I was looking for a durable tent for backpacking with the kids. I needed something larger (4 man), but as light and cost-effective as possible. It also needs to take lots of abuse.

I've looked at a LOT of tents and this is one of the best for the money (I got it off Steep and Cheap for a great deal) out there. It's about the same size as the Big Agnes Copper Spur - and while it weights about 2 pounds more, it's only 1/4 the price!

I've had it out in the sun and rain and it performed perfectly in both. The following are specific features I like.
- The pole design provides lots of crossing points and nearly vertical walls.
- The Jake's Foot attachments really do work. It allows the connection of the footprint, pole and fly in an easy/quick to use method. I haven't ever used it before, but really like it.
- The vertical door entry is very convenient.
- The window at the front of the fly makes checking out the weather especially easy.

Overall, this tent is tough to beat at the value. The Copper Spur may be lighter, but I'd buy this one again - especially for my use.

good tent for the $150 its offered for on SAC from time to time. functions as advertised. just slightly less than two pounds and $37.50 per person. decent. for the full retail price, there are much better tents out there. i think the vestibule is small for a four man.

Its perfect for me and my partner we both tall so this tent is perfect for us it is heavy duty yet pretty light light for what you get. I reccomend getting the footprint also. There wasn't even moisture on it after we took down the tent days after. The. Interior is big enough to sit in and large enough for all you belongings