Before you expect too much out of your tent, be sure you take a second look at the price.
At $29.99, I am happy with the Wenzel Lone Tree tent. It met several requirements that I set in place.
Original requirements...
1. Free standing - if I lose a stake in the middle of the night it's not going to crash on my head!
2. Above average rain fly coverage - some tents only cover the tip top. This one has good coverage except on the door.
3. Can fit me - I'm a tall dude. I'm 6'5" and needed a tent that can hold me. The 7' floor works well enough for a short trip. Note for other tall guys - the floor IS 7', but the sides make some of that unusable for sleeping. Still, it's long enough for me and it is tall enough I can easily sit up without hitting my head.
4. Plenty of room inside for gear - this requirement was barely met. I can be in the tent with my pack and have a little room to spare. I know they call it a "2 person" but seriously, unless you are below average size and don't mind keeping your stuff outside, this tent is for a single person.
5. Light and packable on/in my backpack - Since I will be carrying my gear into the camp site I needed something light and portable.
Things I would have liked...
1. Deeper pole corner pockets would make setup easier for one person
2. Poles are functional, but I feel like I'm going to snap them every time I setup the tent. They are pretty low diameter and maybe a hair too long. After I try the tent in the field I may cut each pole down by a quarter inch. Not too much so the tent isn't ridged, but enough to relax the poles slightly.
3. Vestibule or some kind of ledge for shelter while getting into the tent. as it is, i will probably carry an extra poncho or something to make a temporary ledge in case it rains.
Other little surprises...
1. Rainfly was already waterproof taped and design is such that it handles upgrades like new poles and better stakes. I went ahead and sealed the tent seams anyway and around the tape. Plus, I used water repellent spray similar to another reviewer. I'd rather have it than not if it starts storming on me.
2. Extra space in the tent bag. If you have ground cover that compresses well, it may fit in the bag. My tarp is a bit large, but a correctly sized pad would easily roll around the tent and slide into the pack.
The only construction faults I have found so far were a single thread inside that needed to be cut off, and the ties that hold the poles to the tent are weak. A stitch already popped on one of them so be careful. I would have liked to not even have ties on the tent. Oh well...see second sentence of review for explanation.
The beauty of the things I would have liked to have is that everything is available on more expensive tents. As a starter tent this thing is great.Get more detail about Wenzel Lone Tree Hiker Tent, Red/Black.
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