The North Face  Stormbreak 2 Tent

Amazing Backpacking Tent

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Good Job North Face, you knocked it out of the park with the StormBreak series tents. I purchased this tent after seeing a friend with it on a recent camping trip and decided to purchase my own since it was on sale. This tent may not be the lightest but it is extremely robust, easy to set up, and affordable. I especially like how roomy the inside is with ample headroom to sit up and stretch after a good nights sleep. The interior gear loops and pockets also make a great place to store gear and hang a light or two for night time visibility. The dual doors are a nice touch so you don't disturb your camping partner if they are sleeping. I would absolutely trust this tent in heavy rain/wind as it has plenty of guy lines and stake points to anchor it securely to the ground. Don't forget to protect your investment by purchasing the footprint as well.

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Beast Tent

Tent came ripped. Customer care has been worthless

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] It is roomy and fairly easy to set up. Its not light. I liked the tent other than the packers, not shipping, had ripped four corresponding holes in the tent. Customer care has been worthless.

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Great TENT!

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Tried it during a Florida storm, tried it in windy/38 degree weather and held up nicely. For recreational camping this is all you need. A nice, sturdy tent you can rely on in most weather conditions. Definitely recommend and would buy again.

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Disappointing Longevity

Overall, the tent has a nice layout and a good amount of space for 1-2 people. It also has lots of storage pockets which is a plus. I can't speak to its waterproof capacity, as where I live gets very little rain. The zippers on the doors do tend to snag on the velcro and catch in the fabric, like, EVERY time you zip it, which is annoying. The reason I'm giving 2 stars is this: I had my tent just under a year and used it a good amount, I'm talking ~16 days a month for 5 months. I bought this tent because the last North Face tent I had lasted for 15 years. Maybe my expectations were too high, because last week, not even a year into use, the tent pole snapped, rendering it completely useless. I admit I use my tents a little more than the average person, but if I buy a quality brand, I expect to be able to get more than a single seasons use out of it. Disappointing that quality has declined and this tent is now destined to rot in a landfill. I won't be buying North Face again.

WIND BROKE THE STORMBREAK

[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] On my second use of this tent, a wind storm came in a bent up the poles pretty good. I figured NTF would stand by their products and would replace this no problem. WRONG. I sent the poles back (on my dime) to receive a letter in the mail weeks later refusing to repair or replace the broken poles. Unacceptable. I used this tent TWICE, it was securely staked in, assembled properly, and used as intended. I did nothing wrong and the product did not stand up to the storm as advised, the wind wasn't even that bad for the record it was maybe 35 mph gusts. The storm broke this tent, at very least change this deceiving name. Disappointed in the product but FAR more disappointed in how the company has refused to replace a part of product. Very frustrated and disappointed. BUYER BEWARE, would not recommend. 0/10

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An Honest Review

I've had my yellow Stormbreak 2 tent for over 4 years now and it holds up. When I initially bought this tent, I didn't think I'd use it as often as I do. The quality of the fabric is pretty top notch and is easy to assemble. The vents make this tent nice and breathable but it also retains heat for those cool-wet nights in the backcountry. Recently, I took a week trip to backpack Isle Royale National Park and it performed perfectly. It kept my gear dry and the condensation buildup (from my breathing and weather) was exceedingly minimal. Also, it stands well with windy conditions too. It's honestly the best tent I own and it has stood the test of time. There are a couple caveats that I'll mention even though they are minor. First, the zippers on the rainfly sometimes gets caught on the material and can make easy entry and exits a hassle (typically user error if I do it too quickly), and the best way to fix this is from the opposite side of the stuck zipper. Secondly, it can be a little tough to store because the rainfly is an odd shape to fold and store in the tent bag unless you fold it a certain way. Again, these are minor cons. All in all, I'd recommend this tent for the beginners and experts who wish to get into the outdoors.

Pinholes At Stakedown Strap

First 5 day.motocamping trip. Got used to the door zipper issue.. Not a big deal.I did notice 2 pinholes in inner tent at red tab stitching... Low enough could be a water issue. REI offered a replacement. I think it's an automated stitching glitch so could be affecting many. I'm just going to flex seal tape the holes inside and out. I love the tent so far.. For $200 it should be checked when opening the box....

Very dependable!

This is a great tent for a weekend warrior like me that only goes on small treks and camping. I set the tent up in right over four minutes on my first try. I really like the fabric that goes partially up the bug net, it prevents back splash from the rain which is a major bummer I've experienced with other tents especially in the middle of the night. The only downside I can nitpick at is it's slight weight and bulk but as I am not thru or section hiking it is easily gotten along with. I would definitely recommend and as I matter of fact I will be ordering the Stormbreak 1 sometime in the near future.

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I wouldnt recommend this tent in the backcountry

It rained almost every afternoon. The flap over the zipper caught every time you tried to unzip it from the inside. Horrible design! I should not have to hold the flap open with one hand and unzip the rainfly with the other hand!!! Might be one of the worst designs Ever! Maybe you should take the zipper technology in you mummy bags and apply it to your rain fly. The rainfly vestibule needs to extend out further and so should the sides. Honestly wish I could return this tent as would give it a F rating all day long. Dont buy this tent as the rainfly issues make this a clearance sale tent at best.

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