Customer Reviews With Photos

Loved how easy it was to set up and the room we had for two people and all our gear. We camped in southeast Alaska where it can rain buckets but this trip we had exceptional weather and didn't get to test the tent out for rain. I have no doubt that the tent will do well in wet conditions because of the material and how well built this tent is. Well thought out tent, rainfly is ample and has nice tie downs.

The Tent desing is perfect for what I want but the tent poles with their sliding locking mechanism is VERY difficult to use. Also, once you think it has locked, it clicks and slips. The "Spider" design is a good concept but the locking system does not work well. It is hard to slide originally, 1/2 the time and rairly does it simple slide into place. Change the locking/sliding mechanism and you will have a great product. But not as it currently stands.

These are OK. Assembly is quick and easy, although having to tie a knot in the end of the cord to secure to to the ends of the pole-assembly is problematic. It leaves a lump of cord-knotting at the end, and if you need to thread the pole through any sort of fabric loop, it is problematic. It would be better if the manufacturer came up with a better solution to tying off the cord. Like some other buyers, I also use these for a tent fly sun-shade at the beach. The arch of the bend is not very tight (see pictures), but after a day of use I find that the sections at the apex of the arch are difficult to separate (and sometimes almost impossible to separate). Taking a closer look at the problem, it seems that the metal ends of each pole section are made of a metal that deforms a bit to much for this sort of use. To get the pole sections to separate I have had to bend the poles back slightly until the socket ends go back to a rounder shape, and then the sections can be pulled apart (not easily though). I have only used the poles 5 or 6 times now and I am bit worried that with continued deformation and then having to re-bend the pole sockets, that the pole sockets may fail prematurely. It's too bad because otherwise these are a decent enough pole set.

These are not hollow. I planned on running the bungle through it but these are different. My tent is an odd size so standard “pre-strung” ones aren’t the right size. The metal pieces are hollow all the way through. The sticks may even be stronger because they’re solid but that’s not my choice. Also the bag was ripped open with a Fer connectors missing so I will be returning these.

Update** We got a replacement thinking it was just the first tent we received but, it's poor design. Dane exact thing happened where the PVC plastic ripped at the seams because, they are only sown in maybe a 1/16-1/32in. It's absolute garbage and whatcampingtent.com should take this off their site. The zippers are also terrible and do not zip properly. This product is absolutely garbage, do not waste over $100 for this product. The PVC tore right at the seem the first night I set it up. This was just delivered yesterday 09/10/24

Set up was very easy. We struggled more with the car port side than the actual tent and only because my husband lost the instructions. Even with no instructions we were able to pop it right away and take it down quickly the next day. I love this tent. My husband and 2 kids slept great. We had an air mattress in the back of the SUV they had mattress and sleeping bags in the tent and slept with our 2 big dogs with with plenty of space. It was 36 degrees at night and surprisingly the kids stayed warmer in the main tent than we did in the back of the car. We are traveling from VA to Phoenix and back, this is the only tent I would want to use.

My young daughter has just started building forts and has been going “camping” in her room for a month. She chose to sleep on a rug on the floor with her blanket and stare at the ceiling stars because somehow that was more camping than her bed. She chose this “rainbow Elsa” tent- her words- for a “real camping tent” for her bed so she can camp every night. This tent is beautiful. It appears to be good quality. It’s sturdy anyway once assembled. A twin mattress easily fit well in it. Here is my issue: Assembly was highly frustrating. The tent poles on the sides repeatedly got stuck. They were so stuck it took several tries, about 20 min and 2 adults to fix it. One of the poles cracked; it’s still usable and can be taped, but that’s not what I expected. I would expect if the side flaps were just a tiny bit bigger the connectors wouldn’t get so stuck. The tent poles were the perfect length- they were just catching so frequently. This has frustrated me so much that although this could be torn down and set up “easily” I wouldn’t dare unless I want to cause myself anguish again. My one other complaint is that both my partner and I have small shards of- I am assuming fiberglass for lack of knowing what the tent poles are made of- stuck in our hands. Now my skin will eventually push them out, but they hurt! I cannot see them to pull them out. I know they’re there because parts of my fingers and palms feel similar to when small slivers or thorns are stuck in them when I rub my hands together or touch parts of my hands. Neither my partner or I had any symptoms of this before messing with the tent poles. I’ll finalize this by saying I’ve said my piece and a good grumble. I don’t plan to return this since it seems like it won’t cause us issues now that it’s assembled. My DD barely fought going to bed as she is so excited.

I used the 2p as a one person tent on a 3 day trip across the Grand Canyon last week. Amazing how light and compact it is compared to my last tent (REI half dome plus 2). The fabric is onion skin thin though, so probably not the most durable. It’s semi freestanding, so you need to use at least 2 tent stakes to keep the corners apart. I used 6 with the rain fly on. Would recommend for backpacking.

First time putting together. The video was so helpful. I got to the beach and set it up in 5 minutes! Provided the perfect amount of shade! Stands up to beach winds and allows a breeze to blow through! Very happy!

I have been using a Beach Fence or what we call in the Northeast Long Island area a (Windshield) for enjoying the beach since 1990. I made my first beach fence back then because there was no one making these back then. This Beach Fence is excellent. You get 20 feet of coverage, with a nice carrying case and a mallot to hammer it into the sand. We have used this item several time already and it is a really good product. If you what to enjoy a long day at the beach, then this is a must have to avoid those winds that occur during your beach day. It is light weight and stands up to the winds. The price was excellent.

The Xixikank beach tent is super easy to setup, but takes some practice to master taking it back down again. Fortunately, the tent comes with a set of step by step instructions for putting it away. The first time I had to put it away, I struggled a bit and spent about 10 minutes looking at the instructions and trying to follow them. After doing it a few times now, I can get it put away in just a couple of minutes. The tent is big enough for 3 or maybe even 4 people, but most comfortable with 2 people. The side walls of the tent have zippered windows so you can open them and let sunshine and air flow into the tent. The walls also have a pair of zippered pockets for storing items while you’re out swimming or playing in the sand. The tent also has a zipper on the bottom floor, which is handy for letting sand drain out before putting it away. The tent also comes with guy/guide ropes and screw down stakes so the tent won’t blow away. The corners also have pockets on them that can be filled with sand to help weight it down. I also like that the tent comes with a carry case that can be used like a backpack. The bag fits the tent perfectly. There is also a smaller bag for storing the tent stakes and ropes.

Well made tarp with durable quality fabric. The tie down straps include metal rings instead of grommets that are prone to pull out. There are eight of these tie downs. The product description said it included 4 stakes, however I received 6 stakes and 6 guy lines. The tarp stakes, as well as the guy lines, are glow in the dark, and the guy lines have reflectors woven into the paracord. Very helpful to avoid them becoming a night time tripping hazard. The option to open the zippered windows makes this tarp setup unique, and adds additional versatility. I find this particularly helpful when it is used over a picnic table to let in light. Like having skylights. This tarps performance is excellent compared to other competitor products in this price range, making it a good value for the money.

We purchased a clam shelter for our seasonal campsite, and I did not like it just being on the ground. I found this on whatcampingtent.com and it’s absolutely amazing. No bugs or water get in.

This is just based on first impressions as have not actually used overnight or on the trail yet and just an initial setup. I will update this once it's gotten some usage. I provide workshops to beginner and novice backpackers who are just getting started or interested in backpacking and one of the biggest questions is how much does this cost? Obviously most people are not going to go out and spend oodles of money on something they don't know they are going to like, so I started putting together several modest budget kits to see what could be done for under $500 and selected this tent as an option. Experienced hikers/backpackers - This is NOT ultralight. I have several 2lb 2-person tents (SMD Haven, Big Agnes TigerWall 2) and I chose this one based on whatcampingtent.com reviews, the listed weight and size, and that it is free-standing which is easier for beginners. For those starting out and fully 2 person tent, it's 5.1 lbs according to my scale (Seller lists as 5.5lb) and this could be stripped down a bit more by swapping out lighter bags (or no bags) for stakes and pole, reducing # of stakes and/or replacing the stakes. I'll have to do more weighing but here is what my scale came up with: Alum Stakes + 4 guy lines in sack: 7 oz. Alum Pole in sack: 14 oz. Fly: 28 oz. Body: 32 oz Total (minus stuff sack): 81oz - 5.09 lb Setup was super easy, I specifically picked this tent because the inner tent clips on to the poles and had a single pole (double-Y) design. The elastic on the pole was just right so that a couple shakes and the pole almost self-assembled. The Y connectors are solid alum disks like on most high-end tents of similar designs and at 14 oz. respectable given the size and space provided by having a cross pole in the center opening the living space. The pole sections are short (10-12 inches) making them fit easier in a pack and the joints have a 1.5-2" connectors for strength and stability. The material is obviously heavier than ultralight tents but they have done a good job of mixing material weights where most needed with heavier (Floor and fly) and lighter (Walls and mesh). There was some less refined edges (fraying material that wasn't trapped in seams or heated) and while the fly is fully seam taped, only the bathtub floor is with side wall seams not (see pictures). The fly comes all the way to the ground, but it wouldn't take much to seal all the seams and for the price, you could easily do this yourself. Only field testing and time will tell how well the seam tape holds up but all tent users/backpackers learn that at some point you have to redo this yourself anyway. The stakes while aluminum are not the typical thin shepherd hook ones found in similar priced tents (and pictured in the product listing). They have gone with slightly thicker ones with an octagon profile so they are light but still felt incredibly strong and they give you 12 of them! You could easily reduce this to 6 (2 for vestibule/doors and 4 for corners) The Double-Y pole gives lots of head room though that could make it a sail in the wind. To combat this they have included 4 guy out points on the fly allowing you to better secure everything. This is one way you can reduce weight. Since it's free standing with the pole inserting into grommets at each corner and the fly clipping to those same corners, when using the fly you don't need to stake the corners of the inner tent and can instead stake down the fly, reducing the # of stakes. This tent floor area is also completely rectangular making it easily 2P or 1P with ALL your gear inside. The zippers on the doors (one on each side) worked smoothly and are built with no way for fabric to snag (even the fly doors) The inner tent doors have double (open either direction) zippers which is nice as you can unzip from the bottom enough to reach out to the vestibule. There are equal sized vestibules on each side which aren't big but enough you could put your shoes, cook pot, etc. under and if using as a 1P you have a back porch! Each end of the fly also has vents that can be opened from the outside to reduce condensation. It would have been nice for the fly doors to have double zippers to allow venting at the top of them as well. I don't see anywhere that they sell a footprint but I have made ones for all my tents out of tyvek with reinforced grommets for the poles and you could easily adapt the fly connectors where you could use the fly without the inner tent and just a footprint and poles. They have included stash pockets in EVERY corner and an overhead gear loft that is detachable. They also include a hook in the center to hang a lantern, etc. but this is the third fault I found as the gear loft when installed prevents use of this hook (see photos). It would be better if they moved the hook to one of the ends so it would be usable along with the gear loft, but the loft installs/removes easily with toggles. Pros: - EASY Setup - Pole snapped together quick (almost on it's own with a couple shakes) - Pole and fly connect easily with clips and grommets - Fly covers all the way to the ground - Great interior space (I'm 5'11" and had easily a foot to spare in length and could almost stretch my arms to the sides) - STASH pockets everywhere - Good stakes Cons: - No Seam sealing on all seams: just those exposed to ground or on fly - Workmanship: some fraying, loose threads and scraps found stuck to it - can tell it was built on a factory line - Weight? Not bad - decent for a starter: 5lbs or $17/lb (in comparison my Tigerwall 2 is $200/lb) Initial thoughts are that this indeed would be a great starter tent for someone getting into backpacking. I've included this tent as part of a sub $500 starter kit I'm compiling (https://www.lighterpack.com/r/m60i3h) and so far this is going to be my go to recommendation for tent as the weight to price to size to feature ratios are excellent. $85, 5.1lb, 32.6 Sq Ft, 2P free standing

But I haven't been able to find one this great! I'll start off with the negatives. I don't like the loud color, it is a bit heavy, i don't like having pole sleeves for the rain fly, entry and exist isn't very easy while using the rain fly. I've been testing this awesome tent out for the past month or so in dry cold in the 20s, cold rain in the 30s and last night in 6 or 7 inches of fluffy dry snow with Temps in the 20s. The tent performed flawlessly, and kept me toasty warm and stayed dry on the inside. I did use a small Lantern for warmth (all precautions were taken, open vents for ventilation, used for short periods of time, always monitored and placed on a flame proof pad. Do not try this, it isn't safe. I was testing in a controlled environment with all the necessary precautions taken for an emergency situation only exercise) it raised the temperature inside the tent to 60 degrees as seen in the picture. The rain fly did get some condensation but that is to be expected. Very well built, great space on the inside for all my gear, and i love all the mesh pockets that line the walls. The stakes are lightweight (couldn't tell the difference between other lightweight stakes I bought) and i really like the guy lines that come with the tent. I like the fact that u can open or close the vent on the fly from the inside by unzipping the mesh ceiling vents on the inner, a pleasant surprise. I like that the doors can be unzipped to have the whole door just mesh. After my experience with this tent and how well it performed, I started searching for a more expensive and better 4 season tent so I can get it to compare the two, but I haven't been able to find one that has all the features of this bad boy! Some might be lighter but don't have all the features of this tent. In my experience, you can't beat the value of this true 4 season tent, at an impressive price point. Amazing product Alps mountaineering!