Walrus ARC 4

Pros: Rigid, clever design, versatile.
Cons: See Below.

When you 1st set-up this tent, the feeling of the quality and bomb-proof construction and materials is pretty obvious. So be prepared to buy this tent if you test it. Alternatively, you'll always be comparing the tent you finally bought to the ARC4. ...

Pros: Excellent construction, great deal, easy to use.
Cons: Heavy. (min pack weight of 8lbs 6oz)

I bought the Walrus Arc/2 this spring, and love it! Most of the camping I do is in cool/cold weather, so this tent is perfect for me. The ventilation is good, (not excellent) during warmer weather with the fly on. I do a lot of winter camping, and...

Pros: All-purpose, all-season!
Cons: Learn how to set it up first!

Oh, yes, this is the tent! Perfect for either car camping (it’s roomy!) or backpacking (it’s light!), we fondly refer to ours as Shangri La.

Designed as a 3+ person tent, it’s just right for us -- two adults (one of whom is over...

Pros: Tough, sturdy, rainproof.
Cons: Heavy, difficult to setup, low door opening, poor ventilation.

I bought & used this tent for a 7 day cycling tour last summer. I had practiced the setup quite a few times before setting out, and thought I had it mastered. I quickly discovered that setting up and taking down the tent to be difficult due to the "rapid...

Pros: Easy setup, spacious, light
Cons: Wind flap

Three years ago I sold all of my other tents (including a Eureka 2-man and a North Face 2-man - see my other reviews on these) to buy an ARC/3. The first time I used it was at the Havasupai Indian Reservation in Arizona. The tent was plenty big enough...

Pros: convience
Cons: not enough windows for air

The size and ease of work setting this tent up is quality. The ease in raising this tent was also a shock. I didn't have to work for two hours to get it all set up. I really like it for durability and quality. It is light weight but yet weather...

Pros: Very sturdy in inclement weather.
Cons: Setup can be difficult at first

I was able to pick up my ARC 4 at Campmor for half price because the stuff sack had a broken handle so I got a great deal to start off with. But I think it would be worth full price for this tent, but why bother if you can get a deal. The layout of the...

Pros: It holds up well against weather
Cons: weight

I bought this tent when I first went hiking. I didn't like to carry the weight but that night I found out it was worth it. It rained real bad and my friends' tents were soaked but, mine was still dry. This tent is great against the elements and it...