I have been very happy with this tent. Camped numerous times in heavy rain/thunderstorm and stayed perfectly dry and tent was solid. Set up is easy and it's great that you can use the rainfly and ground cloth separately from the inner tent. It has been helpful when setting up and taking down in rain. It is heavier than some big outdoor name brands, but a solid backpacking tent for 1/4 of the price of those.
The orange version (Granite) is very similar, but color is not the only difference. The Peridot's bathtub floor is substantially deeper. I find the very deep bathtub floor a little inconvenient when getting into and out of the tent. I leave my shoes outside of the inner, and the bathtub is so deep that I can't easily take my shoes on and off without bringing them into the tent. I'm happy with the Peridot, but I'd buy the Granite if I had it to do over. The deeper floor has other advantages though. Both are out of stock at Featherstone now anyway.
How long? Most tents shave length to save weight, material-cost and reduce wind-loading, thus giving the appearance of strength and stability by skimping on size. Speaking of weight... how much does it weigh? Normally reviews give at least some specs?
You can't pitch it in the rain without getting the footprint wet, but if you have a towel or a sponge, you can dry off the footprint under the rain fly before attaching the inner. The interior of the fly will be wet anyway, so you'll want to dry it off before attaching the inner too.
I have this tent. You can't pitch it in the rain without getting the footprint wet, but you can pitch the fly without the inner. You need a towel or sponge to dry off the footprint before attaching the inner from the inside, but it is possible. I tried it after seeing Paul Messner do it with a different tent on his channel. My first attempt failed, but I was pitching the tent in my living room and couldn't stake out the footprint and fly before attaching the inner from the inside. I didn't want to do it outside because it was raining. :) The second attempt succeeded, but it would have been easier if the corners and vestibule were staked out. I try to avoid camping in the rain, but at least I know I can do it now.
I have been very happy with this tent. Camped numerous times in heavy rain/thunderstorm and stayed perfectly dry and tent was solid. Set up is easy and it's great that you can use the rainfly and ground cloth separately from the inner tent. It has been helpful when setting up and taking down in rain. It is heavier than some big outdoor name brands, but a solid backpacking tent for 1/4 of the price of those.
Reminds me of my Naturehike mongar 2 tent, which is a MSR hubba hubba clone
I Have The Orange One...Love It...Keeps Me Dry And Very Sturdy In Haven Winds...A Great Buy...In My Opinion...
I love that you don't have to thread the poles through the fabric like with the cheapo tents, always worry about tearing them
Nicely done video. I wasn't previously aware of this tent, but will certainly consider it an option. Thank you!
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The orange version (Granite) is very similar, but color is not the only difference. The Peridot's bathtub floor is substantially deeper. I find the very deep bathtub floor a little inconvenient when getting into and out of the tent. I leave my shoes outside of the inner, and the bathtub is so deep that I can't easily take my shoes on and off without bringing them into the tent. I'm happy with the Peridot, but I'd buy the Granite if I had it to do over. The deeper floor has other advantages though. Both are out of stock at Featherstone now anyway.
Good review. Very thorough. Keep up the good work!
Glad you liked it!
Good video..considering this tent myself.
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Did a great job of showing the tent. One thing to mention is that you can just set up the rain fly in an emergency or just for shade.
True, I just enjoy the extra privacy it gives
How long? Most tents shave length to save weight, material-cost and reduce wind-loading, thus giving the appearance of strength and stability by skimping on size. Speaking of weight... how much does it weigh? Normally reviews give at least some specs?
So same tent, different color from the granite?
Nice review 😊
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Hi, does this tent could be set up rain fly first? in case that is necesary to make camp in a downpour
Yes, it can.
You can't pitch it in the rain without getting the footprint wet, but if you have a towel or a sponge, you can dry off the footprint under the rain fly before attaching the inner. The interior of the fly will be wet anyway, so you'll want to dry it off before attaching the inner too.
Nice video 👍🙂
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Nice but I wish tent manufacturers would go back to two poles crossing instead of this type of pole…much stronger in winds. Have fun stay safe.
I prefer this pole system. For me it is much easier and quicker to set up.
You're soooo cute
Nice tent, not sure about winter...lol....but for the money this is good to go.
try to put the tent op in the rain , good luk
I know Willow! She would get it up and working perfectly.
Groundsheet first, frame, rainfly, inner. Done it before
I have this tent. You can't pitch it in the rain without getting the footprint wet, but you can pitch the fly without the inner. You need a towel or sponge to dry off the footprint before attaching the inner from the inside, but it is possible. I tried it after seeing Paul Messner do it with a different tent on his channel. My first attempt failed, but I was pitching the tent in my living room and couldn't stake out the footprint and fly before attaching the inner from the inside. I didn't want to do it outside because it was raining. :) The second attempt succeeded, but it would have been easier if the corners and vestibule were staked out. I try to avoid camping in the rain, but at least I know I can do it now.