Night Cat 1-Person Camping Tent: Lightweight Waterproof Hiking Tent for Adult

The media could not be loaded. My overall review is summed up is that it is a very nice one person tent with a bit of extra room than some others, although it is a bit heavy for professional backpacking.Only negative I can come up with is that the rain fly pole ends are just a tiny bit sharp and may wear into the fly over time as seen in my video, and that it's a little bit heavy for professional backpacking. But at the price point of around $100 I think it is a fair value.For the positives, it is a bit longer than some of the other single person tents and gives you a bit more room for storage and movement. It is very easy to set up, and can be set up without any pegs at all. You somewhat need a peg in the front and the rear to hold the rain fly away from your gear and doorway. Easy smooth one-handed door zipper which I really appreciate. Plenty of venting even with the rain fly on. See my video for a more complete review and I hope this is helpful.

For its price, this is about right in function and weight. It weighs in about 1/3 more than the weight of a single backpacking tent from Big Agnes but this is 1/3 the price! Everything is a compromise and frankly that's not much of a weight difference unless you're doing multi-week backpacking trips. Of course if you're at that level, you're not even considering a tent like this.The added weight of this tent comes from the heavier material, thereby actually making it more durable than those lightweight tents. Be careful when comparing this tent to "ultralight" tents because many ultralight tents don't actually come with poles, requiring the user to use trekking poles for support.I'm 6'4" and when I saw the dimensions of this tent, it appeared like I may fit with some room. Well not really, my head and feet are up against the ends of the tent, but I'm a side-sleeper anyway. That said, this is super narrow so on my side, I'm still touching the side of the tent. I also rub the top of the tent when I sit up on an air mattress. That said, this is rather typical of most tents.Setup is simple and I really like they use the pole clips instead of a sleeve, that greatly simplifies putting up and taking down the tent. I don't like that it's not fully free-standing. Yes, the tent itself is fully supported and free standing, but the fly must be staked out.If the fly isn't needed for an overnight, some weight can be saved. Here are the more details stats on weight:Poles: 437gTent: 640gFly: 640gI dropped a star because of the dimensions and sure I'm a bit taller than average, I do wish it was about 6" longer, wider and taller which would have made it much more comfortable for me. And because the fly needs to be staked, I really prefer fully free-standing tents.

This tent is a solid choice for car camping or situations where weight isn’t a major concern. At just over 4 pounds, it’s heavier than my ultralight tent that weighs 2.3 pounds, making this feel too heavy for backpacking. The quality of the material seems pretty thick and durable, and it’s easy to set up. Though the tent poles are quite taut and require some effort to bend—be careful they can snap back if you let go/slip, I accidentally smacked myself in the face!The tent features a wide door opening for easy entry, and the side air vents are held open with Velcro-secured stiffeners, offeing more ventilation when using the rain cover. It’s a bit snug for someone who is 6 feet tall, with both head and feet touching the tent sides, but it was manageable. At 5 feet, I found it spacious enough to store a small backpack at my feet, though it’s still a tight fit. Overall, it’s a sturdy, well-made tent with great potential for outdoor adventures. I’m eager to put it to the test for my next outing.

I was hoping that this would be a decent freestanding tent that didn't require the Night Cat cot and while it doesn't require the cot there is still a fair amount of improvement that is needed. For starters, I had a a lot of threads that were not trimmed and others that were a little loose. There were also a few runs in the mesh that are large enough to let mosquitoes in. I was also confused why at 5'11" a tent with the advertised dimensions felt tight for me. It turns out that the dimensions listed on the posting are for the length and width of the poles from corner to corner and not for the actual sleeping area. There were some good things about the tent though. It is quick and easy to set up and the seams for the floor a taped. If you have the Night Cat cot this would probably be an ok tent, but as a stand alone 1 person tent there are better, less expensive options.

This is such a wonderful little tent set up. It is small, lightweight and so versitile. Its maiden voyage was a quick ice fishing trip and this allowed our son to stay overnight on the ice in comfort and style. The tent comes in its own bespoke bag that fits in a vehicle as easily as an umbrella does. It sets up in under 5 minutes and breaks down in under 10. He was so comfortable with such little effort that this is a permanent item in his truck. The price point is so reasonable and the quality is great. Highly recommend

The media could not be loaded. I have several tents that I use for various styles of camping and this one is impressive.. All of the elements are well designed and a good quality materials. I have another one person tent, but this one is slightly longer and wider and that makes a meaningful difference. I also like that the rain fly has extra material that will help spread rain further away. I like that there’s plenty of visibility and ventilation. And you can put this on your own cot which is a nice setup.

This is a solid piece of kit for a one person tent. It's fairly small and light(ish)weight. It's good for a car camping situation. I'm not sure I'd want it for backpacking to be honest. It's pretty simple to set up and has enough room to keep your shoes and bag at the end if you're not super tall. It's definitely not a tent that you'd hang out in due to its size, but I think you know that going in.