VIVOSUN S848 4x8 Grow Tent 96x48x80 High Reflective Mylar Tents with Observation Window and Floor Tray for Hydroponics

Bought this for a gift for my buddy and three years later he still using it good Tent Read more

The tent is big, and the quality on all the fabric, zippers, and metal support pieces seem good so far! I definitely would NOT have had a great time trying to put this together myself. Having a few extra hands to help will definitely save you a lot of headache! Building the support pieces together wasn't bad at all, you basically follow the instructions on the picture, and stick poles together with connector pieces. Pulling the fabric over the metal pole structure that you just built is a different story. The fabric is HEAVY! The instructions said to unzip all of the zippers, to help with the process, but even with multiple people this was a hassle. Moving the fabric into position, and finding which side went where, and which corner was which, with a heavy fabric like this, was difficult. I definitely wouldn't have been able to do this process by myself. After pulling the fabric over the structure though, and pulling the corners into place, zipping everything back up was a breeze. Most of the zippers worked fairly well, with just a few hiccups along the way, and I only have zipper that gives me struggles when I try to use it (luckily it's not one of the zippers on the main doors I use). The zippers seem heavy duty though, and I wouldn't see it breaking on me, it's just a little hard to zip/unzip compared to the others. The tent has a few big windows, and some smaller mesh windows, along with the multiple exhaust holes it offers. Both the mesh windows, and the bigger see-through plastic windows, are able to be covered if you wish with, included, reflective-coated panels, that velcro to the outside of the tent. The exhaust holes can either be used, or closed shut with the tightening strings built into them. Overall, I'm extremely satisfied with everything this tent offers. I have a ton of space to move my plants around, and water in. There's also a ton of room for all kinds of plant growth. If you're looking for more room for your plants, or more room to care for them in, and have the space to fit one of these 5x10, or 10x10 vivosun tents, I'd highly, highly recommend getting one. So far, I've been happy with all the vivosun products I've bought, and this tent is no different. 10/10 definitely more ideal than a smaller tent/greenhouse Read more

Although this is my first grow tent, I find it to be overall an excellent piece of equipment. It is easy to see where other manufacturers could really skimp on the materials and design, but this one seems extraordinarily durable. Having a friend help set it up is easier, but I can see this as a one-person project to be entirely do-able. The Interior is completely reflective, including the flooring. I really like that the reflective surface is textured, because it seems to "scatter" the light rays more effectively. I have been growing lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, Kale, and swiss chard thus far, and it seems that plant growth is very even. Something definitely worth mentioning, since it was not stated in the description I saw, is that they include a second removable bottom with a water-tight 5 or 6" lip around the border. Picture it as a large, custom-fit, flexible tray which will provide extra peace of mind by way of containing an unintentional hydroponic flood. The frame is really simple but strong. One thing is that the instructions for assembly could've been more thorough. For example, there was nothing in the box which told me how to arrange the cross-poles in the top, from which the lights hang. Doesn't take a rocket scientist to sort out the best configuration though. I have already used the zippers a ton, and they still look new. Excellent choice for the material on these zippers, because they slide easily and have a nice, tight closure. I guess this is where people feel compelled to talk about light-leaks, but I don't even need to go there. Any tiny, errant pinholes of light are so negligible, I don't even give it a second thought. And I fully understand the consequences of light exposure during the dark hours. I really really like having the ability to actually step into this tent and walk upright around the periphery of my plants. It's also a neat place to escape to to do some relaxing pruning or whatever... sort of like a return to the womb thing. Weird, yes, but peaceful. The metal frame inside is green in color, but it's actually attractive and has done absolutely nothing to impair plant-growth. I honestly cannot think of anything negative to say about this tent. It is far better than a grow-room, as it is easy to clean and is air-tight so no bugs get in. Also you don't have to worry about painting the inside white or hanging reflective mylar. It's also very easy to keep clean- I can actually do some light mopping on the inside. And best of all, I can dismantle it easily and take it with me if I move. If anything non-optimal occurs regarding this grow tent, I will do a follow up post to let you know. However, I have a feeling it's going to be around for a long time. Thanks for reading this. Read more

Zipper broke in a week. I spent 2 hours setting this tent up. Its not easy to set a 4x8 up by yourself. I got everything set up, hung up, and plants moved in, then zipping it up the zipper broke. I contacted vivosun customer support through Amazon and they asked for a picture of the serial number, the damage and they replaced the tent without any real hassle. The customer service brought it back up to 4 stars. This is overall a good tent for the price. The zippers are low to moderate quality, and there are some light leaks, but overall I like it. I would recommend it to someone because of the quality for and customer service. This will grow a plant just as good as a much more expensive tent. Read more

It's very sturdy and well put together very good quality. I love it. Read more