I gave this four stars, for a few reasons, one being that it came with a hole in it. Nothing that can’t be stitched, but I didn’t intend on having to do that. Second, I grew up going to the beach on weekends and know how breezy and windy it can get there, and believe me; there’s a difference. Well, I figured this would be a great opportunity to throw some shade on a yard sale I was having, because the day prior, I got sunburned even with it being overcast. Ouch. Well, I knew we were going to have wind gusts that ranged between 8mph winds to 23mph winds… the latter coming In the evening. First, the set up (I was by myself) was a bit tricky. But, Once I figured out where in the yard it was getting placed, I put the grass pegs in the ground and hammered them down. The rods came together easily, and the bands go on top of the fabric and cinches just below the ball of each pole, but one. This is another reason I gave it 4 stars; as it could’ve come with a fifth band to cinch the middle pole. Each time a gust of wind came through, it lifted the fabric off the center pole and it fell. So, I ended up hammering the poles further into the ground too and that seemed to do the trick (also taking the rubber bands and cinching the center pole to the fabric). After some adjusting, I found that the further the “wings” or “legs” of the fabric are apart, the better. When it got to be a bit too gusty, I just took it down which was seconds compared to getting it up. Cool! Overall, I like it. It is going to be perfect for camping, and if I should find myself near a beach again, it will certainly go with me!

This tent has a lot of thought and research put into the design. The poles are extra thick and have a velcro flap 2-section storage bag made of moving blanket material. Each pole is color coded for guess-free setup. I couldn’t believe how fast it went up. Takedown too, it’s fast for any tent, let alone one this large. Sweeping up the inside is what I spend the most time on. I definitely need to bring a wide broom next time. The doorway canopy is a cozy touch. I’m 6’1” and had to duck under it to go in, but it wasn’t too bad. The biggest challenge I had was not tripping over the front entryway. It lifts up from the ground and there’s no spot in the middle to stake it down. Maybe it needs to be anchored first and I had it wrong. The rainfly worked flawlessly. I was pleased to see extra loops at the corners for this stuff. I had zero leaks. All the interior seams are taped and smooth to the touch. The most wind I encountered was 25-30mph and it was enough to require the stakes. I didn’t need the strings at 25mph wind. This was a good size for two people and their gear. One half for the bed and clothes, one half for a cot and bags. There was room to spare, it was nice and spacious. I did not feel cramped inside. I could stand up. Well designed, well made. A solid value.