This tent is a good three-season tent. It's not going to hold up to extreme weather conditions. A plus is that almost half of the tent has floor-to-ceiling mesh panels which in warm weather makes for good ventilation. A rear mesh panel makes good flow-though ventilation.

The tent is relatively easy to pitch with its three poles that slide into continuous pole sleeves but it's easier to setup with the help of another person. It's sturdy but I wouldn't take it anyplace with severe weather conditions.

A big disadvantage of the tent is the price. If you are looking for a tough four-season tent, I would look further.

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North Face Mountain Tent
Garuda Jana

Roomy, weather tight, bomb-proof construction. Three poles, interchangeable, relatively easy to pitch. Convertable panels unzip to provide 'screen porch' feel with nice panorama and up views. Great ventilation options for long stays in extended bad weather. Good head room. Hooped vestibule adds useful storage and snow/rain shake off 'porch'. Moss tents tend to run on the heavy side. I wouldn;t buy this tent if my main use was 'two season' backpacking, mostly due to the weight. But for convertable options, and a real weather beater, tough to top a Moss. Many 'multi-use' tents compromise in areas that weaken the overall viability of the product, Moss leans to solid construction but more weight. Can sleep three in a pinch, but helps if smaller adults. Good family tent for 2 adults and infant-small child. Great 'water' tent for raft, canoe, kayak trips. We used ours mostly in the mountains and the occasional car camp.

Customer Service

I also appreciate that Moss tents are made in the USA. NOt a jingoistic comment. I don't like my gear made or assembled in China for Human Rights concerns. Moss Customer service is top notch.

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Sierra Orion, Walrus Rapeede, REI dome, Mountain Hardwear Room w/View, and any number of models from 20+ years of backpacking.

I bought this tent with the intention of using in 3 and 4 season weather. It is excellent for both. In the summer the huge side mesh panels open up for great ventalation and zipp up for a bombproof tent in the winter. I have not had it it any major rainstorms; however, I have had a few feet snow fall on it. The only problem is when the snow hits the tent, it melts and then the wind freezes it and the tent ices over. I think this can be avoided by a better placement of guylines. I paid a lot of money for the tent but it is worth it.