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: Love It!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I just joined a camp club and bought this tent in Dec.07. I set it up in big winds in my backyard first as people have suggested. We had no problem. But I have set up many tents. It worked beautifully in high winds in Jan. Held all my stuff and a porta potty. I just used it last month, and not much wind. I set it up by myself in the dark. But, when I took it down, I noticed one of the blue shock cords was splintered half way down. I have no idea when this happened. I am going to try to get another one before my trip this month. Other than the shock cord issue, I love it. Hopefully I won't have a problem getting the shock cord replaced. If I do, you'll be the first to know, lol. Happy camping, Sherry :)Customer Review: Great Tent!!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
I was sold on this tent after seeing it tumble down the slickrock due to a monsoon that hit while we were in the middle of the desert. To make a long story short, I thought for sure the tent would be completely thrashed and to my dismay it was still fully intact! Imagine seeing your tent with all of you belongings rolling like a tumble weed. If this tent was able to withstand this abuse and still come out on top, it will do great for the normal fun of the mill camping trips we go on. I have a peace of my knowing that if the weather takes a turn for the worse my family will stay dry and the tent will not fail to do it's job!! I strongly recommend this tent!! I do not regret having purchased it!Customer Review: great family tent
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
After the initial set up in my back yard, this tent only took about 20 minutes to set up by myself when I took it camping. It is spacious enough for a family of 4 to sleep comfortably and has some nice little extras that weren't expected like 2 gear stowing cubbies on either side of the door, a battery operated interior light with a remote and a cargo sling on the roof of the tent. We did have some rain on the trip but we stayed dry as a bone in this tent. No problems whatsoever. Also a cinch to take down and stow. The tent storage bag is expandable and I had room to stow my ground cloth in there too. I highly recommend this tent for it's ease of set up and great value.Customer Review: just amazing tent
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
Lo escribo en español por que estoy en Venezuela,esta carpa es increíble,ya antes había probado con otras carpas(coleman sobre todo)para nada como esta .
la primera noche la lluvia estuvo inclemente y dentro de la carpa esta todo totalmente seco ,cero condensación,el sistema de ventilación funciona de maravilla,las entradas laterales se pueden abrir también para mejorar la ventilación de la carpa,los accesorios para los vasos,la malla del techo,la luz con control remoto.
de verdad la recomiendo y el precio es ridículo en comparación con los beneficios que te ofrece
Customer Review: Finally, the right sized tent!
Sport shop rating: 5 Stars
This is truely a great tent. Love the center height and the ability to stand up and get changed. We use this with a queen sized bed, a folding chair and plenty of extra room for the suitcase and odds and ends. We have used the buddy tent heater many times with this tent and it is just a great all around Mom and Dad tent. We recently purchased another on sale...just in case. For anyone tempted to Cpap while camping...this is the tent for you. The battery is easily accessable using the small access doors. As far as leaking concerns...this tent is great. We also pitch one of those folding 10X10s from Walmart and we say nice and dry.