Kelty Discovery Basecamp Tent
- 4 person, 3 season, freestanding
- 7 lbs 8 oz minimum weight
- 53 sq ft floor per bullets, 54 per spec sheet
- 56 inch peak per bullets, 58 per spec sheet
- 68D polyester, 1200 mm coating
- 23 x 6 x 6 inch packed
Updated 5 days ago · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A roomy, quick-pitching group tent that weighs less than carrying several small tents. Fiberglass poles and a single door are the limits for a crowd of four.
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ASIN: B096SYP6G8Category: Tents
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Overview
Not a lightweight solo shelter, the Kelty Discovery Basecamp is a group dome that houses four campers for less weight than several small tents. Quick Corners and an X pole frame speed setup, and a wide-mouth duffel makes packing easy.
Sharing one larger tent cuts total pack weight for families and scout groups. Four people funnel through one D-door, and fiberglass poles are less resilient than aluminum in strong wind.
Who it's for
Families, scouts and friends splitting the load on short backpacking or car camping trips. Solo travelers will find it far more tent than they need.
Pros and cons
- Quick Corners speed setup
- Wide-mouth duffel for packing
- Internal storage pockets
- Single door for four people
- Floor and height listed two ways
Performance notes
The X pole frame pulls the walls up into a dome, which spreads wind load and adds headroom near the center. Rain protection depends on the coated fly and floor, and fiberglass poles bend less forgivingly than aluminum in gusts.
Specifications
| Brand | Kelty |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Maximum Height | 56 inches per bullets, 58 per spec sheet |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 7 lbs 8 oz per bullets, 8 pounds per spec sheet |
| Packed dimensions | 23 x 6 x 6 inches |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 97 x 79 x 58 inches |
| Construction & materials | |
| Pole Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Fabric Type | 68D polyester, 1200 mm water column, PFC-free |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Installation Type | Freestanding |
| Other details | |
| Occupancy | 4 person |
| Floor Area | 53 square feet per bullets, 54 per spec sheet |
| Assembly Time | 5 minutes |
| Number Of Doors | 1 |
| Number Of Windows | 2 |
| Number Of Poles | 3 |
| Number of Guylines | 4, pre-attached |
| Number Of Pockets | 3 |
| Number of Stakes | 8 steel |
| Seasons | 3 season |
Frequently asked questions
How long does the Discovery Basecamp take to set up?
The listed assembly time is 5 minutes, helped by Quick Corners and the X pole frame.
How do I clean the Kelty Discovery Basecamp?
The care instructions say hand wash.