Would this be an adequete tent to use for a tent rental company? Strong, durable, long lasting for many seasons?
1591446
The material is rugged. The steel is strong. The weak spot is the welds on the tube couplers. The slightest tork will break them. Some welds are better then others, but I use at least four guys when lifting canopy to place legs. This assures it goes up level. Couplers are easily re welded if you know a welder. It will provide years of service when assembled/disassembled by a careful crew.
2026537
I have used the Wenzel Ridgeline Tent and love it for its durability and spaciousness. It can stand rain and snow. I have not used the Coleman tent, so can't comment.
1374695
I recommend buying a tarp and cutting it to the size of the base of the tent, cheaper, easier and lighter. I've used this tent 32 times to date and in every weather including high winds. Can't go wrong with this as a solo tent.
763738
Definitely. It's very small when packed up. Perfect for a bug out bag. I would recommend getting a tarp with some paracord to make a sun block. The sun will absolutly cook you in that tent. Very little ventilation.
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!
1073326
most likely, it's a great tent but you might need better stakes for snow or high wind. structurally it should be plenty strong.
1198073
The item can be used in a variety of location. Please be mindful of the soil, you may need additional anchors for the sand. Also, keep in mind the tent is not wind rated and we do not warranty weather related damages.
1000280
I have no experience with specific four season tents, but I would not classify it as such. I've spent some chilly nights in it. Good three season tent for sure, though.
2177733
The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted... » Read More The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. « Show Less
720136
I am not aware of tents being designed for a "temperature range"?? My understanding is that a multi-season tent is designed to resist high winds, snow, heavy rains or extreme heat. I would say that this is a bivvy rather than a tent and is therefore already a compromise in providing shelter from the elements - you buy it because it is light weight and compact. I have used it in the summer, where there were bugs/mosquitos and where it rained. It is possible to ventilate well by unzipping the outer shell and relying on the netting. But you cant really do this when its raining. There is a small vent but it just stops you from suffocating not sweating it out....and in that respect it is not very breathable so I had a lot of condensation build up inside the tent. It does keep the rain out and I imagine it would also be fine if snow fell on it....but thats were you depend on the "temperature range" of your sleeping bag. For me, I plan to erect a small tarp over the tent next season and might eventually just move to this in conjunction with a sleeping bag that matches the conditions.
1460922
Its what I use mine for. It was my go to for a few years but I have since upgraded. This tent is still perfect for a single person (two if you really like each other) that just needs some basic shelter.
680599
I would definitely not recommend it. The plastic corners in these tents (I have 2) can only support about 20 lbs total and degrade / sag over time and with heat. You could easily place the filter on the ground outside the tent with the fan on top of it and blow through the filter which will save you some weight and works well, but in my experience this makes the entire setup extremely noisy. I also don't recommend using a HPS or MH light in this tent either for fire safety reasons; the materials are all well made, but you wouldn't want those corners to break and the light to fall. Other then that, they are great little starter tents for the price as long as you know their limitations in advance. I would definitely not recommend it. The plastic corners in these tents (I have 2) can only support about 20 lbs total and degrade / sag over time and with heat. You could easily place the filter on the ground outside the tent with the fan on top of it and blow through the filter which will save you some weight and works well, but in my experience this makes the entire setup extremely noisy. I also don't recommend using a HPS or MH light in this tent either for fire safety reasons; the materials are all well made, but you wouldn't want those corners to break and the light to fall. Other... » Read More I would definitely not recommend it. The plastic corners in these tents (I have 2) can only support about 20 lbs total and degrade / sag over time and with heat. You could easily place the filter on the ground outside the tent with the fan on top of it and blow through the filter which will save you some weight and works well, but in my experience this makes the entire setup extremely noisy. I also don't recommend using a HPS or MH light in this tent either for fire safety reasons; the materials are all well made, but you wouldn't want those corners to break and the light to fall. Other then that, they are great little starter tents for the price as long as you know their limitations in advance. « Show Less
2000322
I used this tent on a backpacking trip in West VA in August last year. Some rain, some humidity, some moderate heat. Worked perfectly for that. However, depending on where in mid CA (especially given current hot and waterless conditions), I like the notion of "mesh-ier" :^)
2042250
It is a 3 season tent for sure. The upper half of the tent is a breathable mesh and is not a great insulator. Using it on a windswept area would be drafty even with a buttoned up rainfly. This makes it awesome in the summertime though because it breathes so well.
1954276
Hi Marylou-Absolutely; I have an outdoor patio shade that is constantly exposed to the weather and, after six plus months it looks perfectly fine. The use for an outdoor tent would certainly be far more benign on the material than my application.
1988126
I would advise against it. These tents are not the hardy canvas tents of old. There is no openings other than the windows, and zippered doors.
1118537
It is built with a good anchoring system, but I have not had to use it under extreme conditions such as high wind. Apart of the design that I found to be a problem is the angle of the walls. The way the walls are angled in from the base does not for allow enough coverage from rain. Even a light rain. If they were to increase the dimension of the roof, a little closer to the dimension of the base; more space would be useable inside the tent when it rains.