How many people does the Kelty Timeout sleep?

The 87.6 sq ft floor and 68-inch peak height fit several sleeping pads, so it works for a family or a group of friends. Kelty's own capacity figure is the one to check for sleeping bags side by side.

It pitches with fiberglass poles and is designed as a car tent, so it stands on its own once the poles are in. Stake it out in wind, since the poles flex.

Does it have a vestibule?

No. There is no vestibule, so wet gear and boots have to go inside the tent or under the fly edge.

How waterproof is it?

The rainfly and floor carry a 1200 mm PU coating and the seams are fully taped. That handles normal rain, but the fly coverage is modest, so keep gear off the walls.

What is included in the box?

The tent comes with its poles, rainfly and a shark-mouth carry duffle. Stakes and guylines are the usual extras to confirm before your first trip.

Is it good for backpacking?

No. It is a car tent with a heavy packed weight and a bulky duffle, so it suits trips where the vehicle carries the load.

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Kelty Timeout Tent

Name: Kelty Timeout Tent
Brand: Kelty
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Specs

Water Resistance: Waterproof (rainfly), 1200 MM (Tent floor), 1200 MM (Tent fly)
Seasons: 3
Number Of Doors: 1
Carry Bag: Shark Mouth carry duffle
Waterproof Rating: Waterproof (rainfly), 1200 MM (Tent floor), 1200 MM (Tent fly)
Trail Weight: 2.3 kg
Packed Weight: 6.8 kg
Water Column Rating: 1200 MM (Tent fly)
Wind Resistance: Allows wind to simply glide off the sides
Vestibule: No

About the Kelty Timeout Tent

The Kelty Timeout is a three-season car-camping tent with a single door and a 68-inch peak height, sized to sleep several people on a flat pitch. It uses fiberglass poles, a 68D polyester floor and rainfly with a 1200 mm coating, and no-see-um mesh for ventilation. It stands out for a roomy floor and a shark-mouth carry duffle, but it has no vestibule and a heavy packed weight for a tent this size. Owners rate it poorly overall, and its fiberglass poles and single door are the usual sticking points against simpler dome rivals.

Best forCar campers who pitch beside the vehicleFamilies wanting standing-height headroomFair-weather weekend tripsBudget-conscious first-time tent buyers

Pros

68-inch peak height lets most adults stand
Large 87.6 sq ft floor fits several sleepers
Fully seam-taped fly and floor for rain protection
No-see-um mesh canopy keeps bugs out and air moving
Shark-mouth duffle makes packing simpler

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