Do you have to use the stakes or can this tent be used indoors?
1755801
This type of tent will collapse without the staked out guylines, though you might be able to tie out to something heavy. The set up works way better when you can keep the lines tight.
1755802
You have to use the stakes. this is not a free standing tent with fiberglass poles.
980157
It comes with stakes that worked fine for me, although I purchased extra on the advice of others. You will need something to drive the stakes in the ground. Also a tarp for the ground is helpful. Easier to clean a tarp than the bottom of the tent.
2101166
The stakes that came with the canopy were a bit thin in my opinion. Coleman sells a tent kit (http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-830B400T-Tent-Kit/dp/B0009PUQ8M/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369870717&sr;=8-1&keywords;=coleman+tent+kit) that has some sturdier stakes or you can search for Coleman 10" stakes. They work great in compact dirt, can't speak to sand.
1242125
I don't use the stakes for the legs - it's stable without them. As for the basement - it has a large swing radius, but it would be possible with enough room.
1378658
I had no issues. I did buy extra stakes and used two to tie down the 2 ropes in front of the tent on the beach. I was VERY happy with the tent.
178601
Actually only 4 stakes are needed to hold the (bent poles) tent upright, but that would be without any wind conditions. I believe it has 10 total stakes that can be used; 4 on each side and 2 for pulling the end cords to ensure the curved poles are as tight as you want. You can actually get the poles pulled pretty tight with just 1 stake in each corner of the tent, but you should only do that in mild weather. And like Joe McD says, you then have a rain fly to use and stake down.
2115333
This tent will stand on its own but has 4 corner loops for stakes. I use it on top of my SUV!
1242128
We use ours in the garage... stakes aren't necessary. We've used it outside without the stakes as well.
1164804
I recommend always using stakes. Helps keep tent perimeter tight - and using the top guys keeps tent stable. We do most of our camping in the Eastern Sierra Mtns or in deserts of Southern California. Never know when the wind will come up. Why take a chance?
1198073
The item can be used in a variety of location. Please be mindful of the soil, you may need additional anchors for the sand. Also, keep in mind the tent is not wind rated and we do not warranty weather related damages.
819022
If you have a courtyard, then outdoor use would be fine on occasion. However, this tent is designed just for indoor use.
1173141
Yes you can. I would avoid setting it up on wood flours as the tent poles might scratch the floor. Staking the tent down outside helps it stand up to the wind.
2101169
It's not a tent...it's a canopy and has no sides. It does come with stakes, but in loose sand, they probably won't work well.
1416270
We just set ours up this past weekend. It comes with stakes (8) - 4 to hold down each corner along the floor, and 4 more attached to string and hooks along the upper portion (right below the arch) of the green house...similar to a tent. We have not had any high winds yet, but I assume it will hold up pretty well.
700712
We have only set it up on grass. I think it will be fine on a hard surface. However the tent is light weight and you may need weights to hold the legs down. I think those can be purchased if not included. On the grass you can use stakes.
1516883
We always use ours outside. I just make sure to use a tarp underneath and attach the stakes it comes with at each corner to secure it into the ground if used on the grass.
348970
No, it does not. To me...it's an indoor play tent, but I am sure you can use it outside if you wanted.