How sturdy is the floor of the tent? Will it withstand forest conditions with twigs and small rocks without tearing?
1482230
It appears sturdy but I haven't used it on a forest floor with twigs and small rocks. I haven't been camping in years, but I was taught to clear the floor before I pitched my tent. Are we prohibited from clearing our tent space? I plan to put a tarp "footprint" on the underneath side as insulation and to protect the floor of my tent.
1482231
The bottom is minimal ( I think 1000 mm), but with any tent a sharp twig or rock could puncture the material. You really get what you pay for with this tent. I would invest in a nice footprint/ground cover if you do go with this tent. You can get some decent ones that are light and protect the tent flooring from debris and water. I used this tent for winter camping and it worked well, but you don't get the nice features of a more expensive tent (i.e. snap together connections for your poles, fly and doors and a thicker floor).
1482232
It is a little heavier than the floors in other regular 3-season tents I have owned. I always use a tarp "footprint" underneath to be safe.
1482233
Just to remind you, this is a winter tent. I would wake up sweating my ass off at any temperature over 40 degrees F. Maybe it's just because I'm from Minnesota, but you wouldn't be using this unless it's at least cold enough to have snow underneath it. It does appear to be thick enough to withstand small branches or rocks, but I've always used a footprint underneath it unless there is adequate snow. I used a piece of painter's plastic (thick 6mil I think) for a footprint until I sewed one together from ripstop nylon.
1482234
I always clear the area I put my tent but yes the floor is very rugged for such a light tent. The only problem I've had is that one of the clips that holds the tent to the poles tore off and I need to sow it back on. Hope this helps. Overall, Im happy with the purchase.
1355217
It is Great. Took it to Flagstaff, AZ last summer. Had a huge rainstorm, and everything stayed dry inside !! This is a great little tent.
286421
We actually don't use it for camping. We use it as an airbed in our home for when we have extra visitors. If I had to take a guess, I would say it would be fine on slightly uneven ground, it's pretty sturdy. Worst case scenario, wedging something underneath the stability poles might do the trick.
130679
The tent is pretty sturdy, but not for wet weather. It is easy to take up and set up.
625082
Didn't cause any problems! And we have used it cumulatively now for over a month. Floor of the tent looks like it always does. Dusty ; -)
1412631
I wouldn't hesitate myself to use it as a floor when camping if I needed a floor for a canopy. But, that's just my opinion. I used it outside this past winter and spring. Wasn't exposed to snow or temps below 20 degrees. But, held up well enough for me to fold it and save for next year. Had no signs of wear and tear. that's about as best as I can tell you.
696204
We used it in our grass area but never left it outside. There is tarp like material on the bottom that is durable, but you could always put down a real tarp to help protect the material. It is not as durable as a real tent but for kid play on a soft area like grass it was fine for us.
1226831
Fantastic. You'll need weights or stakes to hold it down in windy conditions of course. But assuming its sufficiently held to the ground, the frame and fabric holds up well under some pretty strong winds. We take it for a week's camping trip every year as a extra shade area in what is essentially an unprotected open field. Using 10" stakes to hold it down, the canopy has been through some pretty severe storms. After about five years, we've replaced our old one, as the fabric does wear thin. (A little white duct tape fixes minor thin spots).
130673
Not a weather proof tent but most certainly could be used outside. Only flaw we have with it is kids climbing on the outside and breaking the wood poles material is holding up great
754631
The bottom "floor" is the same material as the tent sides. The bottom is not open to the ground.
1260503
it will stand up to light wind, we add a couple of extra tie downs to it if it gets breezy and it works great. we use the four tent stakes that come with it and then add two cords, one on each side if it gets to wobbly with wind. it stays up great!
693740
We have been through winds and rain exceeding 50 mph. It did stay up but you need to have better stakes than what comes with the tent. So far we have been in 4 to 5 rain storms with little water in the tent.
1333076
The tent is incredibly sturdy when windy. I always bring a few plastic baggies (taking care never to let them blow away, of course) just in case I need to fill them with sand to anchor down the inside of the tent. So far, I have not needed to do so. The light but sturdy frame of the tent (along with the stakes it comes with) is more than enough to sustain a very windy day. :)
333653
The floor isn't very thick but is fairly waterproof. Slumber jack sells a thicker tarp with the same footprint of this tent, but I think it's mainly to avoid damage from twigs or rocks.
71354
I cant say how durable this is but it has stood up to several brisk storms in Ohio. Your discretion on will it for sure. They sell twist stakes that you can put in the ground to anchor the poles and top with a separate rope angled outward. As far as the material used in the top it is pretty strong. If you have nothing to anchor it to in the soil you can use cinder blocks and tie it down. I also put stakes in each pole bottom. As with any temporary shelter you do your best to secure it.
631510
No. The tent does have a relatively tough floor but if using a second waterproof material consider using a light weight tarp or poly and cutting it slightly smaller than the tent floor or use it inside turned slightly up on the sides.
1738152
Not very sturdy, in my opinion. It has no extra loops to hold the tent to the ground. The two expresso rods (in the front) are not stable. I would guess with a little wind it would move easily.