Would this be a good tent for winter camping like a 4 season tent would be cause me and my son camp with boy scouts and tempatures can get down to single digits at nights. Thanks
391405
maybe with a good heater but I probably would say no..supposedly you can buy a tinderbox to put inside of them for heat that is why the top is vented but I wouldn't use it for winter.but is a very nice time very happy with ours thinking of getting another
391406
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.
391407
It's a very sturdy tent. I don't know how much snow-load it could take. A zipper or Velcro will need to be added to the bottom of both doors before I would consider using it in rainy conditions again. -James-
391408
The tent was big enough to hold 8+ people. But our leaked badly in the rain in kodiak Alaska I think you might have problems with winter camping especially if the ground was frozen and you can't get the pegs in. Personally I don't think this is a four season tent but if properly seam sealed which they don't tell you about and you get a good liner for the bottom if might be ok. Hope this helps
1932519
We use these tents for our Boy Scout Troop and take them winter camping all the time. I've slept in this test in 25deg nights and stayed warm, however keep in mind your sleeping bag and ground pad is more important to keeping warm then the tent. For real cold nights we place an 8'x8' sheet of plastic between the tent and rain fly which greatly improves the performance of the tent. The sheet of plastic is not necessary but it's an inexpensive way of making it a 4-season tent for those real cold night.
2079976
Personally, I haven't tried this tent in all four season. But I wouldn't go camping in the winter with it.
1407875
Triangle section, top of the front door is a problem; it sags. Anything that add weigh on that section will lead to leak and clasp of tent. One outing I had rain turned in slush of snow. Not good result.I understand the tent is for 3 season use. For "good" weather use, this is an excellent tent.
1219212
Winter camping in snow, cold weather, absolutely not. I frequently camp in the mountains in April-early May in New Mexico. I have excellent sleeping bags, and am unafraid to camp if it hits just below 32 degrees. Some folks tack down a tarp (the tarps with the silvery material on the inside) over the tent to hold in the heat. Snow load is not an issue. Snow drifting against the side of the tent will cause you problems. Also in cold weather, with warm bodies on the inside of the tent, with cold air outside of the tent can cause extreme condensation build up on the walls- experience speaking.
1237977
It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you... » Read More It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. « Show Less
2079973
I'm not certain of the attributes of a 4 season tent but I believe this to be a 3 season. It is very lightweight with a partial mesh roof. It would be very drafty and cold. It needs the fly to be water resistant.
779889
Under the rain fly, there is full 360 ventilation with insect mesh/barrier, along with a rezipping ventilation on the entrance. Its very ventilated while keeping your dry, so long as you aren't out in a hurricane. You don't want to be using this tent in winter weather, just a warning. This tent is definitely for hot and wet regions.EDIT: Adding on to the last answer, you'll be fine so long as you aren't around 6ft tall. I am about 5'6 or 7", and I can lay down fully with a little room to spare. You won't be able to stand though.
649734
Yes, this is a four season tent. We have used the tent in North Maine woods and at the Bay of Fundy Canada in the real late fall (5-10 degrees) with lite snow on the ground.
1890686
You should look for a 4 season tent if you plan to camp in winter storms. Not sure id recommend this tent for any precipitation other than rain and winds <15mph.
1213378
We plan on using ours year round. We have all 4 seasons in the Mid-Atlantic but I installed ours under our deck which is just high enough for the tent to fit. Figure the tent will be best protected from the elements (sun, rain, snow and wind) there. Hoping it will last for years. It being a temporary solution will depend on your individual circumstances/climate.
524853
I used this tent for the first time about 4 weeks ago. In North Georgia, The top mesh ceiling does not zip. But the windows do. I used the fly, and closed the windows, used a heavy duty ground cloth under then. Then covered the floor with a quilted moving blanket. Night time temp dropped to 42, The inside air temp was comfortable slept on a air mattress with sleeping bag comfort zone down to 0... I love the tent.. 2 tips for anyone with it, be careful of the top hub and bring a bungee cord when you take it down , open windows to get all the air out when you put pack up. Oh and find a bright string or ribbon and tie it to the loop at the front door, it is hard to find door, if you set up in the dark.. ribbon makes it easy.. I love my tent.
1073326
most likely, it's a great tent but you might need better stakes for snow or high wind. structurally it should be plenty strong.
1672864
Get one that keep you warm, this tent is cold. My sleeping bag is rated 20 deg.f and it worked very good for me. Good luck
548474
We have used them for our Scout Troop for over 6 years now on same tents. We are in Utah and so we camp in 100 degree weather and zero degree weather with snow! Never a problem!!!! They look almost new still to this day, we do however take very good care of them and make sure they are put up dry. We probably have 80 nights on them.
955348
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.
1219216
For many places in the northern United States and Canada, this is likely a 2 season tent. In the South it's likely a 3 season tent. In Southeast Texas where I usually pitch it, there are some days during the winter I am comfortable in it with the right clothing, sleeping bags, comforter/blankets, etc.