This tent is a nice middle ground tent on moving away from things like a coleman and before you start getting into high end specialist tents.
We tested this tent out in dry lake side conditions, thunderstorms along a mountain range and downpours in a field. The included rain fly held up perfectly to the rain, we had no overhead drips water seepage along the sides. It's important when camping in rain to not place objects against your tents outer walls to prevent seepage in ANY tent. In a heavy downpour with the lines stakes out and clipped to the poles the fly did not sag, so we were spared any runoff issues.
The tub bottom was fine with the rain, but I would recommend a tarp or matching footprint to help with heavy rain seepage. If the rain lasted much longer than a couple hours at a time it was getting to the point where it would seep along the outer bottom edges.
This tent is very sturdy when properly staked and pitched. The problem I can see with this is the instructions are very brief with little to no visual cues to go off of. There is a lot of tension on the whole setup with the poles are in place and it definitely isn't going anywhere. We had some decent wind gusts come off a mountain and there were no issues, even with the pop-out windows.
As for space this thing is already a large tent in the 8 person version, we had a queen size mat, a kids inflatable bed, and a cabela's XL size cot with frame in there without any issues. Once you stake out the gimmicky looking windows however it does make it feel even larger. We ended up liking the pop out windows quite a bit since we had a lot of rain and for the spacious feeling they provided.
Overall this is a nice, sturdy, and dry tent.
| Special Feature | Pull-out windows, water resistant, straight wall design for extra interior space |
|---|---|
| Brand | Columbia |
| Occupant Capacity | 6 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Fiberglass, fabric |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Car Camping |
| Product Dimensions | 120"L x 108"W x 72"H |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Item Weight | 21 Pounds |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Shape | Round |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | Rainfly, Stakes, Carry Bag |
| Pole Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Size | 6 person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Fabric Type | Mesh |
| Floor Length | 120 Inches |
| Water Resistance Technology | 5000 |
| Maximum Height | 72 Inches |
| Floor Area | 90 Square Feet |
| Number Of Poles | 3 |
| Style | 6 Person |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Number of Vestibules | 6 |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 28 x 8.4 x 8.2 inches |
| Package Weight | 9.96 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 120 x 108 x 72 inches |
| Brand Name | Columbia |
| Warranty Description | At Columbia Sportswear, we expect our products to be free of manufacturer defects. We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the original date of purchase. This warranty applies when the product is used for its intended purpose under normal conditions. This product is manufactured and distributed under license from Columbia Sportswear North America, Inc. Portland, OR 97229 by I2D Licensed Brands, LLC. For additional warranty information or to request a repair, please have your proof of purchase ready and call 1-888-774-5840. |
| Manufacturer | I2D Licensed Brands |
| Part Number | 30638 |
