Swiss Gear Grindelwald I Sport 8- by 8-Foot Four-Person Dome Tent 
Features: - Sport dome-style tent sleeps up to four (8 by 8-foot, 64 square foot area)
- Gear loft organizer, mesh organizer pockets, shoe pocket, e-port for electrical cord access
- Tub style, polyethylene ripstop floor features a rain shingle layer
- Large front door, three triangular bay windows, roof vent for excellent air flow
- Center height of 54 inches, 11.2-pound carry weight
Product Description: - WENZEL / SWISS GEAR TENT, GRINDELWALD I, SPORT DOME, (SG33025)
Customer Ratings: - Very Good, Basic Tent - Stayed Dry In a Downpour. Good basic tent for 2-3 people, 4 if you don t mind sharing some bubble space with one of your tent mates. My 2 kids, ages 8 & 11, and I were comfortable in this tent, gear and all, for a 2 day Cub Scout camp.
I m a novice camper and was able to put this tent up in the rain after dark with a bit of help from a fellow camper. I do wish the floor was thicker so it would not need a tarp underneath. Without the rain and darkness, I could have put it up myself.
Pros
1)Stayed dry in a downpour - no leaks
2)Comfortable for 3 people + gear, 4 at a stretch
3)Shoe pocket was useful, especially in the rain - other reviewers thought it a waste of space, though when empty it does not take any space
4) Good value/quality for the price
Cons
1) 4 people is a stretch
2) Zippers ripping could be an issue if they are abused - mine are fine, but they could be vulnerable if not treated properly.
3) Needs a thicker floor to eliminate need for a tarp - but hey, for the $ it s probably a bit much to expect :-)
I m happy with this tent and look forward to more Cub Scout camping trips - and yes, I m a novice and a wimp!!!!
- Good tent, nice design, poor rod quality, but they do honor their warranty. We brought this tent because it has good reviews and we have own other Swissgear products and trust the name and its quality. There are no question on the ease to set up, weight, size and design of the tent. However we must have bought a lemon of Swissgear tent. First time we used at the camp site one of the main tent tension rod snapped and split down the middle of the rod. The good part of it is even with a broken section of the tension rod, we were still able to set up the tent so the trip wasn t totally ruined.
The nightmare begins when we try to reach the Wenzel s RMA department. I was on the phone waiting for a human to answer the phone so I can get a RMA number for 3 hours! One week later I finally receive their RMA form, so I pack the broken rod and sent it back according to their instruction. 5 weeks later I found this package from Wenzel RMA department, I was so excited to see the rod and able to use the tent again so I set it up in my backyard. To my disappointment the rod they sent back is either the exact same rod I sent them or by some coincident the replacement rod has the exact same place where the first rod snapped and spitted.
Despite the difficulty to reach service personnel, once I was able to talk their employees they are very friendly and eager to help me resolve the issue and honor their warranty. The second time it took only 2 days for them to send me the replacement rod.
Once the rod issue are resolved, we are happy campers now.
I later learn that Monday and Tuesday are their busiest days and most difficult to reach them on the phone, so if you need to reach their RMA department, avoid those two days! - Great tent. I spent ten nights in this tent right after I bought it, and it was a great little home for those ten days. I gave all the seams a good coating of seam sealer, and I stayed dry and cozy under some really rainy conditions. We ll see how it holds up over time, but I think this is a really nice tent for the price. I m not sure how comfortable it would be with four people in it, but for one or two people it s super roomy.
- Swiss tent products. Swiss tents are some of the best camping tents made. Well designed and simple to set up. A queen inflatable mattress in the 8x8 tent will make for a good nights rest. The queen vs. the king allows for some stowage on the side of the bed.
Thanks, B. Heath - poor quality poles. Easy to set up for one person. I camp with 2 large dogs, plenty of room for us, my gear and a twin size air mattress. The main poles are poor quality and both cracked on the first use. Weather was warm with moderate winds. Only disappointment was the poles.
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Swiss Gear Grindelwald I Sport 8- by 8-Foot Four-Person Dome Tent (ID: B000EJLT2A)
