For the money, GREAT tent.
355801
First of all, the people who gave this tent 2 stars are morons. Why are you being so nit-picky about a 4SEASON TENT FOR LESS THAN $200. Don't complain about anything. To the person complaining about the weight: can you find a 2-person 4-season tent for under 200 bucks that weighs only 6 lbs. No you can not!

My initial impression upon first setting this tent up was that the quality could be a bit better. Clearly made in China or Cambodia or wherever. But like I said, I was not about to complain because I actually paid less than $150 for this tent.

The ventilation design is great! Two opposing vents in the fly that can be closes, two opposing windows that close just fine, and the top has triangular zipper vents also. The poles are high quality aluminum I think, and yes they do bend because THEY HAVE TO BEND TO FORM THE SHAPE OF THE TENT!

The two doors and two vestibules make it great for sharing a small space with two people because you can lay with your heads at opposite ends and each has access to their own door and vestibule. But like any 2-person it will be quite cozy. I prefer using it solo or with my dog or girlfriend.

Now for my experience with this tent. Just this passed weekend I went on a backpacking trip into the Grays/Torreys basin and climbed Kelso ridge up Torreys peak (Colorado). Both days were extremely windy, with the forecast calling for 50+ mph winds. At first I was worried because the fly only has two guy-out points which was puzzling to me since 3-season tents have more. But... The way the vestibule is designed helps a lot. It has a low profile and the vestibules are sharply angled which helps divert the wind over the tent. Face the smallest surface area of the tent into the wind. The moral of the story is: The 4 outer corners I used simple snow stakes I bought from amazon, and the vestibules I pulled out and used tree branches to make dead man anchors in the snow. If you've done any winter camping, you know that once you pack your spot down and dead man anything, it freezes and literally turns to concrete after a couple hours. While we were climbing on Sunday, the wind was the heaviest that day and my tent did not budge at all when I returned in the evening.

Awesome 4-season tent for the money.
2629811
I wanted a simple, single-person tent for family camping trips, to avoid the cramped mayhem of the family camper, and the Scout absolutely delivered.

Setup is simple and straightforward, a pair of segmented poles and a few ropes are all it takes. I've had no difficulty setting this tent up in the dark, or in the wind. The yellow ropes it comes with are a bit prone to tangling, if you're not careful when you're putting it away, and I'll probably replace them with tougher paracord in the future. I replaced the stakes it came with with some sturdier triangular ones from Walmart, as I had some difficulty with them pulling out of the loose-packed sandy soil at my campsite. That's more a personal grievance than a design flaw, but just something to consider.

I'm 6 feet tall, and the scout has plenty of room for my big inflatable sleeping mat and the rest of my gear, as well as a pretty decent amount of headroom even for a string bean like me. I wouldn't recommend it for two people though, even if you really like cuddling. There's a great bug screen on the entrance, to keep the critters out and let the breeze in, and then a second set of tent flaps if you need to keep the rain out. If you do need to close the outer flaps, it's very weather-resistant, but at the price of breathability, so expect condensation on the inside of the tent in the mornings. Its dark coloring means it does get a little toasty inside, even if you leave the outer flaps open, though it does cool off quickly at night.

It weathered a pair of brutal thunderstorms admirably. The bottom of the tent is made from a heavier "tarp-ier" material (the slightly darker green ring around the bottom in the pictures), extending a little way up the sides, which meant that even without a ground cover, no water got in. There was a bit of leaking from the seams on the top panels, but I learned my lesson after the first storm and got a small tube of waterproofing sealant for them. Since then, I've had no problems with the rain.

I wouldn't recommend this tent for backpackers. It's heavy and takes up a lot of room in a pack. You get what you pay for here, and if you're serious about saving weight or space, pay extra for a dedicated backpacking tent (Or get a hammock, I'm learning to love them!). This tent is a godsend for anyone who enjoys camping alone, but doesn't want the hassle of a massive tent, and doesn't need to use their legs to get to their site. It's solid and spacious and cheap as dirt. Even with my $15 of extra stuff (Waterproofing, paracord, new stakes, etc.), you couldn't find a better single-man tent for the price.
2796744
Great price for a well made tent.  It is just big enough for 2 adults, and sets up quickly.
4770270
I just used this brand new tent to camp for four nights and I'm a new-ish camper. I did 1 night at one campground and 3 at another. It is very easy to put up. Note the fabric instructions have two sides and the instructions for the rain fly or kind of hidden (you'll need it!! I was very close to the ocean the first night and there was a great deal of condensation in the morning, to my newbie surprise). The tent pegs or stakes are very cheap, they bend easily, and don't hold that well. They also turn in place by themselves so whereas they were holding the tent down fine in one corner, one side was out when I went to take it down.

I couldn't fold the tent compact enough to get everything inside the box after I took it down. I'll tackle that at a park, since I live in a condo and don't have a yard.

I couldn't stand up in it, but I think all tents of this size are the same (I saw more at a store today). It is not a three-person tent unless it's a couple and a child. There was enough room for a queen sized blowup bed with about a foot or more left on one side. The tent was very easy to assemble and take down.

I think I'll move on to bigger tents after this and save this for emergencies or for a friend.
3534325
nice tent for the price, but it needs seam sealing done then it will be great
927316
Just finished RAGBRAI using this tent (7 days camping in it, different town every day).  Easy to put up, take down,lots of headroom, held up fine in the thunderstorm with no leaks and lots of wind.  Instructions are very poorly written and sparse but after setting it up the first time, it's a breeze after that.  We didn't carry it so I don't know how well it would do backpacking.
2888803
This is a great tent for the money.  The first two times I set this up tested heavy rains and winds and it held up with only a little water getting in.  The only disappointment I can say is on the rain fly.  It should be a little bigger to properly cover the sides to avoid the heavy rains coming in.  Make sure you stretch the rain fly out really tight to help with that.
3153043
First I want to say that I got lucky and found this tent on sale at a time when Amazon was running a free Prime trial membership.  So I only paid $180 for this tent with free two-day shipping.  Good deal.
Second, this tent is big.  We set it up without too much difficulty, but it is not a one man job and you'll want to try it before you camp so that you know what to expect.
As another reviewer said, there is no cooler acess (the small opening at the bottom of the back of the tent).  Not a big deal to me, but it isn't there.
The screened room is not very big, but nice extra space for storing coolers and shoes or whatever.  There is no floor in the screen room.
All in all I am happy with this purchase.  Can't wait to try it out somewhere other than the backyard!
2254946
I think this is a great tent for the price! I like the inner pockets and there are a number of vent holes to use. The only flaw is that my tent has a very very small hole in the front. Can easily be covered though. My plants are growing well in this tent.
3743553
First off, it's only $40 at Walmart.  If you are familiar with tents, you know 4 person really means 2. My son and I have camped in this twice so far. It's easy to set up, I did it by myself. It's mostly mesh so it's not for cool weather camping. I live in the desert so I can't comment on the rain protection but it holds up to Wyoming wind just fine. The eport is nice. I fit a twin mattress and a kids cot in with some room left over for the dog. I'll probably upgrade to a cabin tent next year but this will do for now. I think it will last awhile too.
1444314
I bought this tent for a trip I took to Iceland this winter. I am an experienced camper/backpacker, and have used many tents throughout my life, including several REI Half Domes.

Upon setting up this tent, i gave it the good old hose test, and it passed. Later on while on my trip, I had several nights of intense rain and the tent did not leak once. Given that the main function of a tent is to keep one dry and sheltered from the elements, I would say that this is an excellent tent.

The issues that I do have with it are fairly minor. First of all, it is pretty big. It is called a 2 person tent, but it is way too big for 2 people but still too small for 3.

 In addition, while it is too wide, it is fairly short. As a 5'10 guy, I barely fit length-wise.

Also, the rain fly tears fairly easily. This is not an issue if you're careful, but if you're a klutz like me then it might be worth it to get a sturdier tent.

Overall, I would definitely recommend this tent to anyone who is doing light - medium backpacking. It is a bit heavier than some of the more expensive tents, and it definitely has its drawbacks, however for the price it is definitely worth it.
1582836
I got this tent as a spontaneous decision.  It was just so affordable, and I needed a tent for a few trips this year.  I haven't tested it out in difficult conditions, but I set it up in my backyard.

Quick to set-up, and I love the "front porch".  It's an innovative design that I will probably use to keep my gear relatively dry if there's rain.

All in all, I like (but not love) the tent.  I like the color.  but for the price....I love the tent.  I still can't believe it was this cheap.  The price seems too good to be true.  For this price, I will be happy if this tent just lasts through this season.
2327299
We bought this tent for a camping trip.  To say we are "inexperienced campers" is actually a pretty generous statement.  We got this tent up easily.  I could actually set it up by myself.  It was plenty spacious for a family of four.  We had a queen and twin blow up mattress and plenty of space left over.  The tent help up in a windy rainstorm in the night.  The rain guard did come undone in the middle of the night, but we saw that we had not fully secured it the right way.  We fixed it and it held the rest of the night.  We stayed warm and dry in the coldest weather we see here in South Florida.  We did get a small tear in the rain guard, but it did not appear that water came in.  Also, half of our stakes bent will trying to hammer then in.  We will have to get new ones for next time.  Overall, we are happy with the tent.
3632916
It is a great tent for the price, you have to be gentle with the fiberglass poles but when it is up, it is a roomy secure (multiple guidelines) tent. We own/have owned 3 and 4 seasons tents made by sierra designs, mountain hardware, north face and kelty. I tend to be hard on equipment and am used to have top line products. with the arrival of out two sons, it is now more car camping and this beast fits the bill very well and at a very reasonable price. Great view for clear nights without the fly, and the ventilation is good. Floor keeps water out well, and if properly pitched, it will take some big wind. diagonal rain will get screen porch wet, but no infiltration in sleeping area.
1850415
Took it a while for shipping. Overall I was surprised by how tedious it was to setup at first. But it really wasn't to bad. It's really a solid structure once the tent goes over the bars. All pieces were present with a few extra zip ties for the floor liner on the inside. Was expecting it to be a little bit heavier in weight. Zippers were solid. Material is surprisingly quite durable. And it was a good deal price wise. Honestly, my expectations were met. Dimensions make it awkward to move if assembled in an area that is not intended to be your spot for it. I.E.  Setting up beforehand in say, your kitchen, only to realize that you needed to transport it through your house to it's designated spot. So if you disconnect it at the bars say heightwise with the tent still on partially, its then half the size with with the other half just kinda tucked inside, it will nest, allowing you to pull it back up and reconnect the bars that slip into place with each other once you have moved it to where you want it, however you'll need to shimmy the tent a bit too but it wasn't to bad reconnecting it. According to the instructions that were provided, the bars i'm describing are #2's since they slip into bars #1. So there's a setup tip unless you absolutely need to tear it all the way back down.
Should take no more than 30 mins to assemble at most IMO. Mind the flaps around the zippers so you don't snag or hang up when opening and closing, lot of overhang, approx: 2-3inch. Had to slightly bend the #6 bars a tiny bit so they would rest easy on the top (where you would hang rope ratchets for exhaust if using one) and #5's were fine. I am happy with it. Buy a second one if I had the space and such. Traps heat so take advantage of using the multiple vents and exhaust ports it has. The mylar in the inside is pretty nice. Flaps have velcro and can be rolled up and attached to fuzzy velcro strip to keep them up. Bottom middle, left and right have mesh. Then the exhaust vents themselves have drawstrings. Left and right closer to top and one on the topside of the tent. Shows example in instructions for suggested setup. Tiny fans would work well whether hanging inside or finding a way to nestle them in the round exhaust ports IMO. Worthwhile to play around and find out what you like the best. I like the center zipper style the most because this opens cupboard style in comparison to other tents that open in a completely didn't styles. Easy access. Other than the reviews i read about this before I decided to buy it, i think some customers just had bad luck or something else.. I guess that's about it.
4212667
This tent has been used on a couple family backpacking trips and so far I am very pleased with it.  It is less weight then some other tents that cost more.  In terms of weather we have only encountered a light summer summer with this tent so I can not attest to how it handles driving rains.  Plenty of room for three adults.  We were able to fit two adults and two smaller kids without being too crammed in the tent.  The only thing I will upgrade for this tent is the tent stakes.  They are not strong enough for tougher ground with roots in it.
4517892
Worked well for a short trip, didn't want to spend a lot of $ but needed more space than a 1 man tent affords.
Tent packs down to 19x5x5 so it fit in my bag on back seat of motorcycle.
I'm about 6' and found it was best to lay diagonal for maximum space, otherwise the sides angle up right over your nose.
Assembly was easy with no help, put both poles through slots, insert one end of pole into end and work your way to the other end, keeping the pole taught against the keeper.  Repeat for other side.
Got rained on a couple nights, only a little rain made it in, looks like where the zippers meet.
Had high winds one night that were trying to push the tent flat, poles flexed quite a bit but didn't break.  More attachment points might've kept the tent from compressing so much in the wind.  However, for the money, it was better than I expected.
This tent has a low entrance, unless you're young and flexible you may have to crawl in.
It would be a tight fit for 3 adults, but 2 adults 6' or under would still have room for gear.
Can't comment on its durability for the long haul, but if you're crafty you could probably do repairs in the field.
Check and tighten the knots on the rain fly before using.