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(More customer reviews)I recently purchased this tent from Academy Sports & Outdoors on clearance for $37 dollars. The reason for purchase was a short notice backpacking trip. My old tent was long gone and I hadn't backpacked in years. I needed something... now. I would recommend setting it up at home before an excursion. (I didn't) I also pitched the directions (not advisable) Yet the tent was erected with ease! After returning home I timed the set up at 4:50 by myself, taking my time to still be cautious.
It's free-standing, all-mesh (great view), with two pockets, and about 5 loops (4 corners plus a center) on the ceiling - looks as though a universal gear loft would attach. Its great for lights, watch, thermometer etc.
Size wise, I had no issues with two full sized adults, gear and packs will need to be stowed under the single vestibule. I found the attached rainfly/vestibule and pole attachments are conveniently color coded by sides so that setup is simplified. The rainfly attaches with buckles that can be sinched tight. My only complaint is that the the tent has only one door, and one vestibule. Its not too big a deal but I'm convinced a good two person tent should have two doors. If this tent had two doors and two vestibules it would be a spitting-image of the Mountain Hardware Skyledge 2.1. Which is $350 and 3lbs 7oz.
For a temporary tent, (my purchase reason) and the once-in-a-while backpacker/car camper this tent is fantastic. Backpackers will find it heavy at nearly 7 pounds. But if you are with a partner, just split the weight. (all in the poles by the way) You may want a compression sack for it. I tossed the tent bag and pole bags as they are useless, and stuffed it in my sleeping bag compartment of my pack, and the poles in my packs' side pockets. If you don't plan on staking the tent (I didn't) in mild wind it was just fine. But you will need a single stake for the vestibule to work. Because the rainfly lays over the poles there is significant room between it and the tents' mesh. Making it very breathable. I had no condensation issues.
If stored properly and cared for this tent should last for many years, it appears to be well built.
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