Good company that stands behind there products. This tent should go up in a snap. BTW almost all tents even new needs to be seam sealed in the corners or they will leak

The exact one doesn't seem to have any reviews over at Amazon, but here's one by the same company, looks like it's a different color combo... Mostly average to good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002PAWK7O/ref=mp_s_a_3?qid=1341723821&sr=8-3


[MOD: Different product. That's a 9-person tent. Ours is a 7-person tent. (TT)]

wingedsurfgirl wrote:The exact one doesn't seem to have any reviews over at Amazon, but here's one by the same company, looks like it's a different color combo... Mostly average to good reviews.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002PAWK7O/ref=mp_s_a_3?qid=1341723821&sr=8-3

Here is a hyperlink if you're too lazy to copy paste the previous URL

I took a few minutes to read the reviews, This tent doesn't seem to do well in extreme winds. The biggest complaint is that the FiberGlass poles seem to break easy (especially in high winds)

It seems the only 1-star review there was mad that they wouldn't file a warranty claim because he couldn't provide the broken pole he threw away. Still a lot of great reviews on this tent though.

As far as I can tell this is the same tent with a different colour combo

[MOD: Different product. That's a 9-person tent. (TT)]

This doesn't seem like it would hold up well during a zombie attack. Too many avenues of easy attack through the door and window, or they could just come straight through -- somehow I don't think polyester taffeta is rated against zombies.

(Don't mind me, just sat through a "Walking Dead" marathon...)

ThunderThighs wrote:The buyer wanted me to pass these on. He found them at another site.

Spec Sheet

Installation Instructions

Rats! You beat me by a couple minutes! Next time if you see me posting just tell the buyer I'm currently posting and it will be taken care of sooner than later.

Lol Thunderthighs now I'm really confused. The links you posted to (The correct one) says this:
Sleeps about 7 adults
Base: 18 feet by 10 feet
Area: 170 square feet
Center height: 76 inches

The one I posted (the wrong one) says:
Base: 18 by 10 feet
Center height: 76 inches
Area: 159 square feet
Capacity: 9 people

So let me get this straight. I can cram 9 people into the 159 Squarefoot tent, but only seven will fit in the 170?

Talk about confusing.

ThunderThighs wrote:We don't make 'em. We just sell 'em.

Okay well, I still think the regardless of the tent, the firberglass poles might be fragile for all of them. I suggest registering your tent by filling out your warranty card and if anything breaks they seem more than happy to replace it assuming you save the part that broke.

I'm going to get offline for now, Might stop back later and post some more. We'll see.

Maybe the gear loft can hold a kid or two. :P
Thanks for making me laugh! Does humor count towards quality posts? If so, you should have a lot more.

CowboyDann wrote:Lol Thunderthighs now I'm really confused. The links you posted to (The correct one) says this:
Sleeps about 7 adults
Base: 18 feet by 10 feet
Area: 170 square feet
Center height: 76 inches

The one I posted (the wrong one) says:
Base: 18 by 10 feet
Center height: 76 inches
Area: 159 square feet
Capacity: 9 people

So let me get this straight. I can cram 9 people into the 159 Squarefoot tent, but only seven will fit in the 170?

Talk about confusing.

CowboyDann wrote: Here is a hyperlink if you're too lazy to copy paste the previous URL

This looks like the same one, reviews look pretty good.

http://www.amazon.com/Mountain-Trails-10-Foot-2-Room-7-Person/dp/B003R7PU6W


I took a few minutes to read the reviews, This tent doesn't seem to do well in extreme winds. The biggest complaint is that the FiberGlass poles seem to break easy (especially in high winds)

It seems the only 1-star review there was mad that they wouldn't file a warranty claim because he couldn't provide the broken pole he threw away. Still a lot of great reviews on this tent though.

As far as I can tell this is the same tent with a different colour combo

[MOD: Different product. That's a 9-person tent. (TT)]

The rain fly doesn't cover the entire tent...not so good. Having just come back from a week of island camping with friends who had a tent with a similar short rain fly, the daily thunderstorms weren't kind to them.

gryhnd wrote:The rain fly doesn't cover the entire tent...not so good. Having just come back from a week of island camping with friends who had a tent with a similar short rain fly, the daily thunderstorms weren't kind to them.

Good Point - Thanks!! I was just about to purchase this, but can now see my head at the window being pelted by rain.

wingedsurfgirl wrote:Maybe the gear loft can hold a kid or two. :P
Thanks for making me laugh! Does humor count towards quality posts? If so, you should have a lot more.

Thank you very much, although I'd bet at least 10% of my quality posts come from witty observations, or me gushing about something equally silly, like the colour of a collander or posting a video barely related to the product. I do enjoy the idea of deserving QualPo's though.

Always remember that they calculate the number of people it holds without taking into account your gear. This one will hold the noted 7 people comfortably, but their bags will have to stay outside the tent. I would say 3-5 average sized people would be really comfortable with gear.

This tent (based on the price and the specs) is a low-end tent for the casual camper. Wenzel is a pretty good name, so it will probably serve you better than a Walmart or Target brand tent.

The fiberglass poles are thin (so be wary of windy conditions) and the price of the tent tells you that it would be best to seam seal and spray the nylon with a silicon fabric sealant every 2-3 years. Also, with every tent, it is good to put a "ground-cloth" or tarp under the tent to protect the bottom and to keep the moisture from seeping through the floor and making you cold.

This tent seems perfect for someone who will camp once or twice a year in summer.

ROGETRAY wrote:In regards to the rainfly covers -
From the higher ups:

"The rainfly covers the mesh top sections, but doors and windows can be fully closed when it rains."

Hope this helps :D

Sincerely,
Woot Staff

True, but that doesn't help with the tent's material getting soaked on the exposed sections. If *anything* touches the material, the water wicks right in. Soaked gear (sleeping bags, clothing) is not a fun situation. In addition, water tends to pool at seams and forms droplets that fall...plunk...right on your head I don't mean leaking through the seam but running down the fabric stopping *at* a seam until enough collects.

I think this would be fine for backyard camping or dry climates and for that the price is great. But I otherwise would pass on it.

If I was a Notre Dame fan I would be all over this deal. Or a St. Louis Rams fan. But I'm not.

gryhnd wrote:True, but that doesn't help with the tent's material getting soaked on the exposed sections. If *anything* touches the material, the water wicks right in. Soaked gear (sleeping bags, clothing) is not a fun situation. In addition, water tends to pool at seams and forms droplets that fall...plunk...right on your head I don't mean leaking through the seam but running down the fabric stopping *at* a seam until enough collects.

I think this would be fine for backyard camping or dry climates and for that the price is great. But I otherwise would pass on it.

I agree and besides who wants to close the windows on a hot rainy day. Even if a wet wall wasn't a problem, closing all the windows to keep the rain out is a deal breaker for me

gryhnd wrote:True, but that doesn't help with the tent's material getting soaked on the exposed sections. If *anything* touches the material, the water wicks right in. Soaked gear (sleeping bags, clothing) is not a fun situation. In addition, water tends to pool at seams and forms droplets that fall...plunk...right on your head I don't mean leaking through the seam but running down the fabric stopping *at* a seam until enough collects.

I think this would be fine for backyard camping or dry climates and for that the price is great. But I otherwise would pass on it.

If you spray some silicon fabric sealant on it every couple years, you shouldn't have a problem. I used a cheap tent regularly for 6 or so years without a leak by seam sealing and silicon spraying..

My last experience with buying something from a guy named Wenzel was less than stellar. I'll be passing on this one.

(rather obscure reference, throwing it out there to see if anyone catches it.)

Is anyone else having a problem buying this? I get to the "Buy Now" and when I click it, the screen times out. I notice some people are having this problem over at ShirtWoot too. Any ideas? Tried Firefox, Chrome and Explorer. No deal!

redfoot1 wrote:Is anyone else having a problem buying this? I get to the "Buy Now" and when I click it, the screen times out. I notice some people are having this problem over at ShirtWoot too. Any ideas? Tried Firefox, Chrome and Explorer. No deal!

I am having the same problems.

cwelfel wrote:I am having the same problems.

I'm not sure what happened, but I just tried again after a 90-minute hiatus from the frustration and my order actually went through. Used Firefox this time. Best of luck. (I was just coming back to post my success when I saw your reply.)

matt1976 wrote:My last experience with buying something from a guy named Wenzel was less than stellar. I'll be passing on this one.

(rather obscure reference, throwing it out there to see if anyone catches it.)

10-4 on the D60

redfoot1 wrote:I'm not sure what happened, but I just tried again after a 90-minute hiatus from the frustration and my order actually went through. Used Firefox this time. Best of luck. (I was just coming back to post my success when I saw your reply.)

Finally worked!

qex wrote:If you spray some silicon fabric sealant on it every couple years, you shouldn't have a problem. I used a cheap tent regularly for 6 or so years without a leak by seam sealing and silicon spraying..

I'd prefer to buy a properly engineered product and THEN make it even better if I so choose. One less thing to go wrong/worry about.

gryhnd wrote:I'd prefer to buy a properly engineered product and THEN make it even better if I so choose. One less thing to go wrong/worry about.

I'm sure it isn't improperly engineered. It is just a cheap tent. If you don't camp much, there isn't much hassle in buying this tent and a $3 can of sealant and taking a 5 minutes to spray the tent.

You would pay 3 or more times as much as this tent to get an equivalent size at top quality pre-treated nylon. For someone who doesn't camp much, this tent would be perfect. Making it better suited to averse weather doesn't take much.

qex wrote:I'm sure it isn't improperly engineered. It is just a cheap tent. If you don't camp much, there isn't much hassle in buying this tent and a $3 can of sealant and taking a 5 minutes to spray the tent.

You would pay 3 or more times as much as this tent to get an equivalent size at top quality pre-treated nylon. For someone who doesn't camp much, this tent would be perfect. Making it better suited to averse weather doesn't take much.

Well, it's opinion of course, but a tent that can't keep you dry is silly. However I did say:

gryhnd wrote:I think this would be fine for backyard camping or dry climates and for that the price is great. But I otherwise would pass on it.

Has anyone taken their Wenzel tent for a spin? We set it up in under 20 minutes but we didn't completely stake everything down. Look forward to sealing all the seams and taking it out for a long weekend.

HP Photosmart 935 5 wrote:Has anyone taken their Wenzel tent for a spin? We set it up in under 20 minutes but we didn't completely stake everything down. Look forward to sealing all the seams and taking it out for a long weekend.

We've had it up in the backyard for about a week; unfortunately, it's been ungodly hot and no rain to help test it out. Setup wasn't too bad; it took my about 20 minutes alone, with some "assistance" from my 5-year-old. It's on a slight hill, and I can see how a strong wind could lean things over pretty good, but haven't witnessed it yet.

We slept in it one night, 2 adults, 1 child, 1 medium dog... Plenty of space for the 4 of us, of course. (tip: don't buy cheap air mattresses from menards. my neck and back will never be the same) It's short on features, as you'd expect for the price: small gear loft, 1 small mesh pocket at each corner, privacy curtain has 4 plastic clips to hold it in place. Access was easy, with a split door so you can choose which half of the tent you'd like to climb into. The zippers, however, are constantly getting caught on the adjoining fabric. I thought the ventilation was pretty good, but that's due in large part to the tent's partial nudity with the rain fly attached. Try to keep your sleeping bag away from the walls if you think it might rain... So far, a great tent for the money.

I'm trying to leave it up until we get some rain so I can check for leakage before any camping trips, so I'll try to remember to report back with my findings...

qex wrote:If you spray some silicon fabric sealant on it every couple years, you shouldn't have a problem. I used a cheap tent regularly for 6 or so years without a leak by seam sealing and silicon spraying..

Could you recommend a fabric sealant? I've never tried that method before...