Does this tent stand alone or does it need to be staked into the ground
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Jackie, We have had a Trek 10' x 14' tent in Costa Rica on our Rainforest preserve for 8 years now. We have it on a tent platform, so we do not stake it to the ground.We do however use the tie downs to tie it to the platform It does well standing on it's own, however the tie downs make it taught. It is a great tent for our jungle home. Good luck.
1622796
This tent gets ALL its stability from the stakes. When properly staked it can withstand strong winds. Without proper staking, it is very unstable. If you have it up for a long time, periodically tighten the stakes and cords.
54327
The bottom of it sticks in the ground. If you push it down you could add tent states if you want but I do not think you need it.
731912
It has holes on the bottom edge that can be used to stake it. It does not come with stakes. Wind will blow it over if not staked down.
2030195
It stands up on its own; braces inside the tent but it is easy to fall over. We use it in an indoor setting to change clothes during dance competitions. I'm not sure what would happen if you had it outside in the weather.
1333077
Its Excellent. You can stakes to hold it down. The tent also has pockets on both sides, so you can put sand in there, and that holds it down. I have never had to stake it. I only put sand in the pockets and its been fine. Its a great tent.
2123023
I don't think it would stand well without being secured. I used a hammer and the stakes come with the tents. There would not be enough tention to secure the pole. Hope this helps. I really like the tent. It worked well for me.
308790
Yes. I have never staked it to the ground. It pops up and stays in perfect form. If it's windy as long as there is something inside it won't blow away.
1453804
It is just heavely staked. It held up well for me even on a very windy weekend. For the money I strongly recommend.
1612753
My opinion - I doubt it very much as it is basically 'a tent' . There is no weight at the bottom to hold it onto a surface, that is why it is staked. If and I mean if there is NO wind it might stay put for a time but once the wind starts I think it would take flight. Hope this helps.
2271506
Yes, it stands on it's own. You can see in the picture it doesn't have a "floor" but an inexpensive round area rug works perfectly! This is an outstanding quality indoor tent that all three of my grandchildren (and the family dog!) love!
1758691
I agree with exactly what the other people have responded. It lays flat depending on the ground. Highly recommend it! My daughter loves her tent.
2123020
Can it stand alone without the tie downs? I haven't tried it, so I guess I have to say, " I don't really know."That said, however, without the tie downs being used, there is very little room inside the tents. The tie downspull out the loose wall material to make room inside the tent. Without the tie downs, there is only a little roomin the center of tent and would seem to negate the desire for having a 10' x 10' center pole tent. When pitchingthe tent, it is fairly "wobbly" until the tie downs are in use. I was prepared to need someone inside to hold the center pole if it was windy, but haven't had too much wind this summer. Can it stand alone without the tie downs? I haven't tried it, so I guess I have to say, " I don't really know."That said, however, without the tie downs being used, there is very little room inside the tents. The tie downspull out the loose wall material to make room inside the tent. Without the tie downs, there is only a little roomin the center of tent and would seem to negate the desire for having a 10' x 10' center pole tent. When pitchingthe tent, it is fairly "wobbly" until the tie downs are in use. I was prepared to need someone inside to... » Read More Can it stand alone without the tie downs? I haven't tried it, so I guess I have to say, " I don't really know."That said, however, without the tie downs being used, there is very little room inside the tents. The tie downspull out the loose wall material to make room inside the tent. Without the tie downs, there is only a little roomin the center of tent and would seem to negate the desire for having a 10' x 10' center pole tent. When pitchingthe tent, it is fairly "wobbly" until the tie downs are in use. I was prepared to need someone inside to hold the center pole if it was windy, but haven't had too much wind this summer. « Show Less
1638211
it gets staked into ground. works well. very light, easy to assemble and disassemble but strong winds can knock it down sometimes.
80654
Yes, it will stand up on it's own. No stakes needed. It lays flat for storage but pops open and up when you start to open it. It could be used on any surface.
1850406
Yes, the tent has it's own bottom, and it also has stakes to stake it to the ground.
781040
There is a center support in the canopy section and I set up this tent by myself. It is a quality tent that has held up remarkably well to Texas sun, wind and rain. I have never taken it down so I cannot tell you whether that is a 1 or 2 person job.
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Yes - you do stake it to the ground. Not sure what you mean 'is it made for desert camping?' but I don't see why it couldn't be used while camping.