How good is the ventilation? Seems like 2 small windows on the ends wouldn't give enough cross ventilation during hot summer camping. True or not?
1242003
When we used it last year (our first year), the weather was very hot and humid, so I don't think more venting would have made a difference. Because the top is very vented with that fly sheet thing over it, we didn't think it was too bad. It really is better than you might expect.
1242004
2 side windows are large enough to provide good ventilation. We have to close them at night when temp dropped down into 60s. We haven't used it in a hot Texas summer yet.
1242005
The entire front door opens into a net cover, and the side windows are pretty big. About 2-3 ft tall.
1242006
When our granddaughters camped in this tent last month (March 2013), temperatures were in the mid-80's during the day and near freezing at night; so I have no experience camping in this tent in the summer heat. However, there is more ventilation than is visible in marketing photos. A large portion of the roof at the far left and right ends of the tent (as viewed from the entry door) are screen material, and this is not obvious with the rain fly installed. This allows air to flow through the top of the tent, while preventing rain from entering. In fact, the rain fly must be installed, if you wish to have any privacy from nearby campers.
1242007
I haven't had any issues with ventilation. The tent is also has the mesh style opening at the top, under the rain fly. I would recommend buying replacement stakes. We found out recently that they don't survive long and tend to snap.
1242008
When our granddaughters camped in this tent last month (March 2013), temperatures were in the mid-80's during the day and near freezing at night; so I have no experience camping in this tent in the summer heat. However, there is more ventilation than is visible in marketing photos. A large portion of the roof at the far left and right ends of the tent (as viewed from the entry door) are screen material, and this is not obvious with the rain fly installed. This allows air to flow through the top of the tent, while preventing rain from entering. In fact, the rain fly must be installed, if you wish to have any privacy from nearby campers. When our granddaughters camped in this tent last month (March 2013), temperatures were in the mid-80's during the day and near freezing at night; so I have no experience camping in this tent in the summer heat. However, there is more ventilation than is visible in marketing photos. A large portion of the roof at the far left and right ends of the tent (as viewed from the entry door) are screen material, and this is not obvious with the rain fly installed. This allows air to flow through the top of the tent, while preventing rain from entering. In fact, the rain fly must be installed, if you... » Read More When our granddaughters camped in this tent last month (March 2013), temperatures were in the mid-80's during the day and near freezing at night; so I have no experience camping in this tent in the summer heat. However, there is more ventilation than is visible in marketing photos. A large portion of the roof at the far left and right ends of the tent (as viewed from the entry door) are screen material, and this is not obvious with the rain fly installed. This allows air to flow through the top of the tent, while preventing rain from entering. In fact, the rain fly must be installed, if you wish to have any privacy from nearby campers. « Show Less
1242009
We had to purchase a fan for the tent because of how hot it was with the top on. If you take the top off then you will have a lot of air going through but no privacy or protection from rain.
1242010
It may not be too good for summer camping since it has a total of three windwos. There is on in front door as well.
390828
Thank you for that information. I was worried that the tent ducts might be a little too tight. But a snug fit will suit me perfectly. Thanks again.
2012237
Very hard to say, but presumably yes - it's certainly better than NOT having it. More importantly though isn't temperature, it's the fact that the vent helps with wind - it's not a sail in the wind with the vent, since air can travel through it. That fact has been very helpful with my setup.
1110374
Yeh works great had mine out all last summer. Doesn't get as hot here. There are grommets underneath to attach a bungee cord to. Quite happy.
41289
The vents provide enough air for me. I ride a couple times a week in central Florida. Unless you are really sensitive to heat I think this would be ok.
707161
Not sure we just used it the past two days there are 7 Windows in the tent place felt like a mini condo the only issue I have is putting up the dividers...other than that was a great buy
929316
Took this tent to burning man last year, which is daytime temps of 85+ everyday for 10 days -- stood up very well to the wind, the canvas kept the playa (the fine dust) out and we had a battery powered fan going inside the tent for when we needed to knock out during the day. We had our tent pitched in the shade, and it worked out well for us. I won't say it was particularly pleasant to be inside during the hottest part of the day, even being in the shade with a fan, but it worked for us. That said, when this tent is closed up and in the sun it heats up mighty fast. If you don't have any shade to put it under and it's going to be 85 out I would recommend something that isn't made of canvas -- if keeping cool during the day is important to you.
2202309
I would say it does keep the wind out but all the cold air still gets in. You won't feel any gusts inside but it doesn't hold temperature well when it's cold outside. Much better for warmer camping.
700297
I keep it out completely exposed all summer and it's fine. I expected it to break after the first season because of the low price compared to the others. However this will be my 3 rd summer coming up and no issues. Enjoy! Wow I must saw the other answer and all I can say is I guess I was lucky. No negative comments here. FYI I live in the northeast so summers are 90-100 on certain days and it keeps cool.
391406
I wouldnt recommend this for cold weather camping, the material seems exceptionally thin, the netting is prone to tearing easily, we used it in central oregon in august and while we didnt have the leaking issues some people have had I wouldn't imagine it would hold heat very well. there would be the advantage of having more people in the tent but I dont think it would offset the other problems. overall I really liked this for hot weather camping, the air flowed really well out of the top keeping even the daytime temperatures low.
274069
We've only set it up for camping in the woods and in our back yard. It's very stable for our use and has good ventilation as it has large screens on all 4 sides.
2042251
I was camping last month. Lows down into the low 30s. Had the vents and fly shut down tight and was very warm. I haven't been in the tent during a wind storm yet but have had 3/4 inch of rain in an hour and not a drop got in. I love this tent.
1620750
Best tent ever...Easiest to put up and take down..I'm a 48 yr old woman and lived and camped in one all summer by myself. I thought it would end up being a rinky dink thing because of its ease but its GREAT&gt; Perfect size. It did great in winds about 25...I did hook up the tie downs tho and staked them in good and tight..enjoy! (mine is orange tho?)
1380640
I agree with the previous respondent. Can you open any windows in the sunroom? At least some of the hot air would escape that way.
271878
I recommend that this is a 2 person job. I also recommend that when installing the fan you line up the tabs correctly or you will brake them off. Lastly the 4 way connector is not that durible ether so install the top Section first then the side. Nice and roomy tent
1489614
I have not used mine regularly, yet. But, the few times I have taken only one of my boys it has handled great. They only thing I wish I had made sure I had gotten in my trailer was net windows all the way around. It is too hot here in Florida to have plastic windows on the side. Other than that we love it. The trailers that had all net windows were typically higher priced models or did not have all of my needs met. Hope that helps! :) Good luck
1281577
Hahaha, good question. We brought ours to Burningman. My suggestion is to have small handheld personal fans which you can buy at Walmart for $7 each....those were great. Otherwise, just keep the door open and all the windows open.....it will cool off at night. Good luck!