WHITEDUCK Avalon Canvas Bell Tent - Luxury All Season Tent for Camping & Glamping Made from Premium & Breathable 100% Cotton Canvas w/Stove Jack, Mesh (13' (4M), Fire Water Repellent)

We have been spending our entire warm season (4-5 months of the year) in our 16.5' Avalon, and decided to upgrade this year to the Optimus at 23' diameter. Holy Wow. What a palace. We have been obsessedly in love with our smaller tent, and have found that all our wishes have come through with the larger size - including the premium zippers on the door screens, (the thinner zipper on the screen door failed by the end of our first summer with the 16.5') Having THREE doors? Are you kidding? So much air flow, so many possibilities. And two stove jacks offers the same flexibility. Currently we have it set up at our summer river spot with our king bed, bureaus, record player, music instruments, etc...and there is still Plenty of room for yoga/movement. The only thing I will say, is that I don't know if its possible to raise this tent without two strong individuals - for the sole reason of the center pole, and lifting all that tent weight in order to raise it straight up. It was imperative that I help my husband with this one, and he routinely sets up the 16.5' all by himself in about 30 minutes. The Big Top tent here took a Lot longer for our first time. But, do not let that deter you - it is absolutely, 110% worth it.

We bought this tent as a replacement to our last tent that was a 12 person Instant tent. The space was plenty but it did not hold up to the wind. We had it strapped to my truck to keep the walls from caving in on us while inside. You could hear the rain fly flapping in the wind at night which made for a terrible nights sleep. After replacing some parts because they broke form the wind the tent never was the same. So we decided to make the investment and get the canvas tent from Whiteduck. We got the 20' Avalon Bell Tent and for a family of 5 we have more than enough room plus our belongings. It has already held up to 20+ winds and it is quiet inside compared to our last tent. The kids enjoy the extra room inside! We have nothing but good things to say about it so far! One minor issue is our front door zipper, if it comes all the way out it will take at least 2 people to get it zipped back up. It does weigh more than what you think it would so double lifting is a must! Rebar stakes are included which adds to the rigidity of the tent and keeping it sturdy in the wind. All in all this tent is well worth the investment!