Mt. Liberty Dome Tent

I haven't field tested this tent yet, but I have tested in my backyard. The best part about the tent is it's size when it's all packed up. It's so compact that I would consider hiking with it even though it's big enough to fit 4 people side-by-side. The construction is adequate and the design of the door, windows and rain fly are good. I like the extra ties on the inside peak of the tent to hang lights or other lightweight gear. Pockets on either side of the tent will prove useful for glow sticks or other small valuables you don't want getting lost in the sleeping bags. Set up is easy and intuitive. My kids, 9 and 10 years old, set it up by themselves in about 10 minutes. Only drawback is the center height is lower than I would prefer, but it's tolerable. Overall, I like the tent, especially considering the price I paid for it. I recommend it for any couple looking for an inexpensive weekend tent. Easily accomodates 2 car campers with gear.

I purchased this tent for my son's 9th birthday after reading reviews on several tents and knowing my price limit. Overall it was easy to put up, especially since I have never put up a tent before. The tent was roomy enough for my son and his 8 friends to play in on & off all evening. It appeared to be roomy enough for 3 people, 3 sleeping bags, and 3 luggage bags if using overnight which we did not. My major complaint is that the zipper for the door was extremely difficult to zip and unzip. It required 2 hands to do, one holding the zipper and the other pinching the tent. After several zips/unzips by the kids the stitches at the top of the door pulled a bit. My minor complaints are that it leaked water during a hard rain storm and it was difficult to fit back into its storage bag. Overall, this tent served its purpose: the kids had a great time with it. I would recommend to anyone who is a "casual" camper.

The zippers were terrible and the rain fly didn't match up. When I set it up the front door zipper was already broken. It would be alright for kids camping in your backyard.

• How accurate was the sizing? Larger then expected.
• Please tell us about the quality of the product. Not very good.
• Was the product free of any manufacturer defects? No.

This tent is a great two person tent for light or summer camping. It is easy for a single person to setup and is very light weight and easy to pack. Since we did not expect rain during our trip, we did not use the canopy for rain protection. I would recommend using cots or other methods to get up off the floor of the tent to take full advantage of the great airflow available.