SplitWing Shelter Bundle

This is like many of the other Sling Fin products. Well made with quality materials and thoughtful design. I would recommend any of their products for camping or hiking

Almost perfect

This tent was basically everything I was looking for, albeit it has one flaw. I took it on a backcountry hunting trip last week and it performed flawlessly for the conditions we were in (no rain). However, as others have mentioned, the lack of a tub floor is a glaring issue. If we would’ve seen precipitation, there would’ve been very little to keep water out of the tent given a perfect level/crowned campsite is rarely available. Also, the lack of a tub floor allows dirt/debris to enter the tent easily upon entry/exit. If the mesh body was offered with a tub floor, this wouldve been a 5 star review.

Well made, but with design issues

I purchased the full package about a month ago. I was on the AT this past week. First, the overall quality is great! The weight fell into the range I wanted. But … The split wings at the front (from which the name is derived) are so close to the ground that, coupled with the front guy and the pole just off center make it very difficult for even a person of average height, to get in and out of the tent. This is especially problematic when the weather is bad and the vestibule is muddy. Secondly, the lack of a tub floor is a big deal. The perfect, slightly convex and elevated tent site on the AT is a rarity. Nearly everywhere I’ve been in close to 700 miles, tent sites are always a compromise. During a heavy storm, water flooded the tent, flowing across the floor inside in sheets. (Hacks, like increasing the pole height to slightly deform the floor are not great solutions and lead to other issues like making it difficult to properly attach the front vestibule.) This, on a nearly level site. Needless to say, I was not happy. Fortunately, my sleeping pad was elevated enough that my quilt and I stayed dry. The zippers, because they are right on the ground (see comment about lack of a tub floor) and because they are so fine, have a tendency to get dirty from the mud and can be difficult to operate. Finally, even with the side guys staked and taut, the fly and interior net are in contact with each other - especially during a storm where everything tends to sag. I agree with other comments regarding setup not being intuitive. I did 5 trial runs at home before I went out. They were worth the time. I can’t imagine going out without ever having set up this tent. I also agree with the comment about insufficient stakes. I too purchase an extra set. Without them, the side guys cannot be used. They are essential to prevent contact between the fly and the net. Even then, they don’t really fully do the job. I generally liked this tent but believe improvements to the floor design will take it to the next level. I understand such improvements are in the pipeline. Finally, I will say the customer service is very responsive to inquiries!