Alps Mountaineering Meramac 6 Person Dome Tent Review

The Meramac 6 has two windows and two doors and a peak center height of 6' 0, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 107 other 6 person tents we have examined With 100 square feet of room inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 6-person tents, and it could be a little cramped for you and, up to five other campers all through the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, larger tents similar to this one are an ideal choice for groups that enjoy having lots of room inside of the tent.

Many of the fantastic things about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part light, making them simple to carry around. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very simple to set up. In calm weather, you can do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the different types of tents you will see when camping. They tend to do better in storms than other types, allowing rain to easily slide off the slanted walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, resulting in the water pooling on the top of the tent. The most straightforward dome tent should have a square footprint, sloped walls two or more poles which converge in the middle of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is usually considered that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Underneath you can see a list of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Meramac can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Has Gear Loft. It is good to see Alps Mountaineering adding a gear loft in the interior to store some of your things.
3. Has awnings. The awnings protect the sides of the tent.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. More than one window. With 2 openings it is easier to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
6. Breathable. The Meramac's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
7. Other sizes are available. Alps Mountaineering has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
8. Low price. It is a great deal for a 6 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $199.99

CONS

1. Sensitive to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Meramac may not do well in strong winds if it is not firmly secured with the provided guy lines and stakes. Even though the tent is listed as freestanding in all but very calm conditions, one would want to stake and tie it down correctly.
2. Not spacious. With a floor area of 100 square feet, the Meramac 6 is smaller than quite a few of the 107 other 6 person tents we have looked at.
3. Only one room. The Meramac is recommended for 6 people, some other tents of a similar size have more than one room allowing for a little more privacy.
4. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the elements, you will have to keep them inside the tent.
5. Uses Fiberglass poles. Even though the poles are comprised of shock corded fiberglass poles. Using even some fiberglass with a large tent like the Meramac 6 could possibly lead to problems, if there were to be extreemly windy conditions.
6. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately designed for the Meramac 6 footprint Even though the floor may be made of 75D 185T poly taffeta, it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
7. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many things to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Alps Mountaineering's Meramac 6 tent is good for car camping. There are a couple of other points not already mentioned above which, were noticed and liked, while researching the model: Our fiberglass poles are also normally one size larger than normal to offer you a sturdier, stronger tent., There are extra-large #8 zippers on the door and vestibule and The fly uses a pole in the top, which gives you an awning over each door for excellent rain protection.

With positive ratings, quite a lot of reviews and a peak height of 6' and 100 square feet of area to sleep, this tent is like your very own little house. It allows you and up to 4 other friends to spend some real quality time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can study above.

If you found this website looking for an endorsement on this particular tent, we think, it would make for a great acquisition. In case you just happened to arrive on this website while looking for a brand new tent having never heard of this brand or this tent model previously, it is perhaps a good thing to check out some other comparable tents.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is unquestionably cheaper than the usual price of all the one hundred and eight, six-person tents we have looked at, this just by itself does not make it good value for money. We also need to think about other things in detail, as we do with each tent.

When we measure the valuation of a tent, we examine loads of data points, searching for areas where the tent could beat out other similar tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with an overall score of 5.0 and the price data above, It is simple enough to notice that with a ticket price of $199.99 The Meramac 6 is a decent buy and fabulously cheap when compared with comparable tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and space the tent provides were not skimped on to finish up with a price tag significantly below the average price for similar tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 20% from the manufactures MSRP. It could make a remarkable choice for nearly all campers looking for an appropriate three-season dome tent to camp with, that should serve you well for years to come.