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for hiking and biking trips, the Ponderosa
two-room tent is lightweight enough at 10.8
pounds to carry on a backpack or saddle bags yet
spacious enough to sleep four people at once.
The tent base measures 10 feet by 8 feet, with a
height in the center of 60 inches--more than
enough space for an informal game of cards at
midnight. The removable divider curtain,
meanwhile, adds a bit of privacy in crowded
conditions. Construction details range from a
shock-corded fiberglass frame with a pin and
ring connection to a weather-armor polyester
fabric with a polyurethane coating. The frame is
designed for quick and easy setup--a far cry
from the clunky frames of yesteryear--while the
coated fabric is reliable and sturdy regardless
of the weather.
And should the rains come
pouring down, the tent's armor-tough seams and
water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing
stand ready to resist. The tent even includes
sonic-sealed floors that are welded (not sewn)
to eliminate stitch and needle holes, ensuring
that water from rain-soaked dirt won't sneak in.
Additional details include three windows (two in
the front and one in the rear), Dutch D-style
doors for easy entry from either side of the
tent, and four mesh roof vents for circulation
and moisture control. The Ponderosa is backed by
a 10-year limited warranty.
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