As far as backpacking tents go this tent is by no means traditional. I am a bit hesitant on giving this tent a full 5 stars, but I feel as if for each negative it has an amazing positive. I have spent about 25 nights in this tent and have loved it.
The first thing you notice when setting this tent up backcountry is how easy it is. You literally open the valves and pump it up and steak it down. The average time is around 6-10 minutes. This is also equally easy to take down but on average without trying to hurry can be take down in around 15 minutes. The negative with how this tent folds up is that any water not shaken off gets folded up in it and can be aggravating Because the rain fly and inner netting and tube frame are all one unit after you put them together. So this can make it difficult to clean because to separate each part and shake it out is not easy but can be done after the trip at home pretty easy.
The second positive is how amazing this tent handles wind. With living in Wyoming and frequenting Colorado and Montana for backcountry trips the wind can get pretty crazy in the mountains and this tent takes it all. the negative is that the vents on the tent can't be closed from the inside and don't 100% seal when closed. Thus a little wind gets in always.
Next is the weight of the tent. The tent is very light for a tent of this size, and it does fit three different 6 foot tall college men with backpacks shoved to one size of the tent, this tent is very nice for coming in at 10ish pounds. ( depending on the pump you get). The con here is that even being light the tent still is pretty large when folded down into its compression sack. About the size of two compressed backcountry sleeping bags. so the trade off of weight and ease of set up is countered by the size that you have to strap to your pack.
One thing compared to other tents I have used is that there are almost no vestibules only two small ones for boots) thus all backpacks have to be stored inside the tent. This is a minor inconvenience because there is so much floor space but it is one that also has benefits that you wouldn't think of with a normal more square footprint of a tent, these are that you can access anything in your pack easy and not have to unzip doors to get at it and in cases of uneven terrain you can use your pack as a leveling piece kinda like a giant wedge pillow.
All in all with this nontraditional tent you get a very nice tent that sets up fast and handles wind, rain, and snow well.
| Brand | HEIMPLANET |
|---|---|
| Product Dimensions | 13"L x 9"W x 16"H |
| Item Weight | 4.8 Kilograms |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Travelling, Camping & Hiking |
| Shape | Dome |
| Occupancy | 3 Person |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Included Components | Peg, Gear Loft |
| Water Resistance Technology | 5000 millimeters |
| Special Feature | Waterproof |
| Occupant Capacity | 3 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Polyester, Nylon |
| Color | cairo camo |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Installation Type | Easy Setup |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Assembly Time | 59 seconds |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Size | 2-3 Person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Floor Length | 16.67 Inches |
| Maximum Height | 59 Inches |
| Floor Area | 54 Square Feet |
| Base Material | 70D Nylon DWR PU |
| Style | Contemporary |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Assembly Required | No |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Minimum Trail Weight | 10.66 Pounds |
| Stake Material | Aluminum |
| Tent Floor Material | Nylon, DWR, PU |
| Rainfly Material | 40D double ripstop HT polyester PU |
| Rainfly Weight | 4.8 Kilograms |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Ultraviolet Light Protection | [Some] |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04250642102846 |
| Manufacturer | Heimplanet |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 20.94 x 14.17 x 7.09 inches |
| Package Weight | 5.26 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13 x 9 x 16 inches |
| Brand Name | HEIMPLANET |
| Country of Origin | United States |
| Part Number | 0.839.201/1 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
