Almost there

By Chris Colney Ranked #125 - 3-Season Tents November 11, 2009

There have been a lot of trips that this tent has been 'just right' for, but those trips haven't been more than 100 ft. from the car. I own the 2006 version, and I've lived out of this tent (and my car) for 3 months with no major complaints while using it in this way. For trekking, on the other hand, this tent is a little heavy, not aerodynamic enough to stand up to big wind(20+mph) even when guyed out, and it's pretty big to haul around, even with two people.
I will say that this tent is great for a basecamp setup offering roominess, good venting, and the double-doors are a great feature when you don't want to wake up the person next to you. Ultra-light setup works well enough, but there are full tents that weight just as little. The double vestibules are also excellent for storing everything you brought with you. Even with two thermarests and two daypacks there's still enough room inside the tent to move around. The center height (without gear loft)is ample enough to sit up to change or play cards. The pockets are ridiculously abundant offering more storage off the ground on every wall.
If you're looking for a good starter tent (like I was), this is a great way to ease into the tent world and get a feel for a generous true two-person tent. If you're looking for a specialized shelter that's a little more capable of the challenges you're facing, look elsewhere.

Overall: Great tent as long as you're not pushing the limits (read: wtf are we doing out here)?

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