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Expedition Tents, and Yurt Domes™

Shelter Systems has been making Expedition Tents, and Geodesic Yurt Domes™ for groups exploring the world for over 20 years. We manufacture a wide range of sizes and styles to fit the needs of the adventurous. Our Expedition Tents, and Yurt and Domestm are spacious enough for your whole group to meet in. Backpacking tents are fine for sleeping but for gatherings such as group dining, logistics planning, and progress reviews, a larger Shelter System's dome is perfect.

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1981 American Mt. Everest Expedition to China - An attempt on the unclimbed east face. Our 16' FREEDOME was the expedition base camp tent - a gathering place for up to 20 people on the Trek in and during the climb. "Hi Bob! Big Dome has been wonderful at base camp - we had a good windstorm & snow yesterday - solid as a rock! Thanks again, it has been great." George Lowe (http://www.everesthistory.com/climbers/georgelowe20031108.htm a legendary climber.

Images of Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes in use as group tents around the world.

Sturdy Design
Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes are made wholly of a superstrong, woven ripstop film which is watertight and will not rot or mildew. By using a combination of materials we provide shelters that will make your expedition feel at home.

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The frames are constructed of strong, long-lasting Class 200 PVC tubing. Shelter Systems' own patented Grip Clips join the dome's cover to the frame. Grip Clips provide greater strength than sewn seams or any type of grommet because they do not puncture the cover. Each panel of Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes are shingled over the next so that the domes breathe yet are completely leakproof!


18' Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes. Ten or more persons can be sheltered in each.

Light and Fresh Air
Shelter Systems' 'Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes: 14' (4.2m), 18' (5.4m), and 20' (6m) each have four flap doors evenly spaced around the dome. The door coverings close automatically so you can go in or out quickly. There are no zippers to fumble with or break. For maximum ventilation the walls Dome on beachthemselves can be rolled up. There is always plenty of light and fresh air in the Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes.

Easy Set Up
You will be pleased with how easily our Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes go up in 30 minutes without tools. You simply insert interchangeable poles into factory-attached connectors spaced evenly over the cover. The poles bend slightly when inserted, which tightens the cover into a wind- and waterproof dynamic shelter. Turn or move the dome into desired position. After the emergency needs pass, the dome can be easily taken down: just remove the poles, roll up the dome, and store it.

A Shelter System
Shelter Systems' Expedition Tents, Yurts, and Domes come complete with stakes, guy lines, vent tubes, spare parts and an instruction booklet that details floors, site selection, anchoring, cooling, winterizing, and stove installation.Domes in desert

Setting up a Shelter Systems' Dome.

Shelter Systems' Instruction Manual. Set- up, storage, repairs, wood stoves, etc ...

Accessories. Floors, net doors, porches and liners to make your shelter more comfortable.

Sizes. A drawing comparing the sizes of some of our domes.

 

You get a lot more volume as a shelter's diameter increases. When you step inside the 18' after being in the 14' m, the 18' feels twice as big. The 20' feels twice the size of the 18'. This is because the size in diameter extends out in all directions (including up), creating a large increase in volume. Since the surface area of the covering does not increase as rapidly as the volume, the larger domes are less expensive.

 

Expedition Yurt Dome Tent 31 Diameter 30'x11' High, 706 sq', Weight 270lb $2900
Expedition Yurt Dome Tent 30 Diameter 30'x11' High Weight 190lb. $1990
Expedition Yurt Dome Tent 20 Diameter 20'x10' High Weight 70 lb. $920
Expedition Yurt Dome Tent 18 Diameter 18'x9' High Weight 60 lb. $780
Expedition Yurt Dome Tent 14 Diameter 14'x7' High Weight 40 lb. $640




1 1/2-YEAR GUARANTEE. If for any reason you're not completely pleased with your purchase, return it in original, clean condition within 30 days of receipt for a full refund or exchange as you wish. All items in this catalog have a warranty against defects in materials and workmanship for 1 1/2 years. Should any product prove defective we will repair or replace it at no cost to you. Special Orders are not returnable. Read Snow and Wind Warnings.

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