I have used this tent up and down the Sierra's, into the California and Arizona deserts, forests and coast. I loved the design and layout and still do.
I do not like the "easy" pop up. I thought that I'd get good with it over time but it is as frustrating as the first time, every time. It makes me wonder what was wrong with regular poles? The tent never sits simmetrical, a leg is always falling or twisting and makes the whole tent feel flimsy without stakes.
I hate leaving reviews below 4 stars. I love this brand and I will continue to being a customer and I will continue to use my tent. I genuinely believe the tent can be retrofitted with regular poles and essentially I think that is the solution to this mess. Poles for us old school guys and easy up for the ones that can figure it out.