Kelty

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Kelty Ballarat 6

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Sentiment score67% positive
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Last updated: Jul 8, 2026

Reddit Reviews

Reddit IconDubuquecois
3 months ago

I have a Kelty Ballarat six person that I can set up solo in 10 minutes, maybe less. I love the six person because there's room to set up a camp chair if the weather goes south. I honestly like camping in the rain, but it's great to have a spot to get out of it in comfort for a while. I'm 72 and always solo camp.

Reddit IconJumpy_Control_6117
3 months ago

I got a 6 person tent for my birthday last year (Kelty brand- highly recommend) and I used it several times for myself and my dog! It was so nice to have enough space for my duffle and stuff to not be right next to my head while sleeping! Plus, I was able to dedicate a "dirty" corner for my dog to wipe her paws and stuff before climbing into bed. 😅 It was kind a challenge to put up myself, but I just worked patiently and took my time. It wasn't bad! And ya know, you might have good neighbors that lend a hand and you can repay them with borrowing them a can opener or something else they forgot! And you ALWAYS learn SOMETHING from each camping trip. I make a page in my camping journal specifically for writing down things I forgot or things that didn't go well. Helps me plan for next time. Best of luck to you! 🌲🐿🏕

Reddit IconCautious-Cat9030
5 months ago

it fits my kelty 6 comfortably with space on the size. it was very tight with my kelty 4

Reddit IconAkor123
about 1 month ago

I bought a Walmart tent a few years back and camped with my girlfriend. Downpour happened. She ran in tent, I cleaned up and came into the tent soaked. It was leaking because it was shit material. And she farted right before I came in so my only safe space from the rain smelled like fart. Rough go.  Bought a Kelty tent after and haven’t looked back haha

Reddit IconBengals247
about 1 month ago

I have two Kelty tents that have been great. I used many times and have held up great. Moderately priced for the causal camper. Too heavy for backpacking but great for campgrounds.

Reddit IconDinner_Plate21
23 days ago

Kelty has amazing reviews, when I was looking to upgrade an old Kmart tent I did a bunch of research and ended up with a Kelty. So far no regrets!

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