Is it a four season tent? How well does it hold up under snowy conditions?
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Hi Courtney, this bivy has a hydrostatic resistance of 10,000 mm, and is suitable for use in snow. As with any bivy or tent, it is always best to use a groundsheet. It is also best to use an ultralight sil tarp with any bivy or tent, in order to give yourself some protection in case of any amount of rain ( http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B005JEI932/ref=sr_1_12?ie=UTF8&m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&qid=1384897180&s=generic&sr=1-12 or http://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Quest-Guide-Waterproof-Lightweight-Silicone/dp/B004RVHBLO/ref=sr_1_1?m=A3U0POL7IT4VS5&s=merchant-items&ie=UTF8&qid=1384897533&sr=1-1&keywords=sil+tarp ). The tarp can actually double as a ground sheet in snow, and you can wrap the bivy with the tarp for extra warmth in cold conditions. The perfect thing about using the bivy/tarp system, is that you have flexibility in a multitude of situations. On nice nights, you can use the bivy by itself, with the top layer rolled down, staring up at the stars through the mesh. You can use the tarp in any kind of weather, and you can also use it by itself, or with other tents, other campers under the same tarp, etc. There is no better solo shelter system than this type of bivy / tarp combo. Safe and happy adventures :) Gear Out Here
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I have not used it in cold weather yet but it seals up very well and should work fine.I really like the tent and use it for back packing trips.It is light weight and easy to set up.I only use it for me only it would be a little tight for two.At 6-feet tall,I sleep in it at an angle which gives me plenty of leg room.Two tall people would be rather cramped.Regards,Dennis
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I've only had this tent one year and had it set up for 7 months into early November in upstate New York. Once set up the tent was awesome. Stayed up and undamaged through thunder and lightning, snow, wind. I'm very happy with this tent and feel the quality is fantastic for the price. Can't wait to put it up again in 2 months.
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ProbAbly best for two season in colder climates. I always waterproof spray all my tents every year, doesn't matter how much you paid for one. *For the money it's a great little tent but if you want a superior tent you will have to shell out. I use this for short biking trips in summer only.
2017130
It won't sustain a light snow load. We had 2" of snow and the supports between the side walls and the ridge pole all bent. Also the welds that hold the feet onto the uprights broke loose. I had a similar canopy for 20 years that never had an issue even in heavier snows. The metal part is not as heavy as even the parts of a chain link fence.
875883
I use this tent for events at my home (parties, showers, etc). It has held up to rain and wind, however, I have not left it up for extended periods of time. Hope that helps.
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It's sturdy and the surface area of the roof is not that big. I don't think snow load is an issue.Can't say how it will do long term in very cold temps. My brother has a similar unit he has owned for probably 10 years. He has moved it 2x. It is holding up great. He is just north of NYC so below zero is not common.It is not hard to put together, but my 10 y.o. helped and he had to kick something to get everything to line up and he broke off a small piece.It is still sturdy despite that. I am very happy with it.
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most likely, it's a great tent but you might need better stakes for snow or high wind. structurally it should be plenty strong.
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I do not live anyplace where it is going to snow on a camping trip, but based on the size of the poles and the tension that the tent is erected with, I would say it will hold up to snow pretty well.
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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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I don't think it would make a good 4 season tent, the vent flaps do not go to the ground. no way to stop the cold wind. But it is a GREAT TENT !!
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It is a 3 season tent but in a pinch you can turn it into a cold weather tent by using a Mylar emergence space blanket on top of the tent between the fly cover just make sure to make 2 small holes about a foot apart in the Mylar blanket so to vent it and reduce condensation build up in side. I have done this several times with temps below freezing to about -5 and it works fine for me.
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Certainly! I use the tent as a 3.5 season tent. It gas performed very well for me, on rain, in snow, in hit humid conditions and in temps in the upper teens/ low 20s.
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I owned one for about 5 years. It will not hold up to snow. Rain yes. We had it in the mountains of NC. We used it to have a semi-permanent campsite. It stayed up from April to Nov. There was no problems even after 3 years. One year it snowed a heavy wet snow and it came down. The weight sagged the canvas and buckled the legs. We just replaced the canvas and two legs and used the rest for another couple years.
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The tent is very easy to set up and take down, and it comfortably sleeps six adults. In general, tents don't have any insulation for cold weather -- that's a sleeping bag issue. However, it's definitely wind and water proof. We slept in it for three nights in North Carolina in October - it rained one night - and we were very happy with how well it held up. I would buy spray-on sealant to waterproof the seams as the tent get older, which I do for all tents.
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After a couple of years of summer, fall, and winter use, the tent is holding up quite well. The key is to dry it out completely after each use. I too would be interested in seeing responses from those who have had the tent for a longer period of time.
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I don't know due to I never had set up all year or in snowy weather. I mainly used in November for thanksgiving so it was chilly out. It did hold up good in rain and fair winds. I think it would be ok in light snow but anything heavy may be a problem. The frame is really solid. The tarp material Is not real heavy like it could be. I would suggest if you wanted year round for a carport is go to a Harborfreight Tool store and purchase a big tarp and add to the roof. would give more stability for snow.