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    • Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    When we hear of the Therm-a-Rest brand, we usually think of sleeping bags and mattresses. We have checked out a few of those over the years... for an idea, take a look at our reviews of the Therm-a-Rest NeoAir Camping Mattress, the Antares Sleeping bag and the NeoAir Xlite mattress, or, the always popular Therm-a-Rest Vela Double Down blanket. Point is, we've reviewed plenty Therm-a-Rest bags and matts—but this is our first tent. We have reviewed several tents from Therm-a-rest sister brand MSR, but not yet from Therm-a-Rest. This is our first and here we go!

    We'll include some photos that will highlight the tent’s most notable features. For reference, the tent was used in a tree planting camp nestled between the Purcells and Rockies in the East Kootenays (for 2! months!, and was also taken to a music festival).

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Here's an overview video from the good people at Therm-a-Rest.
     

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    Here’s the Tranquillity 6 posted on Kootenay Lake, fully deployed.
    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    For warmer nights with no risk of rainfall, the half tent fabric/half mesh design allows for optimal air circulation and star gazing; all the while providing adequate privacy in more populated areas.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Color-coded grommet system for the footprint and tent attachment system.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent
    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    See the color-coded, clip in buckle system for the rainfly. Attach loose, tighten to ensure stability.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Quite possibly my favorite features shown below. The dividers on the interior which allow for separating the tent into two different compartments (people, gear, sleeping quarters), and the built in boot room as seen at the entrance to the tent (keeps gear dry and inside of tent clean).

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Easy to manage and reliable clip and utility loop system for tent/rainfly set up.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Here’s what the interior looks like without the divider set up. Being able to stand tall and walk around the tent is a game changer.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    See the generous assortment of mesh/zipper pockets found inside and outside the tent for easy organization.

    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent
    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent
    Here’s the tent all packed up next to a bottle of gin for reference. While the pack makes it easy to carry, I will say that it is heavy and not ideal to bring on longer hikes.
    Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6 Tent

    Features:

    • Easy Set-Up: The vestibules are completely integrated with the tent body and don't require the rainfly. Thoughtful touchpoints such as the 5-hub pole structure makes set-up quick and easy.
    • Easy Entry: The vestibules provide easy transition in and out of the tent, plus there are integrated mud mats, pocket organization and utility loops for hanging wet clothing outside the tent and out of the weather.
    • Independent Rainfly: The tent is completely freestanding with and without the rainfly, allowing you to move the tent without hassle. Managing the rainfly is easy, making it simple to switch from stargazing-mode to full-coverage if it starts to drizzle.
    • Peak Ventilation: Independent rainfly provides peak and side wall venting for maximum sunny and bad weather ventilation.
    • Freestanding Arch: Provides rainfly with a pitched roof that sheds even the worst weather.

    Materials:

    Rainfly Fabric   68D Polyester RipStop 1500mm PU
    Canopy Fabric   68D Polyester Rip Stop
    Mesh Type         Polyester No-See-Um Mesh
    Floor Fabric      150D Polyester Oxford 10,000mm PU Coating

    Verdict:

    The Therm-a-Rest Tranquility 6-person tent has proven to live up to its notoriety for being the optimal luxury camping shelter. While the 100% freestanding tent was primarily envisioned to maximize convenience and livability, its generous size, strength and durability allowed me to live out of it comfortably for 2+ months. As a treeplanter, I’ve found the most important and effective way of enduring the arduous conditions of both the job and living situation is to have a solid and reliable camping set up. While living out of the Tranquility 6, I quickly began to appreciate the tent as the closest I’d get to a house in the woods. Although I used to advocate for lightweight, compact and minimalist camping set ups, this tent definitely expanded my horizons and convinced me otherwise.

    While I’d imagine the tent provides ample room for a family and gear, using it as a one-man allowed me to take advantage of its nearly outrageous size to maximize comfort and organization. With dividers on the interior (which I used to separate my ‘bedroom’ from ‘living room’), a generous assortment of mesh pockets both inside and out, utility loops for hanging clothing, what seemed to be 6’5" of headroom, and a built-in boot room, the tent allowed me to organize my gear and sleeping quarters in the most optimal manner. Despite being too heavy to bring on any long hikes, I think it's safe to say that the Tranquility 6 serves as the perfect basecamp.

    I look forward to it being my home-away-from-home next tree planting season as well. 

    PROS:

    • Tons of space for gear
    • Full "stand-up" headroom
    • Interior dividers for two-room option
    • Many storage pockets
    • Easy set up
    • Built-in boot room
    • Handy carry pack

    CONS:

    • Heavy (but who cares)
    • A little spendy
    • Footprint not included

    SPECS:

    Price: $780 CAN
    Color: Mercury/silver pine/honey
    Capacity: 6
    Minimum Weight: 7.85kg /17lbs 5oz
    Packed Weight: 8.28kg /18lbs 4oz
    Floor Area: 6 sq m / 66sq ft
    Vestibule Area: 3sq m / 32sq ft
    Number of poles: 3
    Interior Peak Height: 193cm / 76in
    Packed Size: 28 x 38 x 127cm /11 x 15 x 24in
    Number of Doors: 2

    RATING: 8.5/10

    Interior Space   2/2
    Design               2/2
    Features            2/2
    Weight              1/2
    Quality/Price    1.5/2

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