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Kelty Discovery 6 Tent
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This spacious tent has a simple 2-pole design that makes it easy to set up in any weather, at any time. Its roomy interior provides 3-season livability for 6 campers.
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Sleeping Capacity
6-person
Packaged Weight
15 lbs. 9 oz.
Number of Doors
1 door
Best Use
Camping
- Freestanding design makes it easy to move the tent around to find the ideal spot; easy-clip poles make setup and takedown fast
- Full-coverage rainfly with sealed seams won't sag when wet; adjustable webbing/side-release buckles attach rainfly to tent
- Large single door makes entry and exit easy; single vestibule keeps the door dry and stores gear out of the rain
- 1,800mm polyurethane coated polyester canopy, floor and rainfly
- The Kelty Discovery 6 Tent features 4 internal pockets for organizing small gear
| Best Use | Camping |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 3-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 6-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 15 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 15 lbs. 9 oz. |
| Packed Size | 9 x 31 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | 10 ft. 10 in. x 9 ft. 2 in. |
| Floor Area | 99.3 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | Unavailable |
| Peak Height | 5 ft. 11 in. |
| Number of Doors | 1 door |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass |
| Pole Diameter | 11 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 68-denier, 1800mm polyurethane coated polyester / no-see-um mesh |
| Floor Fabric | 68-denier, 1800mm polyurethane coated polyester |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68-denier, 1800mm polyurethane coated polyester |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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Most Helpful Favorable Review
Good for the price, but not great in rough weather
Josh the geologist10 years ago
I got this tent to use as a base camp tent during a month long camping trip. For the most part it was great, but we had some moderate wind one week and the tent doubled over on itself and the fiberglass poles shattered. It seemed to be too tall with too few spots to tie down the fly in high winds. Also, when we encountered heavy rain, the fly held up for a few days, but then started leaking through the seems. If you are going to be doing some car camping in mild rain and wind, this tent will be great. Anything more than that, I would consider a better tent.
Josh the geologist
Hurricane, UT, United States
23 people found this review helpful
Most Helpful Critical Review
Poor quality
mieszko111 years ago
I had a chance to test the tent during my recent memorial day camping trip. Fortunately it did not rain that weekend. After I put the tent together I realized that the reason for every picture of this tent being front only is that the back has insufficient protection from the rain. I would expect more from Kelty especially that it would cost maybe additional 5-10 dollars to extend the rain fly and add straps to stretch it. I am very disappointed. The inside is worth its prices. I still don't understand why most of these companies do not supply the overhead net for your small equipment. I recommend spending more money on more expensive and better protected tent.
mieszko1
Chicago, IL
25 people found this review helpful
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y2says
Seattle, WA
Great Value!
11 years ago
I bought this to replace my Lightspeed tent (wasn't so light speed and the pole broke). It was on sale here at REI and I have used it twice so far. The first time it was during a downpour and it held up well. It had plenty of room for 4 people and gear. The vestibule was nice to keep our shoes dry. It was easy to set up and I'm 5'5" and I was able to put it up with the rainfly by myself in about 10 minutes. The only downside is that the zipper will catch once in a while and there was a little condensation one morning. Also, the second time I put it up, I noticed a few small holes on the rainfly. No biggie as that is an easy fix. Overall, for the money, ease of use, I say this was a good purchase.
Yes , I recommend this product
Josh the geologist
Hurricane, UT, United States
Good for the price, but not great in rough weather
10 years ago
I got this tent to use as a base camp tent during a month long camping trip. For the most part it was great, but we had some moderate wind one week and the tent doubled over on itself and the fiberglass poles shattered. It seemed to be too tall with too few spots to tie down the fly in high winds. Also, when we encountered heavy rain, the fly held up for a few days, but then started leaking through the seems. If you are going to be doing some car camping in mild rain and wind, this tent will be great. Anything more than that, I would consider a better tent.
Yes , I recommend this product
mieszko1
Chicago, IL
Poor quality
11 years ago
I had a chance to test the tent during my recent memorial day camping trip. Fortunately it did not rain that weekend. After I put the tent together I realized that the reason for every picture of this tent being front only is that the back has insufficient protection from the rain. I would expect more from Kelty especially that it would cost maybe additional 5-10 dollars to extend the rain fly and add straps to stretch it. I am very disappointed. The inside is worth its prices. I still don't understand why most of these companies do not supply the overhead net for your small equipment. I recommend spending more money on more expensive and better protected tent.
No, I do not recommend this product
HDJ
Folsom, CA, United States
Even in the snow
11 years ago
We bought this for a Ragnar Trail relay for 3 people and a LOT of gear. I'm not sure how comfy 6 people would be, but 3 w/2 bags pp was super roomy and you could stand up to change (the reason we bought the tent). We were camping in Utah, near Zion in April and it rained and snowed on us. With the rainfly everything in the tent stayed dry! The rain and snow only lasted one night and I'm not sure how well we would have made out if the storm had lasted longer, but we were SO GLAD we had this tent. No complaints whatsoever and would definitely recommend. Not sure I would recommend for cold weather, but if you get stuck in it, the tent performed. Gave it a 4 out of 5 only because I'm not sure this would really work for 6 people. But for 4 it would be great.
Yes , I recommend this product
Fire Camper
Glacier County, MT, United States
Broke on third use
10 years ago
I bought this tent this spring, and it was great. It handled a little rain and a family camping trip fine. Then, I went to fire camp this summer (worked at a wildfire). A little wind came through, the nearby weather station showed a gust to 20 mph. In a city of tents, some very large, mine was the ONLY one to break. Both poles broke and 1 ripped the rain cover.
No, I do not recommend this product
Monsieur Jolly
Phoenix, AZ, United States
Easy Up and Functional
11 years ago
Bought this for my family of three. We've got two cots. The six-year-old sleeps on the ground. The size is perfect for us. Tent goes up easily enough, and I did it on my own. There aren't any windows. The top half of the tent is mesh, so if you don't put the rain fly on then you'll get ventilation, but that's not something you'll want to do regularly. For the price, this is a good one. I'd make the same choice again.
Yes , I recommend this product
Tripmeup
Philadelphia, PA, United States
Great buy! Recommend it to everyone!
11 years ago
Fantastic tent - well worth the price! Pros: Great construction, durable, easy to setup and take down, lightweight, double seamed for extra protection. Little touches like coloring the front tent stakes and clips a different color. Large enough vestibule for all 6 person's shoes. Cons: Poles could be more secure when setting up. It rained heavily throughout the first use of this tent. Was pleasantly surprised that all of us stayed perfectly dry. No water came into the tent whatsoever. Would recommend Kelty to anyone!
Yes , I recommend this product
pjp
Very decent tent
10 years ago
I have not used this tent in the wild yet, but from initially setting it up, it looks OK. Decent value for the money. Fits two queen beds with some room to spare. The fly goes low enough to give me reasonable confidence for withstanding some rain. The disappointing part is that REI does not carry a footprint made specifically for this tent. However, the floor dimensions are exactly the same as the Slumberjack 6 Trail Tent, and they do make a footprint for it - it fits perfectly.
Yes , I recommend this product
stoj
Chicago, IL, United States
roomy and solid
10 years ago
have used this now on a few trips and this tent has proved to be an awesome purchase. held up in light winds and rain, and has a ton of room. the center is tall inside which helps for someone like me who is 6'7'' and my girlfriend is 6'. the space makes life easier if you need it. setting up was almost too easy and the rain fly has great coverage.
Yes , I recommend this product
Lulu
portland, or
tent is grate...the poles, not so much
7 years ago
used the tent one time last summer...tried to use last week but the cords in the poles were falling apart (fraying). unfortunately, with REI's one year return policy we are unfortunately going to have to find better poles at our expense! have read many reviews stating the same problem with the poles via this tent purchase! it's a design flaw obviously...now, to wonder if REI will stand behind their coop promise?
No, I do not recommend this product
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