I've been using this tent for 4 years and probably over 100 nights; this tent is probably the best piece of gear I've bought in the past 10 years, and I buy way too much crap. I like to use trekking poles when hiking in and out, but not while actually hunting. I've also used tree limbs for the poles with no issues:
Setup: Very easy, I can get it up in about 2 minutes. The outer fly is connected to the inner fly as well, so the inside stays dry even in the rain.
Durability: I have over 100 nights and have never used a ground cloth, no holes or rips. The 4 lightweight stakes it comes with are pretty worthless. I replaced them with MSR stakes.
Weight: I have the model with the extended inner wall material vs. the mesh, the tent weighs 34 oz. after generous seam sealing (including 6 stakes). The tent packs down to a small volume as well.
Condensation: Being double walled, I have had minimal condensation issues. You can also easily adjust the height of the trekking poles to create more or less draft. Being able to open both doors allows a good breeze when it's hot out as well.
Size: Decent for the weight and long enough for my 6' frame. Having 2 vestibules is nice for keeping all my gear covered on one side and easy access on the other. There is enough room to sit up, but barely.
Weather: Fine for light snow. The sloping of the roof has a somewhat flat spot where snow accumulates, so probably not the best choice for heavy snow loads. Performed flawlessly in the rain with no leaks.
Setup: Very easy, I can get it up in about 2 minutes. The outer fly is connected to the inner fly as well, so the inside stays dry even in the rain.
Durability: I have over 100 nights and have never used a ground cloth, no holes or rips. The 4 lightweight stakes it comes with are pretty worthless. I replaced them with MSR stakes.
Weight: I have the model with the extended inner wall material vs. the mesh, the tent weighs 34 oz. after generous seam sealing (including 6 stakes). The tent packs down to a small volume as well.
Condensation: Being double walled, I have had minimal condensation issues. You can also easily adjust the height of the trekking poles to create more or less draft. Being able to open both doors allows a good breeze when it's hot out as well.
Size: Decent for the weight and long enough for my 6' frame. Having 2 vestibules is nice for keeping all my gear covered on one side and easy access on the other. There is enough room to sit up, but barely.
Weather: Fine for light snow. The sloping of the roof has a somewhat flat spot where snow accumulates, so probably not the best choice for heavy snow loads. Performed flawlessly in the rain with no leaks.
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