Does this tent offgas much? I have the non-compact version of this (TB343) and it still smells like uncured material weeks after being set up outside
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I had to return mine 3 time there was always something wrong with it wouldn't buy this
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It's pretty well ventilated. I used it on the beach in Florida in August and it was a heck of a lot cooler inside the tent than laying directly in the sun. I mean, it doesn't feel like you've got A/C pumping through it but the ventilation gives you a nice breeze.
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Hi Almost all plastics will off-gas creating a smell when new however I do not recall any strong odor coming from this product. If you are super sensitive and find the smell objectionable, wipe it down with a 50/50 solution of vinegar/water and wipe dry. Keeping it away from heat and out of direct sunlight will also help to minimize any smell. In my opinion, smell will not be a problem with this product.
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The top is vented with a rain fly on it, but you can remove the rain fly. There are also four vented openings on the bottom of the tent to help with heat. I've used this for the texas renfest a few times and it's pretty airy.
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I'll say this: In a heavy downpour, my Red Canyon leaked like a sieve, right through the rain fly, right through the seams, right through the tent fabric, and right through the floor. It's a fair-weather tent ONLY, in my experience. I even complained to Coleman about the Red Canyon, but they never answered my emails. I'll never buy from Coleman again.
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I have used my Kodiak in Alaska for months at a time due to my job. I have experienced probably all the weather conditions you can imagine. In strong winds I just take the awning down and the tent does fine; it is just a matter of now well you set your stakes. I have also used this tent in -10 degree weather with just a propane Buddy heater with no problems. Rain, wind, snow, not a big deal for this tent.
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Yes! I'm a Scout leader and have been using this tent since last Sept. and it has been a work horse. I will admit, I did not use it during the heat of this summer, but I did take it out in January. It has survived Storms that most other tents I've used would have had water flowing across the bottom. I've used it in temps as low as 26. BSA does not allow us to use heaters, so that's never been test and why we use 3 season tents in the winter.
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It's going to get hot in there! My tent is a little smaller but it takes 70lbs without worry ..
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Just recently bought and set up but not experienced exposure to rain. Spray all the seams with a can of silicon spray. That's what I do with all my tents
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We have taken this tent camping a few times and absolutely love it! I have tried to pay attention to the size of campsites when reserving them, but so far it has not been an issue. On our last trip the small room that sticks out from the side (making the "L" shape in the tent) was on a bit of a down hill slope, but that did not affect the stability of the rest of the tent and didn't turn out to be a problem. So far we haven't encountered any problems, but the tent would be difficult to set up on a small space that is clearly marked out (e.g. with railroad ties or some other barriers). We have taken this tent camping a few times and absolutely love it! I have tried to pay attention to the size of campsites when reserving them, but so far it has not been an issue. On our last trip the small room that sticks out from the side (making the "L" shape in the tent) was on a bit of a down hill slope, but that did not affect the stability of the rest of the tent and didn't turn out to be a problem. So far we haven't encountered any problems, but the tent would be difficult to set up on a small space that is clearly marked out (e.g. with railroad ties or some other... » Read More We have taken this tent camping a few times and absolutely love it! I have tried to pay attention to the size of campsites when reserving them, but so far it has not been an issue. On our last trip the small room that sticks out from the side (making the "L" shape in the tent) was on a bit of a down hill slope, but that did not affect the stability of the rest of the tent and didn't turn out to be a problem. So far we haven't encountered any problems, but the tent would be difficult to set up on a small space that is clearly marked out (e.g. with railroad ties or some other barriers). « Show Less
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I have a similar Suisse Sport tent... the 9x7. The reason they are cheaper is because the material is thinner and more susceptible to ripping if you get a little rough with it, or stake it out too tightly. They are good tents though, lots of windows compared to some of the more expensive tents. If you waterproof the seams, and don't stretch the tent out too tightly, it will NOT leak. They keep the heat in very well too. Never buy a tent that doesn't have screened windows on all four sides. The number one sign of a cheaply made tent, regardless of the price, is the absence of windows on all four sides. If they scrimped in that area, they will have scrimped in others! Make sure the rain fly points extend out far enough to where a vertical line from the point to the ground exceeds the width of the tent at the lowest point of the windows.
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I bought this to use at Burning Man in the desert. The thing is this tent isn't very insulated. I actually built a swamp cooler to cool it and the air just escaped as soon as it was pumped inside. I put reflective sheets on the sides facing the sun and above where I put my bed to keep it cool. Its better than your average tent because air runs right through it, but worse if you are trying to keep cool air in. Good Luck!
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I had no problem with smell. Of course there is a little odor until it airs for about an hour. I have a mattress that I paid $3000 for and I sleep better on this on top of a futon.
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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.
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Yes, it is pretty air tight. I line it with a plastic bag and empty it once a week and the smell is contained. I keep it outside on a fence as seen in the picture.
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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.
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The fan is about as loud as an air conditioner on high.. I had it inside the tent at one point to try and dampen the noise. My plants grew too large and I needed the extra space in the tent so I had to remove it. As far as smell goes.. I have used it for two full grow cycles 18 hours per day. And it still does not smell like skunk in my other rooms