Comments on: Grand Trunk Uinta 4-Man Quick Set Tent

By: The Llama

The Llama — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 10:35:27 +0000

This is by far the greatest family/car camping tent i have ever owned and i've owned a few. I only say car camping because it's really big (which is nice) and weighs a little too much for hard core backpacking. You could hike in with it, but wouldn't want to take it on a thru hike.
That being said, this thing is amazing. I pulled it out, unfolded the legs, lifted up and pushed the center piece together and my tent was up. My wife turned around and couldn't believe it, my job was done! Before bed we put the rain fly on and again, what a great piece of gear. Complete "FULL" coverage and so fast and easy to use, each corner has a snap buckle and it was on. Plus, the front porch area is HUGE. The perfect place for our wet shoes and other gear.

Not sure what else to say, but you won't be dissapointed.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: J. Idso

J. Idso — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:25:27 +0000

The Uinta has great appeal for a quick-stop of one night or 3 or 4. Set-up is quick and easy, with or without stakes, (but they're recommended). Windy or rainy conditions with guy-outs and the fly take considerably longer, but it's still quick. I don't yet know about wet conditions, but the deep tub floor looks good. In fact, the whole tent looks good, from inside or out. My only other quick-set was a Camel SST, which was both smaller and hot and stuffy, except under cool conditions. This company's logo is a camel. Hmmmmm. If it's the same people, they hit a home run with this new one.
It's well laid out, with a roomy square floor footprint and a modified dome. The "front porch" apron and well-hooded door are nice. I have always divided by two when it comes to the number of people comfortably accomodated, and this tent is no different, but two should find more comfort and convenience than average for this type of tent.
There is plenty of ventilation, fully adjustable for conditions. First trip out was to Yosemite's Tuolumne Meadows in later September. Rain fly off and everything open for warm (even hot), days, then fly on for cold nights. The "no-seeum" mesh is effective for the casual glance. Crowded conditions likely will not feel too intrusive. Seeing out is easy and fun, especially at night. Seeing in is difficult.
I found this tent to be very comfortable. However, layering has something to do with it. I start with a conventional ground sheet, then add a layer of overlaping "space blankets", aluminized side down. This helps protect against moisture and cold ground. Then goes the tent, followed by an inside liner and/or an indoor-outdoor area rug. These are recommended for anyone and any tent. Your floors will last a lot longer. You will be more comfortable. Pitching and striking can be arduous, which this tent makes easier, but it's worth it. Sirius helps, too.
Great 3-season tent. The folks in Chicago did well.

Rating: 5 / 5

By: LCH

LCH — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 07:37:29 +0000

Went on a scouting tent outing and it rained all night. We stayed dry! Could not believe it! Nice 3 season tent. As advertised easy to set up and take down. Cool tent.
Rating: 5 / 5