EighteenTek Sports Tent - Instant Tent Shelter - Outdoor Bubble Tent 1-6 Person - Rain Tent Camping Sun Shelter Pop Up - Clear, Patent Protected Design

I'm pleased with this little pod. It sets up quickly and breaks down quickly, once you learn the technique. I really like that it has a water resistant floor. If I'm trying to stay mostly dry, I don't want to be sitting on a wet surface. The zippers function well with three possible openings to help manage ventilation. There are two short, shock corded poles that criss-cross on the top that work well to push up the top into a dome shape and give a bit more head clearance. The construction seems to be solid. Time will tell. It has a pretty small footprint, so it doesn't take up much space. I find it perfect for one person. Two could fit, I suppose. It would be tight quarters and likely someone would have to have a shoulder against the side of the pod. There are a few minuses, all of which are inherent in anything of this design, not just this Eighteen Tec model. It is not tall enough to stand up in, unless you are really short. Because of the sloping sides, if you open the flaps in any significant rain, the rain will come inside. That can't be helped. If it were windy, I think it would be pretty unstable and need to be staked out at the corners at the minimum and better yet, secured with the included guy lines and stakes. That will increase the footprint significantly. Lastly, don't expect this, or any others, to be as if looking through glass. Thick, flexible plastic is never going to be optically clear. That's a given. And having this folded and stuffed puts all kinds of wrinkles in the plastic on top of that, so it is not a crystal clear view. That can't be helped, I believe, and it seems to me that it is the nature of such an item, regardless of the manufacturer. It will work well for attending kids' games, maybe a rainy parade, a drink on a cold day in the yard, bird watching, and who knows what else. In summary, I find it meets my expectations and will serve its purpose well for me. If you are considering such a pod, I would recommend it.

I’ve now had a chance to use this both in the spring and the summer. It kept two of us warm during spring soccer in the rain and cold, and I used it for a portable office at a track meet. Worked well for both.

I got this a few months ago, and used it during very cold weather and love it. I added a small space heater, and based on another review put a layer of Harbor Freight foam tiles under it, and inside it, and then topped it off with a thin piece of wood. So now I have a solid floor and don't have to worry about tearing the bottom. It has stood up to very strong winds, and I'm hopeful that it will last for a few years at minimum.The only drawback is that it has a very strong smell of plastic every time it's opened, but once air circulates the smell quickly disappears.

I bought this for my sons sporting events that happen to be outside. When I first opened it, I was surprised at how big it was. Immediately I thought to send it back for the smaller one, but I decided to keep it. Setting up: self-explanatory. Take Down: requires a bit of trial and error. After a few times, it does become easier.Positives: The side flaps come down so you’re able to see from all angles. The size of the tent and the effort it takes to set up.Negatives: Looking out the tent with all the windows up isn’t as clear as one would think. The material makes it a little blurry. Take down does require some practice.

Only thing don't like is the plastic is hard to see through. We purchased to watch grandkids early spring baseball games. Get you out of the wind and rain for sure.