... comes with a very nice, strong bag. ... set it up ... pretty quickly as the pole colors match the pocket holes. ... I love the big windows, very airy and BIG. ... getting the whole thing back in the bag, ... no problem... Overall I would recommend this tent to anyone.
- Heather Oswald, on Amazon.com
... encountered rain each trip. Tent was steadfast through some torential downpours ... nothing to complain about! ... The electric port was very convenient, the loft is great for holding pillows to keep clean. ... wonderful! ...
- Mrs. L, on Amazon.com
My wife and I researched a lot and settled on this tent... we couldn't be happier. ... very simple to set up ... sturdy rolling case with a strong plastic bottom that actually allows the tent to fit back in it fairly easily. ... The large windows allow for excellent air circulation. ... Overall, a great tent that I would recommend. ...
... the cealing is mesh to let warm air and moisture excape. The rainfly keeps moisture out. ... The tent sets up easy and served us well ... I love the headroom and the zippers opperated smoothly without a snag. I'm happy with it. ... I used this tent 6 times this year already. ... The tent was amazing as not one drop on either of us throught the entire storm. ... This tent does what it says. ... third season and the tent still has no issues. I really like this tent. I would confidently buy another Coleman tent.
- D. Hardy, on Amazon.com
My wife and I ... experienced serious thunderstorms ... stayed dry ... excellent ventilation for the hot and humid weather here. Thoroughly recommend this tent for the money.
- Paul Johnston, on Amazon.com
The tent is easy to set up, ... plenty of height and floor space ... nice ventilation.
... Being a camper for over 40 years,I wanted time proven design, along with functionality and newer lightweight materials. ... I decided on the Copper Canyon because of the weight, seperate doors for each room, and the footprint was a little more managable ... The craftmanship and materials are top notch. ... Setup was a breeze ... it was great being able to walk corner to corner without having to duck! ... I love the sweep out feature at the doors ... The rain fly protects well without obstructing window view ... a violent thunderstorm rolled through(40mph winds and walls of rain) ... this tent held its own. The walls stayed rigid and kept there form. ... All the door and window seams were dry. The self healing zippers are good with reinforced fabric seams. ... After 3 days not a single bug got in ... I am very pleased with this tent.It is a great buy, with great features and I can and will recommend it to all. ...
- T. Cline, on Amazon.com
... We had our previous Eureka tent for 30 (yes 30!) years and it finally got a bit worn. We settled on this tent for it's size, features, feedback from current owners, and previous experience with Eureka. ... What a great choice! ... It's a BIG tent. ... We got it back in the bag with no problem....poles and all! ... when it rains and there is absolutely no problem. ... Zippers worked just fine. ... This is an AWESOME tent! ... it went up easily and staked out perfectly. ... had several heavy rains and some pretty fair winds. It didn't leak and it didn't budge. ... You will love this tent. ...
I'm very satisfied with this tent. I used it first time in the desert ... It was very windy and cold, despite of that there were really no issues or malfunctions. ... This tent is fun.
- Andreas Kruger, on Amazon.com
... This is far and away the best tent I have ever owned. ... I've been thoroughly impressed by the quality design and construction. The materials are strong and durable. And, considering how big this tent really is, it is a snap to set up. ... Hooking up to the SUV is as easy as putting your socks on. ... Totally simple, ... this tent is a great value.
... It rained hard for 5 days, even snowed a little, and the winds were up to 30 mph, yet my tent stayed dried on the inside, and stayed up inspite of the wind! ... I would recommend it to anyone.
- Katherine Eldorado "K el dorado", on Amazon.com
This tent is great for the cost. ... Roomy, but not hard to set up, this tent is worth the money.
I purchased this tents for backpacking about three years ago. ... have never had any problems. The tent is one of the best deals I've ever found. It's inexpensive, yet it is light, made from quality materials, and handles heavy wind and rain with ease. ... rained heavily, yet the Sirius 3 kept me and my tentmate dry as a bone. ... I think this makes a great tent for two people, ...
- slapshot2500 "J.B.", on Amazon.com
I bought this tent, ... 4 years ago. If you value room, protection from the elements, sturdiness in bad storms, ease of use, and light weight, this is tent is hard to beat. ... On our first night at the camp ground, it snowed, HARD ... the taut pitch of this tent shed the snow like a politician sheds accusations ... More hard weather, this time rain, and wind. ... generally speaking, was quite comfortable. ... this is the tent to beat. A 3 season tent that will put up with what will flatten some 4 season tents...
... about $80 less than comparable freestanding solos from MSR, Big Agnes, and Mountain Hardwear. Despite the price difference, this tent is of the same quality as far as materials, workmanship, and design go. ... The design is extremely practical. ... more headroom where your head goes rather than in the middle of the tent where it is wasted. ... roomier than I expected. ... plenty of room for one person and some belongings. ... I stayed completely dry. ... this has surpassed my expectations ... I will buy Alps again.
- Brian Williams, on Amazon.com
... this is a pretty decent tent. I have no complaints about the build quality, and it comes with two mesh pockets and even a gear loft ...
- Kamil Iskra, on Amazon.com
The Zephyr 1 is a great tent. When I was researching a single person tent, ... The Zepher 1 had all of these requirements and it is wider and has more head room than expected. ... several multi night packpacking trips and it has performed well. ... There was no leaking and I was very comfortable. ... plenty of room on the inside of the tent for extra clothes & gear. ... I was willing to pay more for a single person tent, but could find none that fit all my requirements.
... Light and easy to pitch and strike. Zippers work fast and with little sticking. Keeps rain out well ... The free standing design is great for shaking off rain or dew and drying in the sun before packing up for the trail. Good in the wind. ... I really like this tent. ... this tent is an excellent balance of size, weight, quality, price, value, and functionality.
The Bug Bivy is a fine product and meets all of the needs one would have on an expedition where mosquitoes are a consideration. I took the bivy to Africa recently ... It was easy to carry, setup and sleep in. ...
- James L. Wertz "GMJames", on Amazon.com
(NOTE: This is a bug bivy, not intended for use in rain or cold. It just keeps the bugs off you. - OER)
I've used this bivy shelter for a month straight now and can still say that I like sleeping in it. ... (most) of the comfort of an ultralight tent. ... Its longer than it looks. ... Its comfortable for sleeping. ... the bug netting is far enough away from your face that it feels more like sleeping in a tent, ... Its pretty darn waterproof. ... I've never had any trouble with rain, whether its snow, sleet, misty rain or even long thunderstorms. ... Its light. ... about the lightest tent you can get. Plus, being free standing, ... you can set it up inside shelters for extra protection if need be. ... Its hot. That's not such a bad thing in cold weather, ...
What you want in a tent depends largely on what kind of camping you plan on doing. For "car camping" with the family, the main considerations are:
Sturdiness and durability
Waterproofing
Ease of setup and tear down, including repacking
Adequate room without being so big and complex as to make setup too difficult
For backpacking, you want all those things, too, but with the big trade-off: Light weight.
A "car camping" tent can be sturdy, waterproof, and very, very large, and you don't have to worry too much about weight. You can choose a tent made of heavy rip-stop nylon, or even PVC-coated canvas. Look for double-stitched seams, and a sturdy PVC-coated canvas floor. As long as the reviews are good, it's hard to go wrong.
A backpacking tent requires light weight almost above everything else. Any good backpacking tent will be light and waterproof and easy to set up. But the difference between an okay tent and a great tent is in its durability. Lightweight tents tend to wear out due to rubbing in the pack that damages the fabric, or even accidental damage while setting up or tearing down. Check the reviews carefully, and make sure the reviewer is writing from long field experience, and not just praising a tent fresh from the factory.
A bivy makes a lot of sense for backpacking. Its small size means it's inherently lighter than a conventional dome tent. The theory is that you don't need much more room than your sleeping bag anyway, so why not just pitch a waterproof cover over the sleeping bag? Just remember that this is what a bivy is for - sleeping - and don't expect to stretch or sit up until you get out of it.
Almost any tent requires waterproofing, even if it is supposedly waterproof from the factory. Get a can or tube of seam sealer, and treat the tent before every camping trip.
, and treat the tent before every camping trip.