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Kelty Shadehouse - Medium
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Kelty Shadehouse - Medium

Item # 779521

$224.95

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The Kelty Shadehouse is tall enough to walk under and with the practically indestructible DAC steel and DA17 aluminum poles, you'll have shade as long as the sun keeps shining.

  • Freestanding design uses a combination of clips and pole sleeves for easy setup
  • Guy-out points ensure Kelty Shadehouse stays just where you want it; includes Nite Ize® figure 9™ guyline adjusters
  • Durable, UV-resistant polyester fabric doesn't stretch or expand when wet, ensuring a consistently taut pitch

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Item 779521

Kelty Shadehouse - Medium Specs

Specification

Description

Seasons3-season
Design typeFreestanding shelter
Average weight10 lbs. 7 oz.
Average weight - metric4.7 kilograms
Dimensions11 x 9 feet
Dimensions - metric335 x 274 centimeters
Covered area99 square feet
Peak height6 ft. 2 in.
Peak height - metric188 centimeters
MaterialCoated polyester taffeta
Number of poles2 hubbed pole sets/2 non-hubbed
Pole materialDAC steel/DA17 aluminum
Pole diameter16.0 millimeters
Packed size8 x 26 inches

Kelty Shadehouse - Medium Customer Reviews

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Kelty Shadehouse - Medium
 
4.3

(based on 4 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Durable (3)
  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

  • Difficult to setup (3)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (3)

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May

20

2009

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Lots of Room and Shade

By brazz

from Tennessee

About Me Casual Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Difficult To Setup

Best Uses

  • Beach
  • Hiking

Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Medium:

I was trying to decide between this and the REI Alcove and decided on this one because I felt it would handle the wind and water better than the Alcove. It has the same footprint (100 sq ft) plus it's 5 lbs lighter with a smaller pack size.

I am 6' tall and I can walk under it without having to bend over. Technically it is a two door shelter (front and back). The sides are two short to walk under but this also adds more shade under the shelter. Another reason I chose it over the Alcove.

The first time I set it up it was difficult. The second time I did it myself in 7 minutes. It may be difficult to set up with one person if you don't have good hand/arm strength. I would recommend practicing the set-up before taking it out for first time use.

Kelty Missed Something!! >>> I looked at the reviews on the REI website and there were two reviews for the large version of this shelter. Both reviewers were as puzzled as I was about the 4 starps included in the package. The instructions do not mention them as a parts or even how to use them. I called Kelty and the rep I talked to didn't know they were included. Here is what you do with the straps... The straps are 2 different lengths. The long starps go on the front and back of the shelter and the shorter straps go on the sides. Each strap has a buckle on one end and a groument on the other. At the bottom of each corner of the nylon cover is the receiving end of the buckle. Start with any corner(i.e., right front corner) and clip the buckle on the strap to the nylon cover. The groument end attaches to the other pole (i.e., left front corner). Continue to do this until all 4 coners are connected. Once you get the starps in place you can tighten the straps so that the corners move inward. This it will raise the height of the shelter and make it very sturdy. These straps also make the shelter more of a free standing unit. Actually after completely assembled you can move it without having to take it apart. Pretty cool!!

I would have given it 5 stars but it can be difficult to put together.

All in all it is a sturdy, lightweight shelter and worth a look. I am not sure I would have paid full price for it over the Alcove. On sale it seemed to be a good deal and I think it was worth the extra money!

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  • Comfort Driven

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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May

18

2009

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Great once setup

By Jason the climber

from Washington, DC

About Me Avid Adventurer

Pros

  • Sturdy

Cons

  • Difficult To Setup

Best Uses

  • Beach
  • Car Camping

Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Medium:

This shelter worked great once it was set up. Kelty needs to work on the instruction pamphlet though. This requires 2 people and a lot of pulling to snap the poles into the grommets.

It includes 4 nylon straps that are not mentioned in the instructions. Strap them to the bottom of the poles (clip one side then fit the grommet on the other side into the pole)then tighten to pull the poles in place so that it stands. It is very adjustable using the straps - you can make it taller or wider depending on your needs.

It will fit over a picnic table but without much extra space.

It provided great shade at our beach camp site and withstood 20mph winds very easily once staked.

  • Gift:
  • No
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

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May

19

2009

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

 
4.0

Love My Shade (and Rain) House!

By flybynight/playbyday

from Bellingham, WA

About Me Avid Adventurer

Site Member

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

Cons

  • Difficult To Setup

Best Uses

  • Car Camping

Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Medium:

We needed a shelter for sun and rain on frequent car camping trips. The mimimal info given with the product made it unclear if this would fill the bill. It was tested on a recent 5 day camping trip where we experienced sun, rain and wind and I'm happy to say the shelter performed well in all.
Set up is difficult for one person. It works like many tents, but because of the size of the poles, it doesn't flex as easily and getting the fly attached to the frame can be quite a workout! But the structure maintains its shape well, even after exposure to rain and wind.
Instructions for set up are adequate, but there was no mention of the 4 long webbing straps included. These seem to work well to square up the structure at its base and keep the shelter stable.
Dimensions are somewhat misleading. Because of its dome shape, 9x11 at the base means it's overhead coverage is somewhat less. A six foot picnic table fits under it, but ends got alittle wet with rain. The large size would be better for more coverage.
Overall, very happy with this product. Now I don't mind it it rains when I'm camping!

  • Gift:
  • No
  • What Is Your Gear Style:
  • Minimalist

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

(3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

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Dec

2

2009

 
5.0

WOW!

By Rays

from So. California

Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Compact
  • Lightweight
  • Tough

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Car Camping
    • Day trip

    Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Medium:

    I'm so impressed with this product. Perfect for car camping or setting up in the park. First time set-up was a bit difficult but once you understand that the design of this structure is all about stress ... it's a snap. (oops... bad pun). Excellent design and quality! Very sturdy in the wind.
    Buy it...You won't be sorry. Top notch!

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    • Comfort Driven

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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