Wenzel Nova Sport 6- by 5-Foot Two-Person Dome Tent

Nicely lightweight and easy to set up and breakdown, the sporty Wenzel Nova dome-style tent is a great choice for a weekend car camping outing. It features a single room that measures 6 by 5 feet, and a 38-inch maximum height. It has a half-circle door with a mesh window covering half of it (and an interior zippered closure) as well as a three-quarter vented dome with no-see-um mesh. The interior is quite spare, with only a small gear pocket in one corner near the door.

Set up was easy, for the most part, and we erected the tent (with its two shock-corded fiberglass poles) in under five minutes. The one impediment to an even faster assembly was the heavy-duty nylon corner pockets that secure the poles, which included a polyester-reinforced interior flap that’s not seamed at the top of the entry. Thus, we had a tougher time than we should have trying to make correct purchase with the pocket, continually hitting the space between the nylon pocket and the interior poly pocket.

But we could forgive this slight design flaw for such a nicely light and easily backpacked tent. However, it should be noted that this tent isn’t suited to an all-out assault by rain, with just a small rain cover (instead of a full fly) to protect the dome’s three-quarter-ventilated square, which is quickly attached using integrated plastic hooks. That said, the water-resistant polyester exterior (polyester utilizing Wenzel’s Weather Armor coating) will shed drizzle and light rain (tested under our extended sprinkler test in our backyard) and keep you warm and protected inside. It also features a heavy-duty nylon floor with taped seams.

If you’re an occasional camper who sticks with fair-weather weekends, the Wenzel Nova is a fine, affordable choice for camping duos. –Agen G.N. Schmitz

What’s in the Box?
Tent, mini rain fly, metal stakes (with bag), two fiberglass shock-corded poles (with bag), stuff sack, printed instructions; backed by 10-year warranty

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Customer reviews for Wenzel Nova Sport 6- by 5-Foot Two-Person Dome Tent :

“This guy is awesome. I got it for a church camping trip. My wife and I decided to go at the last moment, so 3 days before I was looking for a cheap tent online, and stumbled on this guy. Its a very small tent, and I dont recomend it for anyone taller than 5′8. (I am 5′8 and my wife is 4′11) I had just enough room to stretch. The package also says it fits a third person, and it does, but I wouldnt recomend it.

Setting up was simple. It took me 10 minutes to put it all together, and thats because we were late and setting up in the dark. Taking it apart was just as easy.

The only drawbacks are the zippers. They get caught on the fabric very easily. And since it is so small, you can feel the condensation on the walls, and if you bump your head on the wall, its going to rain in your tent. (Im exagerating it’s not that bad)

The most awesome part was storage. It fits anywhere. the pouch where it goes in is about a foot and 4 inches.

In my opinion, this tent was awesome. It did it’s job (provide shelter from the 30 degree weather outside); It didnt rip, And it was only 20 bucks!”

“I bought two of these tents for my kids. We camp in the desert (southern California) in a toy hauler. The kids needed their own space, and a place to put their gear.

This is perfect for that. It comes with a rain tarp, and if you don’t use it, you have perfect star viewing at night. I’m 5′5 and slept in it with my 7 year old son very comfortably, with all our gear.

No, it’s not for the serious backpacker/camper. Not really for an adult couple either. But perfect for younger camping on the beach, desert, backyard…heck yeah!”

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