Clostnature Polaris Lightweight Backpacking Tent - 1/1.5/2/3/4/6 Person Ultralight Waterproof Camping Tent, 3 Season Large Size Easy Setup Tent for Family, Outdoor, Hiking and Mountaineering

After reading stellar reviews on this 6 person tent, I purchased one for myself for camping on a spoil island on Florida's east coast. I wanted it big enough to put a couple cots in. The room is more than adequate for my 80" long cot. Definitely will put something under the cot feet to protect the floor. Rainfly vents and their location is the very first thing I look for. Vents should be placed as close to the top as possible. It's where all the heat goes. If you camp in Florida you need the 3V's, ventilation,ventilation,ventilation! Condensation is a big deal here with the heat and humidity. The cot will also elevate me above the bathtub line allowing for more breeze contact. As a rule, i never close the vestibules and air vents unless it rains or really cold. I'm enjoying this tent immensely. Haven't had it in a hard rain yet and I see where I'll need to add a longer guide out to the sides to pull the fly up and away from the sidewall bottom better and it will help promote more updraft. Our hurricane season starts early June and with it rain so I'll have an opportunity to proper test it soon. Okay it now april 12th and I'm on a spoil island near coco Beach. Sustaining winds of 10-20 mph and it's holding up well. It rained around 2am but only a light drizzle. We were expecting much more but thankfully missed the brunt however it would have been the ultimate test. I have condensation this morning but because I closed the vents before bed cause we knew we were to get rain in the am. The vestibule are smaller than I'd like for such a big tent and although I like the shade awning, it's hard to use it as an entry or exit when it's not deployed. The other side works better for easy in and out. The doors are HUGE! Getting my cot, chair, and table in was no issue. All in all, im pleased and it's only 1 pound heavier than my teton 3 person with twice the room. This is a great tent for spring to fall. It's big, light, and will hold up under moderate conditions.

I'm not one to leave very many product reviews, but I believe this tent deserves one. I spent a considerable amount of time (i.e. way too much!) researching tents and product reviews long before purchasing. To me, specs are critically important and I loved the fact that Clostnature posts them in plain daylight without having to contact the company or other people to ask questions. Honestly, I believe it is a red flag if you see fluff information in the product description without specific material specs, because knowing the materials of your tent helps give you the piece of mind you need to make an informed and wise decision. If you take the time to compare vs. Clostnature's competition, you will find the Clostnature materials are just better across the board. Seriously...pull up a bunch of tents on Amazon and you will hard pressed to find a tent FOR THIS PRICE with 75D 210T Polyester + PU 5000 across the board. That (and smart design) are what sets the Clostnature tent apart from the rest.FIELD TEST: I tested this in the mountains of middle Tennessee with rain overnight (temps in the low 50's) and the tent kept completely dry, ventilated and comfortable. The rain fly kept any moisture condensation off the tent itself (because it did not touch the tent as all with guy-lines installed) despite heavy rain, and the double sided vents at the top of the fly added balanced ventilation. Again, this is a feature difference between Clostnature and their competition (see below). Zippers worked smoothly and everything is seam-sealed from the factory. Also, the interior size is more spacious than I even expected, which is a huge plus for keeping gear inside from the weather/elements. 2 people and gear can all easily fit in this tent which is a superior design difference from other tents.FOOTPRINT: As noted, this tent does not come with a footprint, but a 5'6x7'6 tarp can be purchased at Harbor Freight for $4 and it's heavy duty 9mil that is darn close to the exact measurements of the tent itself. Usually, footprints that come with tents are pretty thin anyway (to keep lightweight for serious backpackers), so it's a personal preference what matters to you most and what you can tolerate. Personally, I want something underneath me that will prevent any rocks, sticks or roots poking through, so I don't mind a few ounces more in weight for something much more durable, and it's $4. At the beginning of my research, the footprint issue was the only thing holding me back from purchasing this tent. However, I could not overcome the specs being superior to the competition for a better price, so I decided to go with Clostnature and use a separate footprint.PRODUCT COMPARISON: Honestly, my buddy brought his new Hyke/Byke Yosemite tent on our hiking trip and he liked the design of my Clostnature tent better as his rainfly was loose when properly installed, there were no air vents at the top of his rainfly, and the overall interior size of his tent looked much smaller than my Clostnature tent (and we carry basically identical gear). In other words, he agreed that 2 people could easily sleep in the Clostnature whereas only 1 could comfortably sleep in his H&B tent (even though our tent size was very close). He also liked my make-shift footprint better (even though his tent came with one) because mine was much more heavy duty and trustworthy. Unfortunately, his H&B rainfly ripped at one of the seams when he started to tie it down, so there's your best product comparison first-hand between 2 tents out of the box that are pretty close in style and quality.OVERALL: This is simply a great tent with smart design and superior materials/features. Those who seriously research before they buy like I do will also appreciate how quickly this company responds to questions and feedback, which is another unspoken feature that makes the purchase experience much better after the fact. It's truly the little details that most people take for granted in buying a tent (or any product for that matter), so BUY WITH CONFIDENCE IN THIS CLOSTNATURE TENT, understanding that it is easily the best bang for the buck on Amazon for tents, hands down.FYI: And NO, I was not compensated in any way to write this review. This is just my personal opinion from an average Joe trying to muddle through the sea of fake reviews out there so people like me can make wiser purchase decisions. Bottom-line: This Clostnature tent is legit and worth every penny based on actual field test experience and directly comparing side-by-side against a similar tent that is climbing the charts on Amazon right now for a higher price. Common sense says, "Buy the Clostnature!"UPDATE (2019): Clostnature is now offering a custom foot print to fit this tent which is sold separately and is very affordable (https://amazon.com/Clostnature-Tent-Footprint-Waterproof-Backpacking/dp/B07MZ3CL2N?ref_=ast_bbp_dp). It appears they do offer a % discount when you purchase the two together, FYI, so check for the coupon code. I purchased the footprint and it works great as a lightweight alternative to the heavy mil tarp I referenced above. Both work effectively for different purposes (camping vs. backpacking).