I bought this without properly checking dimensions and it's a couple of inches short for my 6'3 son . I've only set it up in the loungeroom so its brand spanking new..four days old! Now a great value tent can be yours at an even better price!
If you want a quality 3-season tent (and you're under 6ft or so) it's an awsome tent. I did heaps of research before buying. I don't like mesh walls as the wind whips straight through the tent, however the Zia combines proper walls with a mesh ceiling so there are no condensation worries - best of both worlds. Also it has a neat pole arrangement which spreads the roof out giving it a really spacious upper area. The poles connect solidly, when erected it's nice and taut and appears totally bomb-proof (although I can't say the wind in my loungeroom is very extreme).
http://www.backcountrygear.com/catalog/ ... HAod4Dp25Q
See it there... plus I paid another $60 postage so it owes me close to $260. Being merely days old, I'd like most of that back, what's my punishment for not checking dimensions more carefully
...shall we say $220? More than fair I'd say.2 doors, 2 decent vestibules, 2.3kg, comes with gear loft and footprint...what more could you want? Oh, and It's really well made
. Here's the blurb:Cross-ridge pole geometry angles the top of the tent outward to create spacious headroom
Large D-shape doors, each with a vestibule, ensure easy access and a place to store gear
Swift Clips™ provide fast setup; Clip-Locs™ at pole intersections increase tent strength up to 60% without adding weight or bulk
Swivel Hubs™ have a sharp rotation angle which aids quick pitching and reduces the possibility of pitching errors; H-Clip™ allows easy attachment of tent to poles
Sleek Ball Cap™ assemblies secure ridge poles in place while still allowing them to pivot and rotate
DAC® aluminum poles are lightweight yet incredibly strong, and with Pressfit connectors they are less susceptible to breakage
Optic white tent canopy offers increased light transmission for a bright living space; mesh panels around the tent allow good ventilation to prevent condensation
SuperSeal Floor™ combines the benefits of catenary and bathtub floors; raised side seams are taped for complete waterproofness
Seams are made watertight with PVC-free tape
Reflective door binding, guy-out points and zipper pulls reflect brightly in headlamps during low visibility conditions
Hanging pockets keep gear organized and up off the floor
Zia 2 tent comes with footprint, gear loft, stakes, guyline/tighteners and stuff sacks
cheers
Mark
