Kelty Riverbend 2,4 Tents
Kelty Riverbend 2,4 Tents
[Sep 07, 2000]
Glen
Backpacker
The Riverbend 2 is just right in size for two people... if you leave your gear outside. The vestibule is really only good for keeping boots dry at night. Zero intrusion of rain. This tent is well made and sets up in a hurry. Floor is lightly constructed, so a footprint was used. Customer Service no experience Similar Products Used: Kelty Vortex 2 |
[Aug 22, 2000]
Roger
Backpacker
Roomy, light, and easy to set up. The UV resistant fly is especially good here in the islands. Not bad on ventilation. I wouldn't want to use it in the snow though. Similar Products Used: Lots of other tents...I'm originally a hiker/backpacker from Colorado. |
[May 12, 2000]
M. Kaplan
Car Camper
I got this tent for a steal at $140, and it was one of the smartest Similar Products Used: None |
[May 11, 2000]
Kalypso
Car Camper
Got this (3/person) tent for some car camping, Spring & Fall, with occasional backpacking trips (Summer, Winter). Set it up to seam seal and found every seam hot taped. Setup is very easy and tent setus up taut. Fly (& floor) is thickly waterproofed (1800mm) with several reinforced guy-out points, 2 windows, a vestibule zip-vent/opening and a high rainproof fly vent. Great layout, lot's of headroom, good colors and very ergonomic connectors/zippers/tie-offs. Dividing tent into 2 packets =@ 3.8# each...not too bad for a LARGE 2 person or friendly 3 person backpacking shelter. Good value on sale for @ $225 US. Customer Service None needed Similar Products Used: Eureka, Mountainsmith, The North Face... |
[Apr 18, 2000]
M D Harmer
Backpacker
This is a great tent for the money. I took it on a solo trip for the first time, and it set up without a problem. The tent's design is well thought-out and it pitches tautly. Similar Products Used: None |
[Jun 06, 2001]
Amanda Dorato
Car Camper
I went to Montana to visit a friend who had just bought the Riverbend 3 Webforce, somewhat different than the 2 listed in this thread of reviews (HINT HINT UPDATE?) Similar Products Used: None |
[May 22, 2001]
Sean
Backpacker
I got my Riverbend 2 on Sale and I absolutely Love this tent! It is one of the quickest tents to set up I've ever seen. There is an ample amount of mesh, giving plenty of ventilation in the summer, and great views of the stars. The rain fly is quick and easy to flip on (at 4am in the rain)... The aluminum poles are nice and light. Similar Products Used: None |
[May 15, 2001]
Danny
Backpacker
I have had the Riverbend 2 for about a year. I needed a tent for two people and gear but it had to be reasonably priced. After a lot of reasearch I found Customer Service I haven't had a need to use the customer service, the tent is made of quality materials and is well made and I don't expect to have to contact them. Similar Products Used: Kelty Zen, Peak 1 Cobra |
[May 14, 2001]
Tom Buck
Paddler
Bought the Riverbend 3 last summer from Cabela's for a deal (same price as the fiberglass Streamside 3 version). Needed a real tent after a rainstorm soaked my wife and me out of our old tent. Improvements over the old tent were the aluminum poles (no more tieing the tent to a tree to keep it from collapsing in the wind) vs fiberglass, and the rain fly is tight and close enough to the ground to prevent pooling of water and leaking as well as splashing of rain under the rainfly. A queen sized air mattress fits perfectly in the back of the tent leaving just enough room for the two of us the spaniel and the gear. In the morning, it folds up in to a small package which fits into a wet sack and stows in a kayak without adding a lot of weight. So far it has stood up to weather and the occasional drunk guy falling on it(very sturdy). In busy camp sites, I would recommend the triptease rain fly cords to help people not trip over the rainfly cords at night (they reflect). Customer Service None Similar Products Used: None |
[Apr 03, 2001]
Frank Morlock
Backpacker
I bought this tent after having my North Face Slickrock destroyed by a bear in Sequoia National Park 2 years ago. I found it on sale for a great price(i think around $160.00)! This tent is an absolute breeze to set up, and has withstood the wind and rain of at least 15 national parks. My one gripe would be that there is nowhere to hang anything inside. The vestibule is large enough to store boots and smaller things, but not large enough for packs. Similar Products Used: None |