Nice ROOMY tent!
First, I set this up in my tiny back yard that has a slope in it for drainage. I really didn't have enough room or enough level ground to do it right. But, like any good camper, I did set it up well enough to make sure that everything would be right, before I actually went camping. It all works very well. Below are my observations: The set up and tear down are very simple. I strongly recommend that you ensure you have a pad large enough for this tent, including the down guys, that is flat and level. This tent, like all others, is designed for optimum pads and does not work well on uneven surfaces or without adequate room to peg down the guys at a good enough distance to support the structure. There are only four tension rods in the assembly (and one for the rainfly). That part of the assembly is very straight forward and pretty common. The instructions are very good, except for one thing. They don't tell you which way to turn the rainfly, to make sure that you have the right side facing the front. So, as you are facing the front of the tent, the word 'Campros' printed on the rainfly should be to the right of the door. Not related to the tent itself, but always a good idea: check the slope of the pad and make sure that you have at least a slight trench around your tent to facilitate good drainage. The tent is plenty roomy and will very easily hold nine sleeping campers. But, it will be a close fit. We usually only have two to four people (and a lot of gear) in our tent. So, we will have plenty of room. Also, I am 6'6" tall. I can ALMOST stand up in the center of the tent without bending over. I think that if you are under 6' tall, you will be very comfortable. All of the floor area is well seamed to the walls, with enough of a lip to prevent any kind of leakage, should you have a rain issue and don't have your pad properly drained. The door is very large and easy to pass through. (Note: the door is not zipped shut when you get it. I recommend zipping it, BEFORE you set up the tent. This will prevent too much tension in that side of the tent after it's set up, to easily zip it shut.) The windows are nice and big, as is the screen roof. So, you have a great view of the surrounding area and a nice clear view of the sky. The rain fly is very well thought out. However, I would have added a rib that went from front to back, at the peak, for additional support and clearance. But, again, I'm very tall. So, it might not be that critical for most folks. Like most tents these days, there is a water proof 'port' to run a power cord through, a couple of pockets for securing stuff and a couple of loops for hanging things. There is also a divider panel, that you can use to partition off approximately 1/3 of the tent, for privacy. It attaches quickly to some inside loops and gives enough space for a couple to have their own 'bedroom' so to speak. Overall, this tent will perform very well. It is well constructed with good materials. It will do exactly what it's intended to do. I am very comfortable with giving it five stars. Read more




























