I want to use this tent as a photo darkroom. Is it light tight?
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Light does escape through, in very minor ways. I use it to grow and to dry, both of which require periods of darkness. I am not a skilled photographer so if tiny bits of light isn't ok, I'd pass this tent up.
1301959
Its pretty light tight after its been out of the box and the creases have left...i have to be honest its not something you are going to fit in and work with trays....but you should be able to hang negs....i would put a flashlight in it and seal it up and look for pin holes....unfortunately a possibility
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All room walls and the 'front door' have cover flaps that zip closed from the inside for full privacy. We haven't been in extreme weather but it's a really great tent for the price, should do well in reasonable rain/wind. I always make it a practice to take along a couple tarps (one under the tent) duct tape and extra tent pegs. Btw IRecommend investing in 10 or more strong (metal) tent pegs and a hammer or hatchet. The ones that come with the tent are cheap, break easy. The 'patio' is great, we had a small fold up table & 3 coolers in there with room to spare.
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Definitely! This is a good strong and heavy softbox. I wouldn't use anything but a heavy duty lightstand with any monolight I own.
657804
Yes, it is not a super bright light but plenty bright enough to make your way around the tent in the dark. More importantly, the position and the light switch by the door make it super handy....this is a real nice touch on this tent.
1460919
It is a good tent as long as it is NOT hot, you would be better off with a good ENO hammock, bug net and tarp. The same weight but more comfortable.
975467
I don't know what you mean by tight? As long as you have the big screw on the end of the rails you should be okay.
858927
Mine has done fine in several light to moderate rains. Experience has taught me to always pack a cheap tarp in case the weather turns unexpectedly nasty, but I've not had to use it with this tent so far.
37815
It's a great tent! There is a zipper. It only has a slight amount of see through when it's in the sun.
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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
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I bought this to use at Burning Man in the desert. The thing is this tent isn't very insulated. I actually built a swamp cooler to cool it and the air just escaped as soon as it was pumped inside. I put reflective sheets on the sides facing the sun and above where I put my bed to keep it cool. Its better than your average tent because air runs right through it, but worse if you are trying to keep cool air in. Good Luck!
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It's about 99% light proof. There are a few parts along the zipper where light can leak/escape from. But the holes are so small you can only see it with the lights on and even then it looks smaller than a pin prick.
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Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as that was the only thing I was not crazy about with this tent. Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as... » Read More Hi Mark, I have this same tent and agree that some of the fixture for HID lights are heavy and I try to stay away from them. However I do have one that I continue to use and have built a support that fits above the metal frame of the tent. I made it from 1 x 2 inch hardwood. Like oak, maple or birch. It has L brackets on the ends to prevent them from pulling off. Then I hang the light from them. The wood piece goes above the metal rods to help support them. I also purchased light weight mogul base fixtures for my lights with seperate ballasts that sit on the floor. Hope this helps as that was the only thing I was not crazy about with this tent. « Show Less
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It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you... » Read More It's all about how big/heavy the hood is. The tent is not the *most* strong, but has held up well, for me. As long as you don't get a monster-sized hood, you should be fine. I have 4 x 600w lights (close together) in mine, which works great, but (as with any enclosed garden) an exhaust fan is essential to keep the air cool and fresh. *Also, to update my original review: The tent is NOT waterproof (I found out the hard way!). The seams need to be caulked on the bottom to keep water from running right through. Likewise, the seams are NOT light-proof. I recommend that you tape any seams you don't use regularly. « Show Less
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It's a little tight, especially if you have a lot of gear but it's managable.If you have to sack out with a stranger it could get a bit awkward.I bought it to use as a one man tent, I carry a lot of gear and I need tospread out, I hate mummy bags.
1893523
yes a lot of wasted space at top, but you wont find a better tent for STRONG winded bad weather! For two people it is actually very comfortable.
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Thank you for that information. I was worried that the tent ducts might be a little too tight. But a snug fit will suit me perfectly. Thanks again.
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It's extremely light weight, but provided there is enough weight in it, it will stay put.. I had it at Burning Man, where it was very windy, but, I had a lot of weight inside. It got very dusty inside, due to the extreme wind and dust (playa in the Black Rock Desert) but it held up. I had no problem with ripped seems. It would, in my opinion, make a decent, inexpensive kids tent. It's quite small, but perfect for 2 small people that like each other a lot, or children. It will not go back into the bag that it came with. That to me is also not an issue. I hope this helped.