User Review: Sierra Designs Bedouin 4

Sierra Designs Bedouin 4
Above: The current Bedouin 4, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Reviewed September 9, 2005 by Jonathan Bushey

Rating:

As a Canadian tree planter working on the west coast, I needed something large enough to live in comfortably for three months, along with all of my gear. I found the Bedouin 4 to be a well made tent; it was relatively light for its size, easy to set up, and--most importantly to me--nicely ventilated.

The rain cover held out well, keeping the inside of the tent dry; however, I was disappointed to discover a small leak in the vestibule where the seams had not been adequately taped. After a few days of hard rain and wind water began collecting at this point, and dripped through. I was a little miffed at having to put on wet socks and boots the next morning.

Other than that small problem, I found the Bedouin 4 to be sufficiently reliable, and was enthusiastic about its roomy, efficient design.