs 54 lbs. This Tent is super! Order Today! Please Note: This is a Heavy / Bulky item. $10.00 for heavy / bulky shipping and handling will be charged in addition to regular shipping
Customer Review: Great for Family Camping
I have used this tent twice so far, once in the Texas hill country and Big Bend National Park. The tent offers plenty of room for my family of five. Even with everyone inside there is room for board games and other indoor activites. The windows are huge and offer a teriffic view of the countryside. The tent is heavy so don't even think about taking it too far from the car. Now I know why the carrier case comes with rollers.
Customer Review: Great tent, but look out for high winds
used this tent for the first time last week! lots of room, pretty easy to set up, was in MOAB Utah rock crawling for a week, tent was great had all my gear neatly in the tent lots of room, woke up to some wind on tuesday morning, checked all the stakes, and tie down lines, and went wheeling, when hours out on the trail the winds really picked up, by the time got back to the KOA, it was late eve, and the tent was trashed rain fly was shredded, tie down lines were riped from the tent, pretty much the rain fly took the bulk of dammage, 2 holes and one broken pole in tent... watch out in high winds bigger the tent the more she wants to go flying! hopefull i can get a new rain fly and a pole, they said got over 50 mph gusts...

Camping is the best vacation for taking advantage of beautiful weather and nature. To commune with the elements away from the annoyances of modern life is one of the most satisfying experiences available. If you are not the kind to pitch your own tent, you could hitch a camper to the truck or even just book a cabin in the wilderness.

So plan to get away by yourself or with some loved ones. There is sure to be a site nearby that works for you, and prices are always quite reasonable. If you are looking for a premium camping experience, however, here are the top five camping destinations in the United States.

1. Americas Best Campground (A.B.C) is probably the most technologically advanced camping destination on earth. Located in Branson, Missouri, it is at the heart of the Live Entertainment Capitol of the World. So pack up the RV and reserve a spot complete with phone, satellite TV, and, of course, electricity. Lounge on your sites concrete patio while dinner is on the grill which is also provided. If RV camping is a bit rustic for your taste, there are also cabins available as long as you do not bring pets along. The shopping and entertainment opportunities around A.B.C. cant be beat!

2. Petit Jean State park outside of Little Rock, Arkansas has the honor of being the first State Park ever minted in the United States. Offering the usual mix of cabins and campsites, lakes and trails, the scenery is the real draw of this park. Hike through Cedar Falls Trail, and be sure to bring your inner-photographer along for the trip. The falls are spectacular.

3. If you want to experience both land and sea, then dont overlook Montana de Oro State Park in California. You can camp on the beach and hike along bluffs that overlook colonies of sea lions. No fires are allowed so be sure to pack your grill and plenty of water. This is camping for those who are truly ready to get away from modern life.

4. Ready to leave the mainland for a while? Then catch a ferry out to Angel Island State Park off of San Francisco Bay. There are only nine sites available, so reserve in advance. While there, you can hike to the islands various tourist shops and darling cafes. If you forgot your hiking boots, rent a bike and explore the islands trails.

5. Those who want three vacations in one should reserve at Fort Welikit Family Campground, located in South Dakota. There, you will be a hop and a jump away from Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore and Crazy Horse Mountain. Add in the cave tour and golf courses, and this spot truly offers something for everybody. Pets are welcome if you are tent camping or staying in an RV.

Camping holidays can be a great way to get away from everything or spend quality time with your loved ones. Whatever your goal, pack your map prepare to experience nature at her most advantageous.

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Eureka Sunrise 9 4-Person 9-by 9-Foot Family Tent

Spacious enough to comfortably sleep up to five campers, the Eureka Sunrise 9 dome-style family tent is easy to set up and very well ventilated with four large hooded windows and no-see-um mesh panels in the ceiling. It has triple-coated fabrics and a heavy-duty bathtub floor made of 4 ounce 210D oxford polyester that repels water.

The fly is made of Stormshield polyester, which won't stretch when wet and resists UV breakdown. It has a shockcorded fiberglass frame (two poles) that features a pin and ring as well as combination clip and sleeve system for quick assembly. Other features include:

• Twin track D door with window for easy exit/entry
• High/Low door vents top and bottom to aid air circulation
• External guy points help secure the tent in high winds
• Hanging gear loft/organizer
• Two water bottle holders
• Corner organizer and wall organizer with mirror
• Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

• Area: 81 square feet
• Floor size: 9 feet by 9 feet
• Center height: 6 feet
• Wall fabrics: 1.9 ounce Polyester Taffeta 1200mm coating/1.9 ounce breathable polyester
• Floor fabrics: 4 ounce 210D Oxford Polyester with 1200mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 1.9 ounce 75D StormShield polyester with 1200mm coating
• Pack size: 9 by 27 inches
• Weight: 16 pounds, 4 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka's long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.

The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company's annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.

In 1960, Eureka's new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.

For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.

Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women's Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

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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.

Customer Review: I've had this tent 11 years
We've averaged 2 weeks of use each summer. Nothing has broke on it. After about 9 years we did have leaks durring a major rainfall. I found that I still had the original seam sealer in its factory sealed plastic bag. I put new seam sealer on the rain fly and have not had problems since. It is easy to setup with the exception that the rain fly acts like a huge kite if it is windy. However the way the rain fly is configured allows you to open the tops of the windows when it is raining.
Customer Review: Believe what you read
Absolutley great tent just as advertised and reviewed by buyers. We have had another model Eureka tent for 20 years, camp frequently as a family and with boy scouts and it is still very usable. From what I see so far, I expect to do the same with this tent. We just had a Boy Scout Campout in 17 degree temperatures and the tent was great. When compared to most other tents used at the campout or that we looked at the quality of the Eureka was so superior. The floor and walls are much thicker and the frame is almost twice as strong. There are other comparable tents out but at a much higher price and even then I would feel good about the Eureka. This is a no-brainer 5 rating.

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Cheap Hotels In Key West

Days Inn Key West - If you're looking to save $$$ on your vacation to paradise, this clean, affordable, and friendly hotel offers comfortable rooms, breakfast facilities, and a wonderful swimming pool. The only negative is that it's a little removed from the rest of Key West. But then again the island isn't that big (only 2 x 4 miles). - 2 Star Hotel with rooms starting in the $110's.

Banana Bay Resort and Marina - This quiet out of the way beachfront beauty is just what the doctor ordered. Offering excellent friendly service, comfortable rooms, small but private beach and oh, one more thing, it's an exclusively adult hotel which means no children, sorry. - 3 Star Hotel with rooms starting in the $160's.

Cheap & Tasty Restaurants In Key West

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MR. Z's - Located at 501 Southard Street, they offer excellent pizza with delicious sauce and have also been hailed as one of the best places for Philly cheese steaks outside of Philadelphia. Oh, and did I mention that it's cheap too!

Cheap Shopping In Key West

Half Buck Freddies - This little shop of souvenir magic is a bargain buyer's paradise. Located at 726 Caroline Street, they sell everything from t-shirts to coffee mugs and everything in-between. Half Buck Freddies also has a parent store called Fast Buck Freddies located at 500 Duval Street; it's a little more on the expensive side, but still a fun place to shop.

Cheap & Popular Attractions In Key West

Florida Key's Eco-Discovery Center - This is another great place to visit with the whole family. Located near the entrance to Fort Zachery Taylor, they offer interactive exhibits that present land and marine life in a whole new light. And best thing of all, it's FREE!

Key West Shipwreck Historeum - This is a must for all you pirates or treasure hunters out there. Located at 1 Whitehead Street, it features live actors and artifacts that represent a time when salvaging shipwrecked vessels was the main source of income for Key Westerners.

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