Only fault with this tent is that the sleeved poled are a bit more difficult to set up than equivalent tents with clips, but the sleeved design arguably makes for a stronger construction.

Great tent - it kept me as warm and dry as you can be in a 5 day storm in Prince William Sound. Easy to set-up, roomy and good ventilation. My only problem was that the zippers weren't the highest quality, but that's a minor issue. People have been complaining about TNF gear on the Outdoortalk message board, but this is one piece of TNF gear I swear by.

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We used our newly purchased VE-25 this year on a long trip to Russia. It was a fabulous tent!! The vestibule provides a huge amount of gear storage and cooking space. The bathtub bottom prevents dirt and snow from being drug in the tent. Bombproof fly! Will withstand high winds. For 2 people is extremely roomy and comfortable, but is a very weighty tent to carry for only 2. It was probably more tent than we really needed, but was extremely comfortable!. I can see that in high winds or bad weather would be kind of cumbersome to set up because the poll sleves are a bit difficult. In general I think this is a fantastic tent!

The VE-25 has been my primary winter expedition tent since 1993. The tent has performed flawlessly on every trip and has stood up to extreme cold and high winds (-30F/60mph). It's a perfect base camp tent and is very roomy for two - even when loaded with bulky winter gear. I think it would be a little tight for 3 - although definitely doable. The vestibule is perfect for cooking in cold, windy conditions.

Overall I've been extremely pleased with the tent. With continued care, I expect it to last for several more years. My only complaint is the weight.

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Purchased a new VE-25 in 1998. I like the design with the pole lengths and floor plan (but a bit big even for snow). Vestibule area is adequate. Wet/damp tent is difficult to pitch on extended trips and the pole sleeves tend to fight back. The fly seems to collect lots of condensation instead of venting off damp air from the tent interior which makes a little bit of pain when breaking camp quickly. Tent seems to do better in cold/dry air trips than during moist air trips. Called the Warrantee Department this year for help on the pole grommets and left messages but never had my calls returned or message left on how to connect with some person there. Booo North Face

Customer Service

My expeience was not good. North Face has an automated phone system from hell (at your own cost to call them). It sounds from the other reviews that service after sale experiences are mixed.

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this is a grat tent to be used as a base camp! Four people can sleep very comfortably or three with all their gear. Add on a vestibule and it's like living at home. just need a opening inside to allow for cooking in bad weather. My favorite when heading out with several friends!

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I have had y VE-25 for over ten years.. This thing is still in good shape, and is absolutely storm proof..Expensivwe?? YES..Worth it YES,YES! Very roomy and comfortable. The only other tent that I would consider is a Bibler Bomb shelter, and it is twice the price..

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I also have a North Face Back pack, one of the older ""Back Magic "" Models..