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Kelty Shadehouse - Large
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Kelty Shadehouse - Large

Item # 779523

$269.95

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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™ guline adjusters
  • Durable, UV-resistant polyester fabric doesn't stretch or expand when wet ensuring a consistently taut pitch
  • Also includes stuff sack and guyline

Imported.

Item 779523

Kelty Shadehouse - Large Specs

Specification

Description

SeasonNot applicable
Design typeFreestanding shelter
Average weight11 lbs. 7 oz.
Average weight - metric5.2 kilograms
Dimensions13 x 11 feet
Dimensions - metric396 x 335 centimeters
Covered area143 square feet
Peak height6 ft. 4 in.
Peak height - metric193 centimeters
MaterialPolyester taffeta
Number of poles2 hubbed polesets/2 non-hubbed
Pole materialDAC steel/DAC17 aluminum
Pole diameter16.0 millimeters
Packed size8 x 26 inches

Kelty Shadehouse - Large Customer Reviews

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Kelty Shadehouse - Large
 
3.3

(based on 3 reviews)

Pros

  • Lightweight (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

      • What Is Your Gear Style:
      • Comfort driven (3)

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      May

      12

      2009

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      3.0

      Great Shelter (after the setup)

      By MacAlen

      from Orange County, CA

      About Me Casual Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Difficult To Setup
      • Poor Instruction Manual

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • Car Camping

      Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Large:

      This shelter takes a minimum of two people to set up and as many as four depending on the arm strength of the assemblers. The instruction manual is obviously missing several steps to the setup, as we had to improvise to finally bring the structure to its intended design. There are included nylon straps that have absolutely no reference in the manual, and I couldn't even figure out how to install them, so they went unused.

      All in all, it's a great shelter. I also purchased the optional side panel which I highly recommend. The whole package and included bag is extremely lightweight. The poles are sturdy, though difficult to manage in the assembly process.

      This shelter is not perfect and comes with a lot of headaches, but if you're adventurous, give it a try.

      • Gift:
      • No
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      • Comfort Driven

      Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

      (7 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      May

      7

      2009

      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

       
      4.0

      Tortuous first time solo assembly

      By Pirate Bones

      from Corona del Mar, CA

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Lightweight
      • Sturdy
      • Waterproof

      Cons

      • Difficult To Setup

      Best Uses

      • Beach
      • River

      Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Large:

      I should have asked for help, but was resolute about being able to set up solo. Finally accomplished. 4 straps that look important are included but not described in the rather spartan instructions. Maybe they are the missing key to a smooth setup?

      Once up, very impressive, but if you don't have a strong companion for setup, you might keep shopping.

      Bones

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      (6 of 7 customers found this review helpful)

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      Aug

      29

      2009

       
      3.0

      winner with logistical problems

      By firefighter4free

      from San Diego

      About Me Avid Adventurer

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Compact
      • Lightweight
      • Tough

      Cons

      • Bad instructions
      • Hard to set up
      • Panel doesnt fit

      Best Uses

      • Backpacking
      • Car Camping
      • Day trip

      Comments about Kelty Shadehouse - Large:

      I purchased this shelter for a base area for guitar playin campers. Footprint great. Setup tough but i get better each time. The first time it seemed like it wouldnt even go together. Instructions D+. Only accepts 2 shelter panels no one said anything and i purchased 4 wished it would take 4. Panels didnt fit properly, they were not tight like in the photos. Would highly recommend to friends it was a hit on our last trip light enough to take back packing or flight. Im going back to rei to resolve these issues and hope they can work out the buggs and get a revised version on the shelf cuz this is a needed product. Become green Leave no trace keep campin

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      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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