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Tools, Lubes & Accessories | Home » » » Columbia Bugaboo II 12-Foot-by-9-Foot 4-Pole 5-Person Dome Tent [Discontinued] | | | | | | | Description: | | The Columbia(r) Bugaboo II dome tent offers quality family camping space for up to 5. It's crafted with the GoBe Dry(r) system for dependable rain protection and utilizes Cyclone venting to allow for better air circulation when the rainfly is in use. The color-coded fiberglass poles and sleeves provide an easy set-up. | | | Features: | |
• Spacious dome tent with sleeping space for up to 5 people
• Cyclone venting system increases air circulation within the tent
• GoBe Dry rain protection system keeps rain from seeping inside
• 2 external storage lockers, gear loft, and cupholders
• Measures 12 x 6.16 x 9 feet (W x H x D) and weighs 21 pounds
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Weight:
| 15.0 pounds | | Package Length:
| 27.6 inches | | Package Width:
| 8.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 8.6 inches | | Package Weight:
| 21.8 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 42 reviews |
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39 of 39 found the following review helpful:
 Love This Tent!!!Jan 09, 2009
By Deidre
After receiving this tent we did not have time to do a "dry run" of setting it up before we left on a three week vacation. Of course the first night we got to camp late and had to set it up in Big Bend National Park in near darkness with wind gusts of 35mph. Due to tent being large it was challenging but with the two of us it went quickly.The color coded poles are great help. The tent withstood the winds and light showers throughout the trip through Texas, New Mexico and Colorado. For two of us and our Jack Russell Terrier the size is great for all our gear and the dog to have room to play inside. I would highly recommend this tent for those who want quick set-up and durability.
39 of 41 found the following review helpful:
 Try to find an original BugabooMay 03, 2009
By D. Sawyer
THE GOOD: This tent design is great. Was able to fit a queen sized double-height air mattress on one side and still leave the center open for standing upright. There are plenty of cargo loops, pockets and lofts included. There are also two small gear doors by the main door that allowed me to access gear without opening the main door. Contrary to other reviews on this tent, my tent withstood winds of 20+ mph with no problem whatsoever.
THE BAD: I camped with a friend who has an original Bugaboo; in fact, I bought the Bugaboo II on his recommendation. I expected the Bugaboo II to be in upgraded, improved version of the tent. However, in every way possible, the quality of materials and workmanship on the BII are inferior. All of the mesh has larger openings (fortunately, we were not attacked by bugs due to stiff breeze). The floor material is the same as the sides, whereas the original has a heavy duty tarp material for the floor. The window flap on the door, the zipper pulls, the cupholders and the craftsmanship is all shoddy. I could go on, but you get the point.
THE POINT: The Bugaboo is a great tent, but avoid the Bugaboo II - try to find an original on Ebay.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Great tent till -- SNAP!!Sep 16, 2009
By C. Sullivan
First, the good:
1. This is a nice roomy tent.
2. Vestibules are handy -- nice to not have to unzip the whole door to access your gear.
3. Excellent ventilation, which is great when you're camping with dogs.
4. Holds up in the rain really well
5. I like how the rain fly ties back nicely so you can enjoy some air/scenery between showers (with some other tents, the rain fly must be taken off entirely to make use of your tent's windows).
Now, the not-so-good...
1. I dislike the wonky footprint. I know, I know... I just said I liked the vestibules but they make for an oddly-shaped tent; these little "side wings" are kind of a hassle to set up straight -- and when they're a little "off," the zippers don't pull so well, kinda makes me nervous cause the tent doesn't feel particularly sturdy (see #3 below)
2. Tent poles don't clip into grommets like in some higher-end tents, which makes set-up a more difficult. So here's what happens: I stick a tent pole down on one end, and then as I'm stretching the opposite end into its grommet, the first one'll pop out, ugh! Even with a helper to hold things steady, the tent poles pop outta their placements an awful lot as you're trying to get all the nooks 'n crannies even.
3. I purchased my Bugaboo II only 2 1/2 months ago. The fourth time I used it, the elastic in one of the poles snapped. I've been car camping in cheap tents for 20 years but I've never had one break so quickly! Fortunately, replacement wasn't a big deal... wasn't simple, though. I emailed Columbia, who forwarded an 800 number that you need to call for parts replacements (no online service currently). After holding for about 10 minutes, I was told they'd send me a replacement for free, which is nice.
I also bought two extra poles, so that I'm not screwed the next time this happens. Poles, by the way, are about fifteen bucks apiece to replace.
All in all... not a bad tent but if I'd known then what I know now, I'd probably look at higher-end tents for peace of mind. I thought when I first unpacked this tent that it felt kinda cheap, and now I'm just waiting for the next thing to break on it, sigh.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
Excellent tent for a first-timerApr 27, 2009
By P. Jessurum
"Pamela"
I bought this tent after a lot of research for our first family camping trip... I was a bit hesitant at first since the art of camping was not part of my skill-set. However, I found that the tent was an absolute delight to work with. It is easy to setup, although, it takes two people to do so, and easy to take down. The rainfly leaves enough room between it and the tent to promote air circulation and you actually feel the breeze coming in. We camped at a Florida park and the wind was very very strong at night... our tent didn't budge, while we saw a Coleman tent bending inwards with the strong winds.
The only con I could find is that the tent does not have a footprint available for it. The base (floor) of the tent is made with the same material as the rest of the tent: sides, top, etc, so it is not particularly strong and resistant. When we opened the tent and set it up in our patio before leaving on the trip, a small stone actually made a little hole on the surface. Knowing this, I purchased a blue tarp to lay it as a platform for the tent. This really protected the bottom of the tent and even provided a nice little mat for the entrance.
But if you're struggling to make a decision, be confident that this tent is an EXCELLENT choice.
23 of 29 found the following review helpful:
Bugaboo the first!Apr 03, 2009
By Lincoln Griffith
"sistermaryelephant"
I purchased the original version of this tent. About the only difference I see is that the rain fly covers the windows whereas the version I have does not. I would say this new version with the larger rain fly is a big improvement as it will cover the windows and further insure that water does not penetrate the windows seams or zipper.
I must clarify one point here. I have used my tent many times and almost always it has been used during rainy conditions. In some cases the rain was coming down sideways. Each and every time I would sit and wonder when the water would start to make it's way in through the window seams or zippers. Never Happened!! The only time water has made it into the tent was when a downpour blew from the back side of the tent and water seeped in through the seam where the "instructions" where sewn into the seam on the back window. Water came in and dripped off the instruction label and puddled on the floor. Not much water but enough to make a few things damp.
I have since removed the label and applied a liberal amount of seam sealer. This has solved the problem.
If this new tent fly covers the windows (as it appears to in the picture) then this problem is likely solved. If this is the case then I can highly recommend this tent to any family camper.
It has survived downpours and very strong winds with myself and my two young daughters. I would pitch it anywhere at any time (winter excluded)and feel confident we will get through the night.
Update: One of the other reviewers mentions that the Bugaboo 2 uses inferior quality materials and workmanship. This is something you should consider before purchasing this tent especially now that the "bathtub" bottom is not made from tarp material. I felt this to be a testament ot durability.
Again, the only obvious benefit I saw to the Bugaboo 2 over the original Bugaboo is the larger rain fly. If Columbia is now using inferior quality materials and construction then the rain fly may be a mute point.
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