How hard is this tent to set up? I am mechanically challenged.
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It's actually very easy. There are only three poles total, all of which are elasti-corded. You run the two longest through the guides on the tent in an X shape, and simply pop the ends onto the stake rings. The last pole is just to keep the rain fly in place, and you can use the attached elastic hooks to connect to the stake rings as well. It's even super easy to do with just one person. Setup, including staking it down, takes 20-30 minutes.
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That is correct. It only involves 2 support poles and 1 pole for the rainfly. You stake the corners down, then insert the support poles and clip the ends into the stake rings. It's pretty easy. I set mine up solo all the time. The rainfly attaches with four stretch cords. Also pretty easy.
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Hello-Yes, one person can set the tent up but having two people would make it easier.Thanks,Amber
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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.
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I'm sorry, I wish I could help, and answer your question. I bought this tent as a gift for a friend and i do not know anything about it specifically. I do not think he has had a chance to open it and use it yet. If I do get any feedback from him about it, I will post it on Amazon. I'm sorry that I can't help you out. I know I would like to know all I could about something before I bought it, too.
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Easy. I have set up this tent by myself many times. Always in less than 10 minutes. Last time I went camping my husband/wife friends took about twice as long as me to set up their tent together. You won't really find a simpler tent design than this.
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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..
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Rachel, thank you for bring this to our attention. We are currently working on instructions for you. Here are instructions for you. Set-up Instructions 1. First line up tunnel to tent opening. 2. Locate the 4 black loops on tent and line then up with the 4 sets of velcro straps in tunnel. 3. Place 1 velcro strap through the 1 loop of the tent. 4. Use the other strap to attach velcro together. 5. Repeat this process for the 3 other sides on the tent. Thanks,
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My husband says it is doable, but challenging. We can see it being a problem if you are short, especially putting on the rain cover. It is a great tent, though; we love it!
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I have set this type of tent up in advance before. It unexpectedly rained and ruined it because the cover was on and it held water and pulled the whole thing down. It bent poles and broke connectors. If setting up in advance, leave the cover off and only put together the roof. Leave the legs and cover until right before event time.
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We have used the tent four times since it's purchase and have yet to use the porch. There are two poles with I think three levels that are all together so it should be pretty easy to set up. When you put the tent up, just make sure all of your upper poles click out before you do your bottom poles. The fly with the back marking is awesome!
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Shirley, It's a very easy tent to put up. I'm 51 and the only issue I have had is when first opening the tent at an event I have a hard time locking the first pin into place. I think it is because it is a new canopy and just tight. I have had this tent now for about 10 shows and it is now becoming easier. If you are using at a show, there is always someone around that can help you lock in the first leg, after that it is very easy. Tear down is just as easy. It's a very nice canopy with a denser fabric. I just waterproofed my canopy last week and was thankful this past weekend during a rain storm as I didn't have any leaks around the seams. I would definitely recommend. Lorie, J Rowe Apparel
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No, it wasn't easy. You need at least 2 or more people to assemble. Time and effort. Once it is set up, it is a great shed.
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The set up is not so much complicated as it is involved. If there is any wind at all, it will be frustrating. One person can set it up, I would recommend two, beginner or not.
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I have been using this tent for about 8 weeks now at my local greenmarket. I always have someone help me and I would not want to set up by myself. It is not easy to get the legs raised and locked into place with just one person. Often my husband has to get underneath and push the tent up in the middle to get it properly expanded. I hate the set up personally, and hope I never have to do it alone. The breakdown is not that easy either. When the legs are locked in the grooves, they are really locked. It's hard to flip the locks back open to release.
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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.
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yes, this tent is pretty easy to set up, but it is NOT sturdy at all. ours blew over within first hour of having it up and after weighing all posts down w/ cement blocks and tying it down w/ ropes, it still bent and blew over, now, totally non-usable. I wouldn't recommend this tent unfortunately.
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I've set it up by myself before, but I felt like I was putting a lot of pressure on one pole when standing it up. If there is wind, it's definitely a two person job. I'd suggest "practicing" in the backyard before the first trip with the tent.