Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

Little background- I'm a woman- tall, thin, forties, kayaker, camp-savvy, photo-junkie. Tent cot arrived well-packaged, (NOT "discretely", if you were considering this for a gift- it's just in a retail-type box, big pictures, etcetera), clear, simple instructions. Had it set-up outside in under five minutes, without the flyer. I got the "oversize" (XL twin) so I'd have room for a camera bag at my feet and it's really roomy. My sister and niece are both claustrophobic and said they wouldn't want to try it with the flaps closed (instead of screens only), but it feels bigger than it looks from outside, and I didn't have any problem with it. I'm about 5'9" & with a 2-inch pad inside, my head touched when I sat upright in the middle, but I had plenty of room to prop up and read, and to change clothes, etcetera. I also had room for my big pro-style camera bag at my feet and books above my pillow, plus a gallon jug of a water to one side. Other reviewers said they had condensation problems with the rain fly on but, camping lakeside in Maine, where it poured, I had none. If you leave the end flaps rolled up when you put the rain fly on , the built-in awnings provide ventilation and cover right through the screens. I think you can get a mesh hammock for underneath, but I don't see the point- my rain boots stayed dry without it. I've been camping for years and this tent is an excellent design. The overhead pocket-flaps at the ends face toward the windows, making it easy to reach up for flashlight, lipbalm, etc. The rain fly goes on fast and stays put. One of the straps that holds the cot open doubles to hold it closed after you fold it up. The built-in pad works perfectly protecting you from the bars underneath- I couldn't feel them at all. I did two nights without an additional pad, but it wasn't soft or especially comfortable, and it was colder that way, so bring a pad. I like that you can climb out on either side unless the rain fly is on.The carry bag is sturdy, which is great, because the darned thing is heavy. It's definitely for car-camping. With half the rear seat lying flat, it fit standing up against the left side windows in my 2007 Rav 4, leaving plenty of space for other gear. This would be a great option for teens wanting out of their parents or siblings tent. My young adult sons all loved it. My ONLY criticisms are very minor: 1- A couple of lower loops or pockets for water bottles, please- I'm an American- cup-holders are my birthright! 2- Eyelets at the lower corners of the rain-fly's front door-flap would make it double as the perfect door awning. (Next time I'll take binder clips to use for this.) 3- The two bar-and-toggle clasps that hold up the longer-side door and screen flaps are a bit too far apart- if you don't roll the flaps precisely, part unrolls and slips out. None of the above issues really bothered me, though. Overall, I love this tent- especially NOT worrying about the bottom leaking or being in a hollow and sliding to one end. It's roomy, comfortable, warm, and dry- all you could ask!