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| Columbia Bugaboo Four to Five-Person Family Dome Tent | 
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| Brand: Columbia Sportswear
Category: Sports
List Price: $169.99
Buy New: $98.98
You Save: $71.01 (42%)
Avg. Customer Rating:  (91 reviews)
Sales Rank: 17699
Color: Blue and Gold
Media: Sports
Shipping Weight (lbs): 24.6
Dimensions (in): 29.4 x 9.3 x 9.3
MPN: CB-5300
Model: CB-5300
UPC: 727001100576
EAN: 0727001100576
ASIN: B0007IS606
Release Date: January 24, 2005
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Customer Reviews:
 EASY set up, Lot of room. June 21, 2008
I am new to camping and had never set up a tent before. Set this one up in the back yard with help of one other person. Easy!!! Next I set it up by myself - no problems. Tent is light weight, designed just right to make it possible for one person (even me!) to set up and take down without any problems. It is a pretty tent (important ot us girls), lots of ventilation, and it is nice to be able to stand up. However, I don't like the idea of sleeping on top of other people (unless I know them really well). This tent is very comfortable for two adults, OK for three, and cramped with 4.
 Would have been a 5 if the zipper didn't break June 20, 2008
We've had this tent since 2005 and used it over 30 times in the past few years - with no problems - until now. The main door's zipper would not stay sealed even though it is suppose to self repair. We don't use the storage lockers except as "doggie doors" by our 3 dogs. We sleep in 2 twin sized air mattresses on the outer wings of the tent and leave the middle for gear, dogs, and table with light.
I have no problem setting up the tent myself without my husbands help - here is the trick: (not for windy situations)
1. Thread through both blue tent poles just until they reach one end where you can put the pin in, and stake those into the ground.
2. Push against the staked end and lift until the poles arch upward.
3. Put the pins in, and continue with the yellow poles and clips.
I am considering the newer tent as a replacement; however the model I have has a skylight and different rain fly - I would rather just have our zipper fixed.
A fine tent June 4, 2008
We needed a new tent after our last one started leaking. My husband is 6'2" & had no problem with standing inside although he had to duck a bit through the entrance. Overall, this tent was a good choice. It took 4 of us to figure out how to put it up the 1st time, but it should be easier the next time after the initial learning curve. My husband & I & our 2 dogs were comfortable with the size, but definitely not a tent for those who prefer a lot of extra space. All the extras that come with the tent were great. I would definitely recommend this tent!
 Average Construction May 27, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Don't assume that Columbia is the highest quality. While the tent is incredibly roomy, it's construction is average. I would compare this tent to a tent that one might purchase at a large chain department store.
Pros: Inner height is about 6' which allows an average person to stand in the center. Lots of ventilation is a definite advantage in warm weather. Side pockets and gear loft allow for storage.
Cons:
The front lacks a vestibule which results in some potentially serious leakage around the door. Poorly sealed seams and stitching result in tears and leaks. The poles are made of cheap and easily frayed fiberglass. The rainfly does not extend to the ground, leaving the bottom quarter of the tent open to the elements. Cheap stakes do not work in sandy soil.
Great Tent - Be aware size includes storage area May 16, 2008
3 out of 4 found this review helpful
If you're buying a Columbia Bugaboo, buy this one. It is the Bugaboo I. Columbia has replaced this I with Bugaboo II and it isn't nearly as good of quality as this one. Even the bag of the II isn't as nice. The floor in the II is much thinner and a different material than this one. The accessories, cup holders and storage areas are cheaply made in the II. You can tell the difference in color, the I is blue and yellow, the II is green and blue.
Be aware of the 9' x 12' size and that it includes the storage spaces on either side of the door. If you use cots or need a particular length, the actual useable size is closer to 7' x 10'. That probably works for many.
I had to return mine because we needed a true 9x12, but after putting it up and looking at it, I thought it was a great tent. You would always use the rain guard because of the mesh, but with the zippers on the rain guard you can open it up to allow breezes in during hot weather. Likewise with the lower vents.
The light and door mat are a bit gimmicky and I doubt much use.
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