is this tent freestanding or will it need to be staked down? I understand that the fly will need to be guyed out.
860003
Yes, it's free standing, but you don't want to be all snuggled in at 2am and a storm blows up.
860004
The vestibule needs two stakes, otherwise it is free standing. Optionally the fly can be staked to give it more air
860005
the tent itself is freestanding but the fly needs stakes to hold it out in position. I slept in a pretty heavy rain last summer on my Boundary Waters trip and stayed dry. Nice tent.
860006
This tent requires to be streaked down with industrial strength steaks. I had to purchase stronger steaks for this tent.
860007
Yes, it's free standing but you have to stake down the fly. Fairly roomy for solo tent. I like it.
2000317
The tent is best in the summer without the fly. If you put the fly on, youu may roast. You may want to look into a hammock with an attached bug net and carry a rainfly just in case
1498009
if on the sand..stake it...if on the grass..stake it...if on hard floors..sand bag it...tent will stay up with pre-tensioned rods/design...i like it for the beach...
1462764
Bought as a gift so cant answer, have put up similar free standing tents, they are not heavy, just a little awkward with putting poles together with the tent. can be done.
793954
Oh, heck yes, with room to spare! I loved that tent! If the fly hadn't been ripped by a tree limb, I'd have kept on using it. I wonder if I can find a replacement fly somewhere?
1756083
This tent must have stakes in ground to stretch out. You need to buy a regular free standing tent.
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.
1295306
The mesh on the fly screen is VERY small. I don't know that we have used this tent where there are no-seeums, but I have been around them and I don't believe they could get through this tent's mesh.
1311461
Yes, you will need to use some sort of anchoring system to insure stability. Look around the web or make your own using buckets, concert mix and bungie chords. If it's a calm day then the weight of the tent will hold it in place. We've had ones from other manufactures but for the price this is a great buy.
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.
2204307
No, it is separate. But we have been in the tent in the rain and not gotten wet. You will only need the fly if it is really pouring.
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?
980157
It comes with stakes that worked fine for me, although I purchased extra on the advice of others. You will need something to drive the stakes in the ground. Also a tarp for the ground is helpful. Easier to clean a tarp than the bottom of the tent.
1351279
When it is filled just about to the top with the nasty flies!!!! We've left ours up and I was wondering how 1 more fly could fit in there, but they did!!!
4705
No, it is not necessary to stake this tent. We used it as a mosquito net on top of a bed while traveling overseas.
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.
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.