Debx77

[debx77]

We just bought the Bushnell 15x9 9 person tents reviews seemed anyone out there in tentING land have one? It seems pretty sturdy I'd like some input if you guys think it's a good buy.

[NYCgrrl]

Re: Debx77

We just bought the Bushnell 15x9 9 person tents reviews seemed anyone out there in tentING land have one? It seems pretty sturdy I'd like some input if you guys think it's a good buy.

Hi, deb, is this the model you are talking about?

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Bushnell-S...-Tent/41737130

[debx77]

Re: Debx77

Yes it is it seems like a pretty good one I hope

[debx77]

Re: Debx77

Do you have one too

[NYCgrrl]

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Do you have one too

Sorry, no, I don't. When I bought my tent don't think instant tents had been invented or extensively marketed yet. I must say that I'm seeing more and more of them on campgrounds.

As far as the specific model you are asking of don't recall ever seeing it before and unfortunately I cannot find any specifications for it. I will say I tend to be leery when that information isn't readily available.

[a65hoosier]

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As far as the specific model you are asking of don't recall ever seeing it before and unfortunately I cannot find any specifications for it. I will say I tend to be leery when that information isn't readily available.

I am also leery when a tent maker doesn't list basic specs as to the type/denier of material used and the waterproof coating type and thickness. I always take waterproof mm ratings with a wink as I don't think there are any independent tests to verify the number stated by tent makers, but I still use them as part of my overall review of a tent. But when a tent doesn't even state the waterproof ratings, that sends up red flags.

This tent appears to be made for Walmart and Amazon and licenses the Bushnell name. I have no idea who makes this tent. I suspect it might be Coleman as this tent has the new Heat Shield technology which is supposed to keep the tent cooler inside by reflecting the sun's rays. Coleman also just introduced this feature....and may be licensing out the technology to other makers. idk.

Regardless...you can have a waterproof tent almost guaranteed, no matter the weather, if you bring a tarp large enough to cover the tent. If it continuously rains and the fabric begins wetting through and "misting" the interior with every raindrop, a tarp over the top of the tent will put a stop to that problem. Not the most attractive option...but it's effective and cheap.

[JoeN]

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I read through the Q&A section and the questions were answered by Ozark Trails. When asked directly if the tent was made by Ozark Trails the response was that Ozark Trails is a Walmart brand and several manufacturers produce goods for Walmart and one of those manufacturers makes the tent under a Bushnell license. So we know that at least one manufacturer makes both Ozark Trails and Bushnell tents. I would not be surprised if they also make tents for Coleman. In fact, I would not be surprised to learn that some of the high end imported tents also come from one or more of the manufacturers that sell to Walmart.

I read several reviews on the tent and they were mostly good. The main negative was that the floor was not a bathtub style and was make from polyethylene. For the OP, it is very important that you get a good heavy duty tarp to put on the ground under the tent floor to keep from poking holes through the polyethylene.

[Irate Mormon]

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Chinese. They're all Chinese.

[JoeN]

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Actually, the info page for the tent said it was made in Bangladesh.

[Irate Mormon]

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Actually, the info page for the tent said it was made in Bangladesh.

Ah! Well, that's OK, then!

[wecamp04]

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I read through the Q&A section and the questions were answered by Ozark Trails. When asked directly if the tent was made by Ozark Trails the response was that Ozark Trails is a Walmart brand and several manufacturers produce goods for Walmart and one of those manufacturers makes the tent under a Bushnell license. So we know that at least one manufacturer makes both Ozark Trails and Bushnell tents. I would not be surprised if they also make tents for Coleman. In fact, I would not be surprised to learn that some of the high end imported tents also come from one or more of the manufacturers that sell to Walmart.

I read several reviews on the tent and they were mostly good. The main negative was that the floor was not a bathtub style and was make from polyethylene. For the OP, it is very important that you get a good heavy duty tarp to put on the ground under the tent floor to keep from poking holes through the polyethylene.

I think we have a winner,I think you nailed it joen alot of things share the same mother company and sold under different names , I know the mtd lawn mowers sold at walmart share the same part numbers as my craftsman and John deere. The blades for my mower with craftsman stamped on them are twice as much as the same blade at walmart with mtd on it .