Customer Reviews

Columbia Hawk Ridge 10-Foot by 7-Foot Three-Person Dome Tent

5 star:		(10)
4 star:		(11)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is a great tent. First set-up took some time, second set-up at campsite in dark went fast. It rained for 36 hours with various degree's of intensities and the tent stayed dry. Kept the door and the vents open, with the rain fly zipped, the air movement helped with the dampness. Lots of storage pockets. The shape is nice as you have extra space by the door and you can put your bed towards the back. Great expandable carry bag has room for a ground cover. The stakes are light duty, you will need to match the stacks to the type of ground your camped on. The front vestibule adds a lot of extra space. Enjoyed this tent.

We have had this tent pitched on our property since we received it about five days ago. The rainfly was put to the test when we had a day of non-stop rain. I'm happy to report that, even with no tarp under the tent, the tent stayed dry. We plan to take it on a proper camping trip soon!

If you want spacious tent for two that will keep you dry and well-ventilated at the budget price, you can select much worse then Columbia's Hawk Ridge 10x7 feet dome.

Goodies:
- good-quality construction from brand-name manufacturer at affordable price (sixty two dollars at the time of the review)
- tent stays dry, grounded and well-ventialted in any weather that mother nature can throw at you, which is most important when it comes to tents.
- excellent main vestibule entry gives more then enough space to comfortably enter/exit the tent and allows (due to the extra sixth pole for the rain fly) to keep it open in most weather, even in rain
- two additional smaller vestibules (again, available only if you put a rain fly on) at each end of the tent provide plenty of space for your gear and boots
- plenty of pockets inside, including can-holder, even though there is no remote light as Amazon description states.
- provided carry bag has nice expandable feature, so you can pretty easily put your tent back into it, once folded. With good folding technique you would even find space for additional tarp in this bag.

Not so hot:
- floor plan does not allow more then two people to feel comfortable in this tent. Stated 10 by 7 feet is only true at the center of the tent as tent features diamond layout. So this tent may be too big (and heavy) for one person, but too small for more then two, unless you have small child or a pet with you.
- heavy package, making this tent usable only when you don't have to carry it over long distances (good for car or canoe camping, bad for hiking destinations)
- six different poles make it more difficult to assemble comparing to more conventional two-pole designs. It is not too bad, as with some practice one person can set up basic tent in ~ 10 minutes and add rain-fly in another 10 minutes. But if time is at premium, I would advice against this tent
- mesh screen is not durable. I would afraid to keep my dog in this tent as he will ruin the screen with simple paw tapping
- very little sky view compared to other tents. The only mesh screens on top of the tent are providing the view only from the center of the tent. If you like your tent to be view-friendly, try a different tent
- provided stakes bend easily and are not advisable for long-time use. It is highly recommended to purchase MSR Ground Hog Stake Kit available on this site as a supplement if you don't already have good quality stakes from older tents.

Overall, I would give this tent three stars, with one bonus star for the affordable price.

As always the shipping times were perfect.

Is true that you have to give it a try in your yard before go camping since the design of the tent is not the usual and you may get confused. It took us one hour the complete set up and the disassemble (two persons).

The tent stayed dry when we went to camping.

I certainly recommend this tent if you want to stay dry.

I love this tent, its much nicer than the one we had before it. It was so easy to assemble and kept all the creepy crawlies out. I love all of the windows and vents. There is enough room for the two of us (adults) and our two large dogs (boxer and amer. pitbull ter.) with room for a bag or two. I totally recommend this tent.

The tent arrived quicker than expected. All parts were there and set up was simple enough for one person. There are also directions which are attached to the interior of the bag for guidence. At the time of purchase I got a very nice discount.

This tent is excellent. Very durable and sturdy, easy to set up and easy to put back in the package.

Wow, when I bought this tent in mid-July it was only $51.58 with free shipping. I'm so glad I didn't go with a cheapey tent. Interesting design. Very roomy for two people plus gear. I'm sure we can squeeze in three if necessary. Have not tested in the rain yet. Good ventilation options and the rain fly gives you a little awning at the front entrance of the tent. Easy to set up-- my boyfriend did it without any help from me, as I was building the fire.

This tent is the best tent I have every used! First off, it is easy to set up. I practiced in the back yard, like you should always do with a new tent, and using the instructions, had it up in less than 7 minutes. After that, it was a breeze. The poles are either color coded or different lengths to know where they go. It is so much simpler (and sturdier) than the two-pole dome tents. I am a Scout leader, so the first time I used it was for a 3-night campout shortly after buying it. The second night we got rained on and I got to test the rain fly. We were in a downpour for over 45 minutes and the inside of the tent stayed bone dry. The vestible and flaps over the windows roll back, so when it is not raining the tent can be open for more air circulation. When I first saw the material of the tent, I was afraid it would rip easily, but although it feels (and sounds) almost like paper, it is pretty strong material. The storage bag is very roomy, too. My other tents I have had needed to be rolled as tightly as possible and still I had to squeeze them in their bags. This one comes with an expandable duffle bag and is very easy to fit everything into. All in all, I believe this tent is worth the $160 dollars they have as the retail price, and definitely a great bargain at less than 1/2 the price that it is selling for.

This is a great tent. Setup was a big confusing the first time, but now its really a breeze. I'd highly recommend this tent to others. It has 1 door but 3 openings to the tent, and comes with lots of nice extras. It feels like columbia really went the extra mile on this tent and didn't slack on anything. The zippers are very sturdy and haven't had 1 snag yet even when going fast unlike other tents I've used.

Fast setup and take down after the first time using it, and it all fits back into the included bag :D