Kelty Backpacking-Tents kelty Trail Ridge Tent with Footprint Person

It's a new version of Trail Ridge 4 and I like it more. It doesn't have plastic clip in top of the tent and that is good as I didn't like that two poles are connected with small plastic clips as it can be easily broken. It's going to rain this weekend so I will update my review with details hos it worked under the rain.UPDATE.I use it for the first time, it's big enough for 4 persons, I was on camping with my wife and daughter and we are haply with it, nice ventilation. If you are not going to camp very often or you need just tent to sleep night or two, than probably you can buy something cheaper.

This tent is huge.No, seriously, it's huge.I'm 6'2" and am comfortable in this tent, though not quite able to stand. We comfortably fit 3 dogs, two humans, a queen air mattress and surplus gear inside with room to spare.Set up is *nearly* idiot proof. The poles are extremely sturdy, although very light. They are color coded. All of the connections are smart, including the foot print. It does use pole sleeves but they seem sturdy as well. The third and last pole in assembly is placed strangely but adds some serious height to the head of the tent.The rain fly rolls up on one side to give a windshield view that allows for exceptional air flow. There are also vents that prop open above either door. The rainfly gives full top to bottom coverage with two large vestibules outside each entrance.Some small and great features with this tent also include two light pockets that diffuse light and help light up the tent, as well as the fact that the foot print is included. It also comes with some seriously heavy duty and light stakes.I couldn't recommend this tent to the glamper or car camper more. If weight isn't a serious issue and you want a great, heavy duty tent that is way more bang for your buck, this the tent for you.

I bought the 4 person Trail Ridge tent in January. I’ve taken 2 camping trips in it so far, and it’s has been great! I am a 63 year old grandmother who camps alone quite a bit. The 4 person tent is perfect for me. My cot, clothes tub, and a camp chair fit fine in it. It’s rained both times, including one really hard storm, and the tent has stayed 100% dry. I’ve added an RV mat to help protect the floor and make clean up easier.It has aluminum poles, which is a big plus for me. Ever had a graphite pole shatter? Not fun!It’s tall enough that I don’t have to crawl into it on my hands and knees, and yes, I can put it up by myself. I do use a small step to get the rainfly over the top of the tent. With the weather I’ve experienced, I’ve not had an opportunity to use the “star gazer” function of the rain fly.The little duffel bag it comes in is not quite big enough to get the tent packed back in...I’ll be making a trip to Goodwill to find a larger duffel/gym bag for it.All in all a great tent for one person who likes her room, or 2 people who don’t mind being friendly 😀

Just took this tent out on a three night backpacking trip in Arizona near the Sedona area and it worked perfectly. It's not the lightest tent on the market but at the price point this tent can't be beat also the included footprint is a plus. The tent is roomy enough on the inside for two adults and a small daypack, I was able to sit-up straight with plenty of room. We left our backpacking packs outside,under the vestibule, plenty of room for boots and other gear under there as well!! The half open rainfly option is great, lets you star gaze at night and provides great ventilation, you can even close the rain fly without even leaving the tent it's great!!! All in all this is a great small tent for two people it's light enough to take on short backpacking trips, I'd say if your backpacking for over a week you might want to look at something lighter but if you don't mind caring the weight this tent won't let you down. The tent fees like it's made of quality materials and comes with nice features like the included footprint, half open rainfly option, light defuser pockets that help illuminate the tent with a headlamp or flash light, and an included gear loft for extra overhead storage. Very pleased with this purchase :)

This is a pretty good tent. It's not too heavy, or light. I setup the tent in soft mud one night, and then on a sandbar the second night -- both while Kayaking. It rained both nights, and I stayed dry. Easy to setup, seems sturdy, and performed like I wanted it to. Kept the bugs out, and I like the rain fly ability to fold back, and double doors. Plenty of room for a single person and gear. Enough room for two, though I'd hope you like the person you are shacking up with. I have a Klymit Static v2 and a Klymit Static V Lux -- set together, these pretty much fill the tent space on the inside. So, for two people, it works, but it's a little cozy -- no issues for me here, but YMMV. I'd easily buy it again, though I'd debate on the 3p versus the 2p. If you want more space, opt for the 3p.Review 2:I've had this tent out about 6 or 7x since the last review. It's still in great condition, and still suits my needs. I recently even took it out in 25*F weather for 3 days, and it worked well enough!

I used this tent once so far, for a single night. Two grown adult males in their 30s and a Labrador-sized dog - the fight was tight. If you're looking for a roomy tent for two, this is not your tent. If you're looking for a tent for 4 of anything but < 10 years old, this is not your tent. If you're looking for a tent for two that's not tight but not roomy and has a great all-around view, then I don't think you can find better than this.I'll keep this one for solo trips with the dog - for which it will be absolutely perfect for.Edit: It turns out that I was sent a Trail Ridge 2, and not a Trail Ridge 4 which explains a lot of things. Working this out with the seller at the moment.