Trekker Tent 1A, Bivy Style Ultralight Backpacking Trekking Pole Tent

I took this tent out for a multi day fishing trip with zero issues. First off for the money, this tent is worth it. It is very serviceable. If you want a simple single wall fully enclosed tent, this is very hard to beat. I have not tested the “waterproofing” from the factory, but the seams came taped well and looked just fine. Any tent in this price range will require some trial and error and potential work, however this tent is above expectations. I am a bit of a gear nut, and have probably 15 tents ranging from canvas wall to bivy style. I will be grabbing this tent when I go out again into the back country. It has ample room, and the awning that is built is provides a little bit of cover for things I do not want to bring into the tent. I am 5’10 and around 235 lbs. I am quite wide in the chest and feel that like this tent provides a palace of space. I can sit up almost upright without touching the tent walls. If you have ever spent time in a bivy this is way way roomier. Pros: Weight for cost – good luck finding a fully enclosed sleep system that provides this level of space at this weight and size that weighs less than 3 lbs and doesn’t add at least a zero at the end of the price. quality for cost – it really is better than you think interior room – its plenty. If you are smaller frame a medium dog would fit in there with you very comfortably. In a pinch and side sleeping two average smaller adults could stay alive in this. adaptability and design – if you live where there are trees or you could run a line between two points you can set it up. Awning up or down. awning – it has an awning, its not what I would call a vestibule because there is no “wall” surrounding it, but its pretty handy keeping your door space shaded and dryer. quality stakes included – I mean they dont have to do it, but they do and I applaud it. intuitive setup – even if you have never pitched a tent you could figure this out. Cons Materials – at this price the materials are what they are. They are not bad, but the floor is thinner. You may not need a ground tarp in the PNW, but here in the high desert where everything is sand rock and thorn you better have a ground tarp or sheet. I don’t remove a star for this because I knew what I was buying and it exceeded expectations. Ventilation – the tent has ventilation at the head and foot that can be propped open to help circulate air. Is that a con, no, the design could have just been better. I feel that something built in to support the openings without me needing to find something in nature would be nice. Ironically sticks are not always laying around where I sleep. Again no star, because hey it has the vents there, and sooooo many don’t. Just wish the design was a smidge more independent of surroundings, but easy enough to work around.