I have this tent and put it up and break it down alone. It’s easy. I would suggest stakes that can be drilled into the ground and an electric impact drill. It’s big, but I’ve never not been able to find a spot for it when camping. Wind and rain will not bother you in this thing.
Ive owned mine for a little while now.
It is really excellent at water. During one rain storm the corner of the tent was 6 inches under water. No water inside.
It isnt the lightest tent. I do set it up and take it down by myself almost every time. It does require some strength and a good rubber mallet for the spikes.
My wife has even taken it and put it up solo for a girls trip.
Size hasn't been a big deal. We've camped with 2 adults, 3 kids under 12 and a dog. Its tight but definitely fine.
I always recommend this tent to everyone.
So yes if it does get wet it becomes a pain but that's the same with every tent. I've had to keep the tent up for a week before in the backyard due to it raining every day. You do not want to put it away wet since mold will kill the tent. I also keep a towel in the tote that I store the tent in so that I can dry up the bottom while I roll it up from the moisture from the ground.
I have also just sprawled it across my garage and rotated it around every day to get it all dry without doing a full set up in the yard.
If anyone has a LPT for this, I'd definitely be interested.
Kodiak Canvas Flex Bow. This will stand in 60 mph winds. It will also last a life time.
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I have the 10x10. Its easier to find a nice spot for it. Wish i went with the 10x14 for that extra room. Use lag bolts for stakes. With a drill driver. It saves time in setting up. Also saves on the back.
Buy your last tent first. No more damp bed, wind is never a problem. Canvas is the way to go.
This one is cheaper. Less windows.
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You use lag bolts as stakes? Its so much faster with a drill/driver. I have a little standup tent i put a cassette toilet in. As i get older i find i need one closer . Shit happens. Im going to post a vid of my tent in 50 mph winds just outside RMNP. I cant believe how well it held up. I know i have it on some HD. Put on a 4in topper for max comfort on the air matt.
Another vote for the Kodiak. I have the 10x10 and I stay in it 3-4 days a week August through mid-November in Idaho. The floor liner is nice to cover the “cold plastic” referenced above. I have the canvas liner but actually prefer a padded moving blanket. Rain and snow are not an issue and mine has been through some hellish wind storms with no issues.
Splurge on the Kodiak 10x10 flexbow vx deluxe and topper. I love mine. Im usually solo but love the tent and the space. I also have the canvas floor liner. Not necessary but its a nice change from cold plastic. Got mine from competitive edge. Figured this would be the last tent I buy so I said screw it and did the damn thing.
Thirds on Kodiak Canvas I have a 10x10 Flex bow. I can put it up alone in 15 minutes and it's the best tent I have ever had for inclement weather. I got it on sale at Cabela's with free shipping. As someone else stated this thing is HEAVY ship weight is over 75lbs. Once you break out the poles and stakes from the tent it's easier to manage. Make sure when you put it up or take it down to leave one of the doors open for the air to escape/enter the tent. You'll see what I mean if you don't.
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