Whilei I have littel to add regarding the overall constructionand relaiability and weight, there are two points which one should be aware of, and which would dissuade me from re-purchasing this tent. First, I have experienced lots of condensation in this tent in very wet conditions-I can hear my readers ssaying open the doors you dummy-alas, while the vestibule door is an option the other end is not as the fall line from the top end is directly inline with the tent itself- thus if its pooring rain- you more or less have to keep the doors fairly shut, resulting in lots of condenssation-have tried the ole candle lantern to help dry and move air with littel luck. If this tent had a "visor" over the apex of each end, this situation regarding dripping might be reduced. ONe reviewer noted that he tent gets hot on sunny days-I discovered in Tibet taht using a reflective space balnket on the fly works wonders to keep tents tolerable in bright sun. I have kept abreast of other tents- and while I have had excellent luck with TNF stuff (and god I have a ton of it) I have changed loyalty mostly due to the GAP - Abercrombie and Fitch marketing I now see- TNF appears less focused on function and more on falsh- some of the tent designs seem interesting on the showrrom floor but I question the functinality- I see this as well for the Mountain tent as compared with Mountain Hardware, Sierra Designs, and others.

The tent does the one thing I demand- it it reliable and provides the margin of saftey needed for very harsh conditions in mountaineering and remote hiking. This it does admirably, but it is not cutting edge, as the price might indicate. I would recommend the tent-but would shop around as well.

My three star rating indicates more a value for the money and issues with design and weight, than a reflection on quality-with which I cannot fault.

Great tent, big enough for 2, the 2 doors feature is very helpfull, it can be pitched very fast and also is very easy to move it from one spot to another as 1 piece.
Tent poles and stakes are the best I ever used.
One thing I don't like is the fact that you need to buy other accesories, like the gear loft, and they are expensive, they should be included with the tent.
When sun hits this tent, then it becomes too warm to stay inside for long time.
It is heavy. It is expensive. I think most of The North Face users, like me, are always waiting for the best deal on a specific item.

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When I bought this tent it came with a basic repair set, including an aluminum cylinder, about 6" long. What is it for ?????????

This tent is perfect for what it is designed to do - withstand crazy harsh conditions. It is great in wind, snow, rain etc and the large vestibule can fit all the boots, bags, and gear. My climbing partner is 6-5 and he fit in fine. This is not a summer tent, however (and it is not supposed to be). Limited ventilation and heavy weight make it a chore to lug if it's strength is not needed. Only problem I found is if you have the poles going through more than one grommet such as with the fly or a footprint, it can be a headache and take some strength to accomplish. The best winter tent I have seen though.

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North Face needs to get a web site with tech-specs and an easy to find 800 number. I keep having to call semi-knowledgable retailers.

I took the North Face Mt Tent out for a test run in the Maroon Bells/ Snowmass Wilderness this winter and although the weight was a bit much, it payed off in a good nights sleep no matter what the wind was doing. I woke up one morning after a windy night to find spindrift completely covering the west facing side of my tent, the tent stood solid. Getting the poles to thread quickly takes a little getting used to(don't force them!!!)

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I have used a lot of tents over the past 14 years. Eureka, Kelty, Moss, Walrus, Sierra Designs,Slumberjack, even a cheap Coleman Tent, and under windy conditions, I would take the Mountain Tent over all of them.

Easy setup in windy conditions,excellent shelter form wind and wet. The vestibule is handy for gear storage and cooking. Downfall is head room and side wall curvature. Tends to grow on the back while sitting long periods of time. good sleeper though.

Pitches tight as a drum, which makes it an excellent choice for use in the Pacific Northwest as a standing multi-day base tent. I have slept continously in mine for 4 months and have not had any problems.

I have had this tent for a little over a year now. Last winter / climbing season, we experienced unusually high snow fall in the cascades -- this tent came through. It has seen high winds on both Mt Rainier and Mt Adams, and a heavy snow load as well. Although these conditions are not the limit of the tent, I believe it performed exceptionally well. I must agree with some of the other reviews regarding weight, but, in some instances, you get what you carry. I believe that the trade-off for security and durablity are well worth the extra ounces. Great Tent!!

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Sierra Designs Lookout, REI Trail Dome --(I wouldn't take this tent into the mountains, ... campgrounds ok if tent platforms are provided)

Though I do a lot of week long backpacking, I have never taken this tent along because of the weight and the fact that my brother and I use his Sierra Design Nightwatch CD on long trips. But believe it or not I spent 2-years in a North Face Mountain tent (actually lived in it!) as I went to school. A friend loaned me his backyard. (true story). This tent saw every kind of weather that northern Colorado can get, including a 500 year flood. This tent did better than I ever could have imagined. I probably could have done an add for North Face. For summer camping it would probably be hot if your under 7000 feet. Otherwise, for two people this would be a tent I would take to Everest!

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Have used this tent in all sorts and had no problems at all. The reason I want to write this review is to say how amazing The North Face is. My girlfriend was using the tent for balance when she fell into the tent bending (beyond my ability to repair) 3 of the five poles. I sent them all off to North Face and they replaced them all for FREE!! I didn't lie or exaggerate about how the poles broke but they did it all for free anyway. For that reason alone I would buy high end gear from TNF again without hesitation.

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Excellent tent where weight isn't a consideration. We have used ours on numerous canoe expeditions in MO, TN, AK, etc. both winter and summer (100 degree temperature variation) and found the tent can handle just about anything. Great deal for the money. Better than lots of more expensive alternatives. Unfortunately, we are planning some long through hikes and it is not a feasible alternative when we are cutting spoons in half to shave micro ounces. We swallowed hard and paid for a Bibler.

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We bought the tent at a close out sale and it came without the foam separators between the fly and body. We tried on several occasions to purchase some from North FAce but no one there seemed able or eager to help us. We gave up. I'm not sure how important they really are anyway.

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Siierra Design Lookout CD, Eureka Timberline. North face??? Several others.