Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I used this for my entire 113 day thru hike on the Appalachian Trail. It kept me completely dry. It was big enough to fit me (6ft) and my bag (55 Liter) at the foot of the tent. One night while on the AT, i found a stray dog. It was cold and raining pretty hard. I didn't want the dog to freeze so I coaxed her into my tent with some tuna. That night she slept in the tent with me. So yeah, you can fit your backpack and a medium (60lb) size dog if needed. It was pretty tight, but we managed just fine. 11-17-2017 UPDATE- I am still using this tent. I used it for 1500 miles on the pct. It is still going strong. I have never used a foot-print and I treat this tent pretty rough. It has one pin hole in the rain cover due to my own negligence. I covered it with a piece of tape. In the Southern California desert there are alot of wind farms. The wind is so strong that you can hardly stand up. I give it a huge thumbs up on how it managed in strong winds. The Big Agnes UL folks suffered in the wind. This tent has logged 3,750 miles and is still going strong. I anticipate completing the triple crown with this same tent. Overall, I would highly recomend this tent for all purposes. It is not the lightest tent for the size, but it will hold up and keep you dry. My favorite thing about this tent is its ability to be pitched in tight places due to its small footprint. While other hikers have to be more selective in finding an adequate spot, this tent allows for pitching in low-key places. My biggest complaint was the tent stakes. They are thin and sharp. They broke down pretty quick after using rocks to hammer them into the ground. I have replaced all of my stakes with a better version.