I already own 2 "normal" tents, but went on a 7 day bike race where i needed to put up and take down the tent 7 days in a row. I splashed out £45 for a "pop-up" tent. The thought of it errecting itself was very appealing!!
Sceptical at first, I popped the tent out of it's bag and pegged it down with 4 pegs.....job done......in about 60 seconds. I couldn't believe it could be so easy!!!! Once the tent is up it is like any other, with an inner and outer sheets (don't go for the cheap single skin ones). It has vent to help reduce condensation, although some did form, but then i've never been in a tent where there was no condensation!!!
The one I have is a 2 man version which accommodates 1 person + luggage with ease and would accommodate 2 people with some luggage.
This tent took on some heavy rain and wind in the 7 days i was using it, with ease! My plan was to sell it after my 7 days of using it, but i'm so impressed i'm keeping it.
Folding away the tent can be fun but as long as you follow the instructions, it's a doddle - instructions are there for a reason ;o)
The only downside of the tent is the size of the storage bag (about 90cm in diameter - bicycle wheel size) and that it has no porch.
Conclusion: If you want a relativly cheap and simple tent to errect, this is the one to get. For what it is, I can't fault it.
