I ordered direct from Kodiak and got my tent faster than I expected, and safely packaged. The instructions being on the bag are invaluable, along with the way that the tent has been designed to be stood up/packaged is excellent for portability. That said, I wouldn't grab this tent if you're looking to go do a light weight hike and/or backpack. The weight is significant. That said, the weight being significant also means you're setting up a very solidly built tent. We were in heavy torrential thunderstorms with zero leaks, no straining on the seams, and no flapping of the walls. I felt snug and safe in the tent, lightning notwithstanding, and knew then that this was absolutely the right purchase. Setup is easy solo, though two people makes it even easier. A tip on solo setup - bring a small tent post, sink it into the ground and place the vertical pole on so it doesn't skid away when you go to setup the second vertical pole, it makes all the difference and has you setting up your tent in very short order. Thanks to the Kodiak team who has really made a fantastic product I know I'll be using for years to come.
