Is this tent light tight inside apart from the windows and around the zip areas?
1004395
We set it up in the living room today to make sure memory was correct. Yes, it is very dark inside the tent.
2177733
The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted... » Read More The tent held up pretty well. It was unfortunately stormy when I used it, but we were nice and dry inside. It doesn't hold heat very well, due to the ventilation, so I wouldn't recommend it for colder weather. The front canopy over the door stayed in place fairly well. I had to re stake it after the rain soaked the ground, but only in a couple spots. The bottom of the tent held up nicely against any flooding our campsite got, and didn't tear from the cot we were using. I was really surprised at how well we stayed dry, we were expecting warm dry weather and got a sudden rainstorm that lasted all weekend. « Show Less
37812
We used the tents as changing rooms for a dress show and they worked fine. One could not see through the material. However, we used the tents inside so not certain if the sunshine would make a difference. I doubt it. As I recall, the tent opening had a tie and a zipper.
471487
We've had the light since September and haven't had any problems with wind or rain. We've been very pleased with it, especially considering how inexpensive it is compared to other lights. Using a clear bulb makes the illumination brighter.
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.
1322395
Yes, they all have zippered covers from the inside; on every side of the tent, so if wanted you could almost have a screened sittin area with big views in every direction. In the summer they are good because this tent gets hot.
391132
Does the light fit nice and snug? When I out mine in I had to stuff the wires on the side so it was a little cluttered but definitely fit.
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
1449101
Not sure about that. There is a vent in the top that might allow dust to enter if blown in by heavy winds, but other than that, no more so than any other tent. Also, it's got a large profile to wind, so if that's your concern, might be an issue.
628604
The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my... » Read More The tent has plenty of screens and a roof vent that works well. I would not try to sleep in it with the vent not open all of the way or it will be stuffy. I found that with the roof vent open and the screens partially open it does fine in both summer and winter. The tent handles the rain without any leaks and is a breeze to setup even by yourself. I recommend putting a tarp underneath it to protect the floor from anything that might puncture it. The tent handles the wind really well and makes camping enjoyable by not having to fight with poles coming apart. Best tent for your money in my opinion! « Show Less
1369329
It's just like a regular tent, you can zip the windows open or closed. We use this tent on our van and it's great!
1080797
The windows open all the way, there is one on each side and two in front, so it can be very open plus two ventilation openings up top. Used it twice, never got hot. Love this tent
758556
That is the beauty of this tent! There is a zipper to close off that section. I have used the tent on its own without having it attached to a vehicle.
601442
Mostly. It's not the highest end of tents I found, but would greatly recommend it for the price. I found I was not rained on after camping in light rain, but did find that the surface of the tent fabric was very moist on the interior. Feel free to ask if you have any other questions.
1505712
No, not really. The US-market Rainfly barely comes down past the top of the windows and is about the same color as the top of the tent itself. In other words it doesn't provide much coverage and isn't light-colored enough to be really heat/sun reflective. And with the dark blue panels comprising most of the sides, the tent gets pretty warm in late afternoon during the South Texas summers. Oddly enough, I have found that putting up a pop-up canopy/awning (EzUp/Qwik Shade) on the west side of the tent really helps the tent stay cooler as the pop-up's shadow moves over it. I wish the US-market rainfly for the Instant Tent series had more side coverage and was a more UV-reflective color. I wish we got something more like Coleman's Australian-market rainfly - http://www.colemanaustralia.com.au/product/6p-instant-full-fly-tent/1271447?contextCategory=0102#.U1_ae_ldVws
278305
The zippers are on the inside. I live in Washington and had no problems camping in the rain. The biggest annoyance of the tent is the awning, it was a good thought but annoying to put up and take down.
1449102
If you were to keep the zipper windows closed you would have a sauna. The tent is not torrential rain proof, but it is waterproof and that goes for inside as well as out.