Village Instant Tent, Camping Tent with Full Rainfly, Waterproof Large Cabin Tents for Car Camping

This is surprising high quality. It is a little bit pricey, but I've had my eye on it for a while now. I ordered it from overseas right before the Tarif's hit and they never shipped it. Bought another one for 1/2 the price but again overseas and they never shipped and refunded my money like the first attempt. When I saw it here on amazon I had to get it. I am really pleased with the tent. It is extremely high quality. The setup is as expected with an instant tent. You unfold and an it is up. Super easy setup. I was pleased to see that all the legs locked into place with no effort at all. I have a few instant tents that you have to wrestle to get the last leg to lock into place. No issues with this tent. All the legs extended and locked without any effort on my part. The rain fly is seriously heavy-duty fabric. I think it might make the inside a little dark, but I've only set it up to be sure I had all the pieces and it wasn't damaged in shipping. The rain fly went extremely easy as well. It is heavy enough it stays in place while you shift and pull it over the tent. Was the easiest I have ever been able to get a rain fly on a tent by myself. I'm a 64 year old female and this thing is a breeze. The zippers to attach the screen room are heavy duty - nice quality zippers. Inside zippers are not the same heavy-duty zippers but I am sure they are adequate. I love that the rain fly has windows to let in the light. If it is not pouring down rain - you can open them and let the light in. As this was just a trial set up - I didn't open them all. Looking forward to taking this for a trip in the rain to see if it is as waterproof as others say. Lots of room inside for a queen bed and a table and chairs. Take down was just as easy as setup. It folded back just as small as when it came out of the bag. Because the rainfly is so large - it is a bit of a challenge to get it all back in the bag. I started over and put the rain fly on the bottom first and then the tent on top to push the air out of the tarp. That worked and the tent, rainfly, and screen room are all back in the bag. Again I am super pleased with this purchase. This is a high quality tent that I expect to last for years. I'll update if I get some rain. Update bonus feature. The rain fly is so thick there are no shadows at night. !! Serious nobody can see you moving around if the rain fly is on - blocks all the light so no silhouettes.

Absolutely love this tent. Great size, very sturdy, and so far, with temps dipping into the 20’sF, the added weight in the tarp-over keeps things 15 degrees warmer inside. Ample ventilation when needed, and smart touches throughout. Zippers are well made, stitching reinforced where expected, and the string of lights is a nice touch. So far, withstood heavy rain and winds. Properly staked and grounded with zero issue. Looking forward to a lasting purchase with this investment. Pops open and assembles in literally minutes. This one replaced a six person tent that was past its prime days - and it’s incredible to see how many improvements have built into a more modern tent.

Updates: I emailed Naturehike about my issues below to find they had also reached out to me through Amazon the same day in response to my original review. They were receptive of my feedback and very easy to work with me on getting a replacement rainfly. It arrived at my home in approx two weeks, much quicker than I expected shipping from China. I was able to set the tent up in my yard for about 8 days with significant rainfall several of those, and I am very happy to say that the new rainfly performed admirably, not a single drop of water in the tent any of the times I checked it during and after showers. Hopefully my issue was a rare occurrence, but I would still suggest testing the waterproof capabilities thoroughly before taking it out remotely. I also very much appreciate Naturehike's customer service handling things so well and taking care of the issue for me; they were much more responsive and helpful than some US camping gear companies I've had to contact for product issues in the past. With that said, I would very much recommend this tent, and I will likely purchase the larger family model in the future. Original Review: I really like the form, features, and size of this tent, but for smaller tent priced at $300+, I expected better. It did fine in dry weather but failed in rain showers. At this price point, rain should not be an issue unless you're in monsoon-like rain, especially with the listing promoting the tent being waterproof as a feature. I bought this tent primarily for my solo tent as a leader on boy scout campouts so I had room to stand and move without using my large family tents or one I'd have to crawl in and out of. I was able to set it up in my back yard a couple of weekends after it arrived mid-May. Set up is easy and quick, and there's lots of room inside for a 4-person tent, could very comfortably fit 3 people on travel camp mats or a couple with a queen air mattress. I can fit my oversized cot, gear tote, and my chair inside and still have room to change and get in/out easily. The poles seem pretty durable, had decent wind one day but not speeds the tent claims to be rated for. The blackout fabric the fly's made of did a decent job keeping early morning sun out but wasn't as effective at keeping it cooler like I've experienced with other dark room tents. Unfortunately I wasn't able to test the tent's rain resistance during those earlier setups, was forecast both times but blew over my area. I took the tent out for its first real use recently on a week long scout campout from July 6-July 11th. Things were great until we got rain the last couple days. The tent kept dry during light daytime sprinkle, but twice overnight we had significant showers, less than my other tents had held up to out of the box, and both nights the rain fly did not prevent water from leaking in. The inner mesh on the roof was soaked due to the fly's failure and dripping into the tent in a few spots. Thankfully I had my tote and was able to pack things back in quickly to prevent them getting wet or ruining my lamp, solar panel charger, or other electronics.

So far so good. Things I appreciated right away: I am able to pitch amd pack down the tent alone relatively quickly. Rain fly seems to be better quality than expected. Much better than these wally and academy tents. Zipper tabs are all glow in the dark making them easier to see at night. Tent stakes were stronger than expected and also have glow in the dark hooks/loops at the tops. Stake loops on the fly are made of thick shock cord, allowing a little give. Ambient lighting is perfect. Not super obnoxious even for those laying down looking up. Guy lines were actually wound up properly for a change. Simply pull them out to use them. Usually with new tents I find myself untangling them for the first use. Once the guy lines are staked out for the fly, the tent feels real sturdy. Without the fly the tent is loose and wobbly. I also appreciate naturehike keeping it real with the capacity rating. You can definitely sleep 8 adults, but once you add luggage the capacity drops. Most tent companies dont bother acknowledging this. Areas for imporovement: Adding a second set of stakes for softer soils. Replacing the included guylines with high vis reflective orange cord. (I would keep the original reflective cords as they are pefectly good, but I want them to be easier to see since I have little ones running around) Adding a second duffle for the rain fly and footprint. Although it is doable, fitting everything back into the same bag takes a good bit of effort. I want a system I can quickly pitch and tear down without help. The second duffle makes this much easier. Perhaps a larger duffle bag that has compression straps would make this a little easier as well. Overall, I am pleased with this tent so far. If I were an influencer I'd throw together a video. But I'll leave that to the real "experts" out there.

I am very happy with my purchase of the Naturehike Village 13! I didn't want to do my review until I had actually used the tent. It was easy to put up. The setup in the pics took my husband and I about 30 minutes or so but we're an older couple and move slow. I was very pleased with the quality. We went camping for the weekend and it rained VERY, VERY hard the first night and there was not one leak anywhere inside the tent. The fly for this tent is impressive! It was also very windy during the storm and this tent didn't budge an inch!! The zippers work smoothly and don't catch. I love that you have two zippers on each door allowing you to have just the screen for the whole door if you like, which helped with ventilation. That is so much better than a half window on the door like my other tents which will not stay rolled up when you use the door. You can have a little porch area over both doors which is great when it's raining. It comes with 3 poles for one porch, but I had extra telescoping poles, so I was able to do both doors. The stakes were very sturdy and well made. The only downside was getting the fly and the tent back in the bag. I think the bag needs to be a little bigger, but I just put the fly in a separate bag for now. I will probably buy a nice big duffle bag that will hold all of it eventually. I can see this tent lasting for years and I would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a quality tent that is definitely rainproof. I have 5 tents, and this one is my favorite by far. I had to waterproof my other tents, and they would never have made it through a rain like that without leaking. I did not waterproof this tent, and it did great! Worth every penny in my opinion.

This is a great tent. I have been putting this tent to use this year and I have had zero issues. I do not have any issues with the top bar getting it to click into place. Make sure you extend the top bar first or you will have issues because it’s harder to reach. This tent is super easy and fast to put up/take down. The room darkening is great on the tent because it blocks the heat of the sun and allows you to sleep a little longer if you want. The fly is very durable and is for sure water proof. You will have condensation buildup on the inside of the fly if using a heater but that is to be expected and it will not drip on you. I have had zero issues with the zipper. The tent is a perfect size for my wife and I with our two dogs. This is my go to tent when traveling because I know it’s not gonna let me down and it fits in any campsite.

I am a 60-ish, rather short woman with a fair amount of backpacking experience, but now I prefer more relaxed car-camping. I wanted a tent that would hold one person and a lot of gear and be tall enough to stand up in, and blend with the landscape, and I wanted nylon (not canvas) to dry quickly and avoid mildew in my damp climate. I also wanted a full-coverage rainfly, as my previous tent’s fly would flap and let rain in when windy. I had my doubts about this tent, as it seemed too ‘cute’ to be substantial or practical, but given the low Prime Day price, I took a chance. I have camped in it twice now, and I am delighted! When the shipping box arrived, I was cautious when cutting through the tape, but there was a strip of cardboard under the top flap opening to protect the contents…first clue that this was thoughtfully made, or at least thoughtfully packaged! It is fairly heavy, but the bagged tent is under 4’ long, unlike some ‘instant’ tents. The bag is top-opening (not on the end), and does not cinch up completely, but is easy to repack, and has handles on each end, and a snap strap around the contents serves as a center handle. There are brief instructions in the bag, and following them is helpful for the first setup, though I have a few tips for improvement. Poles are pre-connected with sturdy joints, and their long segments are on the usual elastic shock cords. It took a minute to figure out which way was up, but after the first setup, it was easy the second time. I laid out a tarp as a ground cover, the staked the tent floor corners. (Put the stakes through the strap loops, not the grommets!) The tent has clips to attach it to the external frame. Contrary to the instructions, though, I strongly recommend clipping the ridgeline clips to the top bar of the frame before setting the frame up…much easier to reach those while the frame is still lying on the flat tent! Then raise the frame into position, putting the pointy pole ends into the corner grommets. (There is some tension on the poles when set, but this is what keeps such a vertical-walled tent stable.) Then, the rest of the clips can be attached. The fly is made of much more substantial fabric than the tent itself, and has well-stitched, sealed seams. The bottom ends of each zipper also have velcro reinforcing tabs. Getting it up and across the set-up tent was a hassle, but I use a broomhandle to help. (A second person would make it much easier, but it is definitely manageable by one short, un-athletic person.) The fly corners snap into the latches on the tent corner straps. There are loops with adjustment clips for staking out the extended ‘vestibule’ ends. The shade-fly at the front is supported by two reasonably sturdy poles in three segments, and staked-out cords with adjustment sliders, which get looped around the pole tops. (Tie your own knots.) There are also staked cords at the back corners of the fly to aid stability. It was moderately windy the first week I used it, so I used the two other separate cords (meant for the large back ventilation flap) to reinforce the front shade fly. I also lowered the poles to bring the shade fly down a bit and catch less wind, which could be done without having to re-stake the cords. The whole tent felt quite stable in the wind, and did not flap or deflect, though I would drop the front shade fly and zip it closed for truly bad weather. I was impressed by the various thoughtful design features! The left vestibule area has its own full-height door in the rainfly and also in the tent itself. This gives easy access to storage in that area: I stash the cooler there. It would also serve as the preferred door in any serious rainstorm, when the front shade fly is zipped shut and prevents use of the front door. The fly at that corner also attaches separately, and can be folded back. The screen windows are large and plentiful: in addition to the ‘cute’ front window, the right end and back have have large windows, the left end has a smaller one, both doors have window panels, and the roof is mesh. All windows (except the roof mesh) also have zip-up covers on the inside, and the large back window has a corresponding zippered flap in the rain fly which can be staked out for sheltered ventilation. There are stiffened gable vents to reduce condensation when everything is fully zipped up, and a small, low zippered hatch in the right end for crawling-height access to the vestibule at that end. (I believe it is intended as a dog door, if you put your dog’s bed in the vestibule; I use it to stash the tent bags and other items that don’t need frequent access. It seems like a waste of potential space, but in most designs it wouldn't be enclosed at all.) There are side pockets on the inside of each end wall, but honestly, these are too low to be ideal. Better than having your phone or inhaler or flashlight go sliding around on the floor, though. The floor itself is not crinkly as some are, but I use a plastic woven outdoor rug on it anyway. I do not expect any tent to be warm, and no mesh-ceiling tent will keep in heat like one with a double solid ceiling/fly combo, but I have used this at 40°F, and being able to seal out the drafts so effectively makes a huge difference in comfort. (That, and a good sleeping bag and hat.) I was dubious about the mesh ceiling, as my last tent had one that leaked like a sieve. This tent has not yet gone through a serious rainstorm, but so far, the fly seems well-designed and waterproof, and all sides zip fully to the ground. No water got in during the minor rain I have camped in so far, and I am optimistic for future outings. Especially during rain, having a tent with room to stand up is wonderful! It is about 6’ high in the middle, long enough to hold my 6' cot without bumping into the walls, and I still have room to put my chair and all my gear inside…and if I ever bring my husband along, there is enough space for a queen-size air mattress instead, with a bit less gear. The biggest drawback is setup time. It is not ‘instant’, and because of the multiple stakes, clips, and fly, it takes a bit longer than a dome tent would. I could do it in half an hour, though, if I tried. Not ideal for a single-night campsite, but for multi-day outings in one location, it has been wonderful. As with every tent I have ever seen, though, it ships with rather skimpy stakes. They are better than some, but I still replaced them with heavier, longer ones.

Good quality. Easy to setup and take down. Comfortable room inside for 2-3 people. Love the easy access points and different windows/screens for ventilation. The footprint of it doesn’t actually take up *that* much space unless you put the canopy up. Nice quality touches to it - like the ropes are reflective, zipper ends and stakes glow in the dark. It rained a small amount our first time using it and no issues with leaks or anything - the rain fly is legit. LED light strip is a nice touch too at the top if you can plug that in with USB. Overall, very happy with purchase so far in year 1!