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A Hobitat 6 by REI and its footprint
were purchased in May 2009 and designated as HT-15.
Floor
space is roughly 10' by 8', thus five adult sleeping bags would fit in a row
with a walking space at the bottom.
(The sixth spot, if really needed, is in the
walking path.)
Alternatively, three camping cots would fit with
some gear storage.
A desirable feature is the 6'4" peak height
allowing more standing room.
Inside are hang loops and ten pockets to help keep
items organized and off the floor.
This tent would serve as an excellent base camp for
hiking or paddling in an area.
The tent comes in a large dark brown
zip bag that will be heavy and stuffed.
Please read the instructions on the bag before
starting to be efficient and avoid damaged to the poles.
This is a tent you do not want to set up for the
first time in the dark or in a hurry.
The design uses four flexible snap poles to expand
out the nylon walls into a big freestanding rectangular box.
It will require two people and an open area twice
the size of the tent.
A footprint was purchased to protect the bottom as
this tent is expected to get heavy use like our other big tents HT-26/27.
There is a small bag of eight heavy-duty stakes.
The corners should be staked as wind will more
likely affect this high profile design.
There is a clear zip bag with the orange guylines,
but these may only be needed in more windy conditions or to pull out the fly for
more air circulation.
Please take the time to make sure the
tent is dry, cleaned out, and zippers closed before folding.
Pack a small whisk broom, if necessary.
It may also be a challenge to fit everything into
the carrying bag (fold the tent into quarters), but please do so.
Keep the tent stakes out when returning to Bldg 310
so that they can be counted.
Finally, remember tents are for sleeping and not an
all-day playroom.
This situation is especially true on hot days as
the side vents may not be able to sufficiently displace the heat without a good
breeze.
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