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18' (5.4m) Yurt Dome Relief Tents
Shelter Systems' distaster releif tents are manufactured for and sold exclusively to relief agencies. Inventory is available for immediate shipment worldwide. Photos Of Relief Tents In Use

Price: 1000 - $352 each; 500 - $385 each; 100 - $418 each
Each packaged tent weighs 72 lb. ( 32.23 kg) and is 7.66 ft cubed (0.21 cube meter). These are manufactured for and sold exclusively to relief agencies.

Roomy and Expandable
• Spacious domed interior with lots of head room. Volume 1526 ft3 (43.5 m3); Diameter 18 ft (5.4 m); 254 ft3 (23.62 m3); Height at max; 2.75 meter
• Designed for living: exterior shape and interior space are inviting and secure
• Expandable space: Doors are connectable and two or more shelters can be joined together without leakage
• Interior space can be divided into rooms. Fixtures are provided inside for hanging dividers

Simple and Strong
• Simple, no tool set up in 20 minutes: add poles to covering and its up. Poles fit only where they belong.
• Shelter can be taken down and stored in 5 minutes.
• Strong: Structural design produces maximum strength for the materials used
• Completely waterproof: no sewing - covering panels are shingled so shelter can not leak
• Strong and stable in wind (streamline dome shape shed wind well - drum tight)
• Covering is super tough woven multi-laminated film that is UV stabilized and fire-retarded
• Door coverings close with multiple hook closures for break proof function
• When closed, the doors are shingled for rain
• No guy lines (tent is self guying and free standing)

30' relief dome guam
30' relief dome in Guam


Affordable, Portable, Storable

• Economical: Maximum volume inside for surface area.
• Affordable. Low cost yet durable parts, simple production (Clips; no sewing; PVC poles)
• Packs up small for easy transport and low cost shipping. Total weight 72 lb (32.23 kg); Total packed size 7.66 ft3 (0.21 m3); Shipped as 2 packages
• Extendable storage: entirely synthetic, rot proof; will store for extended time with out degrading.




Good in a Range of Climates
• Easy to heat: minimum surface area to volume makes for low heat loss
• Shingled covering breathes to allow moist air out to minimize condensation
• Strong and stable in wind (streamline dome shape shed wind well - drum tight)
• Completely waterproof: no sewing - covering panels are shingled so shelter can not leak.
• Excellent ventilation (4 opposing doors and multiple upper vents)
• Optional Net doors can be easily installed and work with or without door closures
• Optional tarp Floor fits inside for watertight bathtub floor
• Optional Sunshade attaches to the outside of poles for air cooled shade in hot weather
• Available with winterizing liner

venezuela 18' relief dome
18' relief dome used in Venezuela

A Shelter System
• Comes complete with covering, poles, stakes, spare parts, and instructions
• Optional Net doors can be easily installed and work with or without door closures
• Optional Tarp Floor fits inside for watertight bathtub floor
• Optional Sunshade attaches to the outside of poles for air cooled shade in hot weather
• Available with winterizing liner
• Can be divided into rooms. Fixtures are provided inside for hanging dividers

Repairable and Recyclable
• After shelter is no longer needed, PVC poles can be joined for plumbing or irrigation use
• Tent can be completely disassembled without tools by user and the parts used for other projects
• Repairable: Poles and cover are easily repaired in the field

Photos Relief Tents In Use

Actual size/weight of packed domes and prices may vary. Call for latest information and price quotes.

  18 foot (5.4 meter)
volume 1526 ft3 (43.5 m3)
diameter 18 ft (5.4 m)
floor size 254 ft2 (23.62 m2)
height at max. 9 ft (2.75 m)
time to set up 20 minutes
time to take down 5 minutes
total weight 72 lb (32.23 kg)
total packed size 7.66 ft3 (0.21 m3)
size of poles package 57" x 10" x 10" @ 44 lbs
size of tent covering package 36" x 16" x 16" @ 32 lbs
no. of packages shipped as 2 bags
price, order of 1000 $352 each
price, order of 500 $385 each
price, order of 100 $418 each
price, tarp floor covering call for quote
price, sunshade 12'x12' 70% sun blocking call for quote
price, shipping call for quote


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