Reviews & Ratings for ALPS Mountaineering Taurus Sage/Rust — 2 reviews — Page 1

Picked this up as a basecamp tent for car camping and it's been a solid, no-fuss performer for the price. Setup is quick and intuitive — freestanding, color-coded poles, and one person can have it pitched in under ten minutes. There's plenty of room inside, and the mesh roof keeps it airy, makes it easy to sit up and move around, and is great for stargazing on clear nights before you throw the fly on. The two doors and vestibules are a real plus — nobody has to climb over anyone, and there's space to stash boots and gear out of the weather.
It handled light rain and wind without issue; the bathtub floor and sealed seams kept everything dry. A few honest notes: this is firmly a car-camping tent, not a backpacking one — the fiberglass poles and overall weight make it too heavy to carry any real distance, so don't expect to take it on the trail. In a hard, sustained downpour I'd want to double-check the seam sealing, and like most tents in this class you'll get a little condensation on cold mornings if it's buttoned up tight. The poles and zippers are mid-tier rather than premium, so just treat them gently. None of that is a dealbreaker for the price — overall it's a roomy, easy, affordable tent that does exactly what a car-camping tent should.

Happy with this tent. About six inches wider than other similar tents. Could sleep 3 in a pinch with gear in two vestibules. Eight pounds total weight, with optional footprint. Packs very easy in bag, even with footprint.