I bought this tent 4 years ago when I first started camping on my own and it’s been very reliable. It’s easy to set up and take down as a solo camper and has plenty of room. First night out I was caught in torrential rain and winds and it stayed standing and dry. It has since been in several storms (including hail) and has stood firm and solid. I never worry about leaving the site and coming back to a destroyed tent due to weather. My only gripe with pretty much *all* tents now, not just this one, is lack of *windows*. I’m not a fan of a huge amount of mesh with just the rainfly. I couldn’t catch a decent breeze and I don’t like leaving the tent uncovered and no matter how I rigged the rainfly, it wasn’t enough to get good air movement. Tents, in my opinion need *windows* and the two on the door aren’t enough. On a hot day and cool night my bedding would get damp and get that “camping” feeling (Ha! ironic right?) where your bedding and clothes are damp but not wet. It’s not enough of a problem where I’ll rag on the tent and toss it, but just an annoyance factor. Overall, in the 4 years I’ve owned this tent it’s treated me very well. I like that the poles aren’t attached and have been rugged enough to me manhandling them into place as a solo camper and have recommended it to other first time campers. I am looking for my next tent, as it’s time for an upgrade.
