Oct 29, 2010

New! OzTent Jet Tent USA Specs & Details


Jet Tent F21: $899.00
A light-weight, and high speed yet robust and livable structure. the F21 is the most compact of the Jet Tents. Perfect for lightweight campers who like to stay on the move.
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Specifications:
Color: Khaki Green
Weight: 44 lbs.
Sleeps: 3-4
Erected: 6' 10"[w]x 6' 10"[d]x 7' 2"[h]
Awning: 6' 6"[w]x 6' 6"[d]
Packed: 3' 7"[L]x 12"[w]x 12"[h]
Canvas: 100% Guaranteed Waterproof Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
Seams: Heat Sealed
Floor: Heavy Duty PVC Tub Floor

Jet Tent F25: $1,099.00
The second size in the range, and the most popular. The F25 offers room for 4-5 campers - and at nearly 2.2m tall this shelter offers impressive “stand-up-in-it” luxury.
Specifications:
Color: Khaki Green
Weight: 50 lbs.
Sleeps: 4-5
Erected: 8' 2"[w]x 8' 2"[d]x 7' 2"[h]
Awning: 6' 6"[w]x 6' 6"[d]
Packed: 3' 7"[L]x 12"[w]x 12"[h]
Canvas: 100% Guaranteed Waterproof Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
Seams: Heat Sealed
Floor: Heavy Duty PVC Tub Floor

Jet Tent F30: $1199.00
Consider the F30 your home away from home. This spacious yet high-speed set-up tent offers a comfortable daytime refuge and a protective nighttime shelter.
Specifications:
Color: Khaki Green
Weight: 57 lbs.
Sleeps: 5-6
Erected: 9' 10"[w]x 9' 10"[d]x 7' 2"[h]
Awning: 6' 6"[w]x 6' 6"[d]
Packed: 4' 11"[L]x 12"[w]x 12"[h]
Canvas: 100% Guaranteed Waterproof Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
Seams: Heat Sealed
Floor: Heavy Duty PVC Tub Floor

Jet Tent F25X: $1299.00
At almost the same pack size as the F25 but with an innovative pullout extension at the back for considerable extra space. This huge F25x is designed for multi-activity camping offering enough room for a small family and gear stashing.
Specifications:
Color: Khaki Green
Weight: 61 lbs.
Sleeps: up to 7
Erected: 8' 2"[w]x 14'[d]x 7' 2"[h]
Awning: 6' 6"[w]x 6' 6"[d]
Packed: 3' 11"[L]x 1' 3"[w]x 1' 3"[h]
Canvas: 100% Guaranteed Waterproof Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
Seams: Heat Sealed
Floor: Heavy Duty PVC Tub Floor

Jet Tent F30X: $1399.00
The F30X is a massive base tent that has an interior divider for privacy, huge windows for superior ventilation and an unbelievably quick and easy setup. Combine it with our optional add-ons and expand your closed area even further.
Specifications:
Color: Khaki Green
Weight: 71 lbs.
Sleeps: up to 8
Erected: 9' 10"[w]x 15' 8"[d]x 7' 2"[h]
Awning: 6' 6"[w]x 6' 6"[d]
Packed: 4' 11"[L]x 1' 3"[w]x 1' 3"[h]
Canvas: 100% Guaranteed Waterproof Rip-Stop Polycotton Canvas
Seams: Heat Sealed
Floor: Heavy Duty PVC Tub Floor

Jet Tent Accessories:

Jet Tent Peaked Side Panels
(Fits all models):$279.00
Under your awning is where you spend most of your time while camping - so why not get extra wind protection and privacy there with the Peaked Side Panels.
Peaked Side Panels come as a set of two (2) complete with extra poles to create a higher peak in the awning. This design allows for rain to easily run off the awning without lowering the front poles.

Jet Tent Front Panel F21: $169.00
The Front Panel allows to you completely close in your awning when used in conjunction with the Peaked Side Panels. It simply zips to the front of the awning and the optional side panels.
This panel has a large screened area with a zippered door made from our famous No-see-Um insect mesh. It also has a drop down zippered canvas panel if it rains.

Jet Tent Front Panel F25,F25X: $179.00
The Front Panel allows to you completely close in your awning when used in conjunction with the Peaked Side Panels. It simply zips to the front of the awning and the optional side panels.
This panel has a large screened area with a zippered door made from our famous No-see-Um insect mesh. It also has a drop down zippered canvas panel if it rains.

Jet Tent Front Panel F30,F30X: $189.00
The Front Panel allows to you completely close in your awning when used in conjunction with the Peaked Side Panels. It simply zips to the front of the awning and the optional side panels.
This panel has a large screened area with a zippered door made from our famous No-see-Um insect mesh. It also has a drop down zippered canvas panel if it rains.

Oct 27, 2010

Testimonial: Family Tent Camping Experience

Family Tent Campers,

Randy, I’m happy to help here. I purchased a Kodiak Canvas tent from you in September in preparation for an outdoor venture in Northwestern California. Frankly, I had been looking for some time for a tent to replace another popular brand with the typical nylon/polyester construction and low center line height. I knew I wanted something that was tough, had sufficient height to allow for standing up in the tent, and could function outside the average camp ground setting. The idea of a solid, well built and easy to “put up” canvas tent seemed to be the logical choice. I found the answer at your store with your Kodiak Canvas Tent products. I used it in September in Northern California and the product is as advertised. Well built, easy to assemble and easily withstands the elements at high altitude. It’s immediately become a standard check off item for our group and it will be accompanying us on our next outdoor excursion to Idaho’s Salmon River country in November.

Service from Family Tent was exceptional. I requested a slight modification and they happily contacted the manufacturer and made it happen. One last comment! Your estimates of set-up time are too conservative. Once you’ve learned the set up procedure the tent can be assembled in less than 10 minutes in less than ideal circumstances. Great product and “yes”, I’d highly recommend.

Rick Santos from California

For more products visit our website www.FamilyTentCamping.com

Oct 25, 2010

Maintaining Your OzTent

With the camping season upon us it is time to take advantage of the great weather, "your equipment is only as good as it has been maintained" is a wise saying when it comes to camping with your OzTent, or any other gear you are relying on for maximum performance and comfort. The OzTent frame is the heartbeat of the quick set up design. Follow these steps for continued performance all season long.

Maintaining & Proper use of Guy Ropes:

* Once your OzTent RV has been erected, it is recommended to stabilize your OzTent to reduce unecessary seam and frame damage during stormy or windy conditions. With the convenient storage pockets located at each corner provides quick and easy access.
* After long periods of continued use the nylon rope fibers will begin to "stretch" resulting in loose frays to surface causing the guy rope to weaken, to maintain proper performance it is a good idea to clip off the "frayed" areas and keeping the ropes & storage pockets free of dirt & debris particles that work there way into the rope fibers resulting in premature wear.
* For best results when staking out guy ropes, the recommended distance away from the corner base of the tent is 3' - 4' for best results, if space is limited go out as far as surroundings will allow.
* Another key factor when using guy ropes is the "stakes" which the ropes anchor to, for best results drive the stakes in at a 45 degree angle away from tent to keep the stakes from pulling out when guy ropes are stressed.

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Picking the Perfect Campsite



Camping is a great way to enjoy the great outdoors with family & friends, whether your a seasoned camper or just getting started, here are a few key tips to consider when choosing a campsite.

* A good idea to find the best site to fit your needs would be to take a drive around the park and check out whats available, keep in mind of what camping needs to keep in mind, bathroom/shower house location is a plus, for convenience.
* Always arrive before dark, the best sites are usually taken by later in the day.
* When it comes to garbage containment, it's always good to not camp next to a dumpster, especially during a holiday weekend when the park can be extremely busy meaning there will be a lot of camp food scraps that will become rather "smelly" after a few hot days.. Find a tree that is upwind to tie up your garbage, this also helps to keep critters out.
* Avoid setting up camp in a high grassy area, makes a great insect haven.
* When camping always keep in mind how weather can make a difference in the outcome of your safety, Get the best protection from lightning by camping near a dense grouping of trees, all the same height in a low area away from water is always a good idea.
* and last but not least become familiar with identifying poison ivy and poison oak, when in doubt avoid "leaves of 3"

Following these simple guidelines will assure a safe and enjoyable camping trip.

For more great tips on camping visit our website at www.FamilyTentCamping.com