We have an 8-man Guide tent with the aluminum poles. Bought it back in 2000, and it's been used a fair amount.

It's been folded by the wind in Wyoming. A couple poles bent somewhat, but didn't break. Tent is still serviceable.

In colder weather we heat it with a Mr Buddy heater, and a 20 lb propane tank. Works reasonably well in Montana fall weather. Never really tried it in sub-zero conditions.

Overall decent tent in most conditions, but it's not really up to "anything mother nature throws at it". The smaller 4-man or 6-man versions might be a little better in the wind given lower overall profile and surface area.

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