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Editorial Reviews:

Product Description
ESCAPE! Texsport Double Bivy Tent, SAVE BIG! No more civilization, just you and a friend, maybe, plus nature and this easy-carry, super-light Bivy Tent! When you want to get into the great wide-open and enjoy some backpacking, biking, motorcycling... it's only 3 lbs. and ready to go. 8' x 4'5", 42" center height, sleeps 2; Heavy-duty taffeta walls and attached roll-back rainfly are polyurethane coated for weather resistance; Heavy-duty taffeta floor; Easy, fast frame system with 2 shock-corded fiberglass poles and speed clips; Large no-see-um mesh windows, door and roof panel provide excellent ventilation; CPAI 84 flame retardant; With stakes and compact carry / storage bag. Your value ticket to adventure, in comfortable shelter... order now! Texsport Double Bivy Tent, Blue / Gray / Chili Pepper Red

Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...

2 out of 5 stars

ripped up tarp October 18, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

I used the Texsport Knollwood Bivy Shelter Tent when I went hiking in the cold mountains of France. When it arrived I was disappointed, a cheap looking Shelter if there ever was one. I took it anyways, paying the price later when it rained heavily. All though I had a good sleeping bag, the Shelter tore instantly in cold wind, the stakes snapped and rips were everywhere. By day 5 it was just a ripped up tarp and I had to sleep in my good sleeping bag during the cold rain storm. Invest in a good three-season tent for $200 - $500.

5 out of 5 stars

you could get wet August 13, 2008
3 out of 3 found this review helpful

I used this tent for 10 days on a 13 day bicycle camping trip. Its called a two person tent but it will only comfortably accomodate one. I had plenty of room for all of my gear and I could stretch out completely inside. It effectively kept the bugs out as well. Two people could use it but you'd have to be very close.

It rained really hard several nights I was out and I'm certain that without the tarp I brought along, I would have been very wet. I used the fabric seam sealer and waterproofing silicone spray but I feel I still could have gotten wet. Bring a tarp if you plan on braving the elements.

This tent is super duper light and portable. I used my own stuff sack that kept the thing the size of a football. I strapped the sturdy fiberglass stakes to my top bar.

Overall, I'd say this is a wonderful tent for the money. I stayed dry, I easily lugged it over 990 miles on my bicycle, nothing broke, and it kept the bugs out. All that for under 40 bucks. Nice.

2 out of 5 stars

Broke the first time I used it. July 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

This was basically a one-use item for me, since the flexible rod which supports the smaller end of the tent split like green wood the first time I used it. I may get one more use out of it, but with the rod split, it was a little wobbly.

5 out of 5 stars

Great value June 15, 2008
2 out of 3 found this review helpful

I wanted a light inexpensive tent for a bicycle camping trip. This tent was the perfect cost to weight ratio. It was easy to set up, roomy enough for one (Two would be very tight) and some gear. I use it two nights out of a week bike tour. I did not experiece rain. It did well at keeping bugs out. Great for the casual camper!

3 out of 5 stars

Very small May 31, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful

this was a little tight for two good sized people but it served it's purpose and for a good price.