Minor update: The tent was purchased in May 2021, and used about 3-4 weeks of camping total when it was taken to Overland Expo PNW in July 2022. When setting it up at the Expo, one of the main corner stake-down grommet webbing strips ripped out of the tent and into my hand when I was staking it down. I swung by the Gazelle booth since they happened to be there, told them that it was two months out of warranty and asked if they had any advice. They said I could try stitching it back in if I wanted to, but that the corner stakedowns are not really needed. The only important stake downs are the hub centers to prevent the tent walls from collapsing in the wind, so I don't have to stake the corners and this ripped-off portion is not really needed. They basically dodged the issue. No other questions, no assistance, no apologies, no suggestions about how I was to stitch it back together. In about 40 years of using tents of every shape and size, this has never happened. While this is an innovative tent in many ways, this does not suggest quality or bode well for future durability and longevity.

Honestly this is the best review of this tent I have found.

So many important details that others don't cover. I was about to purchase this and am glad I found your review before I did. Thank you.

I think this is the best tent review I have ever seen. Thank you!!!

My mom is a volunteer State Park ranger and she spends a lot of time helping people set up tents and take tents down, especially on the weekends... And she was trying to talk me out of buying this tent because of how heavy it was and how difficult it is for one person to set up and take down despite how easily it pops out ... I didn't want to believe her until I saw your video and I am so glad that you did it. Honest review of this 10th before I spent 700 bucks on it

Great content, thank you for sharing your experience and the issues with tie down. As a senior I would be setting up and taking down solo and these tips on the tent body and Velcro are so necessary to know Before I get to a camp site. Thank you Sir

I love that you took your mom out on an adventure and did everything you could to make it possible and comfortable. Well done, sir! I can totally see my son doing the same for his mom long after I'm gone. :)

Really detailed review, particularly regarding the floor and sealing it off. I was really wondering about that. Thank you.

Fantastic review. These are the things people really need to know when considering purchasing this tent. Most reviews are just commercials for it - "look how great it looks set up by the lake!" It does look great...but I want to know details like this. I live in scorpion country, and wind is often an issue. I like the idea of this tent and the price, but the drawbacks and design flaws are worth considering.

Regarding your update, I wish they would have offered you more assistance when you asked. Shame on Gazelle! Thanks for adding your update.

You hit it on the nail. I have the same tent and after using it the first time I emailed the manufacturer and let them know my concerns. The stakes are junk and the guy ropes they include are too short. During heavy wind, the wind gets inside the tent. The rain fly doesn’t do anything to keep wind out

EXCELLENT review. Sides will collapse in if you don't guy them out, in winds of 20 miles an hour (like I had last night). There are sections of the roofline between the two pop outs that will bend in even if everything is guyed out correctly. There are lots of spots where rain can get in, esp the entryway door/floor which un velcros when you exit. You need to put the rain fly up before wind or rain hits, and it's very difficult without a second pair of hands.. waking up to a surprise rain in the middle of the night and trying to throw over the fly is a chore. This is a good tent if you're setting up in relatively calm spot for several days, but it's a pain and loud in wind and rain and if you're having to move sites every day or two. And while set up is easy, teardown and put away in the bag is not fun. The tent is heavy… I'm a power lifter, and this tent is heavy enough to make me sweat when loading into the truck. Positives though, it is very roomy, it is very comfortable in warmer weather, and easy to get in several parks and lots of bags of clothes. And addition has it excellent tarp and the tent. pegs are fantastic too. It's a great Glamping out of your vehicle, tent. Our kids are grown, but with young kids this would be a great tent as well. My wife loves it, and if it helps her go, camping more often, fantastic.

Wonderful review. Detailed with good pacing. “All the flavor with none of the fat”. Thank you!

Still so helpful for me thank you

I appreciate you taking the time to put this video together, super helpful.

Thank you for your VERY THOROUGH tent review!

Accurate review. I have the same problem with my Eskimo ice shanty if I leave it up in the backyard for a few days the snow collapses the center of the roof. Chuck Porter’s channel, who camps in his in -20F temps suggests cutting a nearby limb and supporting the center of the roof. I think the wind issue with this tent is an issue. They should make a hard panel version that eliminates the need for the rain fly.

Very nice tent, buuuuttttt……purchased a t4 plus tent a few months back after months of research. Was stoked and couldn’t wait to get it in the mail. I knew before purchasing that it was pretty big when all packed up and didn’t think it would be an issue. But once I got it, oh man it was just too big and pretty heavy. If your trying to save space on camping/over landing adventures. Or trying to move to a more minimal approach, I don’t recommend this tent. It’s just really big and heavy. I put it up on Craigslist that day and sold it for the same price I got it for lol.

I appreciate your review since I am looking at this tent to buy.

Excellent commentary. Much Thx.

We need a new tent. Love the cool pop out geometry of this, as well as the high ceiling. I also like that it is long and narrow so our queen size bed goes in back and our gear/changing/seating area is in front. Watched half a dozen videos of this model and thought I'd buy one. Got lucky and found your video. You point out the flaws, and lack of customer service, that nobody else did. Thank you!! I dodged a bullet. Now back to researching other tent types...

Alot of great criticisms but several were missing the point. For one the seam a the D shaped door is designed to prevent water seep at the zipper. Also, the guy lines in the photos were far too short and should be positioned further out decreasing the angle of the cordage and pulling the fly flatter as opposed to down. Also the screen room is for putting on/taking off shoes. It's designed to allow people to get their kit on before leaving the tent so they don't have to get mosquito bites while getting organized. Most gear heads don't mind a small amount of water in the screen room as you are getting in and out and would prefer to gave a open concept big exit door so to speak, so they can just waltz out with their gear on etc with no snags. I think this tent simply wasn't the best choice for what you were needing for your particular trip but it seems like it still did fairly well minus the close call!

Thanks for this very comprehensive review of this tent!

Great review, I got the same tent in the overland edition in green. Mine came with the better quality tent pegs and ground sheet Used mine for two season now, and I've not had any problems or issues with it to date. I used extra poles for the side flaps to make an awning type feature, but they can also be tied to the nearest trees with long paracord.

best review out for this tent...you covered potential issues that I observed just watching other reviews. I've been reluctant of this design. I am looking for large tent for a large family. Im leaning towards the wall canvas tent used for back country hunting. Much larger in packed size, but I think the versatility and durability will be on my side.

Super review thank you very much fascinating to hear about the corner stake down ripping and the steaks that doesn't bode well for quality on any of their products really

Appreciate the review - I've been looking at this tent for an upcoming tent and think we'll stick with two tents rather than one larger one!

Thank you for this great review, it was very informative and helped me make my decision.

I ordered this tent and will be using it this weekend. I have seen other reviews about insects (ants) coming in through gaps in the Velcro. I am very tempted to see about stitching a heavy duty, zipper as a replacement, or in addition to the Velcro. I also plan to tape any gaps if it’s a problem.

On the zipper issue, in my experience most zippers require two hands at certain points so I don't see that as an issue but I understand that some may. On the velcro gap I'm wondering if you gained the bit around the entryway where the chipmunk got in, when you lost a bit around the one corner. I'm looking to get one of these popup tents for doing some cross country touring and possibly Burning Man in a year or two. This is the first one of your videos I've watched. Good review. I'll keep an eye out for any more pop up reviews in case there is a better option than the Gazelle T4 plus hub. After watching other reviews on this one though, this looks so far to be the best choice for the bucks. Thanks for posting this. It helps.

Thanks for pointing out the really questionable design decision to use velcro at the bottom of the door. Otherwise, I really like this tent.

Great review

Thnx, great info!

What are the dimensions of the footprint and thickness? Is the purpose of the footprint for added water proofing or to protect floor of tent from wear and tears? Should the footprint stick out a few inches or feet beyond the edges on all sides of the tent, or be totally hidden under the tent?

Great video!!! I also have an LR3, so this was perfect!!

thanks!! it rains a lot here and i cant have a leaky tent.

Detailed review. Thank you.

Great review! Thank you very much!

The zipper is like that to keep the rain out.

What is the best tent you have used that is strong.. has two rooms and is good in high winds

Excellent review!

hello first i must say thanks for your time for making this video . i still didnt what is the difference from t4 plus to t8 , and what more fit to a family. and please i really need help here , before i buy it i must know if i pull out all the PC's from the bag , what is the dimensions of the longest part without the case ? ill need to transfer it with flying case out of state and i need to know if it will fit it if i split it on the flying case . please help me here ❤🎉😊

Thank you for the review!

This has been fixed in more recent models. Grab the Overland Edition.

The velcro is why I'm not buying one. Don't understand why they did that. Going to buy a North Face Wawona 6 instead.

Did you end up keeping this temp..we are a family of 3 with service dog.. n only camp 2 nights to 3 nights top in Florida camp grounds .. do you remember this out something cheaper like a instant Coleman

That’s a goofy tent. I hope the manufacturer/designer watches this and makes some meaningful design improvements. I’ve seen better Coleman two-room tents.

I'm thinking about buying a new tent. Let me know if you're gonna sell it; I might be interested

Crap. I just bought one of these where my cats and I will sleep. So you are saying the zipper is at the floor and my cats and and animals outside can get in and out? That was a waste. The last tent like that I had bought I had to buy hand clamps and put them on the seams every night to keep everyone in and out at night. Why not put your zippers on top? Seriously, have you never been in the wilderness?

You complain about the slightest things. This is a great tent

Wow, we will see but claimed 90 seconds set time with out claiming fly tent and guide wires is BS. I will tell the truth in a week.

Dude should have done research first and get a job at gazelle, I'm researching first. Okay purchase some HD stakes