I've read in other reviews that the tent poles are too long, too rigid, and snap easily. Is this true?
2081916
This product is great... Poles are just fine. I just picked up another one for my niece who has an American Girl doll and loved playing with ours. Defiantly worth the money.
2081917
our tent poles were easy to put together, but snapped after about a week. the our generation company replaced them immediately though and we have had no problems with it since.
2081918
We didn't have that problem, but we were careful. The poles need to be long in order to give the tent enough structure, but they are plastic tubes that if you don't use patience with, could easily kink or snap. My daughter loves the tent. It stays set up and goes on a shelf when not in use. I would hesitate to count on taking it apart and setting it up regularly.
2081919
It's very sturdy. I have 2 kids that play with it, dragging it around, on top of the camper, outside etc. We love it.
1398786
Yes, it is LITERALLY a ONE touch tent, like it is called! It sets up with no threading of poles at all. It is crazy how easy it is! Extremely well designed. It is also very durable. I have 3 kids and we take it up and down all the time...it still looks brand new. I have 3 siblings with kids also and we all have one. All of us love it! I've been to a lot of homes for playdates and I've never seen a play tent that is better!
519153
Be careful when you extend (open) the tent not to push the tab (lock) too far towards the bottom. It will click ever so lightly, The top will still sag a little. Sounds like you opened it too far. Check the tap lock on the front right leg.
63421
By the poles, I assume you mean the stands. No, they won't bend. They're pretty sturdy. The only problem with this set is that it's cumbersome to set up. If it's in a studio and always set up, then no problem. But if you plan to use it in various locations (like my plan was) then it's kind of a pain. I ended up getting smaller led lights (because I do a lot of personal interviews and don't need to light large areas) and use the stands for them instead. But, as I said, if it's for an in-studio, stationary setup, these are great.
1296144
Yes. Basically that is what I did. Now they were a little longer than the original poles on the brand that I used but I was able to take one of the broken original pole and cut off the bad section to make up the difference at the end. I did not shorten any of the new poles, but you easily could. Just remember they are fiberglass and you will itch if you don't adequately protect your skin or eyes when you cut. Though I had many of the original poles break within a few days, none of these Texcport poles have broken since I put them on. Far superior to what was on my original tent.
493667
I'm 50 years old, 5'2", and not terribly agile. I have no problem setting up and taking down this tent mostly by myself (my 8 year old "helps" -- but you can imagine how "helpful" an 8 year old can be! I have no problem getting it back into the bag myself either. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes each.
1628436
It is extremely easy to set up. With the aluminum poles and the clips, there is no metal collar to catch on the tent sleeves, like with traditional fiberglass pole and sleeve construction. You'll have it up in less than 15 minutes.
1374695
I recommend buying a tarp and cutting it to the size of the base of the tent, cheaper, easier and lighter. I've used this tent 32 times to date and in every weather including high winds. Can't go wrong with this as a solo tent.
829358
It would be more stable as just the frame for any pre-set up. But I would like to add what my husband did to make it even more stable once the roof and sides are ready to go up, at any pole to pole connections he reinforced them with duct tape, but let the pole to plastic joint pieces be put together as normal. It makes the poles permanently long for storage purposes, but it was worth it for stability of the over all structure when in use. I hope this helps...
1317512
No. The poles exert the tension to keep it upright and taut like a camping tent.
511643
If you pack the poles seperately, the tent itself can get pretty compact and can be stuffed into any given pack (but it doesn't get any lighter...LOL).
951801
The tent is a little longer then other two-man tents I checked out, so that may be a good thing. Top is all mesh for view and ventilation, and the fly is very easy to put up and snaps to the bottom of the tent.I like it a lot and use it for everything. Does that help?
90730
Yes, it is easy. Keep a hold of the visual directions and you will be fine. We love this tent.
1159012
Yes you are right on the poles. I've had mine for 5 or 6 years so if the haven't changed it, they are not adjustable. I will add tho that this may be the best camping buy I've ever made. I love it :)
1962993
I fairly certain the tent will burn easily, but I did not think of this as a problem. It is made of a plastic film which will burn and melt easily. I think this tent is a great value.
1671945
I have not had a problem with mine and I've had it for several years. The shelter is made pretty well and is of the same quality as many camping tents. Set up and take down is a snap.
961446
This tent is a very heavy gauge plastic. I set it up once just to see it but it seems to me that it is completely sealed and with some care it should be reliable. Itis very lightweight and compact but if I were taking it on a long trip and counting on it I would replace the poles