Wenger Appenzell 3 20- by 10-Foot 11-Person Three-Room Family Tent with Breezeway
 

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Wenger Appenzell 3 20- by 10-Foot 11-Person Three-Room Family Tent with Breezeway

by Wenzel

$240.00
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Release Date:2006-01-01
Label:Wenzel
UPC:047297312287
Binding:Sports
Published By:Wenzel
ASIN:B000EJNGXU
Category:Sports

Wenger Appenzell 3 20- by 10-Foot 11-Person Three-Room Family Tent with Breezeway Features

  • Three-room, 11-person tent measures 20 by 10 feet (188 square foot area)
  • Includes breezeway between divided rooms; fly with quick-release buckles
  • Polyester taffeta tent body and ripstop design rainfly with double pass polyurethane coating
  • U- and arch-style doors, large windows, generous roof vent
  • Center height of 80 inches; 35-pound carry weight

Editorial Reviews and Product Descriptions

Product Description

Wenger SwissGear Appenzell 3-Room Cabin Dome w/ Breezeway sleeps up to 11 in feature-packed comfort and privacy. Quality, durability and function are the hallmark of Swiss design. And the Wenger SwissGear Appenzell is no exception. This 3-room behemoth is packed with features including the Breezway center that acts as a communal storage area for all the gear so the sleeping areas stay uncluttered an comfortable. Great details like SwissGuard Weather Protection construction, climate control venting system, mud mat, and more. So well thought-out you'll wonder why you ever pitched anything less! The Appenzell comfortably sleeps up to 11 and is the perfect choice for family or group camping. All the best features from the outdoor pros at Wenger: Big 20' x 10' base, 80" center height... sewn-in divider curtains for 3-room privacy; Awning porch over frontdoor for added weather protection; Sonic Sealed floors and SwissGuard seams for improved water resistance; Rain shingle floor protector for added moisture resistance; Climate Control design provides maximum air circulation and improved comfort; SwissGuard polyester taffeta fabric with double pass polyurethane coating; Embossed ripstop rain fly... quick-release buckles for fast, easy attachment; "U" and arch and inverted "T" style doors for easy access... pass-through windows too; Mud Mat unrolls to keep interior of tent clean; E-Port electrical access hole lets you get power cords in without running the cord through the d
Amazon.com Product Description

Gather up the gang and head to the great outdoors with the comfortably spacious Wenger Appenzell three-family tent, which can comfortably sleep up to 11 people and divides into three rooms. It also includes a breezeway between the two main rooms on either side of the tent. The wide Appenzell has a base measurement of 20 by 10 feet, a 188 square foot area, and an 80-inch center height. The rooms are created by simply closing the sewn-in divider curtains. It has a polyester taffeta with double pass polyurethane coating tent body and a sonic-sealed polyethylene floor. The tent also includes an embossed rip-stop fly with quick-release buckles.

The Climate Control venting system allows for hotter air to escape and cooler air to enter the tent for more comfortable sleeping. The mud mat attaches to the ground in front of the door to help keep your tent floor clean. A number of storage options will keep your gear out of the way, including a gear loft organizer and e-port for electrical cord access. The frame is composed of shock-corded fiberglass poles that are color-coded for quick assembly. When packed up, the tent weighs 35 pounds, and can be easily toted around in the included zippered carry duffel.

Feature Details:

  • Size: 20 feet by 10 feet by 80 inches
  • Area: 188 square feet
  • Sleeps: 11
  • Factory taped fly seams
  • Sonic welded polyethylene floors
  • E-Port
  • Shock-corded fiberglass poles
  • Embossed rip-stop fly
  • Color coded set up
  • Quick release buckles on fly attachment
  • "U" and arch style doors
  • Mud mat
  • Climate control venting system
  • Sewn-in divider curtains
  • Large porch over front door
  • Pass-through side windows

Manufacturer's Warranty
Ten-year warranty

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Customer Reviews

Design flaw allows water in. - Reviewed on 2008-06-09
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4 customers found this review helpful.

I have been camping with my family for 15+ years. I purchased this tent at Cabelas when the zipper on the old one broke. It was a good looking tent. I was not able to see it opened up at the store but the picture looked like it would be a good idea. Fortunately, I set it up in the back yard before actually going camping.

The tent is very roomy but there are some design flaws to be aware of:

First, there is an arch on the back of the rain flap (red part) that you do not see in the picture. It is held up by a fiberglass rod with pressure against it when the rain flap is pulled forward. When the wind blows towards it, it falls down against the tent. This allows water to flow freely into the tent. It also stops all airflow through it, so the tent gets very hot.

Second, along the bottom of the tent is a "ventilation" screen. If you think of the molding that runs along the floor of your home, that is where this mesh screen is. You cannot see it from the outside. In a rain, water will flow down the walls of the tent and accumulate just outside the tent. It will then flow in through these "ventilation" screens and leave you camping in a pond.

The night I set the tent up in my backyard, it had rained. Not a terrible storm. Just a little rain. No one was in the tent. I came out the next morning to check it and sure enough, it had lots of water in it. I dried it out and took it back. I would advise anyone who sees this to not buy this tent. It looks good but it is not a good investment.
Huge Tent and Very Well made. - Reviewed on 2008-04-21
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1 customer found this review helpful, 1 did not.

Very easy to put up and lots of room for a family. Highly recomended. Good quality for BURNING MAN also. You will not be disappointed, if you get it for $170 or less a great deal!
We love our HUGE tent! - Reviewed on 2008-02-19
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2 customers found this review helpful.

We bought this tent because we wanted a huge tent, and it is. It's great. It has three rooms, two on each end and the middle, which we call our "foyer". :) A queen sized bed (blow up matress) will fit in each side room, though snug to zip the dividers if you wanted to (we just let the dividers hang for privacy and that's pleanty for us). We put a blow up twin sized bed in the middle room, which is about as wide as a twin sized bed, and that leaves about 3-4 feet between the foot of that bed and the door. Enough room to get around fine.

It is surprisingly easy to set up. I actually set it up alone once. Though a little more timely when doing it alone, it wasn't bad! The simple design is great. The only thing you really need two people with is the rain hood. We have actually had this tent in rain about 3 times and it was fine. We found a little bit of water on one end once, but it wasn't enough to make us disappointed. It rained all night and quite hard, so that was pretty good. The end windows/openings are not idealy designed. The rain hood doesn't cover them, but they are angled to keep rain from coming in, but it just isn't ideal... but considering how much rain we had and how little water got in- not bad!

As far as durability, it is good, or above average. We did get a small rip from a sharp vine or something. We just got a liquid patch kit and now it's no big deal. The poles are still fine, though we know from experience they tend to get brittle and crack and break after about 1 to 2 years. We have only had this tent about a year, but it is still great.

I would certainly recommend this tent to anyone. It has held up well and has a ton of room.
Great Family Tent!!!!!!! - Reviewed on 2008-02-13
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3 customers found this review helpful.

This is the best tent!!! I have a family of 5 and there is plenty of room to sleep and walk around. You don't have to crouch when in side.
Put it up yesterday and it survived a rain storm - Reviewed on 2008-01-30
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4 customers found this review helpful.

First, as someone who lives in Hawaii, I love the Amazon service. I bought this tent on Amazon and chose Super Saver delivery. I received the tent by 2-day delivery via UPS. For larger items to the island, Amazon tends to do that. After I got the tent, I installed it out on my land. I needed something to get out of the rainstorms during house construction and as a temporary shelter. The tent was no problem to install and it is very spacious. Last night was pouring rain and I stayed completely dry. I must confess that I created a wood floor using pallets and plywood and put it underneath the tent to prevent water from gathering below it. I picked this tent after looking at many others because the price is very reasonable, about half of what I would pay here if I could find a similiar tent. The last tent I bought had a more upright configuration and a strong wind destroyed one of the support poles. I am hoping this design, which allows the wind to pass around much better, with stand up to the strong winds.
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