After a ton of deliberation, I picked this tent because I wanted something light, budget friendly, and most importantly something with excellent ventilation for backpacking in the southern heat. Ironically, though, I’ve only gotten to test it in the low 30s so far. Even so, it was everything I wanted.
Pros:
- adjustable ventilation in the fly let me get away with the 3season body even when it dropped below freezing
- the included stakes and cords are bright and easy to see even under a bunch of leaves (probably why I was able to set up and brake down in half the time it took my dad with his 6moon tent - no lost stakes!)
-Surprisingly easy to pitch. I was really worried about this because it’s my first trekking pole tent and I only got to practice once before our trip
- ZERO condensation!!! This is why I picked this tent, condensation is my pet peeve. Obviously I need to test this further in humidity but so far I am pleased.
-price and weight- it’s not the cheapest or the lightest but it is probably the cheapest of the tents this light. (Could have shaved off a little weight at the same price point by getting a single wall lanshan , but the double wall design is a sticking point for me and worth the extra ounces)
Cons?
- zippers- as others have said, the zippers are teenytiny. This can be easily fixed by adding pulls. I’ll do that eventually but I have baby hands so I’m not in a rush. The waterproof zipper on the fly is a little tough especially when you have a nice taught pitch. It didn’t bother me too much- I grew up using my dad’s super old gear so I’m used to being extra gentle with zippers, but definitely something to be mindful of
- Drooping- lots of guys reviewing this tent struggled with the net drooping at the ends. This does happen, especially by morning, but I didn’t find it interfered with my sleep. That said, I’m only 5’7” and I was fully stuffed in my mummy bag, so if the netting was on my face, I had no idea!
-Narrow- it is a little narrow. I am a side sleeper and once or twice I was worried my butt was going to knock out a trekking pole *but* it never did… so maybe that’s a pro? I slept with most of my gear in my mummy bag (electronics, water filter, etc) so I was able to slide my empty pack in the tent with me the first night. The second night my pack was damp so it stayed in the vestibule without a problem. Also, two vestibules does men twice the storage space!
Overall, for me, the pros out weigh the cons by a lot. This will be my solo backpacking tent for the foreseeable future and I can’t wait to use it in the 90 degree weather I got it for :laughcry:
| Special Feature | Water-Resistant, Ultralight, Waterproof |
|---|---|
| Brand | GEERTOP |
| Occupant Capacity | 1 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Nylon, Aluminum |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Travelling, Mountaineering |
| Product Dimensions | 82.68"L x 35.43"W x 41.34"H |
| Seasons | Spring-Summer-Fall |
| Color | Blue |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Item Weight | 1200 Grams |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Shape | Triangular |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | Carry Bag, Peg, Ro, Pole |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Size | Inner Tent + Tent Fly |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Fabric Type | Mesh |
| Floor Length | 87.5 Inches |
| Water Resistance Technology | 5000 mm |
| Maximum Height | 41 Inches |
| Water Resistance Level | Waterproof |
| Number of Rooms | 1 |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 16.42 x 4.8 x 4.61 inches |
| Package Weight | 1.46 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 82.68 x 35.43 x 41.34 inches |
| Brand Name | GEERTOP |
| Suggested Users | boys |
| Manufacturer | Geertop |
| Part Number | PYRAMIDIRONB |
