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REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012

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The REI Kingdom 6 tent is a campground palace for kids or couples. It has 2 rooms with 1 that can become a screen room when the fly is rolled up or removed.

Vertical walls maximize livable space, and multiple pockets make easy work of organizing small gear and clothing
Rectangular floor plan makes it easy to arrange sleeping bags and gear and provides organizational efficiency and comfort
Freestanding design with 2 hubbed pole assemblies, pole clips and sleeves ensures a quick, stable setup
Advanced frame design maximizes headroom, interior volume and strength
Zip-open divider wall with hanging pockets separates the Kingdom into 2 private rooms
End doors offer private access to each room; a roomy, pull-out vestibule covers 1 door and the other end features a weather-protective awning over a weatherproof door
Huge doors with 4 zipper sliders provide multiple entry options for both adults and children; doors tuck away into adjacent stuff pockets
Seam-sealed polyester fly provides a waterproof, durable and sag-free cover; seam-sealed, cut-in floor provides a taut pitch and waterproof protection
Generous bug-proof mesh paneling and doors aid air circulation and minimize condensation
Rainfly sides roll up or roll back and secure open over the mesh sidewalls for ventilation and views
Multiple interior storage options are provided by various combinations of mesh side pockets and hang loops located throughout the REI Kingdom 6 tent
Includes 8 stakes and 6 guylines with tighteners, pole repair tube and pole and stake bags
Connect Tech zipper attachment lets you add more living space or storage with add-on accessories, sold separately
Convenient backpack-style carry bag organizes tent, fly and poles with extra space for footprint; footprint is sold separately

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REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012 Customer Reviews

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REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012

4.1

(based on 9 reviews)

100%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

Comfortable (9)
Easy to set up (9)
Durable (7)
Fly works well (6)
Waterproof (6)

Cons

Best Uses

Car camping (9)

- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual/ recreational (5), Avid adventurer (4)
- What Is Your Gear Style:
- Comfort driven (8)
- Was this a gift?:
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Apr

2012

(5 of 5 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A well designed tent

By Rendition

from Los Angeles, CA

About Me Avid Adventurer

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

This tent is comfortable in most conditions. It's not so big that it feels too cold at night, and it has some great airflow features for daytime use, allowing a cool breeze to air the tent while still providing shade. It's too big for hiking, but ideal for car camping and comes in a well designed bag that keeps everything organised for easy access.

One of the other reviews mentions that this tent has problems in high winds. I don't agree, or at least that hasn't been my experience. When properly staked out the tent is surprisingly solid for a 6 person structure. I slept two consecutive stormy nights in it and it held up great.

For an expedition use a proper mountaineering tent, but if you are simply looking for a comfortable weekend retreat, you'll find it hard to match this tent for the same price.

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May

2012

(4 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

THE BEST comfort tent on the market

By Peter-Pan

from Denver, CO

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Genius design
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

NONE

Best Uses

Car Camping
Family camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

Fantastic tent for a car camping. There are no other tents on the market that come even close to this tent in for of a design, usability, and comfort. Some people claim that this tent is not for high winds and that it collapses while bending the poles. I am not sure if they understand the design of this tent - it is like complaining that Chevy truck isn't as fuel efficient as hybrid cars! It is made for comfort - that means you can stand up inside this tent without touching the ceiling with your head. The walls are almost vertical - this creates SOME issues with super high wind, but as long as it is staked out properly and GUYED out ( absolute must ), this is bomb proof tent.

The mountaineer guy in the post below just didn't do it right, I've never had issues with this tent because of the wind and we slept in some gnarly weather.

Tip - make sure to bring extra stakes and extra guy lines. The more the better and less noise on the wind.

Bottom line - this tent is a match made in heaven. Highly recommended.

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Apr

2012

(4 of 9 customers found this review helpful)

2.0

Doesn't handle big winds

By Ranger Roger

from Poway, Ca

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy

Cons

Collapses in Wind

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

I am an experienced mountaineer. I know how to set up and guy tents. I bought this tent as a family car tent. First time using it, I was camped at Wildrose Campround near Telescope Peak in Death Valley. We were having some good gusts, and we noticed, driving into the campground, some tents had already blown away. We set up the tent and guyed it down pretty good, I thought. We then headed off to explore. Coming back in about 2 hrs, we found everything good. We headed off to explorer some more and when we came back 2 hrs later, we found one of the end poles snapped and the other 2 sets, deformed. Maybe we got some real high gusts when we were away, but this tent should have handled it unless it was over 50mph. So the meaning of this review, this tent cannot handle big winds.

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Mar

2012

(4 of 6 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

A great family tent easily set up

By PaulS

from Kapolei Hawaii

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

I bought this Tent for family (with 2 small kids) camping trips. Easy set up and a great design, comfortable, roomy and worth the west on a car camping trip. It holds up very well in breezy conditions and is extremely adjustable as to the amount of ventilation you wish to allow.

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May

2012

(2 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Spacious & Great for Car Camping

By Outdoor Lovin

from Arlington, VA

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof

Cons

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

We purchased this tent because I wanted something big for car camping - if we're already driving right up to a campsite we may as well be comfy! This tent is great and has enough clearance inside that my 6' boyfriend can stand up inside (clearance of 6'3"). It's easy to put together and once the poles are in and the tent is snapped in you can pick it up and reposition it as needed. It rained the first weekend we used it and we stayed toasty and dry inside. Nice and roomy inside (we also bought cots since we now have a huge tent!). This tent has tons of pockets which is helpful for storage. Overall, love the tent and am very happy with the purchase!

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May

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

4.0

Watch out for WIND

By Cowboy Reedo

from Arlington, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Collapses in Wind
Leaky

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

When I used the Kingdom 6 the first time in March it was great, but so was the weather.

When I next used it in May, the weather was hot and the tent provided no respite.

But the big problem came with the unexpected Friday night storm. With all PROVIDED stakes; 4 surrounding the tent and the last 2 stakes holding out the vestibuke, I had no more (provided) stakes. Luckily I always have half a dozen SERIOUS stakes - "just in case".
Even with 3 additional stakes on each side of the rain fly, by Saturday morning the front door had hit me in the face in the back room, disrupting everything in the front (there is no ready made "Front Door Tie Down Tab", so I secured a line and stake to the main ridge pole which kept the front door secured), but the tent was full of water inside from the rain blown in from the front.

The tent SHOULD come with AT LEAST 6 additional stakes. Also, the "slip over tent pole fixer thing" was totally useless, as one of my poles snapped in half and 2 others had extreme arcs bent into them by Saturday morning. A PAIR of adjustable "Double U" shaped clamp type "Pole Fixers" would be better able to handle BROKEN and BENT poles.

Bottom Line...
GET AND TAKE EXTRA STAKES AND GUY LINES IN THE EVENT OF A SUDDEN STORM. Otherwise, be prepared to lose a lot of sleep if a storm blows up unexpectedly!

In the absence of howling winds and rain, the tent is a joy to set up use, and take down!

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Apr

2012

(1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

5.0

Great tent

By Loopa

from Raleigh, NC

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Fly Works Well
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Beach
Car Camping
Mountain Biking

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

Although this is a 6 person tent, we bought it to use for 2 people and a dog. We typically bring our mountain bikes and lots of other outdoor gear with us and this tent fits it all comfortably. There are lots of pockets for storage on the room divider in the middle as well as along the inside tent perimeter.
On our 1st adventure with the tent,we experienced strong thunderstorms. The tent didn't leak at all and didn't flex with the wind gusts.

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May

2012

4.0

A little small, but sturdy

By Camping Chris

from Austin, TX

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight
Sturdy
Waterproof
Windproof

Cons

Poor Fly Design

Best Uses

Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

I've only had the tent out once so far, but it happened to be a very stormy weekend (30MPH gusts, blowing rain, thunderstorms). The tent held up great in the wind, and stayed plenty dry without even a flick of mist inside when sealed up tight.

My main complaint is that you apprarently can't center guy the door ends to the fly, as it causes the velcro sleeve to slip off the pole. Side guying worked fine though.

The tent floor is not big enough for two queen size air matress to fit, which is about par for a 6-man. Kids can sleep on the ground, mat or cots!

Service and delivery comments:

Box was damaged/opened. Not sure if it was supposed to come with any kind of manual, but it did not, other than instructions printed on the tent bag which are difficult to read.

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May

2012

4.0

Easy setup, roomy, noisy in the wind

By Dynalmadman

from Vegas, baby!

About Me Casual/ Recreational

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Pros

Comfortable
Easy To Set Up
Lightweight

Cons

Best Uses

Backyard
Car Camping

Comments about REI Kingdom 6 Tent - 2012:

I initially set it up in the backyard. Setup was simple, everything went as it should. Skeleton directions are right on the storage bag. Didn't set up the rainfly.

Went to Zion National Park for 3 nites. Setup was simple again, ground was very rocky, the included stakes are okay, not great. We put on the rainfly. Installation was easy, then ends are color coded With the tent so you get it in the correct configuration. We secured the bottom straps to the poles, same as the tent. We liked rolling it up during the day to let things air out, then secured it down as the overnights got a little chilly.

Tent is very roomy and high. We could stand up almost edge to edge. Lots of little storage pockets and the doors are well designed. The doors have panels to roll open allowing maximum ventilation, and the zippers to open and close the doors are all doubled, so you can open from top or bottom. The 'bedroom' was large enough for a queen size air mattress with a little room left above the head and below the feet. The room divider curtain allowed the sleeping area to be smaller and retained a little more heat that way.

The vestibule is integral to the rainfly, so if you don't use the rainfly, no vestibule. It's not huge, but we could store some of the stuff in it, protected from the sun. We are considering the garage addition for more storage.

Try as I might, I could not get the rainfly tight/snug over the tent. This allowed a lot of flapping when the wind came up overnight. I used the guys and got everything as taught as I could, but still a lot of noisy flapping of the nylon. I was never worried of collapse, but it was loud. I need to experiment more, try some different ways of running the guy lines.

Note that you need 6 to 8 additional stakes if you want to guy the sides. Tent comes with 6 guy lines, you may need at least 2 more if you have the loose fit like we do.

Breakdown was as simple, and everything went right back into the storage bag.

We are reasonably happy, will be happier when I can get everything tighter and quieter.

There are only 2 of us and a small dog, but we appreciate all the room.