How does the zipper hold up. That seems be a stress point as past tents suffer that fate.?
879488
The zipper was something I worried about as well. You won't need to worry with this one. The fabric netting is fairly loose and does not really have a strong stress point with the hammock itself. It also does not snag, it is very easy to open and close. My 14-year-old son has taken it on five or six backpacking trips already this summer and has not had one complaint, he has enjoyed it every time.
879489
I was worried about the same thing. We have had these out many times and never a problem. I try to sit down in it with it as open as much as possible, not an issue so far.
879490
I've had mine for several years now, use it often and for long periods, and I've not had any problems. I will admit that I go out of my way to take care of my equipment and use it properly.
1122675
Personally had no problems. It has made it through a lot of travel through major airpirt screenings with rushed and rough zipper use. Has been working really well for me.
1192275
The zipper seems pretty solid, we haven't given it too much use yet so I can't say if it holds up. The whole thing seems pretty sturdy, especially for the price!
1413197
Back a couple years ago I had an early version of the bag, and one of the zippers broke. Think Geek replaced it for free, and since then I've had no problems.
2015447
We just bought this item (twice) in 2013 and the zipper works smoothly (so far, in about a month of use). The zipper and pulls are deep in the groove. It's not a real issue/flaw, just a peculiarity of the design. I guess it keeps the zipper from catching on things in a bag. It's a tiny annoyance, for people who have big fingers or little patience--or both! We'll see how it holds up in longer use.
1930687
Yes it does. The zipper to close the doors are my main gripe. Very hard to zip at certain points, almost to a point of ripping. Other than that, the tent held up well for NY State October camping.
2047962
Heavy Grey Nylon... Like a heavy duty tarp that is coated. I too put a tarp below it but not because I do not think it will hold up. I try to keep my camping gear as new as possible so that I can use them for years to come. I have no zipper problems. I have put glow in the dark zipper pulls on all zippers for easy use. Not sure if that made a difference or not. I have not used the canopy feature since Ive owned it. Wish it was over the doors instead. Love this tent!
2221146
I believe it zipped, there was no Velcro. That or it remained connected. I no longer own the tent so I appositive for not having the answer.
1689023
Your zipper lasted a whole year? Mine pulled out around the corner area after only 6 months. : (
377929
The zippers have held up well. The sling is splash resistant but cannot take sustained exposure to rain.
1196379
We camped for four days, two of which we experienced heavy constant downpours. With a tarp underneath, it held up well. The fly does not go down the sides at all, so you must be very very careful to not allow anything to touch the sides or it will leak. Also, the little stow pockets on the side will leak if you have anything in them during rain. It was only moderately windy and it held up well.
278307
All zippers for flaps are inside the tent with the exception of the front door. We have camped in rain and kept dry.
2211608
I haven't had many issues with the zippers it just seems to get more difficult to close with time. I've had both pens for about a year and so far, if I line it up before trying to zip it, it works just fine.
211612
If you mean, how secure is the zipper, I've had no issues it has a velco patch to seal it & it stays close :)
1220531
I have not had any issues with the zipper on my bag. I haven't had the opportunity to use mine as much lately so, I don't have a lot of wear. Right now, everything is solid.
1671943
This is a flaw. I am on my fourth or fifth tent, and the zipper is breaking on this one too. I love the tents, and so do my dogs, but the zippers are driving me crazy and I don't know what to do about it. Right now, I am making a much smaller hole for the dogs to go in and out through, and zipping very slowly, but still it gets stuck and then splits sometimes.I have purchased an Umbra tent as a replacement for when this one finally can't be zipped anymore, but don't like the design as well, harder for me to nap in with the dogs! :-)
66250
The zipper is like in a heavy jacket. It's a little hard to zip on the front part but if you push down on the top while zipping it's fine. There is also a back section you can use that seems to zip better.