Columbia Bugaboo Four to Five-Person Family Dome Tent
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Description of Columbia Bugaboo Four to Five-Person Family Dome Tent
Bugaboo Dome 12' X 9' X 74" 4-pole Family Dome Tent, 1,200mm coating on fly w/seams sealed. 2 storage lockers, gear loft, 2 pocket organizer, 2 hanging cup holders, carry bag with handles, reflective zipper pulls, Clean Sweep feature making cleaning a breeze, Sky panels, removable door mat, and quick release buckle system, No-See-Um Mesh, Cyclone Venting System, Remote Control Light.Take the family camping in style - and protection from the elements - with the Columbia CB-5300 Bugaboo dome-style tent, which fits four to five people. It provides a heady 74-inch center height and features a 1200 millimeter double-coated fly, sealed seams, and a polyethylene tub floor. The reflective zipper pulls make it easy to get in and out of the tent - even in the dark. It comes with a remote-controlled light (with a 65-foot reach) that attaches easily for exceptional nighttime security and visibility.
The Clean Sweep zippered floor flap makes it easy to sweep out debris. The two storage foot lockers are accessible from outside and inside the tent so you can easily store your gear out of the way. Other features include a quick-release buckle system, two hanging cup holders, and a removable door mat.
The Bugaboo's skylights offer large areas of mesh for maximum airflow and awe-inspiring views of the night sky. In addition, the rainfly has clear panels with zippered covers that offer you the option of having night views or no morning sun in your face. The Bugaboo's venting system creates a vortex that flushes hot air up through the roof, providing fresh air all night long. For maximum climate control, open or close the lower vents to feel the cool night breeze or keep warm air in.
The CB-5300 features the GoBe Dry Ultimate Rain Protection System, which combines patent pending fabric, component, and seam technology that culminates in exceptional protection from the elements, in particular rain, in any and all terrain. The DryTek Fabric repels moisture with a protective coating. The DryFloor Tub design elevates the floor seams to keep away water, while the DryGuard Skirt deflects rain from the floor seams and stake loops.
Specifications:
- Base Size: 12 x 9 feet
- Center Height: 74 inches
- Poles: 4 x 9.5 millimeter fiberglass poles
- Weight: 21 pounds
- Sleeps: 4 to 5
About Columbia Sportswear
Founded in 1938, Columbia Sportswear Company has grown from a small family-owned hat distributor to one of the world's largest outerwear brands and the leading seller of ski-wear in the United States. Columbia's extensive product line includes a wide variety of outerwear, sportswear, rugged footwear and accessories. Columbia specializes in developing innovative products that are functional yet stylish and offer great value. Eighty-year-old matriarch Gert Boyle, Chairman of the Board, and her son, Tim Boyle, President and CEO, lead the company.
Columbia's history starts with Gert's parents, Paul and Marie Lamfrom, when they fled Germany in 1937. They bought a small hat distributorship in Portland, Oregon, and named it Columbia Hat Company, after the river bordering the city. Soon frustrated by poor deliveries from suppliers, the Lamfroms decided to start manufacturing products themselves. In 1948, Gert married college sweetheart Neal Boyle, who joined the family business and later took the helm of the growing company. When Neal suddenly died of a heart attack in 1970, Gert enlisted help from Tim, then a college senior. After that, it wasn't long before business really started to take off. Columbia was one of the first companies to make jackets from waterproof/breathable fabric. They introduced the breakthrough technology called the Columbia Interchange System, in which a shell and liner combine for multiple wearing options. In the early 1980s, then 60-year-old Gert began her role as "Mother Boyle" in Columbia's successful and popular advertising campaign.
The company went public in 1998 and moved into a new era as a world leader in the active outdoor apparel industry. Today, Columbia Sportswear employs more than 1,800 people around the world and distributes and sells products in more than 50 countries and to more than 12,000 retailers internationally.
What's in the Box?
Bugaboo dome tent, fiberglass poles, remote-controlled light, door mat, carry bag with handle
Manufacturer's Warranty
Lifetime warranty
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 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.
Sports reviews of Columbia Bugaboo Four to Five-Person Family Dome Tent
Customer Review: " The Hilton "
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I purchased this tent relying completely on the reviews of previous buyers. I am happy to say I was not disappointed and I think it lives up to all five stars!
Setting up the tent even in the dark was simple when following the directions and 2 or 3 people can do this quickly.
Due to certain reviews I took the advice to use sealant on the seam with the tag in case of rain and during a night of rain we were able to test this. Not one person felt wet!
The size of the tent is generous 3 or 4 people with a sizable amount of gear would be comfortable. If you are using it solely for sleep without gear my friends and I were able to fit 6 snugly but still comfortably for a couple nights.
We found it easily ventilated, bright, and spacious with standing room. I am proud to say I am now the proud owner of what my friends refer to as " The Hilton ". The next camping trip is in the works!
Customer Review: I am really tickled with this tent!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
My husband & I are really impressed with this Columbia Bugaboo! We did not set it up at home prior to taking it camping (I know we should have but ran out of time...yikes, that's asking for trouble)! But, we had no problems whatsoever getting it set up. And in jig time! Plenty of room for the both of us and all our stuff! I love the gear loft. I love the cup holders (great for waters). I love the side air vents (great concept). And I LOVE the tiny remote control nite lite! Not real powerful but just enough to see yourself to bed when the other (me) is already sleeping! The front door mat is kind of a joke...but we have our own dirt catcher mat, so no matter. All in all we would highly recommend! In fact, my best friend (and camping buddy) went on Amazon and ordered one for herself today! So thanks Columbia & Amazon! I'm sure we'll get many years of use out of our Bugaboo!Customer Review: Best car camping tent for the money
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
For the price, this is by far the best tent I have ever used. Set up is fairly easy and could possibly even be done with one person, but two definitely makes it easier. At 6'3", I could basically stand up when I needed. And for the two we slept in it, it may as well have been a bedroom.
The first time out, we were caught in a nasty storm on the shores of Lake Superior. Winds exceeded 50 mph with heavy rain for hours and tents all around us collapsed. Ours rode it out without an issue other than just a few drops of water entering from presumably the zippers of the side compartments next to the doors. We had, and I would recommend, oversized heavy-duty stakes for the eight main ground attachments. I believe this definitely contributed to our success in the storm as the stakes that came with the tent may have pulled loose in the sand.
Customer Review: I love my bugaboo, name and all!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
We just spent a week in Rushing Creek TN, in this great little tent. Great for two and lots of storage, or three comfortably. Four would be a very cozy arrangement and I'm not sure where you'd stick number five. Not a backpacking tent. Ventilation is great. Set up is quick and logical. Rain was not a problem, but I always seal my seams. The storage pockets were very functional and I must admit it was nice to have a bottle of water in the cup holder. Still have not figured out where the other attachments go, as we didn't need them. I purchased new tent stakes before taking it out and I'm glad I did. You'd be okay with what they send in soft ground. I believe that nothing ever goes back into the original package and getting all of the Bugaboo back into its' case didn't happen. Overall, I'm very satisfied .Customer Review: our new favorite tent...
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Just the right size for two ;-) (we like some space). Very easy set up - I did it the first time by myself in less than 15 minutes. very comfortable with the air vents. and the "doggie doors" were an added convenience.
i was a little worried because even though it says the seams are sealed, i wasn't very trusting... but, no worries!! we had NO water issues inside the tent despite a 3 hour torrential rainstorm... and it rained like that all three days every afternoon.
also, it FITS BACK INTO THE BAG!! WOOHOO!!
i like being able to tie back the fly to air out during the day (when it wasn't raining of course). it's my new favorite tent and was also a hit with our neighbors and friends camping with us! i highly recommend it.