Why does a 4 man pop up tent seem so appealing? I feel that when going on any camping trip, setting up the tent (any tent) is probably the most annoying part followed by the packing up at the end of the trip. The number of times I’ve seen people frustrate over these two activities show that there is something to it after all and that it should be addressed. So this is where a pop up tent comes in. As the name implies, the idea is that you simply unpack the tent and it will literally “pop up”, erecting itself into position. Straight away you can see that this would be a major time saver. Once upright, all you need to do is secure the tent to the ground – e.g. with tent stakes.

So aside from the convenience a 4 man pop up tent is meant to provide, it must not compromise on quality in design and material to shield the camper from the harsh conditions of the outdoors as well as ensuring comfort for the camper. Additionally, being a 4 man tent, it should still be able to have enough space for four people to occupy.

Ok, now you have some ideas on what the criteria is good in a 4 man pop up tent, let’s have a look at the Guide Gear 4 man pop up tent and see how it measures up. Firstly, it has what can be thought of as a built-in cord system. There are no tent poles required in the erection of this 4 man tent. So besides having less camping gear and hence less weight to carry with you, that is one less item to lose (or even worse, break). The basic “installation” steps involve unpacking the tent from its storage bag, laying on the ground, unfolding each of the four corners and then pull the cord in the center into place, thereby erecting the tent.

The Guide Gear 4 man pop up tent is made from a 190T polyester material with polyurethane coating, comes with a rainfly and a bathtub style floor assisting its resistance against water.