perfect deal. havent taken her camping yet but i set her up in the back yard ive camped in this model (including the screened porch) before. The tent is tall enough for me to stand up in (im 54). honestly i was surprised by how big she is but after all its a 6 person tent. i feel like its better for 4 people though to be comfortable but i can see 6 adults fitting a little uncomfortably (not 6 air mattresses tho.) She is brand new and came nicely boxed up inside the case. no tears or missing stuff. easy to set up but you need two people to do it. i bought the sealant with it and have yet to try that out. for 115 bucks (plus like almost 10$ in tax) i feel like its a great deal. I have had very good experiences with tents and i personally love their tents that have that netted porch type of thing because it keeps the inside of the tent so much cleaner. A perk to netted patios for me is that when i leave the campsite i just put a small padlock on the exterior zipper with my supplies in the netted area covered up, its always enough space and prevents the inside getting all dirty. to put it back in the bag i literally sit on it while someone else zips it up. that does the trick even leaves room for adding a few small things into the case, like the sealant spray or some extra stakes. i mostly camp during times it doesnt rain so i dont mind the fact that the netted porch isnt water proof. it has drain holes where bugs can get into the screened area which is the only down side that i can remember from camping in this model last year. it gets hot in the summer but what tent doesnt get hot? thats why i give it 5 stars.
Finally got to use this tent over Easter Weekend. I have the 8-person version, and it was just me and my 3yr old son. I took my time and was able to set up this tent and rain fly, fully staked out, within 30 min by myself. Overall I really liked the tent and look forward to our next trip. There are a couple notes on what could be improved, also.
We had more than enough room inside. I kept our bags in the screen area, and also a camp chair, toiletries, and a few other items. The screen area is a great feature, I appreciated it more than I thought I would.
During the day, we stacked our 2 queen air mattresses to free up some floor space. We could move around easily for getting dressed, and I could stand up straight in the center without bumping my head (Im 511). I could not stand up in the screen area.
At night we put the 2 queen mattresses side-by-side, and still had room in between the mattresses, and a few feet of space by the foot of the beds.
Could be better:
-This tent doesnt have zipper-port. I used a heater inside and had to run the cord out the middle of the tent and screen area. It would be a great addition to this tent, like most of the other tents I see.
-The rear side of the tent is all mesh. Its great for ventilation and looking out, but it cant be closed. It should have a zipper window just like the other sides. It got a bit drafty at night.
-The U-shaped door inside the tent could be improved. Only the upper half can be unzipped to make a mesh window. Id prefer the whole panel have the option. Also, it would be great to have a double-door on a tent this size.
-The 2 corners on both sides of the screen area, where they meet the tent, had ~1 holes that were not sewn shut. Manufacturing defect? Either way, this allowed some ants access to the screen area. Rather annoying!!
We didnt have weather so I cant attest to how it holds up in wind and rain. If you are looking for a good tent to take a small family camping, Id recommend this tent.
5 Stars now. Will take off some should I have troubles later in life with this tent.
Pros:
Thrifty for six person tent although most Id think of putting in there would be four.
I was pleased at how easy the doors zipped, as my Meadow Falls 4 person tent is a bear to zip.
Staking out tent before doing poles in instructions. (With my other tent you have to set up then stake out.
Screened porch area. Will be nice to have.
Easy to set up I was taking my time and it took about 15 mins.
CONS:
Patio not fully protected from rain, nor option suggested to do so.
Look at illustrations as guy lines are essential to any of these tents handling wind and rain.
Large sail area, but then again six person tent.
Suspicious of diameter and finish on poles could be better (That said none gave way while setting up or taking down.)
Tent material is thin and will probably rip easily, so be careful with tent poles.
changes tent names often. Change the name so people cant say bad things if something goes wrong, or if they do the model tent is no longer made. Hmmmm think about it.
China MFG. I dont really mind as USA made would be well over $300 for the same tent, but maybe worth it in the long run.
Lastly: No discount for this review received. Prime member so shipping was free, and return will be easier if I have to within the time limits. changes tent names often. Change the name so people cant say bad things if something goes wrong, or if they do the model tent is no longer made. Hmmmm think about it.
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Great stuff
Held up during a huge storm, some part got wet but again it held up well. One of the graphite sticks broke and / supplier resent one ASAP. Thanks!!
perfect deal. havent taken her camping yet but i ...
perfect deal. havent taken her camping yet but i set her up in the back yard ive camped in this model (including the screened porch) before. The tent is tall enough for me to stand up in (im 54). honestly i was surprised by how big she is but after all its a 6 person tent. i feel like its better for 4 people though to be comfortable but i can see 6 adults fitting a little uncomfortably (not 6 air mattresses tho.) She is brand new and came nicely boxed up inside the case. no tears or missing stuff. easy to set up but you need two people to do it. i bought the sealant with it and have yet to try that out. for 115 bucks (plus like almost 10$ in tax) i feel like its a great deal. I have had very good experiences with tents and i personally love their tents that have that netted porch type of thing because it keeps the inside of the tent so much cleaner. A perk to netted patios for me is that when i leave the campsite i just put a small padlock on the exterior zipper with my supplies in the netted area covered up, its always enough space and prevents the inside getting all dirty. to put it back in the bag i literally sit on it while someone else zips it up. that does the trick even leaves room for adding a few small things into the case, like the sealant spray or some extra stakes. i mostly camp during times it doesnt rain so i dont mind the fact that the netted porch isnt water proof. it has drain holes where bugs can get into the screened area which is the only down side that i can remember from camping in this model last year. it gets hot in the summer but what tent doesnt get hot? thats why i give it 5 stars.
Great tent for the weekend
Finally got to use this tent over Easter Weekend. I have the 8-person version, and it was just me and my 3yr old son. I took my time and was able to set up this tent and rain fly, fully staked out, within 30 min by myself. Overall I really liked the tent and look forward to our next trip. There are a couple notes on what could be improved, also. We had more than enough room inside. I kept our bags in the screen area, and also a camp chair, toiletries, and a few other items. The screen area is a great feature, I appreciated it more than I thought I would. During the day, we stacked our 2 queen air mattresses to free up some floor space. We could move around easily for getting dressed, and I could stand up straight in the center without bumping my head (Im 511). I could not stand up in the screen area. At night we put the 2 queen mattresses side-by-side, and still had room in between the mattresses, and a few feet of space by the foot of the beds. Could be better: -This tent doesnt have zipper-port. I used a heater inside and had to run the cord out the middle of the tent and screen area. It would be a great addition to this tent, like most of the other tents I see. -The rear side of the tent is all mesh. Its great for ventilation and looking out, but it cant be closed. It should have a zipper window just like the other sides. It got a bit drafty at night. -The U-shaped door inside the tent could be improved. Only the upper half can be unzipped to make a mesh window. Id prefer the whole panel have the option. Also, it would be great to have a double-door on a tent this size. -The 2 corners on both sides of the screen area, where they meet the tent, had ~1 holes that were not sewn shut. Manufacturing defect? Either way, this allowed some ants access to the screen area. Rather annoying!! We didnt have weather so I cant attest to how it holds up in wind and rain. If you are looking for a good tent to take a small family camping, Id recommend this tent.
I love this tent
I love this tent! Its spacious for sleeping a couple with a queen air matress! I love the porch feature, and cant wait to take it to Wanee 2018!
prompt delivery
the item arrived ahead of time but does it meet our requirements I hope so but until the snow is gone and I set it up who knows.
5 Stars for now. I like all but the lack of protection for screened in area
5 Stars now. Will take off some should I have troubles later in life with this tent. Pros: Thrifty for six person tent although most Id think of putting in there would be four. I was pleased at how easy the doors zipped, as my Meadow Falls 4 person tent is a bear to zip. Staking out tent before doing poles in instructions. (With my other tent you have to set up then stake out. Screened porch area. Will be nice to have. Easy to set up I was taking my time and it took about 15 mins. CONS: Patio not fully protected from rain, nor option suggested to do so. Look at illustrations as guy lines are essential to any of these tents handling wind and rain. Large sail area, but then again six person tent. Suspicious of diameter and finish on poles could be better (That said none gave way while setting up or taking down.) Tent material is thin and will probably rip easily, so be careful with tent poles. changes tent names often. Change the name so people cant say bad things if something goes wrong, or if they do the model tent is no longer made. Hmmmm think about it. China MFG. I dont really mind as USA made would be well over $300 for the same tent, but maybe worth it in the long run. Lastly: No discount for this review received. Prime member so shipping was free, and return will be easier if I have to within the time limits. changes tent names often. Change the name so people cant say bad things if something goes wrong, or if they do the model tent is no longer made. Hmmmm think about it.
Love this 8 person tent
Love this 8 person tent. We had the 3 person before and love it. Great quality and price. Highly recommended!
An excellent tent!!!
It is an excellent quality tent. It is roomy, nice color, easy to set up, durable, waterproof, and great price.
Suits us fine for the once a year 2 or 3 night ...
Very large footprint thats for sure. Suits us fine for the once a year 2 or 3 night camping trip.
Amazing
Love it. Great tent
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