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Pop Up Tents

  • This is what the stake loops on the Quechua 2 Seconds Pop Up Tent look like. There are 4 of these stake loops around the tent body.
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    Do Pop Up Tents Need Pegs? (6 Answered Questions)

    ByLiz Ho August 12, 2022August 18, 2022

    I’ve used pop up tents while regular camping, indoor camping, backyard camping, and even wild camping. And I’ve used these pop up tents with and without pegs. Here’s what I found. Pop up tents will need pegs in windy locations, especially when the breeze is moderate (13-18 mph) to strong (25-31 mph). However, if there’s…

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  • This is a picture of my Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black Tent in my yard at night.
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    How Long Do Pop Up Tents Last? (With REAL Pictures!)

    ByLiz Ho August 12, 2022March 9, 2023

    I’ve used pop up tents for many years now (~4 years) and have quite a bit of experience when it comes to their durability. After all, I’d like them to last for as long as possible. Here’s what I found, and I’ll share everything I know with you. Pop up tents can last for 3…

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  • From bottom to top: Coleman 4-Person Pop Up Tent, Fresh & Black 3-Person Tent, Quechua 2 Seconds 2-Person Tent, Coleman 2-Person Pop Up Tent, Fresh & Black 2-Person Tent, Teton Sports Vista 2-Person Tent, and the Teton Sports Vista 1-Person Tent.
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    13 Qualities for Choosing the Best Pop Up Tent for Camping

    ByLiz Ho August 10, 2022August 11, 2025

    There are many qualities to look out for when choosing the best pop up tent for camping. After having used pop up tents over many years of camping, I’ve come up with this list of 13 important qualities or features to look out for. When choosing the best pop up tent for camping, look out…

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  • This is a picture of me unfolding the Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black Tent.
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    Are Pop Up Tents Good in Wind? (What You NEED to Know!)

    ByLiz Ho August 9, 2022August 11, 2025

    Over the past 3 years of using pop up tents, I’ve managed to use them not only in light winds, but moderate winds as well, and this is what I’ve found. Some pop up tents can stand up to strong breezes of 30mph, but will not take well to stronger winds. This is because pop…

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  • This is a picture of me picking up my Coleman 4-Person Pop Up Tent to fold the poles together. Notice that I have already unzipped the door and window.
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    How to Fold Up a Pop Up Tent: 9 Steps (With REAL Pictures!)

    ByLiz Ho August 9, 2022August 18, 2022

    I’ve been using pop up tents for many years, and the Coleman 4-Person Pop Up Tent is one of my favorite pop up tents (it also has the most common pop up tent mechanism). In this article, I’ll be showing you how to fold up this pop up tent. Step 1: Remove All Stakes and…

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  • This is a picture of all my best pop up tents (packed up) in my yard. From left to right: Coleman 2-Person Sundome Tent (not a pop-up tent, for a size comparison), Teton Sports 1-Person Vista Quick Tent (yellow), Teton Sports 2-Person Vista Quick Tent (yellow), Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black 2-Person Tent (black), Quechua 2 Seconds Tent (green), Coleman 2-Person Pop Up Tent (light green), Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black 3-Person Tent (black), Coleman 4-Person Pop Up Tent (white).
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    16 Pros and Cons of Pop Up Tents (From 3 Years’ Experience!)

    ByLiz Ho August 7, 2022August 11, 2025

    Over the past 3 years (since 2019), I’ve bought, used, and thoroughly tested 7 different pop up tents. While these pop up tents have many pros, they also do have a number of cons. In this article, I go through everything I discovered from the past 3 years of experience with pop up tents. Pro…

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  • This is a picture of both my Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black Tent (left) and my Quechua 2 Seconds Tent (right) in the rain.
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    Are Pop Up Tents Good in Rain? (What You NEED to Know)

    ByLiz Ho August 7, 2022August 11, 2025

    Over the past couple of years, I’ve used and thoroughly rain tested 7 different pop up tents. And in this article, you’ll find everything you need to know about using a pop up tent in the rain. Pop up tents can be used in the rain, because they’re just like regular camping tents. However, not…

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  • This is what the Quechua 2 Seconds Pop Up Tent looks like slung over my shoulder, when I was using the shoulder strap to carry it around.
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    Can You Backpack with a Pop Up Tent? (Plus REAL Pictures!)

    ByLiz Ho August 6, 2022August 18, 2022

    As someone who bought, owns, and tested 7 different pop up tents, I think I know a little about these tents. In this article, I’m going to show you everything you need to know if you need a pop up tent to go backpacking or hiking with. You can backpack with a pop up tent,…

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  • This is a picture of me with my 7 pop-up tents. From bottom to top: Coleman 4-Person Pop Up Tent, Fresh & Black 3-Person Tent, Quechua 2 Seconds 2-Person Tent, Coleman 2-Person Pop Up Tent, Fresh & Black 2-Person Tent, Teton Sports Vista 2-Person Tent, and the Teton Sports Vista 1-Person Tent.
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    The 7 BEST Pop Up Tents (Bought & Tested 2025!)

    ByLiz Ho August 1, 2022August 11, 2025

    For this review, I bought and tested these 7 BEST pop up tents: Summary Here’s a summary of all the pop up tents that I recommend (after buying and testing, of course): If you enjoyed the video, please consider subscribing to my YouTube channel right here: I spent almost $700 buying these 7 best pop-up tents (yes,…

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  • This is a picture of me holding both my Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black Tents. The 2-Person Tent is on the left, and the 3-Person Tent is on the right.
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    Quechua 2 Seconds 2-Person VS. 3-Person Pop Up Tents (Tested!)

    ByLiz Ho August 1, 2022August 11, 2025

    I bought and tested both the Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black 2-Person Tent, as well as the Quechua 2 Seconds Fresh and Black 3-Person Tent, and in this post, I’ll be giving you all the important similarities and differences between these 2 tents. Here’s a quick summary of what I’ll be going through: If you enjoyed this video,…

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