For full disclosure, I did spray the tent with waterproofing spray, as other reviews have advocated for. Also, we put a tarp under the tent, as pretty much everything I've read advocates for that.
That said, we camped in rain by Lake Michigan and we were dry as could be. I was worried as the rainfly only overhangs the windows slightly, but apparently enough to divert rain from the tent. A bird also pooped on the tent and that wiped right off without residue.
We have found assembly of the tent easier with two people, but I have done so myself. The directions are good enough to follow for success, but I have had to make sure the corners are aligned, which is not too unusual.
We found the tent tall and it comfortably fits our four campers with air mattresses or camping pads.
The ventilation is really a godsend when camping, as it keeps things much cooler to have multiple windows.
The tent is tall enough for us to stand up in and the opening at the top is high enough to afford considerable privacy.
But, the one extremely gusty day we had (50+ mile an hour wind), the tent seemed to buckle some, given its height. So be careful how you orient it, I suppose.
Under typical conditions, the tent worked like a dream and we enjoyed watching the stars out the top of the tent. Even on hot days, we felt relatively cool when we pitched this in the shade and unzipped the windows.
Out of the three tents we've owned, this one has been our favorite for car camping as a family. We've had a great summer of adventures using it in a variety of conditions.
Plus, you don't have to be a machine or a seasoned packer to get it to go back in the tent bag. Which is a win in my book.
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