Tent comparison table
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Display name |
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Product name |
Black Diamond Eldorado | Black Diamond Fitzroy | Black Diamond Mesa | Black Diamond Vista | Black Diamond Ahwahnee | Black Diamond I-Tent | Black Diamond Bombshelter | Black Diamond Firstlight | Black Diamond HiLight | Black Diamond Skylight | Black Diamond Beta Light | Black Diamond Beta Bug Tent | Eldorado2 | Tectite 4 UL |
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# Seasons |
4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 (Some people may query this assessment) | 0 | 4 | 3+ |
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# People |
2 | 2 (possibly 3 tiny people) | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 (2 at a pinch) | 2 (3 at a pinch) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
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# People (maximum) |
3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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Description |
Two-person spacious version of I-Tent; 13 cm (5 in) longer and 8 cm (3 in) wider. Two internal aluminum poles for easy setup Two zippered vents at the peak, a hooded vent over the door and one at the bottom. Single door entry and optional vestibule for g | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Ultra-strong, lightweight 2-person design with efficient footprint. Single-door entry and optional vestibule for gear storage. 2 internal aluminium poles for easy setup. Zippered vents at the peak, a hooded vent over the door and one at the bottom. ToddTe | The ultimate family backpacking tent. Our own quest to accommodate a family of four lead to the Tectite concept and this extraordinary tent. Its reliable performance in wind and rain, the huge 5.3 square metres of floor space, airy ventilation and complet |
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Manufacturer |
Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Black Diamond | Wilderness Equipment |
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Manufacturer’s category |
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Manufacturer's category |
Mountaineering | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Mountaineering | Ultralight Hiking Tent |
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Manufacturer's description |
Classic compact mountaineering design with extra room to accommodate taller climbers or extra gear storage. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Classic compact mountaineering design with extra room to accommodate taller climbers or extra gear storage. | The ultimate family backpacking tent. |
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Design |
Single-wall | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Single-wall | Hybrid-single-skin |
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Options |
Ground cloth | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Vestibule, Fitted Ground Cloth, Attic Storage Loft, Pocket Pal Organizer | N/A |
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Vestibule |
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Cost ($USD) |
699.95 | 799 | 349.95 | 449.95 | 759.95 | 699.95 | 999.95 | 369.95 | 399.95 | 499.95 | 199.95 | 169.95 | 699 | 0 |
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Cost ($AUD) |
0 | 499 | ||||||||||||
| Metrics | ||||||||||||||
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# Doors |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
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# Poles |
2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
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Total Weight (kg) |
2.3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Total Weight (lb) |
5 lb 1 oz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Minimum Weight (kg) |
2.04 | 2.85 | 2.32 | 2.94 | 3.14 | 1.95 | 4.42 | 1.28 | 1.42 | 1.88 | 0.68 | 0.825 | 2 | 2 |
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Minimum Weight (lb) |
4 lb 8 oz | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Length (cm) |
221 | 236 | 234 | 244 | 229 | 208 | 229 | 208 | 206 | 224 | 249 | 249 | 221 | 259 |
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Length (inches) |
87 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 87 | 0 |
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Width (minimum) (cm) |
130 | 152 | 147 | 168 | 135 | 123 | 203 | 123 | 127 | 175 | (ends are less) | 130 | 267 | |
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Width (minimum) (inches) |
51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
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Width (maximum) (cm) |
130 | 218 | 135 | 123 | 203 | 123 | 107 | 175 | 203 | 203 (centre) | 130 | 320 | ||
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Width (maximum) (inches) |
51 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 0 |
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Height (cm) |
109 | 114 | 112 | 117 | 114 | 107 | 112 | 107 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 112 | 109 | 129 |
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Height (inches) |
43 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 43 | 0 |
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Vestibule area (m2) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Optional , Not stated by manufacturer | |
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Vestibule area (sq ft) |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Optional, Not stated by manufacturer | N/A |
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Area (m2) |
2.9 | 3.34 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 3.08 | 2.5 | 4.6 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.4 | 3.2 (Usable) | 3.2 (usable) | 2 | 5 |
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Area (sq ft) |
30.8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30 | 0 |
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Weight caveat |
0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tent and poles only | ||
| Material and construction | ||||||||||||||
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Pitching system |
Two internal aluminium poles | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Two internal aluminium poles for easy setup | Single, full-arc, transverse pole |
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Fly fabric |
ToddTex is totally waterproof, windproof, and the most breathable of all waterproof/breathable fabrics, far more breathable than other companies, single-wall tent fabrics, while also being more waterproof. ToddTex is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film. | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ToddTex is totally waterproof, windproof, and the most breathable of all waterproof/breathable fabrics, far more breathable than other companies, single-wall tent fabrics, while also being more waterproof. ToddTex is a polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) film, | 30d ripstop polyester, silicone elastomer face, tape-sealed 1500mm HH polyether (PE) back coating |
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Fly fabric dernier |
30D | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 30D | 30D |
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Fly ripstop dernier |
Not stated by manufacturer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not stated by manufacturer | Not stated by manufacturer |
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Water proofing |
ToddTex is a PTFE film, a thin film of stretched Teflon | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | ToddTex is a PTFE film, a thin film of stretched Teflon? | silicone elastomer face, tape-sealed 1500mm HH polyether (PE) back coating |
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Hydrostatic head |
Not stated by manufacturer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not stated by manufacturer | 1,500 mm |
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Fly tear strength |
Not stated by manufacturer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Not stated by manufacturer | Not stated by manufacturer |
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Seams |
Tape-sealed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Tape-sealed | Tape-sealed |
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Inner fabric |
N/A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | N/A | The Ceiling Panel is 40d air-permeable nylon |
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Floor fabric |
Tape-sealed | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Pole type |
Aluminium | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Aluminium | Aluminium 10.2 mm |
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Ventilation |
Two zippered vents at the peak, a hooded vent over the door and one at the bottom | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Two zippered vents at the peak, a hooded vent over the door and one at the bottom | The mesh perimeter around the tensioned floor structure provides quite excellent 360 degree ventilation through the tent space, unobstructed by further layers of inner tent fabric. |
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Notes |
Strongest 2-person tent | 0 | ||||||||||||
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Reviews on Trailspace |
Link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | http://www.trailspace.com/gear/black-diamond/eldorado/ | Not reviewed |
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Manufacturer's website |
Link | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | Link to manufacturer | http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/tents-and-bivys/eldorado-tent-BD810020YELOALL1.html | http://wildernessequipment.com.au/detail.php?Code=WETEC4UL |
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Source (1) |
Link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | http://blackdiamondequipment.com/en/tents-and-bivys/eldorado-tent-BD810020YELOALL1.html | http://wildernessequipment.com.au/detail.php?Code=WETEC4UL |
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Source (2) |
Link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | http://demandware.edgesuite.net/aakn_prd/on/demandware.static/-/Sites-bdel/default/dw9f6ab19c/files/MM5870_C_Bibler_IT_WEB.pdf | http://wildernessequipment.com.au/techsheets/WE%20WEB%20PDF%20TECTITE%204UL.pdf |
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Source (3) |
Link | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | http://www.blackdiamondequipment.ru/sites/default/files/_%D0%B1%D0%B8%D0%B2%D0%B0%D0%BA%D0%B8_0.pdf | N/A |
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Source notes |
Note inconsistencies between website and PDF on manufacturer's website | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Note inconsistencies between website and PDF on manufacturer's website | Note inconsistencies in dimensions between specification table and diagram on manufacturer's website |
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Research date
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1 April 2016 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42459 | 42459 |