How to Choose Tents for Camping

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Grab 2 friends and head out to camp this weekend in the freestanding Klymit Cross Canyon 3 tent. The rectangle design allows for multiple sleeping configurations and 5 pockets provide ample storage.
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View all Klymit Camping TentsBest Use | Camping |
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Seasons | 3-season |
Sleeping Capacity | 3-person |
Minimum Trail Weight | 7 pounds |
Packaged Weight | 7 lbs. 9.6 oz. |
Packed Size | 7 x 20 inches |
Floor Dimensions | 86 x 75 inches |
Floor Area | 44.1 square feet |
Vestibule Area | 13.5 square feet |
Peak Height | 52 inches |
Number of Doors | 2 doors |
Number of Poles | 2 |
Pole Material | Aluminum |
Pole Diameter | 11 millimeters |
Canopy Fabric | 40-denier polyester mesh |
Floor Fabric | 75-denier polyester PU/3000 mm |
Rainfly Fabric | 68-denier polyester taffeta PU/1800 mm water-resistant coating |
Footprint Included | No |
Design Type | Freestanding |
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Out of the box I lugged this thing up a mountain for a night in the wilderness without attempting to set it up beforehand, by the time I got to the campsite it was pitch black and 20mph winds. I figured it was gonna be a chore to get the tent set up but I was pleasantly surprised with how easy it was even with the wind! I got this tent up in about 15 minutes and I’m pretty sure if there was no wind it would’ve taken 5. The pole system is great and basically puts itself together, also the dual entry is a good feature! Overall I’m impressed with the quality and ease of assembly.
Just used this tent for the first time and it happened to be raining - the lack of a more well-set up vestibule is a real pain - you can just about store your shoes and a small backpack. The zipper on the cover gets stuck ALL THE TIME so you can't quickly go in and out (which is a total bummer when it rains). Other than that (which i think is pretty major) - it's cool that you can almost be standing up (i'm 5'7") it's about as roomy as a 4-person tent is. Overall - not super impressed unfortunately. For a summer-only tent it might be nice but where we are it rains a lot, would not recommend if you like to get out there no matter the weather.
The cross canyon 3 is a pretty compact for a 3 person tent and and it is a true 3 person tent. There is plenty of room, in fact I went on a backpacking trip with myself (6’3” and 220lbs, and two other men who are both over 510 and 180 lbs and there was plenty of room for us and some gear! As a taller person I enjoyed being able to sit up in the tent even near the side walls. The double doors and vestibules make it easier to get in and out without climbing over anyone. The storage is superb and exceeds most tents I’ve seen in the past as well.
My wife and I are preparing to section hike the AT with our 2 dogs. We went to a hike in campsite. It took me 5 minutes to completely erect the tent w/ fly by myself. Comparable to other 3 person tents, it’s spacious inside. There’s large vestibules for gear storage. The upper portion on the tent is a durable mesh, and as we realized in 26-30 degree weather, more suited for warmer times of the year. The floor is very durable. Our dogs have long nails and they didn’t rip any of the floor. The weight is very reasonable and works best if you separate pieces between you and someone else, or different parts of your pack to maintain an even weight distribution. We hiked 15 miles and didn’t notice the weight difference when we had the tent in our packs. A solid choice for beginning backpackers!
I bought a different tent and felt cramped inside of it. I am 6'2" and it was tough to sit up in the other tent. I ended up grabbing this Cross Canyon 2-Person because of the additional height. It feels roomy inside and I can easily kneel straight up. I would say that it's great for one person and a bunch of gear. With two people you would have to be very organized and keep somethings outside/in the car. All in all, I really like this tent and would recommend for sure.
The tent is too heavy and bulky for ultralight backpacking but makes a very nice car camping tent. The 2-person packs as large as my 4-person klymit maxfield which is a much better backpacking tent for the family. The cross country is easy to setup, solid in wind and rain, and has a lot of organization inside along with a decent amount of external storage for a small tent. It's a hot tent in the summer if you need to keep ths rainfly down. It's one of the few small tents that has 2 doors and on the large side of the tent so it's very easy entry and exit or for the kids to run through. It's a great value, IMO.
I love this tent! Great ventilation, and moisture control. Durable during rain and snow. A little on the heavier side but it packs up nicely! one of my favorite features is the roll matt it comes with to pack itself up. Easy to install in the dark. I definatley recomend this product. You get the quality of a higher end back packing tent at an affordable price. Perfect for any entry level backpacker or backcountry hunter who doesnt want to break the bank.
Took this out for a spring break trip at Max Patch along the AT. First night had some strong showers and I felt a drip on the foot of my sleeping bag. I look up, and see a trail of water coming from the corner of what appears to be a patch sewn in the rain tarp. Which is funny, bc I just bought this and have not done any repairs on it. Shortly after, I look further and find another one! Disappointed in the quality assurance is an understatement, looking to return asap
great tent, absolutely better than my last unbranded one in terms of overall quality of the poles and material. My only gripe is the rain fly doesn't open up wide enough and i always end up scraping my back getting in/out just because they dont open tall enough. Otherwise i love the tent, its very easy to set up with the additional pad, and plenty of room for me and my stuff! In the texas heat being able to open the top of the rainfly for some added ventilation is a bonus too. I would also recommend buying some more durable stakes as the included aluminum ones bend quite easily
Overall it is an outstanding tent. performance it is lightweight and easy to setup. Plenty of room for average person to stand up inside. Great vestibules front and back for outside storage. Only negative is the outer zipper. It catches on the seam.