Forceatt Tent for 2 and 3 Person is Waterproof and Windproof, Camping Tent for 3 to 4 Seasons,Lightweight Aluminum Pole Backpacking Tent Can be Set Up Quickly,Great for Hiking

This is just based on first impressions as have not actually used overnight or on the trail yet and just an initial setup. I will update this once it's gotten some usage.I provide workshops to beginner and novice backpackers who are just getting started or interested in backpacking and one of the biggest questions is how much does this cost? Obviously most people are not going to go out and spend oodles of money on something they don't know they are going to like, so I started putting together several modest budget kits to see what could be done for under $500 and selected this tent as an option.Experienced hikers/backpackers - This is NOT ultralight. I have several 2lb 2-person tents (SMD Haven, Big Agnes TigerWall 2) and I chose this one based on Amazon reviews, the listed weight and size, and that it is free-standing which is easier for beginners.For those starting out and fully 2 person tent, it's 5.1 lbs according to my scale (Seller lists as 5.5lb) and this could be stripped down a bit more by swapping out lighter bags (or no bags) for stakes and pole, reducing # of stakes and/or replacing the stakes. I'll have to do more weighing but here is what my scale came up with:Alum Stakes + 4 guy lines in sack: 7 oz.Alum Pole in sack: 14 oz.Fly: 28 oz.Body: 32 ozTotal (minus stuff sack): 81oz - 5.09 lbSetup was super easy, I specifically picked this tent because the inner tent clips on to the poles and had a single pole (double-Y) design.The elastic on the pole was just right so that a couple shakes and the pole almost self-assembled. The Y connectors are solid alum disks like on most high-end tents of similar designs and at 14 oz. respectable given the size and space provided by having a cross pole in the center opening the living space. The pole sections are short (10-12 inches) making them fit easier in a pack and the joints have a 1.5-2" connectors for strength and stability.The material is obviously heavier than ultralight tents but they have done a good job of mixing material weights where most needed with heavier (Floor and fly) and lighter (Walls and mesh). There was some less refined edges (fraying material that wasn't trapped in seams or heated) and while the fly is fully seam taped, only the bathtub floor is with side wall seams not (see pictures). The fly comes all the way to the ground, but it wouldn't take much to seal all the seams and for the price, you could easily do this yourself. Only field testing and time will tell how well the seam tape holds up but all tent users/backpackers learn that at some point you have to redo this yourself anyway.The stakes while aluminum are not the typical thin shepherd hook ones found in similar priced tents (and pictured in the product listing). They have gone with slightly thicker ones with an octagon profile so they are light but still felt incredibly strong and they give you 12 of them! You could easily reduce this to 6 (2 for vestibule/doors and 4 for corners)The Double-Y pole gives lots of head room though that could make it a sail in the wind. To combat this they have included 4 guy out points on the fly allowing you to better secure everything. This is one way you can reduce weight. Since it's free standing with the pole inserting into grommets at each corner and the fly clipping to those same corners, when using the fly you don't need to stake the corners of the inner tent and can instead stake down the fly, reducing the # of stakes.This tent floor area is also completely rectangular making it easily 2P or 1P with ALL your gear inside. The zippers on the doors (one on each side) worked smoothly and are built with no way for fabric to snag (even the fly doors) The inner tent doors have double (open either direction) zippers which is nice as you can unzip from the bottom enough to reach out to the vestibule.There are equal sized vestibules on each side which aren't big but enough you could put your shoes, cook pot, etc. under and if using as a 1P you have a back porch! Each end of the fly also has vents that can be opened from the outside to reduce condensation. It would have been nice for the fly doors to have double zippers to allow venting at the top of them as well.I don't see anywhere that they sell a footprint but I have made ones for all my tents out of tyvek with reinforced grommets for the poles and you could easily adapt the fly connectors where you could use the fly without the inner tent and just a footprint and poles.They have included stash pockets in EVERY corner and an overhead gear loft that is detachable. They also include a hook in the center to hang a lantern, etc. but this is the third fault I found as the gear loft when installed prevents use of this hook (see photos). It would be better if they moved the hook to one of the ends so it would be usable along with the gear loft, but the loft installs/removes easily with toggles.Pros:- EASY Setup- Pole snapped together quick (almost on it's own with a couple shakes)- Pole and fly connect easily with clips and grommets- Fly covers all the way to the ground- Great interior space (I'm 5'11" and had easily a foot to spare in length and could almost stretch my arms to the sides)- STASH pockets everywhere- Good stakesCons:- No Seam sealing on all seams: just those exposed to ground or on fly- Workmanship: some fraying, loose threads and scraps found stuck to it - can tell it was built on a factory line- Weight? Not bad - decent for a starter: 5lbs or $17/lb (in comparison my Tigerwall 2 is $200/lb)Initial thoughts are that this indeed would be a great starter tent for someone getting into backpacking. I've included this tent as part of a sub $500 starter kit I'm compiling (https://www.lighterpack.com/r/m60i3h) and so far this is going to be my go to recommendation for tent as the weight to price to size to feature ratios are excellent. $85, 5.1lb, 32.6 Sq Ft, 2P free standing

Great tent for the price. I enjoy motorcycle camping and i need to be able to pack light and be ready for any weather condition and have shelter. I used this tent recently and it held up to a very strong thunderstorm that lingered for an hour with intense heavy down pour. With the rain fly on, zipped and secured, i didn't even think twice about the wind, I felt nothing. Didn't have any worries about gettin wet either.This tent packed up in its bag, fit in my backpack a little better than the one person tent that I've been using, just a litter wider. Although i found this bag when searching up backpacking tents, i think this tent is a bit heavy if you plan to hike with this in your back pack. There was a very noticeable difference in weight when compared to my single person tent. I wasn't expecting the additional yards of material to make that much of a difference.The tent is roomy. I am 6'1 and the length of the tent is sufficient. Still had room to spare for a pillow if you have one. I was able to have all my gear in the tent with me including my portable chair and I laid down comfortably.Setup was a breeze, they created a great design with the poles. It's basically a one piece pole and it's idiot proof. Couldn't have been easier, straight to the point. My one person tent is more of a process than this tent. The provided stakes are good enough if you don't beat on them. They fit the points in the material perfectly so if you have stakes that you bought separately, make sure they are compatible (especially with the rain fly)The zippers, and the way the tent seals up was the way I'd expectevery tent to seal, i had zero bugs/ants in my tent and i was surrounded by ant hills and little bugs with wings.All in all, highly recommended if weight isn't a huge factor for you. And again, this review is only after one 3 continuous days of use, I'll have to wait and see how many trips this thing can survive. I take care of my things and treat them gently though, so my experience may vary from others who might be rough and carelessOh, and i saw in other reviews mentioning the base of the tent being thin or what have you... i didn't see much difference from this tent to others I've had. I literally swept the area my tent was going to be placed with my feet, clearing rocks and sticks and the base of the tent was a non factor.