Hi, I am camping (campsite, not backcountry) in New Mexico in April. Is this tent easy to set up alone, for a beginner? Thanks!
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Very easy, the clips make it twice as fast and all you do is lay the tent over the ground, nicely laid out and set you sticks hook the hook clips and insert the ends. 5 mins or so
1732213
Yes, my wife set this up her self. It's only two poles and one across in top.
1732214
This tent is easy to set up. It is a great tent. I recommend ordering the Slumberjack footprint also. If not get a 5x9 cheap tarp to lay on the ground first. The Slumberjack is the best two person tent I have found overall. Have fun camping! Send me pics. LOL
1732215
This tent is very easy to set up... one person can set it up in less than 10 minutes, even a beginner.
1732216
Very easy. If you are uncertain, I would recommend a practice set up prior to your trip. This tent truly is a one person tent, so if you plan to have another person share you will need something larger. Also, I use an a battery operated twin air mattress that pretty much fills the floor space. Makes sleeping comfortable as hell!
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This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps to the tent corners. 7. Stake down or tree-tie the rain fly so rain will bead off of tent.
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This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps to the tent corners. 7. Stake down or tree-tie the rain fly so rain will bead off of tent. This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps... » Read More This should be fairly straight forward for anyone who has set up a tent before. If not, it still is a breeze. 1. place the tent on top of a footprint/plastic sheet if using one. 2. ensure tent is with doors up (zippers up) 3. the two long poles will go diagonally across the tent in an "X" pattern. They will clip into the pole grabber hooks along the edges of the tent. 4. clip the small pole perpendicular to the tent doors and to the top of the tent and into its end caps at the front and back top of the tent. 5. Stake down tent. 6. Attach rain fly over tent and connect the clasps to the tent corners. 7. Stake down or tree-tie the rain fly so rain will bead off of tent. « Show Less
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I've set it up by myself before, but I felt like I was putting a lot of pressure on one pole when standing it up. If there is wind, it's definitely a two person job. I'd suggest "practicing" in the backyard before the first trip with the tent.
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Yes it could be set up by one person however it will take longer to do so. My husband and I set it up in 15 minutes the first time we pitched the tent.
541229
We had this tent and it was cheap. Broke after the first gust of wind. But as far as setting it up, it was super easy. If I remember correctly, all the pieces are labelled.
130679
The tent is pretty sturdy, but not for wet weather. It is easy to take up and set up.
828505
I'm afraid I can help with this one. I have yet to use my tent. I bought it for my survival gear and haven't had the opportunity as yet to check it out. Sorry. Will do a follow up entry as soon as I do though.
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Absolutely you will be able to set it up. It is very easy very light. Take steps in the right order and it almost sets itself up. Do not stake down the tent until it is totally set up then it is very easy
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Mike, we just went camping with this tent for the first time two weeks ago. At 5 am the sky let loose a torrential rainfall, complete with lots of thunder and lightning. And it happened the next night, too. The tent was completely dry, withstood some strong winds, (of course it's important to stake it well), and dried up quickly the last day (which was sunny) that we were there. The fly is a little tricky to put on, but the rest was easy to set up. I'd recommend this tent to anyone, anytime. Be sure to use a good waterproof tarp underneath as well.
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This tent is a super easy dream to put up and take down and store. The size for 2 people is spacious and for 4 is doable. You'll love it!!
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Everything is in there that you need. We used a rubber mallet to put the tent "spikes" in...but this bent the aluminum pegs...maybe purchasing some serious tent pegs/stakes (whatever you wish to call them) might be a good idea...other than that...its awesome. Remember, the covered patio area does not have a floor, so if you want to sleep in this area, bring some turf or something to put beneath your sleeping bags/mattress. This tent was awesome, even made it through a sudden thunderstorm in the middle of July, NO LEAKS!! We love it!
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Yes, my husband and I consider this a easy/quick set up and take down screen tent. You put it up with "bendy" poles that have the elastic cord connecting them. All you do is unfold the poles and slide them through the loops on the tent. As you slide the poles through the top loops you snap them into place along the sides. There are hook type loops on the bottom four corners of the tent that secure the poles in place has you "pop" it up. There are stakes that you can use to secure it to the ground, but if you have no wind you do not have to use them. Hope that helps :)
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First time I set it up it took me about an hour. I've only set up two other tents in my life and those were small ones. Second time it took 45 minutes in pitch black holding a little flash light in one hand. Third time it took me half an hour. Its fairly easy in my opinion and I consider myself a beginner. There are just 3 collapsible rods across the top, 6 poles for the sides and the rain fly to set up. After that you put up the optional room divider and connect the light/fan. I plan on writing an excellent review for this tent I just haven't had time.
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I would consider it a 3 season tent. I've camped with it in the mountains of Colorado in late fall, temps in the low 30s at night. I was comfortable with a 20 degree sleeping bag.may not be heavy duty enough for snow loads. Very good waterproofing too.
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Yes, and I'm using it right now in the mountains. Set it up by myself! For the second time. Insert the pins already attached to the tent, into the poles. Put in one pole bend then second pole bend, p/u, and then place the third.
1459672
I would honestly look at a tent cot from KampRite, if you aren't moving around much location wise, it is much better, off the ground, better to lay on and easy to set up.
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Let me answer this question with a larger statement...Don't buy this tent. I used it for one night and literally left it in the woods. It was useless. I'm not even a serious camper, but this thing was of no use to me. Find another tent. You are welcome.
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I just put it up yesterday for the first time. It is every easy to do and it has lots and room. The police s are aluminum and very strong. It can be put together by one person but I had my 6 year old son helping me. I would purchase another tent like this and recommend it to my friends and family.