I have had this tent for ten years now and it has been a convenient simple and very waterproof tent. Has held up to heavy winds and rain while camping along Oregon Coast, was so windy and stormy had to stop riding bike to camp on like until winds settled. This tent held up to the heavy winds just fine. Later added MSR ground hog stakes for an upgrade. http://www.biketourings.com

THE best cost-to-value tent I've ever used or owned. A true 3-season tent. Never leaked or failed to stand up -- even in stormy weather. Love the built-in vestibule space & double doorways. Was surprised to see "my" 10 year-old tent so highly reviewed & thought of when we trekked in Scotland in 2007. It got a lot of comments -- all positive.

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Well, I *live* in Kansas, so I've known about Coleman forever; however, I was very pleased when I needed a replacement rainfly. The Peak I folks were VERY quick & helpful and I didn't even pay shipping. Customer for life.

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I've seen several similarly-styled tents from new companies that probably use newer & higher quality materials -- but I'd never be shy about taking my simple & cheap Peak I on any trip. Just haven't used or seen a better style or value.

If you are here readin this, like the 40th review then you already know the upsides of ths tent. That said here are its definate downfalls. First: no bathtub floor Second: not freestanding Third: heavy compared to similar products out there today (not nearly as cheap as this one though) I have owned this tent for about 5 years and it has performed very well for me.

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never used

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Similar Pek 1 tents that are just as light and freestanding, Northface something or other (too expensive in my opinion)

I'v owned this fantastic tent for 10 years now, it is the best tent I have ever used. I lived in it for 160 days when I hiked the Appalacian Trail, no complaints. It withstood driving rain, 30+ mph winds, even a few critters crawling on it. The only downfall is you must stak it out to set it up, bad if all you have is a hard rock surface.

I've had this tent for about four years.
I live in oregon and am no stranger to hiking in the rain. It has seen some serious downpours and never leaked. I have never used a groundsheet. In really heavy rain I make a small trough around the tent to divert water flow. This is definately the best backpacking tent I've ever used. The only setbacks are condensation, and the fact that it is not freestanding. If you are a smart hiker you can deal with a non-freestanding tent. I've piched this tent in sand in high winds using the factory stakes and some carefully placed diftwood. The only tent I would consider using over the cobra is the new big agnes ultra light 2 man. (only slightly lighter, slightly more room, and freestanding) Take into acount the fact that the big agnes costs five times as much and I'll still with my trusty coleman.

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sierra designs lightning

I love this tent! I'm an avid weekend backpacker, and usually get out for a few full week trips each year, and have used this tent since getting it in 2001. Six years later, and it is still going strong! This tent has been everywhere with me, and has worked great for both summer and winter camping. It was a steal for this cheap, and add in a ground sheet from a painters drop cloth and you're good to go. I used it for solo hikes all through college, and only recently bought a small MSR one person tent that is quite a bit lighter.
The great feature about this tent is the full open mesh main tent and the giant rainfly. I've used this in 15 degree weather on the AT, and while there was some condensation, it was nothing compared to the condensation/snow/ice that lined the kelty tent my friends used.
Overall, I've been really satisfied with this ol Coleman, and I'm just about to pack it up and use it this week.

I got this tent 7 years ago to use in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area in northern Minnesota and have since used it from West Virginia to Alaska to Arizona. It has been great in all situations except when I pitched it in a flood area and got washed out. The light weight and incredibly small pack size (about the size and weight of a 1/2 gallon carton of milk) make it great for fast packing when sleeping under the stars just won’t cut it. The full mesh upper is great for fly-free pitching in bug zones where the only protection you need is from blood-suckers. The vestibules on both sides provide just enough room for a pack, muddy boots, and a critter. The double doors are always a plus in a tent. Fast and easy to put up and take down solo. Now for the cautions: It is a backpacking tent, which means it will naturally be small and light-duty. In its element, it does wonderfully. Outside its intended usage, you'll probably run into problems. It is not freestanding, which limits it to softer pitch sites (aka not rock bars, frozen ground, or bare rock). You can also pitch the rain fly right to the ground, so it does not get much ventilation. Condensation has been a bit of a problem when completely staked out. To avoid this, simply don't stake it all down. It would be nice to have an accompanying ground tarp, but for $60 and 7 years of considerable use, I’m real happy with it. Bottom line: For a cheap, entry-level, super light backpacking tent for 1 or a cozy 2, you’ve found a great tent.

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7 years, countless nights (and days) use, never had to give 'em a call.

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TNF talus, MSR hubba hubba (obviously a superior tent for 4x the price).

I have used my tent for about 5 years now. I mostly backpack in the summer. In the Sierras and a little in the Coast Ranges of CA. Mostly Fair weather, some light rain and moderate winds. I love this tent and would never give it up. Its weight and pack size can't be beat. A lot of poeople say it is not big enough, but for the most part I disagree. I am 6 feet tall. I have slept many nights with my girlfriend; and even a few with her plus my 45lb. dog sleeping at the head. I have never been uncomfortable. You will probably end up touching whomever you are with, so make sure you like them. There is often some condensation on the inside of the fly, but it has never dripped on me. I usually only use the clips for the fly and I don't stake it out. Staking it increases the ventilation. The stakes do bend very easily so just use sticks or buy some better ones. It keeps the heat in well when it is cold with the fly and is very airy without the fly. I think the only way it could be better for summer use would be if it were freestanding. It would only be easier, I have never had a problem finding a space for it to fit so it could be staked.

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Haven't used it

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This has been, and will be remebered as the best tent I ever owned. I lived in this tent for almost a solid year while backpacking through Europe. The only time this tent began to give trouble was when I washed it in the maching (stupid, stupid me). Even after my girlfriend melted the fly with a lighter and I accidentally slashed the fly with a knife, it held out water. Survived a flash flood in Spain, never leaked. Tents don't get much lighter or smaller. My only regret was that it was not freestanding. If I could find another, I'd be sleeping in it right now on a beach on the Med.

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Coleman dome tent, hostels, park benches. Replaced by a Sierra Orion AST

I bought my Coleman/Peak 1 Cobra tent five years ago. After a thorough seam sealing I've used it almost exclusively for my summer backpacking trips here in Colorado. While a bit cramped for two, it has provided excellent protection in weather ranging from blazing sun (propping open the rain fly w/ trekking poles) to light snow (5" in the Vasquez Peak Wilderness last May). Although now I use a MSR Trekker Tarp on all trips with partners (Room for 3), I still carry my Cobra on solo trips in early spring and late fall, where it performs as a Taj Majhal for one...tons of room, and great protection for less than 3 lbs.