Product Description
Offering all the features of an adult tent but at a smaller size, the Wenzel Sprout kids' tent is a great choice for families who want to give their children a little extra independence at the campsite. The Sprout includes such features as a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, a front Dutch D-style door that opens with one zip, and a removable seam-sealed fly. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and welded polyethylene floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. Finally, the tent includes mesh roof vents, a closeable mesh door, and a back window that combine to ventilate the interior and create cross breezes. The Sprout comes with stakes and a duffel bag for storage.
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #13230 in Sports & Outdoors
- Color: Grey/Blue
- Brand: Wenzel
- Model: 36417
- Released on: 2010-01-24
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 38.00" h x 60.00" w x 72.00" l, 3.90 pounds
Features
- 2-person children's dome tent with removable fly
- Shock-corded fiberglass frame for easy setup
- Weather Armor polyester fabric and polyethylene floor
- Mesh roof vents, closeable mesh door, and back window
- Measures 6 x 3.2 x 5 feet (W x H x D); weighs 4.3 pounds
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Offering all the features of an adult tent but at a smaller size, the Wenzel Sprout kids' tent is a great choice for families who want to give their children a little extra independence at the campsite. The Sprout includes such features as a shock-corded fiberglass frame (with pole pockets) that sets up and disassembles quickly, a front Dutch D-style door that opens with one zip, and a removable seam-sealed fly. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric and welded polyethylene floor, which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. Finally, the tent includes mesh roof vents, a closeable mesh door, and a back window that combine to ventilate the interior and create cross breezes. The Sprout comes with stakes and a duffel bag for storage.
Specifications:
- Base: 6 by 5 feet
- Center height: 38 inches
- Interior space: 30 square feet
- Sleeps: 2
- Windows: 1
- Door: Dutch D-style
- Floor: Welded polyethylene
- Frame: Fiberglass
- Carrying weight: 4.3 pounds
Amazon.com Tent Guide
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 buy 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 specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.
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 tents 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 floorplan 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 lighter. 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 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 Reviews
Most helpful customer reviews
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful.
By Andrea
We bought this tent for our two young grandsons and set it up on a screened in porch. They really enjoyed it. It is a good size and well made. It was nicer than I expected and a good value for the money.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful.
By Diego Colmenares
This is a easy to pitch tent that I put together with my 4 year old for his birthday on our leaving room.
The size of the tent is perfect for kids and the colors are really inviting to play to.
this tent is constructed the same way of our more expensive Coleman tent and has a bathtub floor to to keep away the moisture.
The only downside will be the sipper that I don't think is though enough to with stand the abuse of kids getting in an out every minute for 5 hours a day. Time will tell.
I leave 5 stars because the low price and the fun for the buck!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful.
By Lynderson
I bought this for my 6 year old grandson. I set it up as soon as I got it to make sure all the pieces were there. I am very happy with this tent. I think he will have a good time with it. I don't think it would last through a great many camping trips but for backyard fun, its great.
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