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C**.
good tent, fairly rapid pitch, good features
I've been sceptical about these rapid-pitch tents, but finding one with a double-skin made it worth taking a chance on one to try for festivals and car-camping. I was impressed: It does indeed go up rapidly with the central feature, although it's a slightly different proposition in a stiff breeze as the joints in the middle of the poles tend to try to bend wrong way as you are pitching it: It was calm when I tried it in the garden, but decidedly breezy at the festival. However, once full erected and guyed down, it seems pretty stable. It does take a few minutes to pitch, maybe five or six, including securing all the guys, but still faster than my trusty old Vango.It also remained completely dry inside even with a couple of days of pelting rain showers, which had previously worried me, and does with any unknown tent. Very happy about that.So why have I knocked it down one star? Well, the main zip feels a little flimsy. It hasn't actually failed, but I've seen other reviews citing this issue, and they are not top quality zippers, but so far have been adequate for the job.Secondly, although I'm only 5'10" high, I find the tent a little short inside when I stretch out. So, anyone taller may have problems in here for sure.Finally, and this is purely my own view, black guy-lines are definitely a no-no, and after falling over these several times, I've replaced with some bright green ones to match the tent, with a reflective twist in them. That will solve this problem in future, I hope!Overall, a decent tent and definitely faster to pitch than most, if not as fast as is sometimes stated. Waterproof, comfy, fairly roomy, and lots of ventilation options for hot weather too. Remains dry inside in heavy rain too. Internal dimensions could be an issue, and I'm hoping that the main zipper doesn't fail, otherwise a worthwhile buy.
C**R
Great for 3 people - could fit 4 at a squeeze for sleeping
Waited till after a festival. Ive not checked the waterproof level yet as we had it under a 3x3 gazebo. It slept three people comfortably, one on a sun lounger and two on memory foam. Could fit a 4th adult but would be cozy.I did a trial run (or 3) as I dont have full strength in my arm. On 3rd attempt I got it, everyone else got it on 1st attempt. It probably didnt help that im 5'3" as have to stand part under tent to reach top when up. It can be done though, but much easier if slightly taller. Learnt if poles bend wrong way on putting up makes it more difficult (due to where I was standing due to height), just readjust them so all bend out (so quick and easy), then it goes up very easily. Also I didnt notice the strengthining clip at top till second attempt. The way the porch is sealed up, there are no gaps between base and gound at all. Even the guide ropes have there own little pockets for tuckign the string away.I had the avon eurohike before and would say this is the same size (although porch ever so slightly smaller). Absolutely adore this tent and cannot wait for more adventures. The bag is also perfectly designed for easy fitting not just a straight across zip. I also recommend watching carefully when you firstly unfold it for how to repack it, but lots of videas online (one with biker excellent).
M**D
Excellent
Just used the tent for a week in a very wet France. Easy and quick to assemble and pack away and, most importantly did not leak at all despite being packed away wet daily. Very impressed.
N**N
Decent quality, fast pitch, pleasantly surprised at the quality given the price.
Was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this tent. Good water resistance, and stands up to the wind pretty well when pitched correctly (however it can be a pain to pitch in the wind due to the hinges on the poles).We test-pitched this in our garden once before a road trip, and after that we managed to pitch it in just a few minutes each night. Hugely convenient.The pitch & take-down has a few quirks and irritations to get used too, but it's still far easier and faster than pitching a regular tent.Sleeping area is fairly spacious for two people, probably a squeeze for three. We slept two adults and a dog no problem, with space for bags inside too. The front "porch" area is very small, but big enough to store a bag or two and your muddy boots for the night. If you need somewhere to cook you may want to purchase something bigger or an additional shelter.
M**I
Great tent for speed
Used for 1 Nights camping so far. Very easy to set it up. You have it flat on the floor once out the bag, Then a pole in the middle you pop up like an umbrella and then fit 1 pole into porch annd peg everything down. Folding down is the revererse of that. It dose fold up and back down very easily and rolled into its carry case. 1 person can do it no bother in a short space of time. It never rained so dont know how that willl cope yet.
D**N
Satisfied with this tent.
good strong secure water proof tent easily erected and taken down. A little longer than I calculated for my Motorcycle Piaggio MP3, but still a good buy. Good porch on it for gear and two openings for ease of access/egress. Nice roomy feeling when inside especially for one or a couple.
M**S
Need strength to work the erection mechanism..
Withstood downpours at Download festival, stayed dry. Yes it goes up in sixty seconds but I had to ask a fellow camper to erect it because the mechanism is very stiff and requires great strength to work it. Not sure why that is. Easy to peg and guy ropes in nice pockets, tidy. Room for two. Roomy for one. Got folding cart in the porch with muddy wellies which was great. I am 5' 3" and it was awkward getting out of the tent due to low height of porch. Inside height meant I could stand bent over. Cleans easily and there was plenty of mud on it. All dirt comes off black material on the bottom with damp wipe. Outside wet when packed, but wipes dry easily. The plastic window covers trapped condensation which wipes offices easily when you unzip and wipe dry. The tent is unfolded in the conservatory but again I cannot erect this tent to dry erect because the mechanism needs strength to push the two parts one up, one down till they are in place. I am baffled as video makes it look easy.
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