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By campin'gal from Boulder, CO on 6/16/2008
Cons:
Leaks in Light Rain
Best Uses:
Inside another tent
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Well, Sierra Trading Post usually has great stuff, but this wasn't a high-scorer. First, it came missing two poles, so we had to use two from a different tent we have-not a good beginning to the weekend. Second, it leaked throughout the tent when it rained that night - lightly, i might add - even though i had seam-sealed the fly during the day, just to be on the safe side. Too bad, 'cause it has some nice features, and is easy to set up, but the leakage was definitely a deal-breaker!!!
nice size, not too big or too small
By tm from Nebraska on 6/3/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy to set up, Fly Works Well, Lightweight, Waterproof
Cons:
Flimsy Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I like the size--it set up easily. I was disappointed at the thinness of the tent material. In fact, the fabric "pockets" that the poles insert into already have begun to show wear after only one use! (Although the tent did blow over due to high wind we weren't expecting and therefore didn't have it anchored yet--that may have stressed the pockets.
By DAG from Berkeley, CA on 6/3/2008
Pros:
Easy to set up, Fly Works Well
Best Uses:
Beach, Car Camping
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: If you want a big tent that is easy to set up and provides lots of room, this is perfect.
By arkansas camper from arkansas on 6/2/2008
Cons:
Flimsy Construction, Not waterproof, Poor Fly Design
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: Do not buy this tent if you plan to camp in the rain. Is not waterproof at all. Got rained on for 4 days straight and every time it was a nightmare. Bring your canoe to float away in.
GREAT quality,best tent I've used .
By IRONORE from Helena,Montana on 5/26/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy to set up, Sturdy
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Easy to set up. Tons of room,like home away from home!
By dkaenj from South Jersey on 5/19/2008
Cons:
Flimsy Construction, Poor Fly Design
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: The fly was a hassle to set up, and in the end it was completely inadequate. Don't camp with this tent in the rain - you'll drown in your sleep. Despite complete staking, small lakes formed under the side windows/doors which were not covered by the fly. Additionally the loose fabric around the door got caught in the zipper constantly - this tent was a complete dissapointment.
By achicken from Nebraska on 5/18/2008
Cons:
Flimsy Construction
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
No, I would not recommend this to a friend Comments: We purchased this tent with the hope of camping with our small children. My husband and I love the outdoors and want to share it with our kids...we have 2 other tents and both are more durable than this one. The tent was easy to set up...only 5 poles, including the fly. However, once we got inside, we realized how fragile the floor was (it's made of a tarp material) and how much the poles pulled at the seams. The seams don't appear to be reinforced in any way. We were afraid to let our kids even walk in the tent. The floor is way too fragile to be used with children and this tent is definitely not for us. It definitely needs a bathtub floor if they're going to use cheap tarp material for it. I think we'll be sending it back.
By mountain mom from Manti, Utah on 5/1/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Fly Works Well, Lightweight
Cons:
Flimsy Construction
Best Uses:
Camping in the mountains
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Setting up seems to put a lot of pressure on the poles. Once up it is great!!
By TM from Colorado on 4/24/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Easy to set up, Roomy, Truly 8 man tent w room
Cons:
Concerned about fly, Need two to set up
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: We are a family of 6 and happy about the size of this tent. We will all fit in with extra room to spare. Rain fly is small and concerned about heavy rain. It has three doors which will be a plus with so many people. Standing room in middle. We are pleased with our purchase.
A Tent Large Enough for an Echo
By Norseman from Montgomery, Ohio on 4/23/2008
Pros:
Comfortable, Spacious
Describe Yourself:
Casual/ Recreational
What Is Your Gear Style:
Comfort Driven
Bottom Line:
Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
When the tent arrives at your home you quickly realize this is no backpacking tent. The "Alps Mountaineering Pineridge Wilderness Tent" niche is car camping with the family and to that end it does it quite well.
The ground tarp appears to be fairly thick and sturdy but I would recommend still using a ground cover. I was able to set the tent up myself but two people would certainly make quick work of it. The external zippers are designed so that a portion of the tent's material covers the path (rain protection?) but I found that if you are not careful the material sometimes catches in the zipper.
Once set-up, you find that that this is a very roomy tent. At 6'4", this is the only tent I have found that I can stand-up in. The tent's main door is quite ample and the doors on each side of the tent allow easy egress for those late night "tree-runs" without having to step over other sleeping occupants.
I would not want to get caught in a downpour with heavy winds in this tent as the rain fly minimally covers the venting material. I could see water being easily driven into the tent.
This is not a high-end tent with all the features and functionality that are available in tents today. But if your goal is affordable family camping in mild weather, this could be your tent.
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