Gazelle T4 Overland Edition GT401SS Pop-Up Portable Camping Hub Tent, Easy Instant Set up in 90 Seconds, Sunset/Sedona Orange, 4-Person, Family, Overland

This thing blew me away. I own or have owned, no exaggeration, dozens of tents. I have everything from DCF backpacking tents to huge canvas hot tents and this one is absolutely my favorite. Everything you can think of that a tent should have or be this one has and is.This tent was very well thought out. I can put it up by myself in about 45 seconds (minus stakes, guy lines, and rain fly). Granted I have a lot of experience with similar designs but even a novice a would have this up in less than 5 mins easily.Here are a few things that you look for in a tent that this delivers:-quick and easy setup and take down-a bathtub floor made of a durable and waterproof material (this one is actually removable too)-large, plentiful cargo pockets in the right places-tall enough to stand up in-can provide total privacy even with rain fly removed-rain fly that covers the windows-oversized zippers that don’t bind-good no-see-em mesh windows and doors-high visibility, reflective guy lines (idk why tent manufacturers ever use black guy lines)-adjustable guy lines-good, durable tent stakes-reinforcements in the right places-solid double stitched seams-vents well when opened up yet keeps in heat when closed-blocks wind well-quiet and durable in wind-does not leak in rain-has features to minimize condensation-oversized storage bag (I love the outside pocket for the tent stakes and the padded carry strap)The first thing I’ve always had to do with tents I’ve purchased under $500 is upgrade the stakes and guy lines. This tent came with better stakes that what I normally upgrade to. This is also the first sub $500 tent I’ve ever bought that came with its own footprint! It is such a pain trying to find or make the perfect footprint for a tent. Visually this tent just looks cool. It gives off kind of a futuristic vibe. I normally prefer earth tone colored tents like OD green or coyote tan but the burnt orange color is really growing on me. It’s definitely unique. The cargo pockets are the best I’ve ever seen on any tent. They are very large and not compartmented. Usually tents come with pockets too small to really be practical beyond a cell phone and maybe a water bottle. I really like the two massive pockets near the roof. Lastly I have never seen a silnylon tent with real metal hardware and attachment points. I haven’t been in really high wind with it yet but I can tell this would handle it well.The ONLY things I would change on this tent are minor. I wish it came with toggles on the doors. It also doesn’t have toggles on the windows but I kind of like the way the zipper design leaves a pocket to roll up the window covers more than toggles for the windows. As a matter of fact I believe the only toggles on this entire tent are on the roof cargo shelf. That’s a first for me. Also the zipper configuration for the doors are a bit unusual. I have yet to figure out how to leave the no-see-em attached to the door when opening. There may be a way but it isn’t obvious. I’ll spend a little more time later to see if this is the case. Also the corner of the rain fly is right in your face when entering either door. I could see a situation when it’s dark and you’re tired possibly getting smoked in the face. Just be careful!The tent is pretty big and heavy when packed but I completely understand why. You have to take in consideration what this tent is designed for. It’s faster and taller than most 4 man tents so the trade off is weight/bulk. It’s packed size is about the same if not a little larger than my 2 room, 10 man Core cabin tent. It’s a probably 10 times the packed size of other common 4 man tents. You won’t be hiking in with this tent. It’s a car camping/ overlanding tent for sure. It’s even a little large for a 4-wheeler or side by side.Lastly I’m not a fan of plastic tensioners on the guy lines. Don’t get me wrong, I have seen MUCH cheaper and smaller plastic tensioners on MOST tents, but I will probably upgrade these guy lines with metal tensioners. At least the guy lines themselves are high visibility.This is the perfect road trip car camping or overlanding ground tent. For both of these types of camping you generally only spend one night at a camp site then pack up and move the next day. I will tell you from experience that it is a huge pain to spend an hour setting up a tent just to spend one night at that site. This tent takes less time to set up and take down than my awning. It actually takes less time than some roof top overlanding tents. That’s remarkable for a ground tent.I highly recommend this tent. Yes it’s 4 times the price of similar sized tents but there is a reason for this. If I were to design a tent it would be pretty close to this. You can tell this was designed by people who wanted to correct the shortcomings of other tents.

This is by far the easiest tent we've ever had for set-up and take-down. There are loads of little unadvertised design features -- small "eaves" over the top and sides of screens to keep out dribbles of water; the cover flaps over the windows (on the inside) don't go all the way down which provides a "drip catcher" for rain so it doesn't come in via the zippers; small flaps over the door zippers (again for rain protection); 4 large storage pockets plus an overhead storage. The rain fly goes on and off really quick. I'm 6'1" and had no problems with headroom. The upgraded stakes on the overland edition (together with the ground cloth and carrying bag) are well worth the small added price. When packed, it is big (and heavy) so make sure that you are OK with the packed size (68" long) if you are in a small car. The door shape (narrow at the bottom) takes a bit to get used to, but it's really the only way to have the door given the design of the support structure.

This is by far the best ground tent there is when it comes to set up, interior size and tear down. The T4 easily fits 3 cots and gear and I can fully stand up in the tent without having to crouch (I am 6’1). The only downside to this tent is how HUGE it is when packed away. There is a price for the quick set up and tear down, but if you are using this for overlanding and can haul it in a vehicle, it’s the perfect tent.

Good quality tent. Easy to set up. Good amount of room for family of four (two adults, two smaller children). The bags it comes with are not very good. The main bag overall holds the tent well, but the pouch they built to hold the stakes is simply too small. Literally just won't velcro close because it's too short for the stakes. The footprint ground cloth for the tent comes in a mesh bag that disintegrated on our first use. Everything else seems to be holding up well. Overall I really enjoy the tent and how it set ups, and it was nice to have good quality stakes and a footprint come with it (you're paying for that with this version of course), but it was disappointing to see the stake pouch not work and the bag for the ground cloth break immediately. Still recommend overall.

Easy set up/take down, YKK heavy duty zippers make it easy to get in and out with no snag.The first trip out in the tent I got hit with a bad storm and heavy wind for almost 3 hours, and everything stayed dry. Had the wall taking the hardest gusts (30+mph) collapse one time, BUT that was because the pad at the campground kept me from using the guy lines. Easily preventable if you tie out.So many windows, so it’s great for getting a good breeze inside, but even being stuck inside for the storm with the rain fly and all windows and doors shut, I never felt stuffy. Even took a napI would 1000% recommend this tent to anyone

Absolutely love how easy this is to set up and take down. The quality is great. I love the 2 layers you have for the base of the tent to protect it and keep water out. I used in this summer and the air flow is pretty good on it. I have a rechargeable fan that easily hangs in the center of the ceiling of the tent. Has several storage pouches that make things a lot easier as well.