The North Face Northwind
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Reviewed by
Simon Dixon
+4
June 27, 2016
Outstanding design, simple to erect. However if it rains you might as well go and sleep outside!!! The tent was returned to North Face and nothing was done. It was returned to me as it left—pretty disgusting from a company like North Face.
Pros
- The design is outstanding.
Cons
- It just doesn't do what it is supposed to—that is keep you dry.
How can North Face get it so wrong? All they need to do to make the tent a five star+ tent is to make it waterproof, end of story.
Source: bought via a "pro deal"
Price Paid: Do not remember
Reviewed by
Jim
September 12, 2001 (original Jul 30, 2001)
Impeccable construction, very easy to set up. Some minor drips in heavy rain. I didn't seam seal it (I will be). I have had a couple of trips in it and I am very pleased. The cost is high but so are any of the top quality tents.
Update: September 12, 2001
After posting earlier, things have gone downhill on this tent. After being out in a severe rainstorm the tent leaked very badly. I tested it back at home with a lawn sprinkler and it still leaked so it was not condensation. I did expect some condensation in heavy rain but not running water. The tent is back at North Face and I am waiting for an answer.
Design: four season
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Excellent
Weight: 6lbs
Price Paid: $800
Reviewed by
Stuart Dramar
July 18, 2002
The tent was an upgrade from a 4-season Royal camping Moose-jaw. The tent is fantastic. Was used in the Lake District (Cumbria UK) 3 weeks ago. It rained really hard for 2 days and the tent held up brilliantly. (English weather probably isn't as harsh as where this is made for.)
Very light and comfortable tent. The perfect tent for me.
Can't praise it enough, I love this tent--10/10.
Design: Expedition
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: quick & easy
Weight: 5 lbs
Price Paid: £400
