Monoprice Pure Outdoor (20D Ripstop Nylon/1500mm PU Rainfly/30D Ripstop Nylon/300mm PU Footprint) Backpacking Tent w/ Aluminum Poles: 4-Person Tent $120 or 2-Person Tent $80 + FS

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09-22-2020 at 04:59 PM #2

Any word on the quality of this tent? can't seem to find any reviews.
The weight is good at around 5lbs. Constructions seems solid. Are the materials durable?

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09-23-2020 at 02:33 PM #3

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Any word on the quality of this tent? can't seem to find any reviews.
The weight is good at around 5lbs. Constructions seems solid. Are the materials durable?

For the 2 person tent, the tent materials are pretty thin (20D and 30D ripstop), but the footprint is reasonably thick (75D ripstop). It's a bit on the small side for a 2 person tent (29 sq ft vs 32+ for many others). The side walls should be relatively vertical, so hopefully it's big enough as I placed an order a couple days ago! The 2p tent looks to be a knock-off of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX.

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09-23-2020 at 03:14 PM #4

5lb for a 2 person is probably closer to my old Kelty grand mesa than my MSR Hubba or Big Agnes Copper Spur. Reasonable for overnight packing, but probably too heavy for a multinight. Material weight seems fairly standard for backpacking tents.

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09-23-2020 at 04:37 PM #5

I'd be interested to know what the weight of the footprint is. Ditching it for something light and cheap like polycro might save you 6-8oz. At 4 1/2 lbs and $79, you're going to be hard pressed to find a better deal.

That being said you'll be taking a gamble on a no-name brand tent. I'm a fan of Monoprice and have one of their Pure Outdoor coolers. But who knows how well this thing will hold up. Wanting to keep food cool in a cooler vs needing to stay dry in a tent while you sleep are two very different things.

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09-23-2020 at 08:06 PM #6

Quote from AquaKitten830 :

For the 2 person tent, the tent materials are pretty thin (20D and 30D ripstop), but the footprint is reasonably thick (75D ripstop). It's a bit on the small side for a 2 person tent (29 sq ft vs 32+ for many others). The side walls should be relatively vertical, so hopefully it's big enough as I placed an order a couple days ago! The 2p tent looks to be a knock-off of the MSR Hubba Hubba NX.

Eh debatable. That's as thick as many ultra light tents. It is thin for it's weight, I agree. but should be durable enough with being careful. Many ultra lights are 20D.

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09-23-2020 at 08:25 PM #7

Intrigued by the 4p but there is only one opinion out there.

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09-23-2020 at 09:10 PM #8

This thing looks identical to my REI passage 2. Canopy and all, same color scheme as well.

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09-23-2020 at 10:34 PM #9

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I'd be interested to know what the weight of the footprint is. Ditching it for something light and cheap like polycro might save you 6-8oz. At 4 1/2 lbs and $79, you're going to be hard pressed to find a better deal.

That being said you'll be taking a gamble on a no-name brand tent. I'm a fan of Monoprice and have one of their Pure Outdoor coolers. But who knows how well this thing will hold up. Wanting to keep food cool in a cooler vs needing to stay dry in a tent while you sleep are two very different things.

The Q&A also says the packed weight includes the second set of stakes as well. Still too heavy for what it is. If you're on an under $100 budget, there are ozark tents that weight less.

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09-24-2020 at 06:07 AM #10

If anyone grabs the 4p, please weigh parts and let us know... suspect swapping for a different footprint and titanium stakes might make this a win, and there aren't many options for larger affordable backpacking tents...

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09-24-2020 at 02:30 PM #11

Want to pull the trigger but I keep staring at the seam that runs the bottom from door to door

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09-24-2020 at 02:53 PM #12

I bought it on the 1st sale for $160 (and trying to get a refund on the difference). At $120 this is s steal imo.

Great tent; btw, I'm almost positive the listed weight "includes" the 2nd set of stakes. I got the 4 man tent and was quite pleased with quality; an unexpected rain and cold snap hit and it kept me and the pup warm and dry all weekend.

My only complaint is the instructions, they sucked; however, the 2nd set up will be a breeze now that I know how it's assembled.

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09-24-2020 at 03:06 PM #13

Quote from kluvlaw :

I bought it on the 1st sale for $160 (and trying to get a refund on the difference). At $120 this is s steal imo.

Great tent; btw, I'm almost positive the listed weight "includes" the 2nd set of stakes. I got the 4 man tent and was quite pleased with quality; an unexpected rain and cold snap hit and it kept me and the pup warm and dry all weekend.

My only complaint is the instructions, they sucked; however, the 2nd set up will be a breeze now that I know how it's assembled.

Any issues with that seam on the bottom? Did you use the footprint when it was raining?

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09-24-2020 at 03:26 PM #14

Monoprice? No hdmi/cat6, pass.

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09-24-2020 at 04:30 PM #15

5-8lb is ridiculous for a "backpacking" tent. For $80 not sure what else is out there though. If it's quality, seems like a good deal for a car camping tent.

Edit: the weight definitely does include the second set of stakes and a bag. So I'm guessing you can subtract almost a pound, which is still not great but not too awful if you're splitting it with others. But this is really still more of a car camping tent, no matter what they call it.

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