Quest Preying Mantis 4S

Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Scott Geiger, Apr 17, 2008

"I bought this tent new from an outfitter in Ely, MN, back in 1995. I spent many snowy and -40 nights in this tent while trekking the BWCAW over the course of 5 years. This tent has seen punishment, being tossed into a canoe at sub-zero temps, camping on ice of a frozen lake, and being set up in the black of night with winds howling!

At first I felt foolish for spending so much on a tent until I spent my first winter night in it."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Stever Dude, Nov 11, 2007

"I used this tent a lot in college. I've had it for probably 13 yrs although since I moved to Texas (9 yrs) it hasn't seen much use. I've never been totally in love with it, primarily because it's a bit of a chore to set up and you have to bring the fly along whether you want to or not."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Dan, Sep 23, 2006

"Tribute to the Quest Preying Mantis Tent
By Dan, written on November 6, 2005 at 12:10 PM EST
Updated on July 9, 2006 at 5:08 PM EST

I’ve been using a Quest Preying Mantis tent for about seven years. It’s a great tent, well-made and with a unique design."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Kathylc, May 29, 2006

Bought this in 1995 for backcountry trips in Alaska and am still loving it. Its two side screen panels can be zipped for maximum heat conservation. The vestibule fits both backpacks. We've even cooked under the vestibule a few times. My favorite feature: the rear portion of the rainfly can be rolled up (for venting) and the vestibule still stands! We can never go to another, and with good care hopefully will never have to.

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by an anonymous hiker, Dec 15, 2004

"We've had this tent for 10 years. It was bought as a store demo. We've been in some terrible winds and rain in eastern Nova Scotia, when other tents were sailing accross the ground. We've also been caught in rain storms in northern Quebec. It's the best tent I've ever had."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by John E. Juhl, Apr 28, 2004

"I've been trekking and mountaineering for 35 years and the best tent i've had is the Quest Mantis. i've had the Mantis 4S, early version, for 11 years. It has functioned very well on every trek from an ascent on Denali where we had two days of blizzard conditions resulting in complete burial under four and a half feet of snow (the vestibule saved a lot of exposure serving several purposes) to Aconcagua where it withstood winds of approximately 100+ mph."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Bryce, Aug 31, 2000

"I bought this tent used at a great price. I haven't been more impressed than I am with this one. The vestibule is HUGE! I fit 2 packs, boots, and a dog under it. The interior space is great also. I am 6'2" and my wife is 5'10" and we fit great! I even have plenty of headroom when sitting up near the door."

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Preying Mantis 4S
Reviewed by Brent Henry, Sep 08, 1998

"Four years ago I bought a 3 season Preying Mantis and it has been absolutely superb. However, when I saw the 4S on sale for $261 (cdn), I couldn't help myself, I bought one, then I told a couple friends and they bought some and so on and so on. So now I'm telling everyone else!

Anyways, about the tent itself."

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