We purchased this tent back at the beginning of June, didn’t get to use it for the first time until the end of July. First time use of it was perfect and we were in love! Great size, was sturdy & kept the rain out. We dried it nicely and packed it up making sure to be careful with all the poles. Everything was fine, in August we went to go use it again. It’s was fine being taken out and when we were stalking the back side down it ripped. I thought it might have been us but there was no tension on the fabric or area around it. It was just tore right at the seam and goes out so much that I didn’t think I could sew it. It sucked but I figured it was no big deal we would contact the company and see what can be done. I emailed customer service 4 times with zero response, I tried calling after getting no email response and waited on hold for 30 minutes before being cut off.
It’s shame because we really liked this company, we have one of their chairs and planned on purchasing a smaller 4 person tent and canopy next camping season but I’m surely not now. This was our first instant tent and went with this company due to how good customer service was.
I just wouldn’t chance it, this was a very expensive tent and didn’t even last two camping trips and couldn’t even get a response from the company.
Update: We never did receive a response from the company or customer service. We decided to get a Coleman Montana this year. Has been great and no issues. Would never buy from this company again.
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From the manufacturer
Features
Sleeps 9 People
A 14’ X 9’ floor plan can sleep 9 adults in sleeping bags not counting additional gear. It can also sleep fewer campers with lots of luggage.
Advanced Venting
These advanced vents draw cool air in from adjustable air intake vents on the ground and allows hot air to escape through a large mesh ceiling.
Removable Rainfly
Enjoy views of the sky through oversized mesh ceiling panels and know that if it starts to rain, we've got you covered. With extra wide, thick tape that is heat sealed to the rainfly fabric, wind and rain don't stand a chance.
Tech Specs
- Tent Fabric: Durable 68D Polyester (600mm hydrostatic rating)
- Floor Material: Durable 125gsm P.E.
- Pack Size: 48in X 11.5in X 11.5in
- Pack Weight: 30.5 lbs
- Tent Stakes: (20) Steel 7in stakes
- Tent Poles: Telescoping Steel
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H2O Block TechnologyNormal seams let water in. Our seams are heat sealed from the rainfly down to the floor so water stays outside. |
Time Saving Instant SetupTelescoping poles come pre-attached to the structure so your tent pops up in just a few short steps. |
Large T-DoorA side T-door gives you easy access to your tent as well as great airflow through the large mesh windows. |
Room DividerA detachable room divider is provided to add privacy when needed or it can be removed for an open living area. |
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Customer reviews
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Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2018
It’s shame because we really liked this company, we have one of their chairs and planned on purchasing a smaller 4 person tent and canopy next camping season but I’m surely not now. This was our first instant tent and went with this company due to how good customer service was.
I just wouldn’t chance it, this was a very expensive tent and didn’t even last two camping trips and couldn’t even get a response from the company.
Update: We never did receive a response from the company or customer service. We decided to get a Coleman Montana this year. Has been great and no issues. Would never buy from this company again.
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Tore at the seams. No response from customer service.
By Kales121 on September 1, 2018
We purchased this tent back at the beginning of June, didn’t get to use it for the first time until the end of July. First time use of it was perfect and we were in love! Great size, was sturdy & kept the rain out. We dried it nicely and packed it up making sure to be careful with all the poles. Everything was fine, in August we went to go use it again. It’s was fine being taken out and when we were stalking the back side down it ripped. I thought it might have been us but there was no tension on the fabric or area around it. It was just tore right at the seam and goes out so much that I didn’t think I could sew it. It sucked but I figured it was no big deal we would contact the company and see what can be done. I emailed customer service 4 times with zero response, I tried calling after getting no email response and waited on hold for 30 minutes before being cut off.By Kales121 on September 1, 2018
It’s shame because we really liked this company, we have one of their chairs and planned on purchasing a smaller 4 person tent and canopy next camping season but I’m surely not now. This was our first instant tent and went with this company due to how good customer service was.
I just wouldn’t chance it, this was a very expensive tent and didn’t even last two camping trips and couldn’t even get a response from the company.
Update: We never did receive a response from the company or customer service. We decided to get a Coleman Montana this year. Has been great and no issues. Would never buy from this company again.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2015
Another area I was a bit concerned with were the windows. There is a large window next to the front doors, as well as the front door windows, that does not zip up on the top. They stay open, which may aid in venting, however I found it a bit odd. We had no water from the windows so it will most likely not be an issue, again time (and harsh weather) will tell. None of the windows open all the way, and there are no "tie ups", but you can tuck the excess in the front to keep it from being in your face while laying down. The zippers for the window are not at the edge of the window, (about an inch and a half, the width of the grey stripe) I suspect because there is no rain fly covering the windows (seems pretty smart to me). The vents on either side of the "back" of the tent are low enough to the ground that it doesn't appear that water will be an issue. The vent flaps must be staked to the ground because there is no way to fasten those to the tent either. Again, not sure how they will be in extremely inclement weather, time will tell. Overall, it seems solidly built and again very easy to pitch. Even with some air remaining inside when putting back in the bag, it fits along with the room divider, the rain fly, 7 heavy duty tent stakes (I added those, not a fan of the thin "wirelike" stakes tents are coming with these days, though the Core stakes are considerably larger diameter than others I have seen), the stakes the tent came with and a 12x9 tarp. I think we can live with the slight imperfections of this tent, just because the good heavily outweighs the bad! I do plan on sealing the tent so I know it will be "water proof". I hope this review helps others, and hope to use this tent for many years to come .
Color: GreenVerified Purchase
Wonderful tent! Just shy of perfect!
By Edo on July 19, 2015
I don't normally review too many purchases, but since I did about 6 hours of research and purchased 2 other tents before settling on this one, I hope I can help the next person in their purchase. We needed a tent that would accommodate all of our stuff while camping, (there is only 4 of us, but we tend to bring a lot of stuff) and to keep it dry when the temp changes from warm daytime to cool night time. Condensation is no fun when it makes everything wet in your tent. This tent so far has been pretty good with the ability to vent the damp warm air out and keep things dry inside. I was searching high and low for more pictures online, but could find none. So with writing this review, I will include some. I gave this tent 4 stars for a couple of reasons. For starters, it goes up and comes down very easy! Just as they state, about 60 seconds up and 60 seconds down. Of course, it takes longer if you place a tarp down first, and the rain fly makes it a bit longer, but from past experiences with putting up tents this gets an A+. I find it a little strange that the two center posts do not touch the ground when the tent is up, maybe that will change once it is broken in. Even if it doesn't, its not a big deal. We were rained on the first time we used the tent and had some pretty strong winds. Buying an "instant tent" made me a little nervous, but the tent held up well. It was by no means a monsoon, but I didn't feel like we were going to have problems. The biggest gripe I have about modern day tents is the door zippers. I am not sure who thought 2 zippers on a door meeting up together on the bottom of the tent was a good idea, but it is not. It leaves a substantial hole at the bottom for water to enter, not to mention insects and snakes to find their way in. This tent is no different, the large door on the front has 3 zippers that meet in the center. It is covered by a couple of flaps and Velcroed together (the bottom is not attached to the tent, see pictures). That was the only place we had any water in the tent from leakage, it was most likely less than a tablespoon. The side door zipper is a "D" style door so you can position the zippers higher. I did not mind the two different flaps on the side door, in fact it was kind of nice having a spot for the zippers to rest, we always knew where they were in the dark! Having no awning or vestibule on the tent/rainfly means if you enter or leave the tent in the rain you will get water inside, which did happen to us from the side door (ok maybe not an awning, I saw many collapsed awnings after the storm). I plan on packing a "door mat" for the inside next time just in case. I do like how the rain fly is adjustable so the fly remains taut to the top of the tent. Time will tell if the adjusters stay in one piece!By Edo on July 19, 2015
Another area I was a bit concerned with were the windows. There is a large window next to the front doors, as well as the front door windows, that does not zip up on the top. They stay open, which may aid in venting, however I found it a bit odd. We had no water from the windows so it will most likely not be an issue, again time (and harsh weather) will tell. None of the windows open all the way, and there are no "tie ups", but you can tuck the excess in the front to keep it from being in your face while laying down. The zippers for the window are not at the edge of the window, (about an inch and a half, the width of the grey stripe) I suspect because there is no rain fly covering the windows (seems pretty smart to me). The vents on either side of the "back" of the tent are low enough to the ground that it doesn't appear that water will be an issue. The vent flaps must be staked to the ground because there is no way to fasten those to the tent either. Again, not sure how they will be in extremely inclement weather, time will tell. Overall, it seems solidly built and again very easy to pitch. Even with some air remaining inside when putting back in the bag, it fits along with the room divider, the rain fly, 7 heavy duty tent stakes (I added those, not a fan of the thin "wirelike" stakes tents are coming with these days, though the Core stakes are considerably larger diameter than others I have seen), the stakes the tent came with and a 12x9 tarp. I think we can live with the slight imperfections of this tent, just because the good heavily outweighs the bad! I do plan on sealing the tent so I know it will be "water proof". I hope this review helps others, and hope to use this tent for many years to come .
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Reviewed in the United States on June 4, 2017
Color: GreenVerified Purchase
Reviewed in the United States on August 11, 2016
As others have posted lots of great pics of the tent, I wanted to share a slight modification that I recently made. As the entire top of the tent is made of mesh, we found that it did get a little cold at night due to the cool ocean breeze (with temperatures around 45 degrees fahrenheit). While properly rated sleeping bags are the most important factor for staying warm, I found that a simple addition of two mylar-based tarps would add to the heat retention of the tent. I purchased two 60" x 84" all-weather space blankets with grommets on each corner (available for approximately $18 each here on Amazon), zip-tied small carabiners to each corner (also purchased on Amazon, $13 for 10 carabiners), and placed one space blanket over each cabin side. For under $30, this setup created a nice layer of insulation that is super lightweight and serves as a heat-reflective cover for the tent. (Also, as it goes under the rain flap, doesn't change the look of the tent when fully setup either). Also, because the blankets are so thin, I kept them "installed" on the tent after packing up, and there was no issue with fitting the tent back into the case.
This was a great addition to our family camping gear collection, and I would highly recommend purchasing it!
Color: GreenVerified Purchase
Great family tent, and super easy to setup
By Mark S. on August 11, 2016
My family really enjoyed using this tent during a recent camping trip. We have two young children (3 and 2 years old), and have just started taking them on camping outings. This tent was large enough to support our kid-friendly "glamping" experience near the coast in Northern California. After a two-hour car trip, Mom took the kids to a bathroom break, and in the 10-minutes that they were gone I was able to completely set this tent up myself. (My set up included staking a 16 mil thick, 16' x 10' tarp as a footprint, and staking down the rain cover as well). The tent fit our extra large duffle bag, two cots, and very large queen size blow-up mattress with plenty of room!By Mark S. on August 11, 2016
As others have posted lots of great pics of the tent, I wanted to share a slight modification that I recently made. As the entire top of the tent is made of mesh, we found that it did get a little cold at night due to the cool ocean breeze (with temperatures around 45 degrees fahrenheit). While properly rated sleeping bags are the most important factor for staying warm, I found that a simple addition of two mylar-based tarps would add to the heat retention of the tent. I purchased two 60" x 84" all-weather space blankets with grommets on each corner (available for approximately $18 each here on Amazon), zip-tied small carabiners to each corner (also purchased on Amazon, $13 for 10 carabiners), and placed one space blanket over each cabin side. For under $30, this setup created a nice layer of insulation that is super lightweight and serves as a heat-reflective cover for the tent. (Also, as it goes under the rain flap, doesn't change the look of the tent when fully setup either). Also, because the blankets are so thin, I kept them "installed" on the tent after packing up, and there was no issue with fitting the tent back into the case.
This was a great addition to our family camping gear collection, and I would highly recommend purchasing it!
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Top reviews from other countries
Alisa
Quality tent
Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2019Color: GreenVerified Purchase
Jeannette
Easy set up and take down
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2018Color: GreenVerified Purchase
R Guetre
impressive design
Reviewed in Canada on July 12, 2020Color: GreenVerified Purchase
joshua c
High Quality but a hole.
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2019Color: GreenVerified Purchase
High Quality but a hole.
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2019
The tent is made of high quality materials and is very easy to set up. The reason it gets 2 stars because the first time I set it up there was a hole in the screen. Easy enough to repair myself rather then shipping it back. Still very frustrating to get a tent this expensive just to have it have a hole in it before I even get to actually use it.
Reviewed in Canada on September 16, 2019
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Amanda
Easy to Assemble, Spacious, Water Proof
Reviewed in Canada on March 4, 2020Color: GreenVerified Purchase
