User Review: The North Face Starburst

Reviewed September 5, 2000 by Maarten Smeenk

Rating: rated 3 of 5 stars
Design: 4 Season Cold Climate Hybride
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Quick and Really easy!
Weight: 2,8
Price Paid: $400

This is a tent for cold climates because the inner tent is closed, only a tiny vent at your feet lets little air get inside (you can close it). It's a 3-pole design, which makes it stand like a house. For one person it's a good living space, but two?!

My problem in the Pyrenee was the condens and the heat inside, like a sauna! But up high in the mountains it was comfortable sitting inside while winds slammed against it with no result. And yes, the vestibule is great for cooking even when it rains. But the vestibule was not waterproof because of the "buttons" where you attach your door if you roll it up. Have to seal those on the outside and maybe then it's 100% waterproof.

Other minus it's not made for tall people (I'm 1,83m and my feet and head were against the fabric!). The inner door is round, looks cool and is easy to enter. The outer doors (you can make two but in rain you use one) are good to enter in rainy weather.

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