The Leisure Port is my first Springbar product and before buying it, I had never even seen a Springbar tent up close. After researching extensively, watching setup videos, and emailing Springbar’s customer service with questions, I decided to take the plunge. Based on everything I learned, I was expecting a high-quality product. The Leisure Port didn’t disappoint.

This is an exceptionally well-crafted piece of gear. The attention to detail is evident in everything from the stitching to the thoughtfully designed carry bags. It’s hard to imagine saying this about camping gear but it’s just a beautiful structure!

I’ve now used the Leisure Port on four trips, totaling seven nights. I use it as a shelter for my swag tent, allowing me to keep the swag tent open regardless of the weather.

Setup was fairly straightforward the first time, though there was a bit of a learning curve. I had to laugh when the instructions said, “Set it up as you would a Springbar tent!”—since I didn’t have a Springbar tent. I even tried to convince my wife that I needed to order a Springbar tent just to learn the setup. That didn’t fly. Yet! Still, by the second time, I had it up in half the time.

There are a few quirks, like the shape of the floor space. Plus I couldn’t understand why people talked about removing the floor—until my first night in heavy wind and rain. Now I check the forecast and remove the floor when rough weather is expected otherwise rain will blow in, get trapped on top of the very durable floor, and pool at the lowest point. On my last trip, I added a 15x15 tarp over the top, and that solved the rain issue completely. It’s now the perfect setup for my needs in any kind of weather.

To “fix” the quirks I mentioned, Springbar would have to turn this into a tent—which would defeat the purpose entirely. As it stands, the Leisure Port is a brilliant, adaptable shelter, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.

If there’s one regret, it’s that I didn’t discover Springbar sooner. After years of buying big-box family tents that wore out after about a decade or sooner depending on usage, I now realize it would’ve been cheaper—and much more satisfying—to invest in a high-quality Springbar tent from the start. Based on the quality of the Leisure Port, I’m confident it would still be in use today

I just bought the leisure port and am loving it. I have been a Sprinbar fan for years as their tents are simply the best at four season comfort and useability. I rolled out the leisure port at a local park for a Mother's Day Picnic and it was a hit. I had several other park-goers ask about it. It is simple to set up and provide huge shade. We enjoyed being able to add or remove panels for more or less shade and air flow, privacy, views, etc. We plan to use it as an addition to, or even substitute for, our Springbar Classic Jack 140 -- a traditional tent with an in-tent, integrated, wood-burning stove. Set up and take down is faster and easier, with less staking and the ability to use with or without a floor. All of the Springbars are incredibly strong in windy conditions and the quality canvas breathes extremely well, making them ideal for hot conditions. They look great and really improve the outdoor experience.

Everything was packed well, arrived safely. Shipping was quick! Customer service was a excellent. I took advantage of the preseason special, 1/2 price for tent accessories with a tent purchase, very generous. Went all in with Leisure Port and Skyliner 10×14.

The leisure port is everything we hoped it would be. Half the year we camp in the desert with little to no shade, and this baby works wonders.

I bought a Gen.1 Leisure Port on clearance. I also bought an extra set of panels and a Storm Fly.
I live on the Oregon Coast and the weather is subject to change PDQ! The Leisure Port adapts just as quickly.
I could not wait to set it up.
Cape Perpetua was perfect!
The set up was easy for one person. I did not use the Storm Fly. I started the sunny morning with all of the panels off. As always here, the wind picked up. Two panels zipped in place and blocked the wind perfectly. Clouds on the Pacific Ocean horizon are a ….promise.
Sure enough! The weather turned downright nautical! No problem for the Leisure Port! I zipped in two more solid panels when the rain hit.
The rain and wind picked up significantly when this squall made landfall. The squall is through in Less than 30 minutes. The Leisure Port is back to a shade canopy with all four sides open in less than two minutes. My stuff is dry and not scattered. And this is just the first time I’ve used it!! Some tourist in an RV watched the show and now, they want an LP as well.
This is a Sturdy, Versatile, Practical, Top Quality shelter. I would absolutely buy it again.
Thank You, Springbar!