If you are looking for a budget 6-person tent, we are sorry, but this isn’t the one we would recommend. Fiberglass poles, cheap mesh, and tarp-like flooring are connected by mid-grade zippers and inverted seams (instead of the superior seam-seal). The bag is also poor quality and will inevitably require ducktape after the first or second season.
Keep in mind that since this tent is lightweight enough to bring almost anywhere, so it’s not ideal for windy days. Screen tents (or screen house) is a tent-style shelter that’s entirely mesh. It’s basically a see-through tent that’ll be no good in heavy rain or snow, but is wonderful at keeping bugs out of your face as you hang out during the day. This screen tent features a speedy setup, and even though the tent is light (8.1 pounds), you still get 100 square feet of space and a seven-foot center height. Considering most quality screen tents cost well over $150, we wouldn’t call them a cheap camping accessory.
Because of its durability, shape, and size, the tent is on the heavy side at 45.2 pounds. But for simple portability and storage, it comes with an easy-pull wheeled carry bag that fits inside most vehicles. The telescoping poles are easy coleman instant tent to extend into place thanks to the pinch-free Comfort Grip™ technology and large feet that are big enough to stand on while you set up the shelter. The double-thick Polyguard 2X™ fabric stands up to the elements–season after season.
Better yet, the Cabela’s Quick-Set Screen Shelter is packed with quality features, starting with ultra durable tear-resistant no-see-um mesh panels. The water-resistant roof is made with rugged 210-denier polyester-oxford fabric with taped seams. You also get zippered pockets on mesh coleman ice chest windows that allow you to stow your coolers outside the screen shelter . We also appreciate the wind and shade panels over each door that roll down when needed. Each panel has grommets that let you use the two included awning poles to create extra shade or light rain coverage.
Many tents feature solid panels that lower to offer shade or privacy, providing more flexibility on where to set it up. Also, overhanging roof flaps and outward extending bottom flaps allow rain to drip off and away from the tent. Also, look for heavy-duty screen tents with tightly knit roofs if they are intended for protection against UV rays or water. Be sure to check the product description for these types of screen tents to ensure they meet your specific needs. While screen tents are an excellent addition to a backyard or campsite, not all of them have the same setup or serve the same purpose.