Cedar Ridge Cypress 6 Person Dome Tent Review

The Cypress 6 has two windows and one door and a peak center height of 6' 0, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 120 different 6 person tents we have studied. With 100 square feet of space 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 during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, larger tents like this one make an ideal choice for campers who love having loads of space for sleeping and hanging out.

Some of the great things about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part lightweight, making them simple to carry. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very easy to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is recommended.

Dome tents are the most common of all the various sorts of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in bad weather than other types, allowing water to easily slide off the sloped walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the water to pool on the top of the tent. The most basic dome tent will have a rectangular floor, sloped sides a couple of poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Due to their construction, it is usually considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 people.

Below you can see an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 6 add_circle_outline PROS

• 10 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Cypress 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 nice to see Cedar Ridge adding a gear loft in the interior to store some of your things.
3. More than one window. With 2 windows it is simple to keep the tent cooler on a hot summers night.
4. Breathable. The Cypress'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.
5. Available in other sizes. Cedar Ridge has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
6. Low price. It is a great buy for a 6 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $129.99 info_outline

CONS

1. Vulnerable to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Cypress 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 Cypress 6 is smaller than quite a lot of the 128 other 6 person tents we have looked at.
3. Lacking in Headroom. With 9% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
4. Only one room. The Cypress is designed for 6 people, some other tents of a similar size have more than one room allowing for a little more privacy.
5. Only one door. With just one exit to get outside in the middle of the night, it may wake other people that are sleeping.
6. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the rain etc, you need keep them inside the tent.
7. Rainfly does not totally cover the tent. The rainfly only covers the ceiling and part of the tent body from the top. Meaning it might not protect against heavy downpours.
8. Uses Fiberglass poles. Even though the poles are comprised of shock-corded fiberglass. Using even some fiberglass with a big tent like the Cypress 6 could possibly lead to problems, if there were to be extreemly windy conditions.
9. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately specifically for the Cypress 6 footprint Even though the floor may be made of PE tub-style, it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
10. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have lots of qualities to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Cedar Ridge's Cypress 6 tent is ideal for car camping. Here are a few other things not mentioned above which, we noticed and liked, while researching the model: Factory-sealed fly and tub-style floor provide weather protection, Zippered windows and side mesh panels provide ample ventilation and Mesh storage pockets and a gear loft to keep your gear organized.

With good ratings, and headroom of 6' and 100 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own small house. This will enable you together with 4 other people to share some delightful time enjoying nature. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can read through above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations on this actual tent, our view is, it should make for a great acquisition. In case you simply happened to land on this website while browsing for a brand new tent having not heard of this manufacture or this tent model before, it is probably a good thing to check out some more comparable tents.

Value for money: In terms of value for your dollar, this tent is without a doubt cheaper than the usual price of all the one hundred and twenty, six-person tents we have taken a look at, all alone this does not make it excellent value for money. One should also take a look at other things in detail, as we do with every tent.

When we measure the overall score of a single tent, we scrutinize plenty of data points, searching for points where the tent could exceed other comparable tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with a total rating of 4.1 and the price knowledge above, It is simple to spot that with a cost of $129.99 info_outline Cedar Ridge's Cypress 6 is a fair deal and astonishingly competitively priced when compared with comparable tents.

Its ratings show that the build and size the tent gives you were not skimped on to obtain a price undoubtedly under the average price for similar tents. It will make a remarkable choice for most people looking for an appropriate three-season dome tent to camp in, that will serve you well for years to come.