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Sure, ultralight single skin shelters and minimalist trekking pole tents have their place. But many campers and backpackers just want a reliable, practical and fuss-free tent that is versatile enough to take on all kinds of adventures, from weekend camping getaways to the odd multi-day backpacking trip. That’s why Kelty designed the Far Out tent. The simple dome design with a central spreader bar makes for intuitive pitching, while providing additional interior space and headroom for added comfort. The polyester flysheet won’t sag like flimsy sil-nylon, yet the roll-back Stargazing Fly design enables you to enjoy nights under the stars. In colder or wetter weather, it rolls down tight to offer complete protection from the elements. The included footprint offers increased lifetime durability, while pre-attached guylines promise quick-pitching convenience. With two doors and twin porches, it’s also easy to get in and get out without having to clambering over a tentmate.
Sustainability through Longevity: Kelty branded tents, backpacks, sleeping bags are warranted against manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship for the lifetime of the product.
You’ll probably find a Kelty pack or tent at every trailhead and campground in the 50 states, from Alaska to New Mexico. They’re one of the biggest and best-loved US outdoor gear brands.
In fact, American entrepreneurial spirit is in Kelty’s DNA. Just as Henry Ford is forever associated with the Ford Motor Company, Kelty is closely associated with its founder, Asher ‘Dick’ Kelty. A tireless inventor and passionate outdoorsman, Kelty developed a host of innovations in outdoor gear, including the first aluminium frame backpack, the first waist-belt, the first padded shoulder straps and the first zippered pockets. Those are all design elements that are still found on almost every quality trekking pack sold today.
In the 1960s and 70s, these technical advances were so ground-breaking that Kelty packs were carried on expeditions to Everest, K2, Cholatse and Antarctica. But just as importantly, Kelty’s affordable and widely available packs encouraged thousands of Americans to explore the backwoods and mountains of their own country. National Geographic Explorer Nick Clinch even wrote that he blamed Kelty for overcrowding the wilderness. “By taking the weight off the hiker’s shoulders and putting it on the hips, he took the misery out of the sport”, he explained. “[Kelty] made it enjoyable for people to go backpacking.”
Today, Kelty is still dedicated to getting everyone outdoors, with a wide range of sleeping bags, tents and other outdoor equipment – including, of course, its iconic packs. Even today Kelty still manufacture traditional external-framed packs, based on original Dick Kelty designs, alongside their modern internal-framed rucksacks. It’s a little nod to their founder and his part in America’s enduring love affair with the great outdoors
-Kathy, Verified Buyer
