Has anyone used this for shelter on camping trips?
801219
I use it to cover a motorcycle and it works great.First tarp I have had that the sun did not destroy in a couple of months.
1988123
That would be a VERY bad idea. The floor of the tent is really nothing more than a medium duty tarp. The walls are a very light nylon and, I am assuming by the look and feel, fairly flammable. I wouldn't recommend it.
1795661
I didn't, but the plastic tabs broke off on my first night of using it. I would never recommend using this tent!
1162442
Very Backpackable. I use it over my hammock. Very versatile shelter. I am going to add a pair of tie tapes to the center points of two opposite sides.A huge value.
244170
I would not recommend using this as an outdoor tent. It is not weather proof and has vinyl material.
631510
No. The tent does have a relatively tough floor but if using a second waterproof material consider using a light weight tarp or poly and cutting it slightly smaller than the tent floor or use it inside turned slightly up on the sides.
628604
The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my... » Read More The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! « Show Less
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I was concerned about that myself when we purchased the shelter. We live on top of a mountain in the country and have had wind gust up to 50-60 mph this winter. We have had absolutely no problems with it. I did put it by a row of trees to help protect it and staked it down with additional re-bar and clamps. the canopy and structure have held up well.
2175404
I don't see why not. It's lightweight, pretty sturdy, waterproof (or at least mine hasn't had any water get in when I've hosed it down), easy to clean, and could hold a fair amount for storage. It probably depens on how much space you have in your shelter.
2252697
Absolutely! We actually use ours as a camping tent, haha. We bought the wall kit that matches with it and have it up for two weeks at a time. We've hung things from the top bars, had social gatherings in it, had reckless children running into the posts, etc., etc..... Hope that helps!
648169
Yes. Works well. I'd advise doing top sheets or a blanket, and/too. Can be used on a tent as well.
1771584
yes.we just went camping 2 weekends ago. tent worked great! plenty of room for a family of 4.(2 parents, 2 kids 4 &7)
1196379
We camped for four days, two of which we experienced heavy constant downpours. With a tarp underneath, it held up well. The fly does not go down the sides at all, so you must be very very careful to not allow anything to touch the sides or it will leak. Also, the little stow pockets on the side will leak if you have anything in them during rain. It was only moderately windy and it held up well.
2026538
Daniel, I haven't used it in snowy conditions, yet, mostly for backyard, weekend camping and mostly fair conditions, which is the intent of this one I believe. It has been used under a well staked tarp that reached the ground in a downpour once and used a spray weather proofer to protect better the seals and side fabric, there were no leaks. However, I have noticed a few of the seams near the stake strap have pulled apart slightly under strain of use. If you have to depend on the tent for long term shelter, spend a little more and buy a stronger made tent, made for strong weather.
1902885
It works for me. I've had it out for 2-week campouts. Of course packing a pack depends on where you're going, what time of year, how many people are with you, and any number of tradeoffs.
1177016
Seems like a pretty sturdy shelter. For wind I wound add some extra tie-downs and use screw in stakes. Having said that I am not sure any shelter will stand up to a lot of wind and snow.
2189442
Yes, you can zip it up completely- like a normal tent. We haven't used it to camp a beach, but I don't see why you couldn't use it for that.