One Person Set Up? Can one person set up this tent if they take their time? I'm 5 ft 7 " and I was going to buy it but all the videos I see have a 2 people setting it up. even though I am a solo camper I like the idea of all the space of the 14 x 10 8 person tent. One Person Set Up? Can one person set up this tent if they take their time? I'm 5 ft 7 " and I was going to buy it but all the videos I see have a 2 people setting it up. even though I... » Read More One Person Set Up? Can one person set up this tent if they take their time? I'm 5 ft 7 " and I was going to buy it but all the videos I see have a 2 people setting it up. even though I am a solo camper I like the idea of all the space of the 14 x 10 8 person tent. « Show Less
493665
Absolutely - I am a 52 year old Mom and I can get this up in about 7-8 minutes going slowly. It takes longer to stake the guidelines out than to get the tent up LOL. I have a 7 year old who then helps me get a huge tarp over the top (we camp in Florida, like the shade and extra rain protection of a tarp)...we LOVE this tent.
493666
Yes, it can be done without much issue. Still much easier than a regular tent even with one person. It is a little heavy though so take it slow and easy and park close to where you will put it while unloading if possible. Have fun!
493667
I'm 50 years old, 5'2", and not terribly agile. I have no problem setting up and taking down this tent mostly by myself (my 8 year old "helps" -- but you can imagine how "helpful" an 8 year old can be! I have no problem getting it back into the bag myself either. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes each.
493668
maybe it is because my memory of tents were super heavy canvas with alum poles, but i could not believe how easy this tent was to put up and take down. Like they said, do it in the backyard first- you should be fine.
493669
I suggest the first time to have 2 people. Returning home, I set it up by myself in the yard, also female 5'7". Taking it down is a littile more problematic. Never really got it in the bag, but do have it compressioned strapped in the bag.
2027155
Yes one person can set it up and take it down. The tent is already put together all you have to so is unpack and adjust pies to lock in place. Then once that is done you are ready to camp in the tent
462032
I don't know about this exact tent but the standard for tent makers is wiht 4 man tent then you can just fit 4 adults inside. I always divide their number by 2. A tented rated at 4 men is comfortable for 2 adults. I've found the same to be true for larger tents, an 8 man tent hold 4 adults comfortably.
835938
I set this tent up by myself in about 30 minutes. I just spread it out , connected the aluminum poles, and then tied it up when it was standing. It was not difficult at all doing it myself, even though there were limited directions.
1227006
I would recommend the 6 person tent because you will be much more comfortable. I used the 4 person tent on my last camping trip but all three of us were petite women under 5'5''. We had a little room for backpacks at the foot of our sleeping bags, but otherwise it was a pretty snug fit.
1502231
i would say that it is too big for backpacking although i have seriously considered hanging it from the bottom my backpack in the past. it defiantly wouldn't fit in one. also, it says its four person, i would call it six. a great tent but if your bushwhacking it might be a bit to large to place easily. id suggest looking for a large one person tent for your needs.
1227011
You should go with the 6 person tent. We put one coleman queen size inflatable bed along with one twin size and it filled up the entire floor of the tent.
271875
1 person can do it if they're tall enough otherwise 2 will be needed but set up is easy just don't step onto the tent itself while its laying on the ground. It has an attatchment for the light and fan already installed and if you go walking on it you will break the tabs that hold them. To take it down 1 person can do it fairly easily.
343748
yes, one person can easily set up this tent. I would set it up once inside before setting up in the wild, for practice.
1758688
I believe so. Once you've done it once or twice and get a system it should work fine. My 7 & 9 year old do it by themselves. We have been camping for years and never been so happy with a tent!
76875
I do around 20 outdoor shows a year and I have no problem setting it up by myself. Trick is to push from the middle of the tent and push up so the canopy extends out then it makes it easier to snap the top part in.
865313
I suppose you could fit 6 people in the tent with sleepingbags and nothing else. In the real world that wouldn't be very comfortable. I'd say 3 people would fit comfortably with gear/ bags. I got it because it fits my girlfried and me and a queen sized air matress with lots of room on either side for bags etc.
286420
Not terrible, I camped for a week last year on it and shared it with my 3 year old son. We were the last to arrive so naturally we were the last to be able to get an ideal spot. We had to pitch our tent on a downward slant. The frame held up fine and there were no issues, except getting in and out. It would tilt according the weight placement, but sleeping was fine, no constant bouncing up and down everyone someone rolled over. But then again it was just me and a 37lb child. I'm a 5'10" female that is neither underweight nor overweight...not sure how two adults in it would be...but if you know any single males with a good job, enjoys camping, and likes kids that talk in their sleep, let me know! Not terrible, I camped for a week last year on it and shared it with my 3 year old son. We were the last to arrive so naturally we were the last to be able to get an ideal spot. We had to pitch our tent on a downward slant. The frame held up fine and there were no issues, except getting in and out. It would tilt according the weight placement, but sleeping was fine, no constant bouncing up and down everyone someone rolled over. But then again it was just me and a 37lb child. I'm a 5'10" female that is neither underweight nor overweight...not sure how two adults in it would be...but if... » Read More Not terrible, I camped for a week last year on it and shared it with my 3 year old son. We were the last to arrive so naturally we were the last to be able to get an ideal spot. We had to pitch our tent on a downward slant. The frame held up fine and there were no issues, except getting in and out. It would tilt according the weight placement, but sleeping was fine, no constant bouncing up and down everyone someone rolled over. But then again it was just me and a 37lb child. I'm a 5'10" female that is neither underweight nor overweight...not sure how two adults in it would be...but if you know any single males with a good job, enjoys camping, and likes kids that talk in their sleep, let me know! « Show Less
462034
I had two on a queen-sized air mattress and one in a sleeping bag. Even with the store mattress we could have fit a fourth person if they were in a sleeping bag. I would say you could fit 4 sleeping bags in there no problem. If you want some more perspective, compare the floor of the tent to mattresses. I believe it's 2 queens.
1732216
Very easy. If you are uncertain, I would recommend a practice set up prior to your trip. This tent truly is a one person tent, so if you plan to have another person share you will need something larger. Also, I use an a battery operated twin air mattress that pretty much fills the floor space. Makes sleeping comfortable as hell!
987079
I've set it up by myself, but I'm over 6' and can reach everything for this tent... I will say it goes MUCH faster with 2 or more.... Very easy, follow instructions...
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