Can you set up this tent without using the stakes? I am camping where the ground may be too hard for stakes and was told to get a "pop up tent"
1445891
You can, but if you do not have any weight in the tent, it can potentially fly away. You will need to use stakes to maximize the space available in the tent.
1949003
Sure it will stand fine without stakes. We have used the tent for basement 'camping'. Of course if used outside stakes should be used, which are easy to press in.
91220
The tent comes with all the stakes u will need. However, if ur looking to upgrade to better stakes, u will need ten.
1378658
I had no issues. I did buy extra stakes and used two to tie down the 2 ropes in front of the tent on the beach. I was VERY happy with the tent.
1610821
No it does not come with stakes. Once it gets partly full its pretty stable. But I had some garden stakes already so I used those when I first set it up.
2060926
Yes it even comes with stakes. I prefer to use different stakes because the stakes that come with it are cheap and bend. Spend about $15 dollars and get yourself some real aftermarket ones.
1029909
Yes, it comes with stakes and has rings that they fit through to hold it down on the ground. We used it outside this summer with a tarp underneath it and instead of bringing it in and out we bought a small tarp to put on top of it when not in use and it held up very well.
320918
It does have a nice "tub" and I have used it without a tarp. But you will have to pitch the tent where you can put in the stakes. It is heavy. So to solve the problem, for me. I leave the poles out of the bag (as they have there own bag); then I can carry them separately to the camp site.
2197606
The tent comes with everything you need regarding good metal stakes. You will need a mallet or hammer to put the stakes in the ground and I just pull them out of the ground with my hands and not a stake puller. I did purchase the heavy duty stakes here is the link to the item I bought from Amazon - http://www.amazon.com/SE-Tent-Green-Stopper-10PK/dp/B001AV3STS/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid;=1408137449&sr;=8-2&keywords;=tent+stakes Item - SE Tent Peg with Green Stopper (10PK). Hope this helps!
1388976
Yes the tent comes with stakes and rope to tie down. And don't listen to the other answers this little tent is awesome. I advise watch a YouTube video to learn how to fold it. Once I watched the video I can fold it up faster than I can unfold it
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.
592335
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.
414319
This is NOT a pop up tent. It has 3 poles and it is possible to set up yourself... With lots of effort. 2 people is the preferred method
1739288
Number of stakes needed will depend entirely on wind. It's a large and tall tent, so it definitely catches air. I got caught in a strong wind storm a couple months back, and no amount of stakes would have kept it anchored. I ended up tying it to a tree, and the wind still almost flattened it.
2197602
The tent comes with its own metal tent stakes. I did purchase some large nails to push between the spaces on the deck to attach the tent cords to, since we set it up on a deck and not on the ground. You will need a hammer or mallet to drive the stakes into the ground. You should not need to purchase the "tent kit" as this tent is quite easy to put up.
293247
Yes. The base is flat and will sit perfectly without the stakes. You just might want to put something on top if it's in a place where they might blow away. They don't really have much weight to them.
1164804
I recommend always using stakes. Helps keep tent perimeter tight - and using the top guys keeps tent stable. We do most of our camping in the Eastern Sierra Mtns or in deserts of Southern California. Never know when the wind will come up. Why take a chance?