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product_id: 119369291
title: "Late Start 4P - Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Quickcorners, Aluminum Pole Frame, Waterproof Polyester Fly, 4 Person Capacity"
brand: "kelty"
price: "€ 465.61"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
category: "Kelty"
url: https://www.desertcart.nl/products/119369291-late-start-4p-lightweight-backpacking-tent-with-quickcorners-aluminum-pole
store_origin: NL
region: Netherlands
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# 3-4 min setup 1200mm waterproof fly pre-bent aluminum poles Late Start 4P - Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Quickcorners, Aluminum Pole Frame, Waterproof Polyester Fly, 4 Person Capacity

**Brand:** kelty
**Price:** € 465.61
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🏕️ Set up fast, camp smart, and stay dry—because nature waits for no one.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Late Start 4P - Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Quickcorners, Aluminum Pole Frame, Waterproof Polyester Fly, 4 Person Capacity by kelty
- **How much does it cost?** € 465.61 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nl](https://www.desertcart.nl/products/119369291-late-start-4p-lightweight-backpacking-tent-with-quickcorners-aluminum-pole)

## Best For

- kelty enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted kelty brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Spacious & Durable:** 56 sq. ft. floor area with 56-inch peak height offers roomy comfort without the bulk, built tough with 68D polyester.
- • **Lightning-Fast Setup:** Kelty Quickcorners and color-coded poles get you camping in under 4 minutes—no fumbling in the dark.
- • **Smart Storage Solutions:** One vestibule plus multiple internal pockets keep your gear organized and accessible, so you’re always ready to roll.
- • **Weatherproof Confidence:** 1200mm waterproof polyester flysheet with extra guyouts keeps you dry and ventilated in any storm.
- • **Eco-Conscious Craftsmanship:** Made with DWR/PFC-free fabrics, supporting The Conservation Alliance to protect wild spaces you love.

## Overview

The Kelty Late Start 4P is a lightweight, 4-person backpacking tent designed for rapid setup with Quickcorners and pre-bent aluminum poles. Its durable 68D polyester construction and 1200mm waterproof flysheet ensure reliable weather protection, while a spacious 56 sq. ft. interior and smart storage options maximize comfort. Eco-friendly materials and a compact footprint make it perfect for millennial adventurers who value efficiency, sustainability, and style in the outdoors.

## Description

The Late Start doesnâ€™t care if you worked late or got stuck in trafficâ€”it knows your goal is FAST setup, so you can start enjoying Mother Nature ASAP. Thatâ€™s why everything about this tent says â€œeasy, â€ from Kelty Quick Corner technology for lightningâ€™-fast setup in any weather (or in the dark), to pre-bent poles for larger living space. So roll up whenever you want. Crack a beer. Sleep as late as you like. We got you.

Review: Overall good tent with one concern - I bought 1 of these for a bikepacking trip with my family. We just got done using it and I'll throw out my thoughts in a second. before that though, I will tell you that I have spent about 35 years as an outdoors man doing a variety of outdoors activities including hunting, fishing, camping, bikepacking and backpacking. I have owned lightweight backpacking tents up through wall tents with wood burning stoves. I have spent thousands of hours in the outdoors. I have used Kelty before and really like their products Now for the review of this item..... Pros – 1. This thing is fairly light (although ultralight backpackers would not call this thing light at all). But for the price point it is fairly lightweight. For a true ultralight backpacking tent you are going to be spending 400 or more dollars. 2. This tent is SUPER easy to set up even in the dark. Just unroll the tent, extend the two (2) sets of poles which take about 20 seconds total. Insert the pole ends into the colored sleeves and clip the tent body (mesh) to the poles. The whole thing can be set up by one person in about 3-4 minutes easily. 3. Rainfly gives you a little extra room for gear storage. 4. Good quality. As mentioned before, I have owned Kelty products and they are of pretty good quality. Cons – 1. This is a little heavy for ultralight backpacking 2. This is a little bulky for backpacking. Car camping etc this thing is pretty small compared to in other tents you’d find at a big box store but those are really not the same thing. 3. One of the clips that attaches the rainfly to the tent body didn’t fit right. The male portion of the buckle appeared to be a little to wide for its female buckle counterpart. The other three (3) fit perfectly. Again, I have been using outdoors products and camping for 35 years. In fact, I can set up my 12X20 foot wall tent by myself in about 35-40 minutes. I am mechanically capable and very handy. I don’t know if this was a defective piece but was irritating non the less.. Overall I thought this was a very good value and for the money and fits the bill for bikepacking, car camping or backpacking. My wife and daughters (15 and 7 years old) fit in it and didn’t complain about being cramped.
Review: Great small tent - Works fine. I've used it a couple times now. Super fast and easy to set up, color coding on the tent body and poles makes it a no brainer, and the small footprint means it can fit in small places.

## Features

- SUPER FAST SETUP: Kelty’s quickcorners make setting up fast and easy – as it should be. Pole sleeves at the tent corners matched with pre-bent aluminum poles for a formidable frame, Shark Mouth stuff sack for EZ packing up in the morning
- RUGGED + ROOMY: Durable 68D polyester fabrics in the tent bathtub style floor, flysheet are waterproof and built to last – roomy interior sports a peak height up to 56 inches within a simple single door design
- WATERPROOF POLY FLYSHEET: full coverage rainfly in 68D Polyester / 1200 mm / C0. Additional guyouts provide ample air flow even in rough conditions while keeping your buns (and gear) dry and safely nestled inside
- PROTECTING NATURAL SPACES: Kelty is 1 of 4 founding members of The Conservation Alliance, and has always strives to protect wild spaces. All tents are made with DWR/PFC Free fabrics and coatings, reducing waste and negative environmental impacts
- NITTY GRITTY: 1 door 1 vestibules (lots of gear storage with inner gear pockets to boot) featherlight stakes, 2 pole setup. 1P model: 20.6 sq. ft., 37 in peak. 2P model: 30 sq. ft., 40 in peak. 4P model: 56 sq. ft., 56 in peak

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07MBK27ZH |
| Assembly Instructions Description | Position columns into holes of base and push in until snap buttons lock in place. |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Base Material | Polyester |
| Best Sellers Rank | #141,276 in Sports & Outdoors ( See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors ) #350 in Camping Tents |
| Brand | Kelty |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Color | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (783) |
| Date First Available | January 3, 2019 |
| Department | unisex-adult |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Fabric Type | 100% Polyester |
| Floor Area | 55.7 Square Feet |
| Floor Length | 56 Inches |
| Floor Width | 81 Inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00727880857905 |
| Included Components | Rainfly, Stuff Sack, Tent |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 99 x 81 x 81 inches |
| Item Weight | 7.13 pounds |
| Item model number | 40820819 |
| Manufacturer | Kelty |
| Material | Nylon |
| Maximum Height | 56 Inches |
| Model Name | Late Start |
| Number Of Pockets | 5 |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Number of Guylines | 4 |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Number of Vestibules | 1 |
| Occupancy | 4 Person |
| Occupant Capacity | 4 |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Product Dimensions | 99"L x 81"W x 81"H |
| Rainfly Material | Polyester |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping |
| Seasons | Autumn, Spring, Summer, three-season |
| Shape | Dome |
| Size | 4 Person |
| Special Feature | Accessory pockets, Water-Resistant, lightweight, portable, rain-cover |
| Stake Material | Aluminum |
| Style | 4-person |
| Support Pole Attachment Mechanism | Clip |
| Tent Floor Material | Polyester |
| UPC | 727880857905 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Vestibule Area | 9.14 Square Feet |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Water Resistance Technology | 1200mm |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Kelty
- **Floor Width:** 81 Inches
- **Included Components:** Rainfly, Stuff Sack, Tent
- **Occupancy:** 4 Person
- **Product Dimensions:** 99"L x 81"W x 81"H
- **Recommended Uses For Product:** Camping
- **Seasons:** Autumn, Spring, Summer, three-season
- **Shape:** Dome
- **Special Feature:** Accessory pockets, Water-Resistant, lightweight, portable, rain-cover
- **Water Resistance Technology:** 1200mm

## Images

![Late Start 4P - Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Quickcorners, Aluminum Pole Frame, Waterproof Polyester Fly, 4 Person Capacity - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51+Su7nDO9L.jpg)

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Overall good tent with one concern
*by A***R on May 30, 2020*

I bought 1 of these for a bikepacking trip with my family. We just got done using it and I'll throw out my thoughts in a second. before that though, I will tell you that I have spent about 35 years as an outdoors man doing a variety of outdoors activities including hunting, fishing, camping, bikepacking and backpacking. I have owned lightweight backpacking tents up through wall tents with wood burning stoves. I have spent thousands of hours in the outdoors. I have used Kelty before and really like their products Now for the review of this item..... Pros – 1. This thing is fairly light (although ultralight backpackers would not call this thing light at all). But for the price point it is fairly lightweight. For a true ultralight backpacking tent you are going to be spending 400 or more dollars. 2. This tent is SUPER easy to set up even in the dark. Just unroll the tent, extend the two (2) sets of poles which take about 20 seconds total. Insert the pole ends into the colored sleeves and clip the tent body (mesh) to the poles. The whole thing can be set up by one person in about 3-4 minutes easily. 3. Rainfly gives you a little extra room for gear storage. 4. Good quality. As mentioned before, I have owned Kelty products and they are of pretty good quality. Cons – 1. This is a little heavy for ultralight backpacking 2. This is a little bulky for backpacking. Car camping etc this thing is pretty small compared to in other tents you’d find at a big box store but those are really not the same thing. 3. One of the clips that attaches the rainfly to the tent body didn’t fit right. The male portion of the buckle appeared to be a little to wide for its female buckle counterpart. The other three (3) fit perfectly. Again, I have been using outdoors products and camping for 35 years. In fact, I can set up my 12X20 foot wall tent by myself in about 35-40 minutes. I am mechanically capable and very handy. I don’t know if this was a defective piece but was irritating non the less.. Overall I thought this was a very good value and for the money and fits the bill for bikepacking, car camping or backpacking. My wife and daughters (15 and 7 years old) fit in it and didn’t complain about being cramped.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great small tent
*by P***7 on July 30, 2025*

Works fine. I've used it a couple times now. Super fast and easy to set up, color coding on the tent body and poles makes it a no brainer, and the small footprint means it can fit in small places.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect in-between, multi-purpose tent
*by M***K on July 3, 2023*

This tent is the perfect option if you might split time between car camping and backpacking. It actually could fit 4 people with the bent-pole/vertical wall feature creating more usable space. It is perfect for a couple if you want more space. When car camping, we use two inflatable twin mattresses pushed to the outside walls with a 1.5” Kelty sleeping pad between them down the aisle so our knees have some cushion when crawling in and out of bed. There is still plenty of space for travel bags or packs. I think it is still light enough for backpacking and you have so much space to work with. Setup is a breeze with the pole sleeves, pole clips, and color coding. It really only takes about 5 minutes to set up. There are multiple loops in the ceiling for clipping lights and gadgets and multiple pockets for keys and phones. Ventilation is good and the zippers on the rain fly and tent are both two-way for easy adjustment. You can’t go wrong with this Kelty tent.

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*Last updated: 2026-02-24*