Wed Feb 17 00:00:00 MST 2016
highpt Rating:5.0I was looking for a family backpacking tent (4 small kids, 2 adults) under 10 lbs and finally found one. I like the all-season features of the tent i.e., that the rain fly goes down to the ground, with plenty of places to put stakes. We frequently backpack over 10,000 ft. elevation. The description lacked in detail but I took a chance on it. It arrived before the estimated delivery date, and opened the box to find the tent came in a light mini-duffel-style bag. Poles are good quality and lightweight. I set it up in the backyard (it's winter where I live). Setup was easy and intuitive, I could do it without assistance. Simple basic tent setup. There are doors on opposite sides of the tent, each with a zippered screen. The vestibule has two parallel zippers and covered a larger area than expected. The part of the fly that covers the opposite door has a single vertical zipper, and could also be used as a mini-vestibule as the fly can be pulled out and staked about 18 inches from the door. I was happy to see that the inside of the tent was all seam-taped, both on the rain fly and the tent floor. I spent a frosty night in it with my son and the temperature bottomed out at 25 degrees F, and felt no moisture inside in the morning. I feel comfortable that this tent could take a hard rain/wind and still keep the water out. Can't say that for Coleman. Once the weather warms I'll test it with the garden hose. Thanks Overstock!
Mon Oct 12 00:00:00 MDT 2015
chuck l. Rating:5.0My goal for this purchase was to find the lightest weight yet largest beach shade canopy that was easy to set up. This is the perfect product for that. It is not a heavy duty tent meant for high winds, but I didn't want to haul something heavy to the beach. This weighs 15 lbs & can be set up by 1 person in 10 minutes. I added some tent stakes and tied ropes at the upper corners to better anchor it and it was fine. If you take your time to set this up and take it down and do not expect it to be a heavy duty item meant to stand up in high winds, this is a great product.
Wed Apr 07 00:00:00 MDT 2010
dmvdrs Rating:5.0Ordered this bag for my husband and me just 10 days prior to a camping trip to Kentucky over Easter. Arrived just in time (two days prior) - normal shipping. With the air mattress, this bag was super cozy and the perfect size for us to cuddle in (he's 5'10" and 176 lbs; I'm 5'5" and 140 lbs). We did top it with a light down comforter from home, just in case it got too cold (40 degrees at night), but really didn't need it. We both slept like babies. The inside is a very soft flannel, and I was worried that my clothes would drag against the fabric. But I really didn't have a problem at all. Love this bag. Comes with a carrying sack that has handles, and is surprisingly light weight considering how huge it is when it's rolled up.
Fri Jun 05 00:00:00 MDT 2009
shua420 Rating:4.0i am new at backpacking and this was my new bag for the trip. it wieghed in at 3.8 lbs and a little bulkier than i thought. it had to ride on the outside of the pack. i was sleeping in a hammock tent in about 40 dagrees out and i woke up cold quit a few times. i admit i am skinny and get cold easliy but i thought the bag would be a little warmer. on solid ground i am sure it would be much better but the bottom side let air in and get chilly. we were hiking in bishop at about 10- 11,000 feet. o yeah the zipper handle broke off the second night but was able to put back on and rebend tab
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