The reviews mention that the tent is heavy. Would it be difficult for one person (a woman) to put up at a campsite?
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It is heavy, but that doesn't really affect anything other than carrying it. The main challenge in a single person setup is due to how tall it is. I typically need another person for a few minutes in order to help set the two main poles up and get the rain fly over the top. Aside from that, I love it.
1462757
Nah. My wife (4'11'' and 100 pounds) has done it herself many times. It's a little heavy when it's all in the bag, but it's simple to assemble.
1462758
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!
1462759
It's possible, but it would be difficult. I started to put it up by myself once and a couple came over to help me finish just because it looked difficult.
1462760
No, I put it up. It has the long fiberglass poles that go through a big seam two ways. Then there are magnets and clips to attach to the vehicle. I put it up myself.
1462761
I bought this for my sister and she recently took it camping, here is what she said: "Yes, it would be difficult and impossible, in fact, if there is any wind whatsoever."
1462762
A women can carry it alone, but my husband and I found it took two of us to build it to have one person steady it
1462763
No different than conventional tents available at sports stores one person can easily manage.
1462764
Bought as a gift so cant answer, have put up similar free standing tents, they are not heavy, just a little awkward with putting poles together with the tent. can be done.
217426
no it is not easy enough for one person....maybe once it is broken up and down a few times I think Ican get it up if one of the legs is in a fixed position like tied to a tree. But then I'm a girl.
2222681
No, it is probably too big and bulky to take camping. It is a big hammock and has long pieces of wood that the rope runs through on both ends.
1010990
No two persons needed. Four is better. We use ours for trade shows and the beach almost every weekend. Product has been great so far. E-Z up tents are lighter weight. One person can put up but two or four are best.
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.
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I would not pack it if I were solo. Would be pretty easy for a few people. It would probably pack down enough into a smaller tent bag if you made a separate bag for the poles. That would also be a good way to split the load. It would sleep 4 people nicely and 5 snugly.
848717
It weighs about 35 Lbs. The tent is designed to withstand some pretty strong winds and is relatively attractive. You shouldn't have to chase it down the beach nor be embarrassed to sit under it!
271876
One person can certainly assemble the tent, but two definitely makes it easier and faster. FYI, be very careful when staking the 4 tent corners into the ground. The 2nd time I assembled the tent, 2 of the corners ripped on me. Fortunately, Coleman sent me a brand new tent, which surprised me. Good luck and enjoy!
1967115
If one was a smaller person it would be cramped but possible. I am 6' and have sat in the tent but it was uncomfortable.
64941
It's easy. Just have to insert two "bending poles" through holes on the outside of the tent. It will secure the tent up.
569926
Absolutely you will be able to set it up. It is very easy very light. Take steps in the right order and it almost sets itself up. Do not stake down the tent until it is totally set up then it is very easy
38983
It can hold a lot of weight for sure over 350+ but there is a bar that separates the right side from the left. What I did not like about it was when one person on the left would move ( or vice versa) the other person on the right would shift. It is not ideal. Would be great if not for the bar in the middle. Oh and if using in a tent put a blanket down under it cause it will put a hole in the floor of your tent. Hope this helps.
248371
I think this tent weighs too much for backpacking trips plus too awkward. Weight is about 7 lbs i would guess.
679528
No its a one person hammock. I think its strong enough, but it would not be comfortable at all for 2 people.
309893
Yes I think you could split the load-- with one person carrying the main tent and half the stakes, the other with the rain fly + stakes. Like I mentioned earlier, some better stakes might save you some weight....sometimes in the summer with no rain forecast we ditch the rain fly and its quite nice! Theres only one pole so youd have to fight over who takes that on :)
894280
It's like everything else you have to do on your own: It could be done but it would be really hard. It's not intended for one person to do. I'm not fond of this tent, having used it for one camp of a week's duration. It did the job and held up to a pretty good windstorm, without guy lines, but it's just not a great tent. You can put it up alone but you'll be throwing poles before you're finished and I think there's a risk of tearing the mesh because it flops around a lot while it's going up.
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We set ours up in a normal camping area - size was okay. For your camping pleasure I would not leave one side down. It would take away from the structure support.