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By Emily from Piscataway, NJ on 07/23/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Sturdy, Waterproof Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: Everything advertised about this tent is pretty much true: it's really light and stuffs small, the space inside feels really roomy despite the small size/weight, and the mesh top is great for ventilation. I got this tent for cheap and took it to the Adirondacks in June, where we camped at a designated "backcountry" spot and it rained pretty much nonstop all weekend. Even though it was pretty humid and raining outside, I was surprised and pleased to find when I woke up in the morning that there was very little condensation inside the tent. The ventilation was very good, I definitely didn't get that suffocated feeling that you can sometimes get when sleeping inside a tent. The fly is very sturdy and the vestibule kept all of our gear (2 backpacks, along with some very wet boots) nice and dry. There are convenient pockets for each person, and a loop from which to hang your flashlight/lantern.This thing is weird looking! Compared to the other pretty hexagonal tent at the campsite, ours looked like some sort of outer space gypsy contraption. Aesthetics aside, this means that I agree with the other reviewers who say that this ain't the easiest setup; this one was definitely not taught in tent erection 101. Because the design is not very intuitive (last I checked, there aren't many freestanding vertical pole tents out there), even after setting it up several times, this tent takes much more brainpower than your average 2-person. Brainpower is sometimes lacking when you've just come in off a difficult hike and are being pounded with rain. The tent is also not freestanding, which compounds the difficult setup. And the fly, while supremely functional as I described above, is not intuitive in shape at all, so matching the corners to the right stakes was a bit dodgy. I might try marking the corners in the future to make things easier. I found myself reminiscing fondly about the last tent I used, a MSR Hubba Hubba, as I set this one up.All in all, I have learned to like wrestling with the mental challenges posed by this tent. I also think it's kind of cool that it looks so goofy. I would recommend it on sale, and I think it was a good buy for me, especially because I was on a budget and didn't want to spend $300 (I spent about [$]) for a more expensive tent. If you're going to buy this one, keep in mind all of the pros and cons in this and other reviews before you make your decision. Some of the pros and cons which are important to me may or may not be important to you.PS: I also just remembered that there is only one door on this tent, which you may want to keep in mind. Obviously, it's more convenient to have 2 doors. Images shared by: EmilyThe orange one. Looks like a space gypsy dwelling. Tags: Picture of Product, Using Product
By Will from VA on 06/27/2008 Pros: Comfortable, Lightweight, Sturdy, Waterproof Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I used this tent at camp sites and in the snow on a recent trip. It is a great little tent, larger on the inside than it appears and, with the exception of the fly, easy to get up. The fly design could be a little more straight forward, but after a couple of times, you get the hang of it and it goes up a bit easier, especially with two people.
By Bo from Middle Tennessee on 01/19/2008 Cons: Tough one person setup Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer What Is Your Gear Style: Minimalist Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: overall this is a great tent. i like the vent in the top. has plenty of room considering the weight. very lightweight. i stuff this tent, fly and foot print(sold seperate) in an xs compression sack. The fly is a little tough to put on by yourself but overall i was very pleased with this tent....
By Stickmania from Nova Scotia, Canada on 10/20/2007 Pros: Comfortable, Easy to set up, Lightweight, Sturdy Best Uses: Backpacking, Hiking Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: As with most of my [...] purchases, I got this lightweight, backpacking tent for a song. Easy set up/take down, and much roomier then it looks, this tent weathered the storm for my wife and I during some cold backpacking nights here in Canada. The fly/vestibule is cumbersome, but all in all it's a great lightweight tent for the price.
Superlight and roomier than it looks By Danny from Greenville, SC on 10/18/2007 Pros: Comfortable, Fly Works Well, Lightweight, Setup great without fly Describe Yourself: Avid Adventurer Bottom Line: Yes, I would recommend this to a friend Comments: I took the Kelty Sawtooth 2 with me to the Alpine Lakes Wilderness along the PCT in Washington State. It held off the rain pretty well. It was sturdy enough for a few ridge line campsites and roomier than it looks do to its creative design. The initial setup is a breeze, but adding the rain fly is kind of a pain sometimes, but other than that, it's pretty good for the price, and it weighs practically nothing.
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