The Cedar Ridge Ironwood Two Room Tent is a cabin-type freestanding structure with two doors and many great windows, suitable for summer camping in mild weather conditions.
Key features & benefits
- Cabin type tent.
- Very tall.
- 2 Rooms.
- 2 Doors.
- Freestanding.
- Great warranty.
- Fair price.
What this is about
If you are familiar with Alps Brands, then you know that frequently they have products in their several branches that look very similar. So this Cedar Ridge Ironwood Two Room Tent is very similar to its much more famous Browning Camping Big Horn Tent For 8 People.
The picture above shows it without the fly so you can better understand its basic structure. As you realize, this is a cabin-style tent with steep walls, and it is exceptionally tall with its 7.35 ft (224 cm) peak height. So you have a stand-up height almost everywhere.
The tent has two rooms separated with a sewn-in divider (see the picture) and each of them has its own door. Each of the doors has a mesh part paired with a zippered panel, but there are also two separate windows in both rooms.
The divider can be moved to the sides and you can use the space as a single room if you wish so. The picture below shows how it looks in that case.
The tent can be described as fully freestanding, and this holds also when its minimal fly is on. So you can rotate it and move shorter distances when needed.
Materials
The poles: You have here a combination of very thick and strong 19 mm diameter steel poles used for the legs, and 11 mm diameter fiberglass used for the roof. They connect through the pre-attached elbow elements shown in the picture:
At the base of the tent you have standard grommets, plus clips in the middle, and on the roof the poles go through long sleeves. Note that the fly also attaches to the base of the tent.
The fabric: The canopy is a mesh combined with a 185T polyester, and the same fabric is used for the fly. The floor is a bathtub type polyethylene. They claim the fly resists UV damage. All seams are factory-sealed. Note that they do not provide any information about the waterproof rating.
The zippers are #8. There are a few mesh pockets on the walls for storage, I would say far from enough regarding such large walls. You also have 8 inches long stakes included, and all necessary guy ropes.
One thing that sets this tent apart is its 5-Year Limited Warranty, which I find truly extraordinary. So the brand shows confidence in its product.
Ventilation
With so many mesh windows, plus the ceiling which is all mesh, you should have plenty of air flow. This will work great as long as the sky is clear.
But when it rains, the windows must be closed, and in such situations it would be good to have floor vents, they are missing here, pity.
Who is it for
Regarding the area, the tent is officially for up to 8 people. This means you have enough space to put 8 sleeping pads on the floor. The total area is 140 ft² (13 m²), and this would mean 17.5 ft² (1.6 m²) per person. The floor plan below tells you how to use the area.
The tent is also perfect for two couples because of the separate rooms and doors. I see it also suitable for parents with 2-3 kids.
Regarding seasons & climate, this is a summer camping tent. It is tall and pleasant but it is also boxy, so it is best to avoid windy places.
Regarding the weight, the tent is on the heavy side with its 30 lb 4 oz (13.7 kg), but you have seen its thick leg poles, so the weight is not surprising. The packed size is not bad for such a large and tall structure, see the numbers below.
Regarding the price, there are many sellers (links below), and the prices may be different, but this is generally an affordable tent and the price is more than fair.
Specifications
- Weight: 30 lb 4 oz (13.7 kg).
- Official capacity: 8 people.
- Dimensions: 14 x 10 ft (427 x 305 cm).
- Inner area: 140 ft² (13 m²).
- Inner area per person: 17.5 ft² (1.6 m²).
- Peak height: 7.35 ft (224 cm).
- Packed size: 27.5 x 11 x 10.5 in (70 x 28 x 27 cm).
Final thoughts, rating, pros & cons
In summary, this Cedar Ridge Ironwood Two Room Tent is well-built, very pleasant and tall. So it offers plenty of head room, and with its numerous windows you have great views everywhere around.
It comes with a warranty that is hard to match. The price is also more than fair for what you have here. I have included it in my list of very tall camping tents. Fully recommended.
Below you can see how this tent stands against my standard rating criteria that I apply consistently to all of them here in the site so that you can easily compare:
Cedar Ridge Ironwood Two Room Tent
Pros
- Very tall.
- Great windows.
- Rooms with separate doors.
- Very good price.
- Great warranty.
Cons
- No floor vents.
BEST PLACEs TO BUY:
For more tents of this shape please check in the category Tents for 7/8 People. But if you want something different and with the same capacity, check the TIMBER RIDGE 8 Person Camping Tent with Large Porch.
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