Taurus 4 Outfitter Tent - Heavy-Duty Four Person Camping Tent, Spacious, Rugged and Weatherproof/Built to Last, Reliable Outdoor Camping

Initial setup for inspection prior to using it on a hunting trip, quality looks to be excellent. After extensive shopping and scouring reviews of other options, I kept coming back to this one. Most tents I could find had way more mesh material than I cared for, as I like the ability to fully close up in the event of severe weather and like to have more between me than a mesh body tent and rainfly against the elements. This also adds to ability to retain heat. Tent material looks to be thicker and more durable than most I've looked at, and the floor tub is noticeably thick as well. An added bonus are the larger zippers which operate smoothly. This does have 2 mesh panels on top, and the doors have mesh windows that can be closed up, maybe not the best for airflow in warmer climates and it could get a little warmer than one would like fully closed up. Others have suggested replacing the stakes with something more robust, which I have on hand if needed. I think for the purpose I bought this for, mostly for hunting trips, this will be my go to tent from now on based upon my first look and close examination of it. Although a 4 person tent and not of a weight I would suggest for back packing, 2 hunters and gear would have plenty of room to be comfortable, especially with the vestibule storage space. This one fits the bill for what I was looking for and I easily set it up by myself. If this performs in the outdoors less than the 5 stars I give it, I'll return and add additional comments. UPDATE 4/24/2025 : First night use on a spring turkey hunting trip, we experienced a severe thunderstorm with high winds. It rained very hard off and on all night. Tent was fully staked down with rain fly guyed out and it did not budge in high winds with 40mph gusts. We had zero water intrusion and looked closely for any leaks. A night of rough weather in this tent proved to me the quality and durability of Alps Mountaineering tents. Entirely impressed.

We purchased ours almost a year ago. Easy to set up, and built tough. We have camped in the fall, summer and spring with no issues using appropriate sleeping systems. We have been rained on 3 times and not a drop inside the tent. One night camping on the beach a thunderstorm rolled up and we had 35 mph gusts. This thing held firm with no issues. Not a drop of water inside. Full disclosure I did buy anchor style sand stakes for that trip. I would reccomend replacing the stakes with tri shape for everyday use. We have both. It is a bit heavy at 10 lbs but i expected that being an outfitter style tent. We split the carry weight between us to help. Had no issues hiking 4 miles in sand through bear island. Zippers have held up, no tears, no broken poles, never a leak. Love the 2 exit points and vestibules. Honestly for the price this is a fantastic tent. Only thing i would say is I think this is barely a 4 person tent. we have had 2 adults. One adult 5'6 165lbs, one adult 5'3" 140lbs, 1 child 5'2" 120lbs and 1 child 5'0" 70lbs. Sleep comfortable in the tent but the ones of us on the far sides were up against the tent wall. I know we are a smaller family but i feel to really be comfortable this is more like 3 person tent. Excellent deal for the price. Would buy again but i cant see this tent failing for a very long time. Just replace your tent stakes with a better aftermarket option.

It's been a good tent so far. I've used it on quite a few trips, and it's worked well under various weather conditions. It sets up quickly even for one person. The fabric is a good quality. The opposing doors provide good ventilation. Even when zipped tight, it breaths well when staked properly. It is a bit heavy but for car camping it's great. The only complaint I have is, I wish it had a double zipper on the rainfly door.

Excellent tent. Poles are aluminum and very sturdy. Zippers are heavy duty and worked smoothly. Used the tent for the first time in hail and heavy rain. Without treatment the tent kept me completely dry. There is enough space inside for three grown people. The outside flap had enough space to keep my shoes. I live in WY where we have high winds. Using the extra tie downs (included), the tent is very sturdy. It is a good all season tent, best for fall/spring. Once I decided to follow the directions to set it up, it was very easy and quick to setup on my own. Downside: As with most tents, do not use the stakes that come with it (They are of poor quality). You will need to buy 8 stakes for normal weather with 4 more in high wind areas for a total of 12. You will also need two extra short ropes to tie down the fly properly. There are loops on the fly for them but for some reason the manufacture does not provide them and if you want to stay dry you will need them. And the installation directions does not mention their use but it is obvious where they are needed.

Amazing customer service and great tent!

We're happy with our tent so far. We did a mock setup in the living room tonight since we won't be actually using the tent for camping for a few weeks. Impressed with the size of the zippers and construction. Setup was easy. Glad we spent the extra money on this tent since we didn't want the side vents on the less costly version. This tent is replacing a cheap Co***an three person tent we've used for 20+ years until the zippers finally failed. Happy to have the extra room and a quality tent. We measured the inside dimensions of the tent at 80" W, 92" L, and 52" H. We've attached a photo of the stakes and guy ropes included with the tent. Ten stakes total, not sure about the length of the ropes. We'll report back and possibly add another star once we've actually used the tent. 07/05/19 Update: We finally used the tent for 3 days of camping today. No issues and happy with the purchase.

I've been using the Alps Mountaineering Taurus 4 tent and overall, I'm really impressed with its performance. Setting up and tearing down the tent is a breeze, making it a great choice for both seasoned campers and beginners. The headroom is excellent, providing ample space to move around comfortably inside. The pole setup is straightforward, which adds to the ease of assembly. One of the standout features is the rain fly. It works exceptionally well, covering the entire tent when needed, ensuring you stay dry during wet weather. The guy lines are another highlight—they're easily adjustable and hold their position firmly without constant readjustment. However, there are a few areas where the tent could improve. The stakes that come with the tent feel somewhat flimsy, and I’d recommend considering more robust alternatives if you’re camping in tougher conditions. Additionally, while it’s marketed as a 4-season tent, it didn’t retain as much warmth as I expected. Also, the tent definitely requires a footprint that doesn’t come with it for optimal protection, which might be a consideration depending on your camping environment. Overall, the Alps Mountaineering Taurus 4 is a solid tent with great features, especially in terms of ease of use and weather protection, though there are a few minor drawbacks to consider.

Great size for my son for Boy Scouts. Will sleep two with lots of room for their gear and could get a third in there if need be. Great that each boy has his own door, and that you can exit sideways instead of feet first or head first like his old tent. Outfitter model has sturdy floor and zippers which will take rough use by the boys his age. I'd give it 5 stars except that, like too many camping items, it comes with a storage bag that is way too small. Yes it fit just fine from the factory folded perfectly in a nice tight roll, but I had to buy a duffle bag to store it in.. I don't understand why they won't just make the storage bag a little bigger? Picture I included is of fully stuffed sack and the rain fly which can't go in...and yes I tried rolling it with the tent, but then nothing fits in sack.