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GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent

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4.1

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★★★★☆
4.2

 

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Pros

  • Fly works well (15)
  • Comfortable (13)
  • Sturdy (12)
  • Waterproof (11)
  • Easy setup (6)
  • Lightweight (4)
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Cons

  • Difficult to set up (5)
  • Heavy / bulky (3)
  • Collects condensation (1)
  • Difficult to sweep out (1)
  • Flimsy (1)
  • Fly too close to tent (1)
  • Fragile poles (1)
  • Heavy for backpacking (1)
  • Poles (1)
  • Poles break easily (1)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (15)
  • Beaches (3)
  • Hiking (1)
 
 
 

Provided by Gander Mountain

This octagon-shaped tent sleeps 4 or 5 campers. The 800mm poly taffeta tent and fly have taped seams to eliminate water leaking, and the tub floor features a rainskirt and taped seams to keep your sleeping area dry. Four large mesh pockets and a gear loft supply ample room to stow all of your gear. Includes an expandable carry bag. Sleeps 4-5 (76.5 sq. ft.). 9' W x 9' L x 68" H. Weighs 19.3 lbs.3 year limited warranty.

Specification Description
Model 11105286
UPC 400111090738
keyFeatures 800mm poly taffeta tent and fly
keyFeatures Four large mesh pockets and gear loft
keyFeatures Sleeps 4-5 people (76.5 sq. ft.)
keyFeatures Taped seams to eliminate water leaking
keyFeatures Tub floor with rainskirt and taped seams

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Last update: Sep 29, 2009

GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Reviews

 
 
 

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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★☆
4.0
Really good tent for the price!

"I was worried after reading reviews about it being hard to set up but found that I could do it myself. It is of course easier with a partner or two but do-able. Many nice features...." Read Full Review »

Aug 16, 2009 by Pauly

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Love the Tent, Hate the Poles

"I really do like this tent - spacious enough, tent material is sturdy and well put together. It's not an easy set up for one person, but with a partner it's fine. My main complaint is that the fiberglass poles started to crack the first time I used the tent. By the third time two of them were broken and unusable. [...] Aside from the poles, I'd recommend this tent...." Read Full Review »

Jul 28, 2009 by Novice Camper

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GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Review

Really good tent for the price!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • Difficult to sweep out

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"I was worried after reading reviews about it being hard to set up but found that I could do it myself. It is of course easier with a partner or two but do-able. Many nice features. "

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Set up without rain fly.
  • Great ventilation
  • Using Product
  • Picture of Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 16 2009
Pauly
Memphis,TN
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GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Review

Great Tent

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • Difficult To Setup

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"Got to my campsite. it started to rain, and realized I had forgotten the poles to tent I brought with me. There was a Gander Mountain close by (30miles back)and I knew that was my only hope if I was going to camp for 5 days. Made the trip...scanned the selection...said "oh well, ok, your the one". …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 6 2009
Happy Camper
Chicagoland, IL
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[1 of 1 customers found this review helpful]

GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Review

Great choice for the price!

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Beach
  • Car Camping
 

"We decided to downsize from a large "cabin style" tent and after MUCH research decided to try the Gander Mountain Aurora tent. After 2 out of 3 days of heavy winds and thunderstorms I know we made the right choice! I agree with the other reviewers that the poles are a concern but by being patient wh …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 12 2009
Tom
Green, Ohio
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GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Review

Really good tent for a great price!

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"We took this tent out for the first time in Shenandoah National Park and used it during a wet weekend. It rained or was damp the entire weekend and we had to endure about 12 hours of rain. The tent stayed dry, but the stakes on one side pulled out of the ground and the rainfly ended up against the m …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 29 2009
Jeeper John
Alexandria, Va
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GANDER MOUNTAIN Aurora Dome Tent Review

Replacing poles

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Fly Works Well

    Cons

  • Difficult To Setup

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"I havn't been camping in this tent as yet, but set it up and hosed it down to check for leaks. None! Good I thought, however I left this tent up in the August North Carolina heat. It rained very hard, so I sat inside the tent, again checking for leaks. None! Now the good news is this tent is very ro …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Aug 24 2009
Geno
Hickory, North Carolina
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