DOME TENT

Cost: Varies, depending on size, brand and quality of tent, but ranges between $25 to $1000 Size: Varies Square Footage: Varies Height: Varies Set Up Time: Varies depending on tent, but usually between 5-20 minutes Wind Resistance: 40 mph Snow Resistance: 1 ft Material: Polyester or Ripstop Material Lifespan: 1 Year (intermittent use—UV breaks down fabric) Waterproof: Yes for most, especially with rain fly

Vents: No (but windows can be opened to increase ventilation) Possible Insulation Liner: No Insulation Included: No Comes with Floor: Yes (attached) Hanging Strength: None Retains Warmth: No Reflects Summer Heat: No Wood Stove Possible: No Stove Included: No Possible Vestibule: Varies, depending on model Possible Porch: Varies, depending on model Other Facts: Dome tents can stand on their own, which means that they only need their poles to stand (no guylines or ground stakes). This makes them well-suited for terrain where it is difficult to use stakes, e.g. rocky cliffs. The tent walls are rather tight and, with several ground attachments, the tent will stand in place without blowing away. Dome tents in general have a more sturdy construction than tunnel tents with regard to resisting the wind, and they are less sensitive to changes in the direction of the wind. Dome tents are also slightly wider at the top and therefore easier to sit in comfortably.