Is this a freestanding tent or is it required to be staked before erecting the pole structure?
828969
It is best to stake it first, if you are doing it by yourself or it will tip over
828970
It must be staked at least at the four corners. Otherwise, the tent cannot be set up. Feel free to contact us with any other questions.
1453804
It is just heavely staked. It held up well for me even on a very windy weekend. For the money I strongly recommend.
160699
It will work as a freestanding tent, yes. Pegs/stakes are mostly to keep it from blowing away in a storm.
1755801
This type of tent will collapse without the staked out guylines, though you might be able to tie out to something heavy. The set up works way better when you can keep the lines tight.
222097
it's a 3 pole system, 2 long poles make an "x" across the tent- slip them in the sleeve, put the ends into the little peg on the ring that is on the corners, connect the clips, and it's standing. the 3rd pole is for the fly- it makes the overhang of the door. it has bungee cords and ties to keep it in place. it will take you longer to decide where to put it than it will to set up the tent. once you get the hang of it- about 5 min.
215163
The tent holds up the poles and vice versa. The framework is a bit wobbly without the tent but you could probably use the guide wires to make it work. I have not tried it though.
468077
The tent pops up. You do need to insert the rods into the open slots at the bottom of the tend so it can stand sturdy. But it's very easy. I won't call it installation. My 6-year old can do it herself.
2128708
Have not put this one up yet, however, have had two similar ones. They are anchored to ground with tent stake type rods. I am also considering since this one is much larger, using some type of straping and throwing it over the greenhouse in at least 3 places to give more stability.
2278856
It comes with it's own stakes, but I would recommend purchasing sturdier stakes, as the included are somewhat thin. Also, a mallet would be a handy tool to purchase, which is not included with the tent.
1416268
The framework is metal poles. There are anchoring guy wires attached about 4.5 ft up that you can extend out in any direction. We also anchored with small stakes at the corners. If you have very strong winds, and are anchoring in soft soil, I would recommend getting thick tent stakes from a box store, as they would hold better. We have had some strong winds with these winter storms, and only had one stake pull loose. I have hung incandescent lights inside to keep the plants warm, and that has worked well (outside temps down to 17 deg.)
107148
Yes, very much so. It's coating is top notch stuff. You would need a pole or two most likely though depending on your tent set up
2123023
I don't think it would stand well without being secured. I used a hammer and the stakes come with the tents. There would not be enough tention to secure the pole. Hope this helps. I really like the tent. It worked well for me.
160700
for the most part it is a free standing tent, but it does have a few tent pegs that help square up the floor. if your going to put air mats for the kids to lay on in the tent you could probably get away with not using the pegs.
2085820
I'm not sure but its best if you put in place the two inner poles with nuts first.. leaving them laying down on the ground once put in place.. then start putting in place outer poles.. once you get one side up.. then its easier to stand up the inner poles.. you will need a few people to support the inner poles while someone puts in place the other sides.. I love this tent.. I replaced the rope with tow straps using eye hooks at the top and bottom of the poles for the tow straps to hook through it makes it much more secure and when the wind loosens the tent you just simply rank the strap..
2089590
I can't say one can set this tent up "easily". It's possible but I find having a second person to hold up the center crossed poles (giving center height) while securing the pole ends in the keepers is less stressful on the tent.
2251008
I'm not sure what materials you are asking about, but everything is included that you need to set it up. The only thing I would recommend buying in addition would be a lot of small bungees. There are grommets to attach the tent cover to the poles every few feet, but it only comes with a few bungees. Additional bungees will keep it taught and help the tent weather the elements much better. By the way, we LOVE this tent.
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Yes, the main portion of the tent is a pretty standard dome tent and is completely free standing. It is entirely mesh. The rain fly will loosely attache without staking it down.