Browning Camping Granite Creek 1 Person Dome Tent Review

The Granite Creek 1 has two windows and two doors and a maximum center height of 3' 2, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 68 various 1 person tents we have studied. With 20 square feet of room inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 1-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you throughout the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, smaller tents like this one can generally make a nice choice for campers who prefer spending loads of hours outside of the tent enjoying the fresh air.

Many of the cool points about dome tents are, that they are for, the most part not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very easy to set up. In good weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are without a doubt the most common of all the various types of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in storms than other types, allowing rain to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the rain to pool on the top of the tent. The most straightforward dome tent will have a rectangular footprint, slanted sides two or more poles which converge in the center of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is usually thought of that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Underneath you can check out a list of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 10 add_circle_outline PROS

• 4 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Granite Creek can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Vestibules. Having two vestibules. Gives you a place to store shoes and other things that can get dirty, muddy, this is a huge plus.
3. Has Gear Loft. It is good to see Browning Camping adding a gear loft in the interior to store some of your things.
4. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
5. More than one window. With 2 openings it is easier to keep the tent cool on a hot summers night.
6. Durable, water-resistant floor. The floor material is 75D 185T polyester taffeta, which is a substantially thick and high-strength fabric. Meaning the base is not prone to tears and punctures. Also, the material has a 3000 mm waterproofing rating, which is very good for most circumstances.
7. Breathable. The Granite Creek's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the summer.
8. The rainfly completely covers the tent body. The rainfly covers the entire body of the tent from the top to the bottom and has a waterproof rating of 1500mm. Meaning it will easily protect you against heavy rain.
9. Available in other sizes. Browning Camping has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
10. Low price. It is a great deal for a 1 person dome tent that provides this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $69.99

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 20 square feet, the Granite Creek 1 is smaller than quite a lot of the 68 other 1 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 6% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, there is one available separately specifically for the Granite Creek 1 footprint Even though the floor may be made of 75D 185T polyester taffeta, it is still better to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.
4. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have many things to rave about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Browning Camping's Granite Creek 1 tent is ideal for backpacking. There are a couple of other cool things not already mentioned above which, were found and liked, while researching the model: Weatherproof fly buckles on for maximum adjustability and protection, Easy assembly with pole clips that quickly snap over the tent poles and Factory-sealed fly and floor seams provide best weather protection.

With favorable ratings, and a peak height of 3' and 20 square feet of area to sleep, this tent is like your very own small home away from home. This allows you to spend some real quality time in the outdoors. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can study above.

If you found this page looking for suggestions on this specific tent, we think, it would make for a great buy. In case you just happened to arrive on this page while looking for a brand new tent having not heard of this manufacurer or this model before, it is perhaps a good thing to check out a few more similar tents also.

Value for money: When considering value for your money, this tent is unquestionably cheaper than the average cost of all the one hundred and six, one-person tents we have studied, this alone does not make it good value for money. One should also take a look at other areas in-depth, as we do with every tent.

When we tally up the overall score of a tent, we reflect upon loads of data points, searching for areas where the tent could outdo other very similar tents and where it is not quite as good. In this case, with a total rating of 4.4 and the price data above, one can spot that with a price of $69.99 The Granite Creek 1 is a very good bargain and fabulously cheap when compared with comparable tents.

The ratings show that the build and size the tent offers were not skimped on to arrive at a price unquestionably beneath the standard price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 42% from the manufactures suggested price. It should make a fantastic choice for nearly all people searching for a comfy three-season backpacking tent to camp with, that should serve you well for years to come.