Introduced in 1979, The North Star is a 4 season, double wall dome designed with the features and strength needed for expedition and base camp in extreme conditions. It will accommodate 4 adults closely, 6 in an absolute pinch….. In addition to a zippered main entrance, the tent has double snow tunnels backed with bug netting that provide cross ventilation in the warmer months. The North Star is also a very pleasant tent for family camping. Six equal length 183 shock corded Easton aluminum poles and 2 short aluminum awning supports. 3, 10″ aluminum struts help to maintain the “dead air space (separation) between the rainfly and canopy. 1.9 ounce ripstop nylon canopy and full coverage rainfly. Polyurethane coated taffeta nylon floor, lower sidewalls, entrance panel and snow tunnels. 10 additional guy line pullouts on the rainfly for high wind and snow load conditions. Has 6 inside gear pockets. Tunnel design cook/disposal hole built into the floor. Seams on the floor and rainfly were not previously sealed. A blank slate for you to do the job. No old, flaking sealer to clean up. Approximate Weights: Poles 2lbs, 6oz – Main Body 7lbs, 8oz – Rain Fly 3lbs, 12oz. 58.25 sq feet of interior floor space. Condition: I have completed a thorough inspection throughout and assess the tent to be in very good used condition. The colors on the main canopy are bright with very little sun fading. The outer rainfly is a TNF replacement and is in near new condition. The poles are without splits or kinks and are not deformed beyond what is consistent with use and normal shaping to the dome curvature. Zippers run smoothly. A common issue in older tents is the deterioration of the polyurethane waterproof coating applied to the lower sidewalls, floor and rainfly. It is not sticky or peeling and continues to provide full waterproofing. There are no funky, old tent odors. Restoration: The interior floor and the pole sleeves needed some minor repair to bring the tent completely up to snuff: 1 The floor was cleaned and inspected – Several tiny cooking spark holes, scuffs and abrasions were repaired with either dabs of McNett Seam Grip Sealer/Adhesive or the Sealer and nylon taffeta fabric in combination. Usage stains are well set and only minor effort was made at removal. 2 Threading poles through tent sleeves in high winds or darkness isn’t ideal and is best done with 2 persons. Some fabric wear, nicks and several about 1/4″ – 3/4″ in length slits were solidly repaired with Seam Grip, light flat webbing and ripstop repair fabric on the inside and outside of the damage. Arguably strong as new and good to go. As TNF cautions, a small measure of care is needed when threading poles through the sleeves of any tent with light weight fabric. To avoid damage, flex the poles as they are being threaded through the pole sleeves. 3 On the main entrance netting, there were a few tiny pulls. Nothing much was needed but non-the-less they were reinforced with dabs of Seam Grip. Netting is in mint condition at the tunnel entrances. 4 I have freshly sealed the center , floor cross seam. Final 4 photo’s show typical wear and the repairs. Last picture is the interior floor. The tent is entirely ready for use. Sale includes main body, rainfly, poles, pegs, a separate nylon bag for the poles and one for packing. Go to Oregon Photo’s for history. Will Steger 1985 North Pole Expedition. (From National Geographic, 1986). The item “FS Vintage The North Face, North Star Geodesic Dome” is in sale since Sunday, September 8, 2019. This item is in the category “Sporting Goods\Outdoor Sports\Camping & Hiking\Tents & Canopies\Tents”. The seller is “thegearguy47″ and is located in Estes Park, Colorado. This item can be shipped to United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Denmark, Romania, Slovakia, Bulgaria, Czech republic, Finland, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Estonia, Australia, Greece, Portugal, Cyprus, Slovenia, Japan, China, Sweden, South Korea, Indonesia, Taiwan, South africa, Thailand, Belgium, France, Hong Kong, Ireland, Netherlands, Poland, Spain, Italy, Germany, Austria, Bahamas, Israel, Mexico, New Zealand, Singapore, Switzerland, Norway, Saudi arabia, Ukraine, United arab emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Croatia, Malaysia, Barbados, Bermuda, Brunei darussalam, Bolivia, French guiana, Gibraltar, Iceland, Jordan, Cambodia, Luxembourg, Martinique, Maldives, Nicaragua, Oman, Pakistan, Paraguay, Uruguay.
- Size: 4 Adults Closely – 6 Persons in a Pinch
- Model: The North Star
- Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
- Style: Dome
- Season: 4 Season
- Material: Nylon
- Type: Base Camp, Expedition, High Altitude, Car Camping.
- Capacity: 4-6 Persons
- Features: Heavy Duty
- Color: Yellow and light gray with yellowish olive rainfly
- Brand: The North Face
- Sleeping Areas: 1
