Is this bed suitable for the Burning Man festival? Or -- has anybody used it for desert camping?
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I have used in the Atacama desert, is easy to install and nice to sleep on it, you can fit under a small bag and your shoes
1632740
Hi David, I used one at BM last year and it worked fairly well. Its sort of like two cots made into one, which makes it a little had for two people to cuddle since you fall into each cot side, so I may add a plywood piece between the cot and the mattress.
1632741
We bought this bed to use for house guests, and it is great for that. But I think it requires a flat surface for set up. Between that concern and the weight, I'd recommend a frameless air bed as a better alternative.
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I wouldn't hesitate to sleep on it. However I would first do my best to make sure there is nothing under it sharp enough to penetrate thru the tarp, just as you would a tent. But in all honesty I believe it wasn't designed to be slept on, but to be slept under.
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We have used it year round if it gets too hot we just un zip it and leave the top open, but we are tent camping so we don't worry about the bugs. It would likely be to hot if bundled up in it at 70 degrees. Though in my experience desert camping during hotter months it cools off enough at night that its perfect.
1025141
Besides it being very confined feeling because you cant sit up in it. its exactly as you describe. they also have a two person tent kote. Its not for back packing its way to heavy.
648169
Yes. Works well. I'd advise doing top sheets or a blanket, and/too. Can be used on a tent as well.
1196283
I personally think it's too heavy/bulky to transport. It's really big and a pain to roll up and put away. I would not recommend it for camping.
1460919
It is a good tent as long as it is NOT hot, you would be better off with a good ENO hammock, bug net and tarp. The same weight but more comfortable.
1901138
A Full size air mattress pretty much takes up the whole tent. I wouldn't want to camp in it with more than 3 people.
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)
2125786
Sorry Bruce That bed was burned in the annual family BBQ. It fell apart within 6 months.. I had bought two twin size and a queen size and they all have fallen apart and have been replaced. I would recommend not buying this bed.
2015072
I wouldn't since it needs electricity to make it so it won't go down and electricity to inflate. It is more as a second bed than a camping one.
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I am a little over 6 feet and weigh around 250. I have put a queen sized air mattress in this tent with a foot or two of floor room on two sides of the mattress. Can 4 average humans sleep in this tent? If they like each other a whole lot. For me, its me +1. I would think 2 adults and 2 rug rats would be tight, but manageable. Its a very good tent for the $. The rain fly vestibule keeps lots of gear dry. You need to crouch down to get in and out.
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This is a car or motorcycle camping tent. You want a lighter and therefore a more expensive one for backpacking. For bicycle camping you need an even lighter one or maybe not one at all. Lean toos and hammocks are good bike options. At bicycle equipment sites you can find one person tents that are rather pricey. They are tiny. This tent is comfortable for two people without gear. I have had 4 over the years. I use it for motorcycle camping when traveling and social camping events like concerts and festivals. It is good in weather and it is cheap enough that I won't be upset if it gets stolen. As with all tents, use a ground cloth. I use a 2 mil painters drop cloth, really cheap and reusable. This is a car or motorcycle camping tent. You want a lighter and therefore a more expensive one for backpacking. For bicycle camping you need an even lighter one or maybe not one at all. Lean toos and hammocks are good bike options. At bicycle equipment sites you can find one person tents that are rather pricey. They are tiny. This tent is comfortable for two people without gear. I have had 4 over the years. I use it for motorcycle camping when traveling and social camping events like concerts and festivals. It is good in weather and it is cheap enough that I won't be upset if it gets... » Read More This is a car or motorcycle camping tent. You want a lighter and therefore a more expensive one for backpacking. For bicycle camping you need an even lighter one or maybe not one at all. Lean toos and hammocks are good bike options. At bicycle equipment sites you can find one person tents that are rather pricey. They are tiny. This tent is comfortable for two people without gear. I have had 4 over the years. I use it for motorcycle camping when traveling and social camping events like concerts and festivals. It is good in weather and it is cheap enough that I won't be upset if it gets stolen. As with all tents, use a ground cloth. I use a 2 mil painters drop cloth, really cheap and reusable. « Show Less
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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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i would say that it is too big for backpacking although i have seriously considered hanging it from the bottom my backpack in the past. it defiantly wouldn't fit in one. also, it says its four person, i would call it six. a great tent but if your bushwhacking it might be a bit to large to place easily. id suggest looking for a large one person tent for your needs.
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As long as the wind isn't blowing. If it is windy, I would bring water jugs to fill and put in the corners. I did not stake my tent on nights I knew would be nice and the tent did not shift position. I also stayed in a couple "parking lots" and had no problems. But then again, I had a large dog to hold it down. LOL
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I would not recommend it. It opens into a narrow bed and it is quite hard. I slept on it with a foam padding and it was OK for me. I am quite slender so it was all right for a night or two. I use it as a spare when I have sleepover guests.