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The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8)

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Pros

  • Sturdy (24)
  • Comfortable (21)
  • Fly works well (20)
  • Easy setup (18)
  • Waterproof (13)
  • Lightweight (6)
  • Good standing room (1)
  • It survived a hurricane (1)
  • Tons of stakes (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy / bulky (8)
  • Difficult to set up (2)
  • Collects condensation (1)
  • Footprint hard to find (1)
  • Not able to close windows (1)
  • Poor fly design (1)
  • Too warm at times (1)

Best Uses

  • Car camping (23)
  • Beaches (3)
  • At the campground (1)
 
 
 

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The spacious, eight-person Trailhead 8 tent from The North Face is a versatile, 3-season tent that's easy to set-up thanks to Fusion Pitch technology and features two separate sleeping quarters for family camping.

  • Incorporates Fusion Pitch - a combination of continuous pole sleeves for the main structural poles which provide excellent support, while additional poles easily clip-on allowing air to circulate freely between the canopy and fly
  • Internal prayer-bound floor seams increase user space with clean angles
  • The taped nylon floor and fly are coated with polyurethane for excellent weather protection
  • Dual doors allow for excellent ventilation while two large vestibules keep you gear out of the rain
  • Two integrated roll-down dividers for seperated sleeping compartments
  • Color-coded flysheet attachments for easier set-up
  • Aluminum alloy poles
  • It includes a stuff sack and is compatible with the TNF #2 Gear Loft
  • Capacity: 8
    • Minimum / Packaged weight: 29 lb 2 oz / 32 lb 7 oz
      • Floor / Front Vestibule / Back Vestibule area: 132 sq ft / 28 sq ft / 10 sq ft
        • Floor dimensions: 206 x 104 inches
          • Interior peak height: 78 inches
            • Floor / Canopy / Fly material: nylon taffeta with 2000 mm polyurethane / nylon taffeta / polyester taffeta with 1200 mm polyurethane
              • Stuff size: 31 x 11 inches

Specification Description
Model 5010, AJPAS45, AT1L, AT1L-26Q
UPC 032546120102
Average minimum weight 29 lbs. 2 oz.
Average packaged weight 32 lbs. 7 oz.
Average weight - metric 14.7 kilograms
Average weight - metric 9.7 kilograms
BasePrice 458.95000
Body Material 70D 190T nylon ripstop
Canopy fabric Nylon taffeta
Country Of Origin China
Design type Freestanding tent
Doors 2
Fast pack weight Not applicable
Floor area 122.6 square feet
Floor area 132 square feet
Floor Construction Prayer-bound floor seams
Floor dimensions 206 x 104 inches
Floor dimensions - metric 523 x 264 centimeters
Floor fabric Coated nylon taffeta
Floor Material Polyurethane Coated Nylon Taffeta
Maximum Sleeping Capacity 8
Number of Poles 4 Poles
Number of poles 4 + 1 brow
Number of poles 4 + 1 vestibule
Packed size 10 x 29 inches
Packed size 11 x 31 inches
Packed Weight 21 lbs
Peak height 77 inches
Peak height 78 inches
Peak height - metric 198 centimeters
Pole Construction Aluminum Alloy
Pole diameter 13 millimeters
Pole Diameter mm 13 mm
Pole material Aluminum
Rainfly Yes
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta Coated with Polyurethane
Rainfly fabric Coated polyester taffeta
Season 3-season
Sleeping Capacity 8 Person
Sleeping capacity 8
Total Square Feet 122.66 sq. ft
Type: Tent Dome
Unique Features Light, easy-to-use clip system Two integrated roll-down dividers provide separate sleeping compartments Internal prayer-bound fl
Vestibule area (Total for both) 38 square feet
Vestibule area 28 + 10 square feet
Vestibule Square Feet 50 sq. ft

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Last update: Sep 10, 2009

The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Reviews

 
 
 

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[29 of 29 customers found this review helpful]

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[1 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great family tent

"Father of five kids this is a great and comfortable tent for camping with kids. I was able to set up cots and we had plenty of room for gear. I took this tent out to Estes National Park and endured high winds and several nights of rain. The tent stood up to the wins and remain water tight. Someone actually came up to the tent one morning because they were sure the storms would tear the tent up. This is ..." Read Full Review »

Mar 29, 2009 by burndoc

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★★★☆☆
3.0
Too much buck for the bag

"GOOD:VERY NICE LOOKING TENT OTHER CAMERS LIKED, VERY ROOMY, WAS ABLE TO FIT 2 LARGE AIR MATRESSES AND HAVE ROOM ENOUGH FOR EXTRAS, LEFT INSTRUCTIONS AT HOME FIRST TIME OUT, NO PROBLEM, SET UP WITHIN 30 MIN... BAD:WOULD LIKE TO BE ABLE TO SET UP THE TENT AT TIMES W/O HAVING TO ADD CANOPY, THUS HAVING OPTION TO CLOSE WINDOWS WHEN NEEDED, ALSO EVEN W/THE CANOPY ON,ON ONE CAMPING TRIP TOOK THE FAMILY AND BROUGHT AL..." Read Full Review »

Jun 14, 2008 by AL

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The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

Great family tent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy To Set Up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"Father of five kids this is a great and comfortable tent for camping with kids. I was able to set up cots and we had plenty of room for gear. I took this tent out to Estes National Park and endured high winds and several nights of rain. The tent stood up to the wins and remain water tight. S …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Mar 29 2009
burndoc
Nashville, TN
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  • Casual Adventurer
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[12 of 12 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

Great Family Tent

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"The is a great tent for family camping. The rain fly works great and the vestibule is awesome for keeping shoes dry and for changing out of wet clothes after swimming without bringing the water inside the tent. The tent gets great ventilation even with the rain fly on. 7 of us were able to comfor …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 14 2007
Mikester
Maple Valley, WA
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

Waterproof and roomy

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Lightweight
  • Sturdy
  • More »

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"Our last camping trip consisted of me (mom), 2 boys (13 &10) and one girl (8). Husband had to work and couldn't go. We went with family friends and arrived at our campsite at dark in the rain. Very frustruating experience. My two boys and I were able to assemble the tent and rain fly in about 30 …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Jul 14 2008
puddle duck award!
Houston, TX
I am:
  • Casual/ Recreational
 

[9 of 9 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

cabin to go

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy
  • Waterproof

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"I am a professional photographer/videographer and often will camp out multiple days. This tent is like having a small cabin with you. I set up a double inflatable bed in one wing of the tent, put carpet down in the center with a folding table and chairs and put all my gear in the other wing. Super c …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Dec 30 2007
flysdown
Portland, Or
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[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

The North Face Trailhead 8 Cabin Tent (Sleeps 8) Review

Easy as Pie

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Comfortable
  • Easy to set up
  • Fly Works Well
  • Sturdy

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • Car Camping
 

"We bought this tent before our big Utah National Parks circuit (plus Mesa Verde and Grand Canyon). It is great for our family of 5 - easy to set up and take down (and put away in the duffels). We had to use the fly during a thunderstorm shower in Mesa Verde and the tent stayed dry. We put the kid …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
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Sep 12 2007
Campers5
San Diego, CA
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  • Casual/ Recreational
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