In preparation for a 5 day North Cascades backcountry trip, I needed a new lightweight tent for 2 people. My requirements were <5 lbs (including stakes and footprint), small packed dimensions, excellent ventilation and good waterproofness. I didn't want to break the bank on name brand stuff, so I rounded up the best Amazon options, and this one won out. Upon arrival, this tent satisfied my first two requirements, coming in right at ~5 lbs (if you throw away some of the stuff sacks), and much smaller than other similar tents I've had in the past. The other two requirements would have to wait for the trip to verify...
After 5 days in the humid Washington wilderness, this tent proved to be both very breathable and waterproof. We experienced two nights of pretty heavy rain and the tent managed to keep everything underneath it dry, even after being put away wet the night before. Additionally, the tent also didn't show any signs of condensation underneath the rainfly during some of the colder nights (~40 F). For one night, we ended up having 3 people in this tent, and while it was a bit cramped, we all fit fine, and this tent seems to have a good deal more room than most "3-person" tents I've used in the past.
All in all, this tent held up great. That said, there are a few issues that were encountered. First, the included footprint seems a little too big for the tent itself, meaning that the corners of the rainfly had to be carefully adjusted to ensure rain didn't fall onto parts of the footprint that extended out from under the tent. In mild rain, this probably wouldn't be an issue, but if wind is involved, rain might be able to make its way under the tent. Second, the poles (being all connected together by elastic cord) were a bit of a challenge to set up with one person, and the tips that fit into the tent grommets sometimes disconnected from the poles while breaking down the tent. Lastly, the floor of the tent seemed rather thin, and I imagine that heavy use would likely cause tearing in short order if care is not used.
That said, all of these are minor concerns. The footprint oversize can easily be fixed with some duct tape in a pinch, as can the pole tips, and the thin floor is likely just a compromise of making a tent of such a light weight. All in all, I was very impressed with the tent's quality, weight, price and weatherproofness and firmly believe this is the best hiking tent you can buy in this price range. I would buy this again in a heartbeat and would recommend this brand to anybody else looking for a tent on the cheap!
| Special Feature | Windproof, Waterproof, portable, lightweight |
|---|---|
| Brand | Naturehike |
| Occupant Capacity | 3 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Polyester, fabric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | camping |
| Product Dimensions | 84.6"L x 70.8"W x 43.3"H |
| Seasons | 4 Season |
| Color | 20D Nylon-Gray with snow skirt |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Item Weight | 2.3 Kilograms |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Shape | Dome |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | Stakes, Rainfly |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Size | 3 person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Fabric Type | 100% Satisfaction -- We stand behind our products for lifetime guarantee. If you are not completely satisfied with this tent for any reason, simply write us & receive a full refund. |
| Floor Width | 71 Inches |
| Floor Length | 85 Inches |
| Water Resistance Technology | 4000 |
| Maximum Height | 43 Inches |
| Floor Area | 42 Square Feet |
| Base Material | polyester,pu |
| Number Of Poles | 1 |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Number Of Pockets | 2 |
| Stake Material | Aluminum |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | 50 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 19.69 x 8.66 x 5.12 inches |
| Package Weight | 2.44 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 20.08 x 7.09 x 7.09 inches |
| Brand Name | Naturehike |
| Manufacturer | Naturehike |
| Part Number | 6927595730522 |
