Kelty Windfoil Ultralite

Review Date
May 8, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: matt(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer

Price Paid:  $149.00 at Garts

Summary:
This tent has lasted YEARS of hard camping. My brother and I bought it when we were in Boy Scouts MANY years ago (I'm now 28) and it's still my primary tent (I don't need another one until this wears out, which won't be any time soon). I'm amazing at the amount of abuse this tent goes though and it still preforms like the day we bought it.

With the ease of set up, lightweight, great for the strong wind at altitude, good ventilation, and amount of room, this tent will be hard to replace. Thanks Ketly for making a terrific product.

Review Date
November 5, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
5.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: jgaeddert ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $100.00 at campmor

Summary:
I actually got this tent as a gift, so I'm not sure how much it cost, but I'm guessing it was around (but not much over) $100.

To be quite honest, this tent surprised me. I'm a minimalist backpacker, taking only the bare essentials, so I was excited when I got this 2-pole ultralite. I'm fairly tall (6'6") so it's hard to find a tent that will accomodate me. For that purpose, this tent was fantastic; i have enough room for all my gear, PLUS I can stretch out my arms above my head!

A couple of years ago (when I first got the tent) I went on a trip to Maine with a friend. We had plenty of room in the tent with most of our gear. One night it started raining. BAD. I mean, torrential downpour, people. We were parked at a campsite near a town, so we decided to take a drive and pray that we could find the reminants of the tent after the storm. A few hours later we crossed our fingers and drove back to the campsite.

Not only was the tent still there, but it was standing taut. The inside was bone dry. I was amazed. Folks, when you read these reviews and they say "bombproof" they're not kidding.

Customer Service:
N/A

Similar Products Used:
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Review Date
August 22, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
3.00 of 5, 2 votes

Reviewed by: Cole Fontes ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $130.00

Summary:
This tent is great for most kinds of camping. I have been in snow, rain and 80 mph winds and my windfoil doesnt have a scratch on it. Also it ways a good 5 pounds which is very light for a nearly 12 feet long 2 man tent. This tent is the greatest.

Customer Service:
None

Similar Products Used:
Kelty Dart 2
Kelty Zen

Review Date
August 22, 2004

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Cole Fontes ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $130.00

Summary:
This tent is great for most kinds of camping. I have been in snow, rain and 80 mph winds and my windfoil doesnt have a scratch on it. Also it ways a good 5 pounds which is very light for a naerly 12 feet long 2 man tent. This tent is the greatest.

Customer Service:
None

Similar Products Used:
Kelty Dart 2
Kelty Zen

Review Date
June 26, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: Rumor(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from St. Albert, AB, Canada

Price Paid:  $275.00 at Camper's Village

Summary:
Great tent all-around. Best feature is the ease that one can pack it back up, wet or dry. Also has a great overall weight. Bad points are: That it could use another ventilation vent. I used it mainly solo and it was awesome. I got a girlfriend and the front vestibule became a problem for covering packs/shoes and the inside person climbing out.

Still worth it though!