Fastest 4 person Tent Setup and Teardown! Magellan SwiftRise 4P Hub tent setup and teardown

[@ryanadventureeverything8758]

A tip that will probably help the door zipper issue. Have everything zipped closed before you stake it down. This will prevent you from slightly over stretching the door openings.

[@dskillzhtown]

Thanks for posting the videos on this tent. I just bought one today and will try it out this weekend.

[@maccam26]

I have the 8 person version and I like it more and more. Only downside is no replacement parts after warranty. But fully taped seams, solid in wind with guy lines staked. Additional vents and pvc windows over gazelle. Rain fly doesn’t flap in wind, better quality stakes stock. More pockets, better room divider on my 8 person, bigger door, led lights. It’s great value

[@spinfamtravels9057]

We looked at the 8 person, it was very nice, but as my older kids like to "spread out", got them a 3 person hub and a 4 person for us. So far so good, but we have only had it for a short time. Like the Academy return policy, we tried another Magellan first, it setup fast, but wasn't hub based and flapped badly in the wind.

[@shameersharaf8631]

how much it cost

[@maccam26]

@@shameersharaf8631 8 person was $349, I did return it for a gazelle and frankly the gazelle isn’t much better

[@randystern7870]

Thin crappy material compared to the Gazelle. Everything is lesser quality even the bag.

[@suziewebster2386]

I got got in some unpredicted high winds at Kerr Lake my last night & through the morning. I nearly lost it taking it down. I learned quickly leave bottom stakes in & take out as you fold it up. I camp alone and would have been heartbroken to have watched my new tent destroyed!! Another thing, the vents in the rainfly, opened helped create an even nicer breeze at night! I haven't had any moisture/water in the tent even with rainfly off. Overall love it . . . Great windows but I'm a little concerned about the 2 vinyl ones. The interior lighting a true bonus!!! Happy camping!! ⛺️

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Agreed on the stakes, in first, out last. We like the vent in the rainfly too, though occasionally we think some rain manages to sneak though it.

[@justinoftexas]

Man I should’ve got one before the price went up. They were $150 last time I looked which was a couple of weeks ago. Going to have to get one of these ASAP. Thanks for posting 👍🏻

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Yah, I did not see it when it was at 150, picked ours up for 200.

[@spencerc1985]

@@spinfamtravels9057 they're 250 now...

[@jamesmengel5818]

They are $129 right now at Academy.

[@dskillzhtown]

@@jamesmengel5818 I missed out on that sale, I got mine for $199.

[@GamerNxUSN]

Gazelle on a budget. Pretty good for the price.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Yep that was our thought too

[@SmuggiNOLA]

I have a gazelle t4. Great tent! But this one also seems like it would have a place in my summer setup with all those windows. We used our t4 over the summer and there were a number of times when I wished it had vent windows down a lot lower

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Yah, I don't have a T4 to compare with, but there is a lot of windows/vents on this tent.

[@christophervela5447]

Yeah they should freakin add that small point when you purchase the t4. Freakin oven in the texas summer heat. Just let all the sand in through the doors 🤣 T4 OWNER.. 95% HAPPY WITH THE PURCHASE LOL

[@trentonjeffers1]

Very nice I just picked one up as well

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Thanks! Yah, we tried the regular SwiftRise first (poles built in, slide up and lock). It was a windy trip and that drove us to this design. So far we love how fast it sets up and handles wind.

[@trentonjeffers1]

@@spinfamtravels9057 nice yeah I haven't tried it yet but looks pretty good

[@bristolmathes213]

I bought this brand tent because I could go to the Academy store and pick it up right away. Obviously many of us are probably buying these because the setup is very quick. However, my only major issue is the floor was wet after sleeping it in the first night on grass. Did you guys have that issue? I don’t know if I should return it and buy the gazelle or just add a tarp underneath. I just wanted the easiest setup possible. I appreciated your video. What are your thoughts after using it a few nights?

[@spinfamtravels9057]

We have only used ours once so far, set it up in grass for 2 days with on/off rain, no tarp or anything under it. I did not notice any water on the floor, except at the entrance where it would come in off the door when it opened. I was planning on getting a mesh tarp to put under it, but have not yet.

[@jacobg9867]

I have a Gazelle T4 and T3 and always lay down a tarp regardless. Protects the floor from punctures and cleanliness at the very least, I would recommend the same for those reasons. In regards to water intrusion. I’m not sure. If you put a tarp down, the rain will collect on the tarp and sit between the tarp and tent floor. It would be similar to it being without a tarp. With that in mind, first thing I do when I get a new tent and continue annually after is coat the outside surfaces in the waterproof spray. Can be found in any camping oriented store.

[@ShadowsandCityLights]

Can't find the Gazelle alternatives anywhere. They must be taking them out. 😮‍💨

[@christophervela5447]

Pros and cons for this tent and the Gazelle

[@mountainfanatic]

Darn it can't find it in Europe, would be nice to have it :)

[@dannystricklin225]

It would have helped in the review to comment on any issue with condensation.

[@edrinamaben-collins2230]

would you consider camping in this tent on days above 85 degrees?

[@yoyomom1]

It has a lot of windows, so if there’s a good breeze & dry air. I set mine up in the 85 degree temps today w/high humidity & it was pretty stuffy inside, but there was zero breeze & I had the rain fly on. I would probably leave the rain fly off until it’s needed for added ventilation when it’s that hot. A good fan like an Opolar could help.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Yah, I agree. We just recently went camping in warmer weather. With the rain fly off and the copious amount of windows open, it is as comfortable as your going to get. I bring a battery operated fan incase the wind isn't cooperating.

[@antfitts5]

Do you know what the length is collapsed in the bag. I could not find this measurement

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Sorry for the late reply. If you didn't get it already, The Magellan SwiftRise 4 person Hub tent is 67.5" long when packed up. I did a video on loading it in my various cars. kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZfNnKeag9ymqc0&ab_channel=SpinFamTravels

[@mikekay213]

Great review, just wondering what you get extra from the Gazelle for double the price.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

yah, that would be good to know. Don't have the Gazelle as it was more expensive and I could grab this at the local store.

[@rangerdoc1029]

Wish the bag was waterproof so I could throw it on the roof rack.

[@MrRamyourcar]

Love mine...x2

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Yah, we are really liking it. I am going to be looking to get a ground cover/tarp for this tent. In wet weather, we had some leakage though the flooring to the air mat.

[@yoyomom1]

@@spinfamtravels9057 did you waterproof spray it? I just got mine & do plan to seam seal it, but with the report of water seeping in, maybe I’ll consider using some waterproofing spray & definitely will use a tarp underneath. I was very impressed with the quality after setting it up today. I did find that door zipper challenging at the top too. Hoping it gets easier with some use.

[@tonyrowland9216]

How did we camp before all the garbage, phones iPads ect?

[@cominghometorome811]

👍

[@Duckmanloren]

I was sold tell i saw the lid. Sorry but that rain fly sucks

[@bluepawn]

So usefull but way too big for motorcycle.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Indeed. These do not pack down small

[@henryhaspi2771]

I am from the Philippines. How will I be able to acquire this tent worth $40? How much would be the cost for the shipment?

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Sorry I have no idea

[@tamerkizildas7544]

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[@lynnwarness5048]

How much does it weigh. I am disabled and cannot lift much. How is it in high wind and rain. I camp at the beach in windy conditions. I loved Coleman 4 person instantly cabin but you cannot find the 8 lb weight only the 18 lb are available. Its too heavy for my disability.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

So I would think the weight may be too much for you. I have not had a chance to weight the 4 person tent yet, I weighed the 3 person tent and it came in at 15.5 lbs. As the 4 person tent is larger than their 3 person tent with 3 extra hub structures, more material, more stakes, I would venture to guess it is in the 25 to 30 lbs range. We have not tried it on a beach, but on a windy day that was collapsing my gazebo tent in, this tent did not budge.

[@lynnwarness5048]

@@spinfamtravels9057 thank you very much for your information

[@suemorris3931]

Too bad they didn't make a better door. Such a tiny bit of room on the bottom to step into could be dangerous for an older person.

[@spinfamtravels9057]

Agreed they could have done the door better.

[@manalima6523]

1:21

[@JohnAguilar1023]

Fastest put up and take down. 16 minute vid lol