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The North Face Bastion 4 Tent
$950.00
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Be prepared for tough conditions with this 4-person The North Face mountaineering tent. Its made with lightweight, durable hardware and water-resistant fabrics. And it has a large front vestibule.
- Made without a flame-retardant coating
- Lightweight nylon rainfly and canopy
- Fully taped, cut-in nylon bucket floor for added structural strength
- Dual doors with a poled dual-entry front vestibule
- High-strength, reflective guylines with equalizers at multiple attachment points
- DAC poles and stakes deliver an impressive strength-to-weight ratio
- Polyurethane port window is cold-crack tested to -60°F (-51°C)
Imported.
View all The North Face Backpacking Tents| Best Use | Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Seasons | 4-season |
| Sleeping Capacity | 4-person |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 12 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packaged Weight | 13 lbs. 4 oz. |
| Packed Size | 32.7 x 11.2 inches |
| Floor Dimensions | Unavailable |
| Floor Area | 61.5 square feet |
| Vestibule Area | Unavailable |
| Peak Height | 56 inches |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors |
| Number of Poles | 6 |
| Pole Material | Aluminum |
| Pole Diameter | 9.6 millimeters |
| Canopy Fabric | 40-denier 42 g/m² ripstop nylon, non-PFC durable water repellent (DWR) finish |
| Floor Fabric | 70-denier 87 g/m² nylon taffeta, 5,000 mm polyurethane coating, non-PFC DWR finish |
| Rainfly Fabric | 40-denier 68 g/m² ripstop nylon, 1,500 mm polyurethane/silicone coating, non-PFC DWR finish |
| Footprint Included | No |
| Design Type | Freestanding |
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helen
Marquette, MI
Survived Baffin Islands Auyuittuq National Park
11 months ago
Completed a 17 day unsupported traverse of Auyuittuq National Park with 4 people; 3 all over 6'2". Plenty of room for 4, 3 having those wider sleeping pads. First day it took 4 of us to set it up and it withstood everything the wind could throw at it. Further into the park, while others tented near rocks or moraines for protection from the wind, we did not. Bomber tent! This tent stood out for rescue purposes as a glowing gold dome on the vast tundra while other brown tinged or gray tents blended right in. I worried about bears on this trip, river crossings but never did I ever have to worry about shelter; this tent gives you peace of mind.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
Cory
Undisclosed
Quality
1 year ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] I have yet to use this tent. However I'm extremely impressed with the quality
Originally posted on thenorthface.com
Rocky Mountain Rubicon
Denver, CO
Unbeatable tentYour
3 years ago
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Camping in the high Rockies any time of the year can be interesting. As fall approaches you're guaranteed afternoon thunderstorms, often arriving without warning and with heavy wind in excess of 60mph and gum-ball sized raindrops. The temperature can go from 70 to 19 in about 45 minutes and with it comes the potential for sleet and snow. None of this was a match for this tent. Strong, well thought out frame held its ground well and the fly repelled the elements like no other tent on the market. The features on this tent are plentiful and practical. Inside pockets (think I counted 10) to stuff small gear, a variety of ventilation options, massive dual entry vestibule makes storing gear and keeping the cold out a breeze. This is a tight fit for four people but during the winter that tightness will equate to additional comfort. It fits 2 people and 4 huge dogs with no issue, and the height takes a load off my back big time. It's weight is a lot for one person to carry but split between 3-4 folks this would be a great backpacking tent. In addition to its numerous features and durable construction, this is a head turner for sure. Absolutely gorgeous and proudly displays TNF logos (the color makes it easy to spot in the snow, too). Tow cons, the first being that the poles will inevitably bend the first time you set the tent up. Go with it. It's subtle but will make setup easier the next time. Also, the instructions are essentially hieroglyphics and not very helpful. Match up your corners, red tab is for the vestibule and front entrance. I found the under poles are easier to get in with the over poles already installed. It's totally doable by one person with some practice. After 6 pitches in the driveway I was able to do this solo, in the dark while it was snowing.
Yes , I recommend this product
Originally posted on thenorthface.com