Salida 4

Bought this tent for our family tramping (hiking) trips, first full outing and it went well. We’re based in New Zealand. Pros: * Super easy to put up * Really good weight * Fits 2 adults/2 kids (U10) fine Cons * On the fly there are lops top peg it down between corners. Only problem is that the fly sits too far above the ground, you’ll you to add some extensions to adequately peg it down, so that it doesn’t touch the tent (and leak) * Having said that, we’ve had a hard time getting the fly to sit right and for the fly seams to sit on top of the poles (and thus seam) * And yes, with 4 people in summer there is some condensation We’ve yet to test it in heavy wind or rain, but to be honest, with 2 kids under 10 we probably won’t’ be out in those conditions. Overall, I believe we made the right choice. Light to carry, easy to put up, and roomy enough. A 4 person tent is always going to be a compromise between weight, price and quality. This tent does the first 2 well, we’ll see how it lasts. Finally, I’d recommend you buy the footprint, the tent floor is very light.

Been using this for just over a year now with positive results. I'm not crazy about the fly, mainly because there is absolutely no way to get in or out of the tent without crawling on hands and knees; otherwise a wet back is a guarantee. The fly does make a nice vestibule, but the wet back isn't worth it. That said, I spent a week in South Dakota this summer with the fly removed and it was spectacular.