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Kelty Late Start 2P - Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Quickcorners, Aluminum Pole Frame, Waterproof Polyester Fly, 2 Person Capacity

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Fulfilled by Camp Club
Arrives Dec 15 – Dec 18
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Size: 2 Person


Features

  • SUPER FAST SETUP: Keltys quickcorners make setting up fast and easy as it should be. Pole sleeves at the tent corners matched with pre-bent aluminum poles for a formidable frame, Shark Mouth stuff sack for EZ packing up in the morning
  • RUGGED + ROOMY: Durable 68D polyester fabrics in the tent bathtub style floor, flysheet are waterproof and built to last roomy interior sports a peak height up to 56 inches within a simple single door design
  • WATERPROOF POLY FLYSHEET: full coverage rainfly in 68D Polyester / 1200 mm / C0. Additional guyouts provide ample air flow even in rough conditions while keeping your buns (and gear) dry and safely nestled inside
  • PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts
  • NITTY GRITTY: 1 door 1 vestibules (lots of gear storage with inner gear pockets to boot) featherlight stakes, 2 pole setup. 1P model: 20.6 sq. ft., 37 in peak. 2P model: 30 sq. ft., 40 in peak. 4P model: 56 sq. ft., 56 in peak

Description

With color-coded attachment points and handy pole sleeves, the two-person Kelty Late Start 2P tent is a breeze to set up. It also delivers excellent ventilation and reliable durability at an affordable price. The tapered tent measures 85” x 54” (at its widest point), giving you an interior area of 29. 5 square feet. The peak height is 40 inches. There is a single vestibule protecting 7. 85 square feet of storage space. The two aluminum poles are pre- bent to create extra room inside the tent. Pockets at each corner of the tent keep one end of the pole secure as you move around to deal with the other end. This prevents the common problem of tent poles jumping out of grommets as soon as you walk away. The tent has a single door. The walls are No-see-um mesh and the floor is tough 68 denier fabric, water resistant to 1800 mm. Internal storage includes a ceiling pocket. The tent body is protected by a waterproof 68 denier rainfly. All seams are sealed to keep the water out. The freestanding design means you can pitch the tent and then move it around to find the best site. This tent includes Kelty’s Shark Mouth stuff sack, designed to make stuffing easier. The custom-fit Kelty Late Start 2P Footprint (sold separately) can further protect your tent from wet ground, roots and rocks.

Special Feature: Water-Resistant, rain-cover, portable, Accessory pockets, lightweight


Brand: Kelty


Occupant Capacity: 2


Design: Camping Tent


Material: Nylon


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Product Dimensions: 85"L x 54"W x 40"H


Seasons: 3 Season, Autumn, Summer, Spring


Color: Blue


Sport: Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle


Special Feature: Water-Resistant, rain-cover, portable, Accessory pockets, lightweight


Design: Camping Tent


Recommended Uses For Product: Camping


Installation Type: Free Standing


Closure Type: Zipper


Number of Doors: 1


Water Resistance Technology: 1200mm


Number Of Poles: 2


Water Resistance Level: Water Resistant


Number Of Pockets: 3


Is Waterproof: True


Seasons: 3 Season, Autumn, Summer, Spring


Color: Blue


Sport: Camping & Hiking, Outdoor Lifestyle


Shape: Round


Style: 2-person


Brand: Kelty


Age Range (Description): Adult


Included Components: Tent, Rain Fly, Stuff sack


Target Gender: Unisex


Material: Nylon


Product Care Instructions: Hand Wash


Pole Material Type: Aluminum


Fabric Type: 100% Polyester


Product Dimensions: 85"L x 54"W x 40"H


Item Weight: 3.5 Pounds


Size: 2 Person


Floor Length: 85 Inches


Maximum Height: 40 Inches


Floor Area: 29.5 Square Feet


Assembly Instructions: Position columns into holes of base and push in until snap buttons lock in place


Warranty Description: Kelty Standard Limited Lifetime Warranty


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    • Fast set up very waterproof
Size: 2 Person
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Set up was a breeze. I was able to set this tent up alone without instructions in under ten minutes on the very first try its very intuitive user focused design. I feel like 2 people would be cramped in this but it was plenty large enough for myself and my dog. The 2nd night out it rained and stormed for 6 hours straight and this tent and vestibule area reminded dry on the inside the entire time for the money i am very impressed and will be purchasing more units for my outdoor guide service to use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2023 by Levi Levi
    • Nice 1P tent
Size: 1 Person
The first night I used this tent it rained. Hard. I had the luxury of being in a cabin during the downpour but went out to the tent to sleep for the night and it was completely dry, thankfully. I did, however, treat the fly with silicone right out of the box which likely aided water repellency.....About the tent; setup is easy and the color-coded fly is helpful. The vestibule is functional but on the smaller side. It's a 1P tent so not exactly spacious inside but adequate for my 6'0" frame. A compact low cot will fit but due to the door shape and tent size I wouldn't recommend it. It's a pain to get in and eats up valuable space, stick to a sleeping pad. Also, if you are claustrophobic you may want a 2P tent as it can feel a bit coffin-like with the fly fully zipped. But hey, it's a 1P tent, that's to be expected. Construction is good as expected from Kelty. I haven't backpacked with it or spent multiple nights in it but I think for the price it is a quality product that will serve the intended purpose well. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 26, 2023 by west valton archer
    • Great combo
Size: 1 Person
Great combo of weight/price/known company. Kelty was my first tent, it wasn’t the lightest or the most expensive but it worked for years. This tent has no vents in the rain fly but the tent is almost all mesh and as I’m only camping in the fall/ spring it shouldn’t be a problem.
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2023 by bigdogwalker
    • Easy to set up
Size: 4 Person
I have both the 1 and 4 person version of this tent. It is super easy to set up. Only two poles and color coded corners on the rainfly make sure you have everything lined up. Highly recommend.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023 by JPM
    • Great Tent For The Price
Size: 1 Person
Pros: Easy set up. All around good tent with plenty of features. Cons: None really. Not a heavy tent but wish it were lighter.
Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023 by Shawn R Sears
    • Perfect in-between, multi-purpose tent
Size: 4 Person
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This tent is the perfect option if you might split time between car camping and backpacking. It actually could fit 4 people with the bent-pole/vertical wall feature creating more usable space. It is perfect for a couple if you want more space. When car camping, we use two inflatable twin mattresses pushed to the outside walls with a 1.5” Kelty sleeping pad between them down the aisle so our knees have some cushion when crawling in and out of bed. There is still plenty of space for travel bags or packs. I think it is still light enough for backpacking and you have so much space to work with. Setup is a breeze with the pole sleeves, pole clips, and color coding. It really only takes about 5 minutes to set up. There are multiple loops in the ceiling for clipping lights and gadgets and multiple pockets for keys and phones. Ventilation is good and the zippers on the rain fly and tent are both two-way for easy adjustment. You can’t go wrong with this Kelty tent. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2023 by MLipenk MLipenk
    • Item included stakes
Size: 2 Person
Just a quick review - I ordered stakes separately since the item description does not mention stakes being included - they are not listed in the "In the Box" section. The need to fix that. I now have to return the unnecessary stakes. However, the tent is relatively lightweight for my needs (motorcycle camping) and setup/takedown is quick and easy. I am optimistically giving a 5 rating on durability until proven otherwise. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2023 by Michael W. Gatton
    • Solid tent at a good price
Size: 2 Person
Review Image by John jones John jones
As a backcountry kayak camping guide, I go through alot of gear, and continually try new stuff out. The kelty outfitter pro has been a staple in the arsenal for client because they are simple and super durable. Based on that experience I opted to try out the late start, and am pretty happy with it. For a 2 person tent it's quite light and packs down to half the size of my Big Agnes blacktail. When up it takes up less camping space but is VERY surprisingly roomy inside. Extremely fast and easy to setup/tear down. My first thoughts I didn't like that it only has one door, but the single vestibule just makes it that much easier to fit in compact sites. It would be nice on hot nights to be able to open up the opposite side for airflow but it seems to do ok. My qualms are few but if I could change small details; Add ventilation opening on the top of the rain fly, it was surprising to see no vents as most Tents come standard. The rain fly has a guyline on the back opposite the door to pull it out from the screen but not on the "head" and "foot." It has some midway up for support in wind but I fear in big rain, the contact with the screen might allow for moisture inside. All in all, happy with my purchase and will put it through alot of use. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 3, 2023 by John jones John jones

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