Review Date
September 4, 2006

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: drbiq ,  Backpacker

Price Paid:  $499.00 at North Face

Summary:
Just replaced my old 1990 VE-25 after years of wear & tear. North Face helped me somewhat due to their "lifetime" warranty. I have car-camped, backpacked, mountain climbed in just about every sort of weather one can imagine. From puring rain that turned the tent into a virtual raft (that never leaked) while in Virginia, high winds aside Missouri River that nearly inverted the tent, to cold snow pack of Adirondaks, the VE-25 as been 'old faithful' and never let me down. Will never purchase another tent!

Customer Service:
Very good. Paid 50% for replacement tent 16 years later through North Face.

Similar Products Used:
Eureka, North Face.

Review Date
June 11, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Reviewed by: thorstenhackl ,  Car Camper

Price Paid:  $500.00 at campor.com

Summary:
This is a great tent. it is strong in heavvy wind, small enough to carry on a motorbike or car, not for backpacking though. I like the easy way of putting it up. After a few times of practice you can pitch it in 15 minutes. On your own that is. It gives room for three persons and 3 backpacks. WHy I chose this one is because of the peace of mind it gives me during a storm. What I didn't like is that you have paste the seams. it takes half an hour. but i love it though.

Customer Service:
dont know

Similar Products Used:
none

Review Date
December 17, 2002

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 2 of 5

Visitors rate this review
2.71 of 5, 7 votes

Reviewed by: Archers Fork(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Akron, Ohio USA

Price Paid:  $399.00 at Campmor

Summary:
Now I would like to add more to my previous review concerning the N.F. VE-25 tent. Used it this past weekend at Nimisula Campground. Set-up is getting easier for me. Finally figured how the rain fly attaches to the tent body. Speaking of set-up, the tent is pretty simple and quick. The longest thing is attaching the velcro wraps to the tent poles. Other than that, its fairly easy. I'm happy to report we stayed completely dry thanks to the polyester rain fly even though it rained all Friday night. Unlike nylon flys, polyester flys stay taunt and does not sag when wet. This sure is true of my VE-25 tent. The tent offers plenty of room for two adult personages plus room for gear. I really appreciate the head room this tent offers, it made nightly card games a real pleasure! Also the front- poled vestible is fairly spacious, offering enough room for muddy boots and a dry place to cook in foul weather. I found it easier to exit through the rear door however for those late-night potty breaks-more room for a large guy like me! All in all, I like my North Face VE-25 tent more and more, especially since I'm getting used to it. Not a bad tent. Makes a great campground tent, would'nt use it for backpacking [too heavy!!].

Customer Service:
Never used it yet!

Similar Products Used:
REI Geo Dome, Diamond Brand Mountain Home 2 tent

Review Date
September 8, 2002

Overall Rating
 2 of 5

Value Rating
 3 of 5

Reviewed by: Archers Fork(Unregistered User) ,  Backpacker , from Akron, Ohio USA

Price Paid:  $399.00 at Campmor

Summary:
I just purchased the N.F. VE-25 recently and officially took it camping for one night just south of Akron in order to figure out how to set it up. The pitching instuctions are on the vague side, especially when it comes to the part of attaching the the fly to the tent body. I have the 2002 model and I like the room the tent offers. Seems to be fairly well constucted. Has the new style circle-shaped doors and the clear windows. I can't wait to use it this coming winter. More later.

Customer Service:
Never used it yet

Similar Products Used:
REI Geo dome, Diamondbrand Mountain Home 2, Diamondbrand Free Spirit 2

Review Date
February 19, 2001

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 5 of 5

Visitors rate this review
1.00 of 5, 1 votes

Reviewed by: James(Unregistered User) ,  Mountaineer , from Fort Collins, CO

Price Paid:  $500.00 at REI

Summary:
I haven't had this tent for very long, but am overwhelmed with sweat about it. After some of the other products I've used I can honestly say that I've finally found what I've been looking for in a tent. Good heat retention, stable in a storm, relatively easy set up, spacious, good ventalation, very waterproof, etc etc. It is a little bulky and heavy, yet when divided between 2 or 3 people it is very managable. It's just a shame that it took me this long to find such a tent.

Customer Service:
never had the need.

Similar Products Used:
Sierra Designs, REI, Walrus.