Mountain Hardwear Skyview 3

Review Date
May 27, 2009

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: BraveDave ,  Paddler

Price Paid:  $500.00

Summary:
This is a great (but heavy) tent. We have used it in some remote areas in northern Canada and it has proven to be bulletproof in the wind and rain.
The odd shape continues to make it interesting to set up, and to get out of. I still find myself confused by the layout (the tent is a pentagon, and the fly is a hexagon overtop of it.
I love the windows for checking the weather and to see if grizzly attacks are imminent. It is really spacious, tons of room for all our gear in the vestibule, and plenty of room for 3 inside and a dog in the vestibule - although the dog has decided that she will squeeze herself into the foot section of the tent instead.

Not cheap, not light. Everything else is great!

Customer Service:
n/a

Similar Products Used:
TNF VE 24
Jansport

Review Date
March 13, 2005

Overall Rating
 5 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: mverbeek ,  Paddler

Price Paid:  $499.00 at Sojourns Outfitters

Summary:
Awsome tent! The quality of materials and construction is second to none. I have been using this tent with my family for 3 years now, and at no time have I been unhappy with it. We have weathered some huge storms (snow and rain) without any problems.
The tent is very roomy and the vestibule is huge. Set up is not as easy as more traditionally shaped tents, and the odd shape can make it more difficult to find good tent sites...minor problems!
There are quite a few comments about this tent being on the heavy side. This may be true if it were a 3 season tent, but not for a convertable tent that is both storm worthy and well ventilated
(a rare combo).

Customer Service:
Unknown...haven't had any problems

Similar Products Used:
The North Face, Marmot, Seirra Designs

Review Date
July 17, 2003

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Paul Wells(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from Cambridge, England

Price Paid:  $435.00 at Outdoor Shop

Summary:
Outstanding head turning tent. Although we only now seem to do car camping since the wee ones arrived, this tent gives us great pleasure. The build quality is excellent, easy to pitch (greatful in a downpour) and withstands the inclement British and European weather from Scottish hailstorms to French Mistrals. The UVX windows and volumous lobby are a great asset. The interior easily sleeps the whole family with gear (numbering 5 with the toddler and baby twins). Look forward to returning to N Zed with the family with this tent.

Customer Service:
Excellent from the shop and distributer when we had to get some additionalaccessories and replacement parts.

Similar Products Used:
Macpac Celeste (still looks as good as new after 10 years)

Review Date
November 11, 2001

Overall Rating
 4 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Paul Wells(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from Cambridge, England

Price Paid:  $290.00 at Outdoorshop Stony St

Summary:
What can I say that hasn't already been said about this excellent shelter. Survived a high Pyrennian storm and an encounter with the French Mistral without any bother. Windows were an added bonus for those clear mtn star gazing. Fast to erect, which was a bonus on location in our uncertain British Autumn climes and plenty of space to accommodate 2 adults, gear and an active 4 year old. Would highly recommend it to other family campers but be mindful of the sharp serrated tops to the alu pegs when barefoot (ouch !).

Customer Service:
Some pegs and clips missing, Mtn Hdwr agent replaced them by next day post, no problems with build quality as yet.

Similar Products Used:
Macpac Celeste, Coleman Biospace 500.

Review Date
February 24, 2001

Overall Rating
 3 of 5

Value Rating
 4 of 5

Reviewed by: Elvis Karate(Unregistered User) ,  Car Camper , from SW Michigan

Summary:
I bought this tent with no real idea what I would use it for. I just liked it. It was roomy enough for car camping and small enough to back pack with. It has seen alot of use. My only complaint is that the fly leaks at the center seam. The seam crosses a pole. It seems like a design flaw. Mountain Hardware suggested sealing the seam which helps but has not cured this problem.

Customer Service:
Mountain Hardware responed to my complaint by suggesting I seal all the seams. They told me instructions and seam sealer were included with the tent.

Similar Products Used:
None