User Review: The North Face Tadpole 23

The North Face Tadpole 23
Above: The current Tadpole 23, which may differ slightly from the version reviewed.

Rating: rated 2 of 5 stars
Design: three-season
Sleeps: 2
Ease of Setup: Easy
Price Paid: $169

I just got back from spending five days in the North Cascades here in Washington State. I had just bought the Tadpole from REI for this occasion. On the first night we had heavy rains and 2" of snow. The tent leaked badly.

When I got back, I called REI and they said to return the tent, I will. I was brand loyal to TNF and had heard they had problems but had cleared them up. Obvious to me they lack in quality. I won't be buying their tents any longer.

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Where to Buy

Buy Online We found the Tadpole 23 at 6 online stores:

StoreProduct DescriptionPrice

Moosejaw
Tadpole 23 Tent (Spring 2008) - Add Tadpole 23 Footprint for FREE w/ Purchase$249.00Buy Now

Backcountry.com
Tadpole 23 Tent 2-Person 3-Season$248.95Buy Now

Altrec Outdoors
2 purchase options:
Tadpole 23 Tent 18796$238.95Buy Now
Tadpole 23 Tent$248.95Buy Now

REI
Tadpole 23 Tent$174.99Buy Now

RockCreek
Tadpole 23 Tent (2 Person)$248.95Buy Now

EMS
Tadpole 23 Tent$249.00Buy Now

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