Great for one

By J Bruggeman Ranked #1209 - 3-Season Tents October 10, 2009

I've used this tent twice now and it's worked for my needs. The size is perfect for me and my gear. I'm 5'9" with a Terra 60 pack and a coffin shaped air mattress from the military. There is enough room for a pack at my head, with extra space beside for shoes or what ever. It's never rained, so I can't comment on it weatherproof ability. The floor is made of nylon so a small Walmart tarp was used as a ground cloth. This is a requirement to keep gear dry from ground moisture. I've had no problem with ceiling condensation, as the ventilation seems sufficient. The small vent in the rainfly seems cheesy, but is effective at controlling this condensation. The rainfly can be rolled up and out of the way on both sides to create a screen room tent. The main tent is mostly screen, making for some good cross ventilation on hot summer nights. There's a door on either side to allow for more options when finding a good site in limited space.
My first purchase had a poorly sewn loop for one of the support poles, manufacture defect. My second one seemed to be constructed better. The tent support system seems awfully tight when putting the tent up, especially on uneven ground. I think it is going to fail whenever I put it up, but it hasn't yet. Could make for an interesting evening if this happens. The 2 poles are lightweight with shockcords. An upgrade to the stakes may be warranted, but the stock stakes have worked fine for me.

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