Kelty Dirt Motel 3 Person Dome Tent Review

The Dirt Motel 3 has two doors and a peak center height of 3' 7, which is 11 inches less than the average height of the 139 different 3 person tents we have examined With 40 square feet of room inside, it is considerably smaller than some other 3-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, up to two other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is recommended for use in, smaller tents similar to this one can make a really good choice for people that welcome spending lots of hours outside exploring the great outdoors.

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

Dome tents are the most common of all the other types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in storms than other types, allowing water to roll off the slanted walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the rain to pool on the top of the tent. The most basic dome tent should have a square floor, sloped sides a couple of poles which converge in the center of the roof. Because of their construction, it is generally considered that they are ideal for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Underneath you can check out an account of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Dirt Motel can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need 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. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Offers you a place to store shoes and other items that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see Kelty has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 70D Nylon / PU coating , which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 3000 mm waterproofing rating, which is pretty good for most circumstances.
6. Breathable. The Dirt Motel'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 summer.
7. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the whole body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1500mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy downpours.
8. Available in other sizes. Kelty has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great buy for a 3 person dome tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $285.94 info_outline

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 40 square feet, the Dirt Motel 3 is smaller than quite a lot of the 139 other 3 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some people.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately designed for the Dirt Motel 3 footprint Even though the floor may be made of 70D Nylon / PU coating , it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have heaps of things to be positive about. The sloping walls do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Kelty's Dirt Motel 3 tent is good for backpacking. There are a couple of other points not already mentioned above which, were found and liked, while researching the model: Lightweight yet durable Sil-Nylon fabric construction, Open-feeling 2-door, 2-vestibule design with tons of storage and Updated replacement for the older Kelty TN Tent.

With good ratings, a couple of reviews and a minimum headroom of 3' and 40 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your own miniature apartment. It allows you to enjoy some really enjoyable time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can study above.

If you came to this website looking for recommendations about this actual tent, we think, it would make for a great purchase. If you simply happened to land on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having never heard of this brand or this model previously, it is probably a good idea to check out some more comparable tents.

Value for money: As far as value for your money, this tent is a more competitive than the normal cost of all the one hundred and ninety-three, three-person tents we have looked at, this alone does not make it awesome value for money. We also need to take a look at other things in-depth, as we do for each tent.

When we tally up the overall score of an individual tent, we look at plenty of data points, searching for areas where the tent could outperform other very similar tents and where it is not quite as good. In this case, with a total score of 4.9 and the price data above, It is simple to notice that with a cost of $285.94 info_outline Kelty's Dirt Motel 3 is a great purchase and fabulously competitively priced when compared with comparable tents.

Its overall score shows that the quality and size the tent provides were not compromised to finish up with a price tag unquestionably below the usual price for comparable tents. It could make a very good choice for nearly all people looking for a comfy three-season backpacking tent to camp in, that will serve you well for years to come.