Polaris 12 person family camping dome tent

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Model: Polaris

Brand: The Camping Equipment Company

Capacity/Berth: 12 people

Dimensions: 27'x22'x7' (810x665x215cm)

Packed Size: 4'x1'x1' (107x37x37cm)

Weight: 88lbs (40kgs)

FEATURES AND BENEFITS:

RAIN FLY:

• WATER PROOF! 3000mm polyurethane coated & fully seam taped
• Mesh vents are built into the rain fly to help promote air flow, reduce condensation build up and keep bugs out!
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  Rain fly pitch first
• 210T polyester taffeta
• UV coated
• 6-7 stitches per inch

INNER TENT:

• Large, separate inner tents offers occupants privacy
• Huge living area perfect for storing equipment, eating meals or lounging around
• Solid fabric doors with built in mesh door panels and mesh vents to help promote air flow, reduce condensation build up and keep bugs out!
• Add or remove sleeping rooms depending on how many occupants you have an how much storage space you need
• Leave out one or more inner tents and you have a large, free standing shelter
• 190T breathable polyester

FLOOR:

• Polyethylene, totally waterproof - fully sewn in ground sheet in the SLEEPING AREAS
• A tub style, fitted, removable ground sheet in the LIVING AREA that is attached to the rain fly with the use of hooks and toggles
• REMOVABLE means you can easily detach and clean the floor and the rest of the tent including the sleeping areas and rain fly!

GUY ROPES:

• Polyester interwoven with reflective 3M Scotch-lite thread for increased visibility in low light conditions,
• Large PP webbing straps: are strategically placed at the apex of each tent pole at either end of the tent for maximum resistance and tension to help keep the shape of your tent and maintain the curvature of the rain fly so that the water resistant fabric sheds moisture and prevents build up and penetration of the fabric

TENT STAKES:

• Massive, ABS tent stakes bolt your tent firmly into the ground so that the structure maintains its shape in strong wind conditions
• Reduced number of tent stakes but with bigger and stronger stakes means you save time in assembling the tent, reduced risk of losing pieces and reduces the overall weight of the tent
• Please note however that these tents are intended for summer, family use and are not guaranteed against gale force winds or hurricane-like conditions

TENT POLES:

• Ubertech shock corded poles
• 45% stronger than regular fibreglass poles
• Color coded with the tent sleeves for easy set up

CEC asks: What are you having for dinner?

Here at the CEC, knowledge is power and we're always on the lookout for tasty camping recipes to share with friends

You might have limited food prep tools and ingredients, but there's no reason why you can't have a nutritious meal on the go - just ask Bear Grylls from the Discovery Channel...

Tents4Haiti - video update

Tents 4 Haiti has put out some short interactive videos that give you a feel of what daily life is like in various parts of Haiti - just click on the video below to get started - you can even pan around the screen as the video plays


You can get a relatively good idea of what city life is like for most people:  obviously it's a densely populated area and many people are seeking refuge outdoors in make shift shelters


The Camping Equipment Company is proud to be a small part of the relief effort


If you would like to join the cause, you can get further information from Missions of Love by visiting their website


Further updates to follow...

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CEC customer service: Questions and Answers, FAQ

Hi Leonard, thanks for your voice mail and your interest in our products

Yes we do have a warranty and return policy that applies to all of our products:

PRODUCT GUARANTEE

*We recommend that you inspect your purchase once you receive it to ensure you are satisfied with it* The Camping Equipment Company guarantees that all products are free of manufacturer's defects and are fit for reasonable use under normal conditions Unless otherwise stated, all sales are final unless goods are found to be faulty due to manufacturer's defect If you receive a product that contains a manufacturer's defect, please follow these instructions: Notify the CEC of the situation within 7 days of receipt of your purchased item(s) via email with reference to your order number Please allow at least 3 business days for us to respond to your claim We reserve the right to replace or exchange any item found to be defective Items must be returned in complete, clean and unused condition in original packaging We will email a Customer Product Return Form (Adobe Acrobat format) and Return Number - any items returned without the completed form with the returned item will void the warranty policy Return the item to the address provided Refund will be given as a Pay Pal credit or item will be exchanged for another Shipping costs will not be refunded Any returned items found to be defect free will incur a 20% restocking fee We offer discounts on multiple purchases and subsequent purchases by returning customers" I hope this answers your question regarding a possible return on the tent after your purchase You should also note that if you find there is a part missing or damaged, we will replace the item for you free of charge If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask

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CEC customer service: Questions and Answers, FAQ

Hi Joanna, thanks for your voice mail and your interest in our products

Unfortunately we are currently out of stock of the Ajax tent at the moment

However, you may find a suitable alternative amongst our current inventory:

http://www.campingequipmentco.com/cec_us/advanced_search_result.php?keywords=tent&page=1&sort=4d

The Ajax model is among our Premium grade tents and you can find more information about them here:

http://www.campingequipmentco.com/cec_us/premium-grade-tents-c-31.html

The Ajax is an updated version of the Como tent which is currently in stock and may be of interest to you:

http://www.campingequipmentco.com/cec_us/como-person-family-camping-tunnel-tent-p-468.html

We are always interested in working with returning customers so please contact us if you have further questions or comments

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And now a word from our customers...

My Favorite Tall Camping Tent

Can you imagine? What a cool road trip! Five friends, a Durango and 9500 miles in 37 days. Five best friends embarking on a mission to inspire people to “Live Out Loud”. What fun. Check out their site atthedurangodrifters.yolasite.com.

They inspired me to try and figure out what tent I would choose if it were up to me and I think I’ve found the perfect one. It’s the Atlas & Miga Complete MTS – Quick Set Up Version made by the innovative Camping Equipment Company. I love all of their tents but I believe that this modular tent system takes first prize. Let me tell you why I think so.

First of all, it is comprised of a big center tent and three stand-alone but attachable tents that are like pods. Sort of like space shuttles attached to the main space station. Pretty cool, don’t you think? The middle part is a free standing screen house that provides an enormous living area. It is an astounding 24’ long, 10’ wide and – get ready for it – 9’ tall. I absolutely love tall tents! This space is so big that you could even play Twister in it!

Secondly, the three pods are separate free standing tents that can be attached to the main big tent or not depending on what your current needs are. I truly do think you’ll find that this big tent combo is extremely versatile. You can use one, two or all three of the smaller tents as necessary. For instance, say you’re on a two week long camping trip and your in-laws come for the weekend – no, scratch that, let’s not go there! Instead, say a couple of your friends come for a couple of nights. You can set up one of the small tents off to the side and that way you’ll all have a bit of privacy. Or, say your 12-year-old son has brought a friend. You know they’re not going to want to stay too close to you. You could even use one of the pods as a dog tent. That way your wet dog will stay off of your dry sleeping bag. Or a doghouse, if you have a fight with your main squeeze and there’s no couch to sleep on. Really, the possibilities are endless.

Thinking about these kids’ trip has got me dreaming of having a grand adventure of my own. Picture this – it’s been a long day on the road, you find the perfect secluded camping spot, you set up the tent(s), fire up the old camp stove, have a scrumptious dinner and then, when dusk starts creeping in and the mosquitoes emerge full force, you take refuge in the bug free zone of the screen house and relax as you take turns telling stories and sharing hopes and dreams of the future. Then comes the best part. Snuggling down into your comfy sleeping bag (in your own cozy pod) and laying quietly, listening to nature singing you a peaceful lullaby. Ahhhh…. heaven! I really don’t think it get any better than this.

Can you imagine?

CEC: Big Family Tents

CEC customer service: Questions and Answers, FAQ

Hi Troy, thanks for your email

Unfortunately we don't have a store front where we showcase our items

However, we've made every attempt to provide full specifications and product pictures in the listings on our site

If there are any details you don't think are listed in the details, please send us your enquiry and we'll be sure to provide you with the appropriate information

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Before the spill, U.S. President Obama and Congressional leaders were planning to ramp up offshore drilling. Now, with the spill, the politics have shifted -- and an opportunity has opened for the world's biggest historical climate polluter to shift away from oil and towards climate-safe energy sources.

At a moment like this, when leaders are making up their minds, the world's voices can help tip the balance. Sign the petition urging the U.S. to stop offshore drilling and invest instead in clean renewable energy--and the number of signatures will painted on a huge banner hung in sight of the Capitol in Washington DC next week! Click to sign on now and spread the word:

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This disaster is expected to be catastrophic for the land and people in the gulf. The oil has already reached land, contaminating wildlife sanctuaries. Authorities are so concerned about the impacts of more oil reaching land that they are prefer to set the gulf on fire, burning as much of the oil as possible.

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"Gulf Oil Spill Presents Political Challenges," Washington Post:
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/04/29/AR2010042902290.html?hpid=topnews

"Gulf oil spill washes up on political shores," BBC:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/8665312.stm

"Black storm rising," The Economist:
http://www.economist.com/displayStory.cfm?story_id=16059982

"Recovery still incomplete after Exxon Valdez," NY Times:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/06/us/06alaska.html

"Fly your sea turtle flag high: a slippery stew of shrimp, oil, and sea turtles," Huffington Post:
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/wallace-j-nichols/fly-your-sea-turtle-flag_b_563773.html

"No More Oil on Troubled Water," The Guardian:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/cifamerica/2010/apr/28/oil-rig-deepwater-horizon-disaster

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CEC customer service: Questions and Answers, FAQ

Hi Andy, thanks for your email and your comments regarding the Polaris - we're glad you enjoy it

Generally speaking, a well assembled tent will help minimize cold air resulting from rain and wind but don't offer very good insulation value which is usually caused by air being trapped in the space between 2 surfaces eg the down fill in a winter jacket, double pane windows, fiber glass insulation in the walls of a house etc

For warmth, you should rely more on decent clothing and sleeping bags - but remember to avoid exposing your tents to any heat sources like an open fire or heater because it can very likely damage the fabric

Hope this helps!

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Hi we bought the Polaris 12 man Tent from you and it is an amasing tent in every way,looks size quality.
We bought the tent not realising what a summer only tent realy meant.
Untill we went away last week end,we could not realise why we were so so cold at night time,Hence ( Summer Only Tent )
We were just wondering if CEC do an all seasons tent, because the Polaris is realy top of its class.
We normaly camp in April/May which at times is a bit chilly at night.
If CEC did th a winnery haveeis as an all season tent they have a winner.
Andy

Atlas & Miga Modular Tent System (MTS) in action

As you know, The Camping Equipment Company (www.campingequipmentco.com) is sponsoring Macro4Micro, a team of cyclists that will cross Australia to raise funds and awareness for micro finance (macroformicro.com)

The CEC sent over the Atlas and Miga Modular Tent System (http://www.campingequipmentco.com/cec_us/atlas-miga-instant-person-combo-camping-tent-p-477.html) for use during their trip

Here are the latest pics:

powerful experience walking

Walking through the communities of Vancouver Island on the Get Out Migration has been a powerfully emotional experience. We are walking to tell people that if they simply stand up and make themselves visible to government, there is no reason we have to lose our wild salmon. But as we walk into towns with our flags flying, brilliant salmon signs, singing “we are walking to Victoria to save our fish,” an entirely unexpected thing is happening. People are coming up to me and holding me - crying. They are speaking about schools without children, independent livelihoods lost, communities dying. This is about much more than fish.

This is about the independent way of life that built these communities going extinct. As we walk I see a land of beautiful clear streams, fertile soil green with life, air sweet with flowers and then I enter towns so burdened by global corporate markets that they can no longer thrive on the richness of this land. There is something very wrong here, it is painful to witness and people are sad.

Somehow we have become blind to our public resource - millions of salmon flowing annually to our doorstep, feeding people and our economy province wide. We have somehow been convinced that Atlantic salmon, dyed pink, vaccinated, fed Chilean fish, in pens where we cannot catch them, infesting our fish with lice - are better. We believe there are jobs even as the Norwegian companies are mechanizing as fast as they can to reduce the number of jobs. When people see us they know we have been duped and they don’t know how to turn this around. The Get Out Migration has been protected, blessed, gifted and honored by the First Nations who know best what has been lost. Everyday more people are joining our trek - weathering storms in tents, waving at thousand honking motorists on the road to Victoria. Our ranks swell as we enter the towns, white doves have been released, First Nation canoes parallel us, songs have been written, feasts laid out, flotillas surround us, people are awakening.

Do we still live in a democracy? Our essential rights and freedoms are being lost as foreign shareholders decide our fate, what happens on our land, dividing our communities, in an equation where they get more as we get less. As our salmon go so we go, they are a lifeline to the powerful natural world that gave birth to us. We must lead our governments back to where we can survive. Walk with us. Be there for our salmon, our towns, our children for yourself. If you want to be represented you must represent yourself.

Alexandra Morton

www.salmonaresacred.org

May 4 12:30 Costco Nanaimo, 4pm Maffeo Sutton Park, 7pm Agi Hall, Gabriola

May 5 Ladysmith 6pm Legion

May 6 LadySmith to Duncan City Square 5pm

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May 8 Sidney to Victoria - 8am start Shaw Ocean Discovery Centre

2pm Centennial Square

4pm Rally for Wild Salmon BC Legislature (Parliament Buildings)