This is a great tent for the money. We purchased this tent primarily for weekend campouts with the Boy Scouts and as a place where the kids can have their own space when we camp with our RV. We have used this tent 4 times and have had no issues at all. It is a snap to set-up, both individually and with help. We used this during a recent Klondike Derby in Upstate NY where the temperatures were in the single digits (18F) during the day and negative (-3F) overnight. The tent kept my son and I very warm, dry, and happy!
Set-up is as easy as putting down the footprint or tarp, spreading out the tent and staking it down, put the 2 poles together and place then in the corner holes, and then snap the tarp to the poles. The tarp slides over easily and clips to the corners in a way that it is difficult to make a mistake. Stake down the guidelines and spread out the tarp and you are done. My son (11 years old) and his friend (10 years old) set this up in less than 10 minutes. Take down is just as easy and takes less than 5 minutes, 2 min if you put it in a bag to hang dry at home. The stakes that are included are durable and did not bend even when going into frozen ground.
The tent is comfortable, zippers seem very durable, pockets and a shelf are easy to access and help to keep things organized. The vestibules are spacious and secure from the elements including 20+ MPH winds and rain that we had in our November campout. The vents are unlike other tents that we have used and provide ventilation without keeping the window unzipped.
We added a carabiner and two small cords to the inside of the tent to hang a light and add some stability to the "shelf". These have been very helpful in keeping things organized, hanging a small lantern, and keeping my glasses in an easy to reach / find place while we sleep. We also added to small bungee cords to the bag to replace the two straps that were included.
The tent is not too bulky or too heavy for my 11 year old son to carry in from the car to the campsite. This is a 2.1 mile hike and he handled it very well with this 5.5 pounds strapped to the bottom of his backpack. This tent and footprint would easily divide equally between 2 or 3 scouts for a longer trek. We put the metal poles and fly into one bag at 2.7 pounds, the tent, stakes, and lines in a second bag at 2.8 pounds, and the footprint and incidentals in a third bag for 1.4 pounds. (I know that doesn't exactly add up, but the storage bags, straps, etc added a bit of weight to each).
I recommend this tent and will likely buy the Lynx 2 person for myself while my son(s) and friends use this one on campouts.
| Brand | ALPS Mountaineering |
|---|---|
| Occupant Capacity | 4 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | Polyester, Aluminum |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking, Mountaineering |
| Product Dimensions | 90"L x 102"W x 52"H |
| Seasons | 3 Season |
| Color | Clay/Rust |
| Sport | Mountaineering |
| Item Weight | 8.4 Pounds |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Shape | Dome |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | Tent |
| Pole Material Type | Aluminum |
| Size | 4 Person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 2 |
| Fabric Type | Aluminum,Polyester |
| Floor Length | 90 Inches |
| Water Resistance Technology | 2000 mm |
| Maximum Height | 52 Inches |
| Floor Area | 64 Square Feet |
| Base Material | Polyester |
| Number Of Poles | 2 |
| Style | Clay/Rust |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Assembly Required | Yes |
| Stake Material | Aluminum |
| Tent Floor Material | Polyester |
| Number of Vestibules | 4 |
| Is Waterproof | True |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 23.62 x 7.09 x 7.01 inches |
| Package Weight | 4.14 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 90 x 102 x 52 inches |
| Brand Name | ALPS Mountaineering |
| Warranty Description | Limited Lifetime Warranty |
| Model Name | ALPS Mountaineering Lynx Tent |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Manufacturer | ALPS Mountaineering |
| Part Number | 5424617 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
