Is this a tent, that zips all the way around and it stands off the ground? I need a tent to contain our son who has autism and needs a zipped in tent or off he will run. Our son is the size of a average 12 year old. We took him camping and it was horrible with him in our tent. So we used a small zipped tent and it worked, but was finally by him. He is a walker up at 6am, down at 2am. Walks all the time, we need sleep when we hike. So is it sturdy made to handle a kiddo that once he sees it all enclosed like his bed will settle down. Is this a tent, that zips all the way around and it stands off the ground? I need a tent to contain our son who has autism and needs a zipped in tent or off he will run. Our son is the size of a... » Read More Is this a tent, that zips all the way around and it stands off the ground? I need a tent to contain our son who has autism and needs a zipped in tent or off he will run. Our son is the size of a average 12 year old. We took him camping and it was horrible with him in our tent. So we used a small zipped tent and it worked, but was finally by him. He is a walker up at 6am, down at 2am. Walks all the time, we need sleep when we hike. So is it sturdy made to handle a kiddo that once he sees it all enclosed like his bed will settle down. « Show Less
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Yes, zips all the way around. But, it is only supported by 2 legs in the middle. If he shifts all his weight to one end or the other, it might tip over. There is a children's "version" of the Kamp-Rite Tent Cot that has 4 legs.
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Yes, its a individual tent built onto a cot. My husband is 5'11 and 200"lbs and he fits in it prefect. It does zip closed in the middle where the door is. Very sturdy it holds him an his military ruck sack no problem. We're very happy with it. Great purchase!
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I got two of these and they are very well made and very confoterble .It would be great for what you need.
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Besides it being very confined feeling because you cant sit up in it. its exactly as you describe. they also have a two person tent kote. Its not for back packing its way to heavy.
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a) There's no manufacturer provided way to anchor it down. There is, however, four elastic loops on the bottom of each "corner" that you may be able to use to secure it down with some of your own rope, etc. b) I hate to say this, but I think it's a question of intent. If you have a heavy sleeper who might press against the sides of the tent while they're sleeping I don't think it's going to tip over as long as you have it on a flat surface (the ground). Some guy tried to use the older model on top of a bed and said it DID tip over. It makes sense since the bed would dip down where the kid was lying and the tent wouldn't have a flat surface to support itself to counteract the weight. My kids weigh about 35 pounds and could not get it to tip over just by rolling up against the sides with the tent on the floor. (She slept with her rear end and half her torso hanging out the tent opening and it did not fall over.) However, if you have a kid who's going to actively try to turn it into a hamster ball by throwing themselves around inside then it very well may tip over. Sorry if this isn't a lot of help.
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Well, the top of it is. However, if you have Yard Stash I, there is no zipper along the bottom, so water leaks in. Also, the thing is narrow and tall and thus can be blown over in the slightest wind. It is flimsy and rather difficult to put together, especially since two of the poles were not the correct length, even when they sent me a new set. I eventually sold mine for 20 bucks at a yard sale. It barely holds two bikes and is a flawed design. You would be far better off buying an extra dome tent. This thing is really, really worthless. I had to tie it to my fence to keep it standing and even then, water seeped in from the bottom. Not every idea is a good idea. Well, the top of it is. However, if you have Yard Stash I, there is no zipper along the bottom, so water leaks in. Also, the thing is narrow and tall and thus can be blown over in the slightest wind. It is flimsy and rather difficult to put together, especially since two of the poles were not the correct length, even when they sent me a new set. I eventually sold mine for 20 bucks at a yard sale. It barely holds two bikes and is a flawed design. You would be far better off buying an extra dome tent. This thing is really, really worthless. I had to tie it to my fence to keep it standing and... » Read More Well, the top of it is. However, if you have Yard Stash I, there is no zipper along the bottom, so water leaks in. Also, the thing is narrow and tall and thus can be blown over in the slightest wind. It is flimsy and rather difficult to put together, especially since two of the poles were not the correct length, even when they sent me a new set. I eventually sold mine for 20 bucks at a yard sale. It barely holds two bikes and is a flawed design. You would be far better off buying an extra dome tent. This thing is really, really worthless. I had to tie it to my fence to keep it standing and even then, water seeped in from the bottom. Not every idea is a good idea. « Show Less
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Cannot answer. I bought my tents for my children. It is part of their emergency kits and they have not had the opportunity to use it as of yet. When they do, they will let me know. I bought a tent form coleman similar to this and you definately need 2 people. Someone has to be on the opposite side when you pop the poles up. Can't possibly see how one person can do this!
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I think you will be okay. I am a 60 year old widow and took my grandsons camping with it. They helped me set it up. I think if I can do it most people can. I recommend a tarp under the floor of the tent. And don't put anything that can't get wet in the cubby compartments. Good for coolers and such but not backpacks full of clothes. Most of all enjoy the great outdoors and have fun.
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My mate is 6.3. also. He fits with plenty of room. No diagonal sleeping! No standing for him but sitting up straight, he has plenty of room ovehead. We have room for lots of gear but I don't know about large dogs. There would likely be room for them and gear. I would worry about the floor and dog paws. It's a very thin floor compared to other tents I have owned.
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Let me answer this question with a larger statement...Don't buy this tent. I used it for one night and literally left it in the woods. It was useless. I'm not even a serious camper, but this thing was of no use to me. Find another tent. You are welcome.
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it is just a sleeping BAG, with a zipper on each side, the bottom part goes over an air mattess and you cover up with the top part. so you have to buy the air mattess seperate. the problem we had was once we both got in and zipped it up neigher one of us could move, so i would not recommend for two people, unless they are little kids.
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You will be fine with the cot you describe. We used the this tent with 2 wide cots (only 12" high) and 2 sleeping bags oriented front to rear plus gear. My cot was very close to the wall and would not have been a problem had it been 2 1/2' tall. The tent goes up OK. We never got proficient and always thought we might break the poles. There has to be a technique that we haven't found. It is an extremely well designed and made tent. I would highly recommend it
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We bought this tent for our 5 y.o. granddaughter who leaves it up 24/7 in her playroom. Sorry we couldn't be of more help.
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If sleeping is all your doing, cots aren't involved, you can theoretically sleep 4. I like a little space, so, if, I had another person in that tent with me, during a rain storm, she would have to be good looking! Think about the gear, backpacks, hunting supplies, so on and so forth, I would get the 6 man tent. Have you ever been on a 4 man rubber raft? There's really only room for 2 people. Same with the tent. Someone suggested getting another 4 man tent for the kids. That would be my suggestion also! Depending on the age of the kids, I think they would love it also! I mean when your out in the woods with your "Honey"....don't you want to do what bears do? With a little privacy? If sleeping is all your doing, cots aren't involved, you can theoretically sleep 4. I like a little space, so, if, I had another person in that tent with me, during a rain storm, she would have to be good looking! Think about the gear, backpacks, hunting supplies, so on and so forth, I would get the 6 man tent. Have you ever been on a 4 man rubber raft? There's really only room for 2 people. Same with the tent. Someone suggested getting another 4 man tent for the kids. That would be my suggestion also! Depending on the age of the kids, I think they would love it also! I mean when your out... » Read More If sleeping is all your doing, cots aren't involved, you can theoretically sleep 4. I like a little space, so, if, I had another person in that tent with me, during a rain storm, she would have to be good looking! Think about the gear, backpacks, hunting supplies, so on and so forth, I would get the 6 man tent. Have you ever been on a 4 man rubber raft? There's really only room for 2 people. Same with the tent. Someone suggested getting another 4 man tent for the kids. That would be my suggestion also! Depending on the age of the kids, I think they would love it also! I mean when your out in the woods with your "Honey"....don't you want to do what bears do? With a little privacy? « Show Less
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This isn't the roomiest tent. You can't stand up in it and I could only fit two sleeping mats or cots in it side by side. Three people would be a joke. The shape means there isn't a lot of head room on the ends. That said, you don't buy this tent for its spaciousness. It's a rugged, practical, nearly weatherproof tent that will stand up (pun intended) to a lot more than the tall, flimsy ones with a ton of room. Think about what kind of camping you do and camper you are. If you're going to rough it a lot, this one is great. If you're the once-a-year car camper with the family, then I'd advise looking for something else. This isn't the roomiest tent. You can't stand up in it and I could only fit two sleeping mats or cots in it side by side. Three people would be a joke. The shape means there isn't a lot of head room on the ends. That said, you don't buy this tent for its spaciousness. It's a rugged, practical, nearly weatherproof tent that will stand up (pun intended) to a lot more than the tall, flimsy ones with a ton of room. Think about what kind of camping you do and camper you are. If you're going to rough it a lot, this one is great. If you're the once-a-year car camper with the family, then I'd... » Read More This isn't the roomiest tent. You can't stand up in it and I could only fit two sleeping mats or cots in it side by side. Three people would be a joke. The shape means there isn't a lot of head room on the ends. That said, you don't buy this tent for its spaciousness. It's a rugged, practical, nearly weatherproof tent that will stand up (pun intended) to a lot more than the tall, flimsy ones with a ton of room. Think about what kind of camping you do and camper you are. If you're going to rough it a lot, this one is great. If you're the once-a-year car camper with the family, then I'd advise looking for something else. « Show Less
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Indeed -that is quite correct .....on the one side, there are 3 zips which meet in the middle. "What's up with that" is.... (if you look closely at their picture) it shows that there are similar zips ON BOTH SIDES of the tent, with only the two ends being solid-net. The tent which arrived at my house has 3 sides of solid net, and only one side which opens. I hope that's a little clearer?!?! (3 zips on only 1 side) I'm not qualified to say for sure if the net is fine enough to keep out particular bugs as I'm not sure of their dimensions; but it is the same as another fly-net I have so I assume it's a standard gauge?.....looks to me like it will do the job just fine, but I can't guarantee anything! Hope this helps xxx
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I have one in my son's room as he is scared of the dark. The tent is on his bed. It is the exact size of a twin bed. If can fit two people and their backpacks on that space it will work, but I would not guarantee it. How big are the backpacks? Having said that it is a great little tent.
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The "small parts" are the locking drawstring on the storage bag and the tent's door zipper. If either of them were to break off, then they could be considered a choking hazard. However, my girls have been playing with this tent for over two summers and we've had no issues. It's a very well-made tent! We even set it up for a friend's 18 month old, and he loved it.I think your two year old would be fine.
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I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or wet. Hope this helps! I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or... » Read More I haven't backpacked with the tent yet. However, I have used it for several days during some light camping. Once disassembled, the tent fits nicely in a larger sack, along with two smaller sleeve bags holding the stakes, guy lines, and tent poles if/when needed. You can easily fit it in standard bookbag and even "mold" the larger sack by pushing air out around object already found in the bookbag. It's a really nice tent--just remember to bring a tarp or camping pad for the bottom. This will save you a lot of trouble in the long run--protecting the tent floor from getting damp or wet. Hope this helps! « Show Less
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There are no obvious loose parts. Anything with a zipper pull could theoretically break off and be a choking hazard. But, after using this & a smaller one by the same maker for 3 years, we have never seen any hazards except that, like any tent that is designed for daytime use, a baby could roll over or the tent could blow over in the wind and the child could get tangled or trapped. We use tent stakes with it, but in sand on a beach, they sometimes don't work and it has blown over before. I recommend it, but would never leave a baby or toddler unattended in it. It's a great place for them to get out of the sun or take a nap when the family is at the beach or a park.