For a family of four, I am glad I purchased a 6-person tent! I was able to fit three twin size mattresses and one portable mat/pad with plenty of room to hold several miscellaneous camping items, and two backpacks inside the main sleeping area. We were able to attach two small lanterns and two small pouches inside the tent gave us the ability to hold car keys, wallets, and phones. We did not have any major issues with this tent during our camping trips.
Good items to note:
- Getting the tent installed is super easy, but I highly recommend reading the instructions at least once and installing the tent in your backyard before your first camping trip. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to get everything installed during our first camping trip and about 20 minutes to put everything away. Take time to fold the tent properly or you wont be able to fit all of the items inside the storage bag.
- The tent was able to keep all of the annoying and nasty bugs outside and good ventilation inside the tent at night.
- I was able to stand straight up in the main sleeping area which was convenient and I didnt expect this.
- The screen area will not be dry during rain, but this should not be a surprise from the design of the tent, but it will hold three portable chairs as an escape from annoying flies and mosquitoes.
Several concerns:
- Two bottom corners in the screen area were not sealed properly and I am not sure if this is by design or the two areas that I noticed were ripped during installation. This was a concern because I didnt want any ants inside the tent, but we didnt have any problems during our camping trips.
- I highly recommend purchasing heavy duty ten spikes and dont allow your teenager daughter to hammer the smaller spikes that come with the tent unless you are willing to dedicate one hour of your time making them straight again.
Overall, I am happy with the tent and it will last us for several years and I will update this review after our third and fourth camping trips.
I am glad I purchased a 6-person tent
For a family of four, I am glad I purchased a 6-person tent! I was able to fit three twin size mattresses and one portable mat/pad with plenty of room to hold several miscellaneous camping items, and two backpacks inside the main sleeping area. We were able to attach two small lanterns and two small pouches inside the tent gave us the ability to hold car keys, wallets, and phones. We did not have any major issues with this tent during our camping trips. Good items to note: - Getting the tent installed is super easy, but I highly recommend reading the instructions at least once and installing the tent in your backyard before your first camping trip. It took about 15 to 20 minutes to get everything installed during our first camping trip and about 20 minutes to put everything away. Take time to fold the tent properly or you wont be able to fit all of the items inside the storage bag. - The tent was able to keep all of the annoying and nasty bugs outside and good ventilation inside the tent at night. - I was able to stand straight up in the main sleeping area which was convenient and I didnt expect this. - The screen area will not be dry during rain, but this should not be a surprise from the design of the tent, but it will hold three portable chairs as an escape from annoying flies and mosquitoes. Several concerns: - Two bottom corners in the screen area were not sealed properly and I am not sure if this is by design or the two areas that I noticed were ripped during installation. This was a concern because I didnt want any ants inside the tent, but we didnt have any problems during our camping trips. - I highly recommend purchasing heavy duty ten spikes and dont allow your teenager daughter to hammer the smaller spikes that come with the tent unless you are willing to dedicate one hour of your time making them straight again. Overall, I am happy with the tent and it will last us for several years and I will update this review after our third and fourth camping trips.