FACTORY 2NDS

Dear Springbar,

My new Skyliner tent arrived on time, ahead of scheduled delivery, and in what appears to be great shape. So far, I haven’t had the time to set it up and try it out… …busy building out my “wood shop" and refurbishing old tools. More later on this tent, but I have no doubts about its inherent quality and future serviceability. My Dad bought a used Springbar (or possibly an early knockoff) when I was a kid. At least it set up the same way even if it wasn’t a genuine Springbar tent.

When it comes to “factory seconds”, it’s not the product itself or the cosmetic flaws that count. It’s the reputation of the company that backs it up. This request for comments screams Springbar CARES.

This being said, at this point in my journey with the Skyliner, I do have these comments, neither of which were deal breakers, at least for me. As such, I respectfully suggest that Springbar consider adding shoulder straps to the tent and pole bags, which would make each item much easier to handle, especially on solo trips. Gunny/duffle-style sacks, which I admit work, are really old school. A great product deserves a better bag.

Like genies, I’ve never met a tent that likes to go back in the bag once released. In lieu of a “burrito-style" bag, I plan to use three tie-down straps or maybe just ropes to squeeze out the air when I pack away the tent. In this regard, your designers might take a look at the bag for the Ellis Canvas Shackleford tent for inspiration.

The tent looks great. Can’t wait for my first trip in it. Upon initial setup and seasoning I found one pole was dented. They sent a new pole in two days no questions asked. You may pay a bit more for an American made tent, but this is the premium service you get with a premium product. I don’t expect this tent to fail me anytime soon, but I would totally buy another.

So glad I purchased this tent finally. Buying American Made was a priority for my family and I as well as purchasing a tent that we tend to use for many years. With the discounted 2nd option after visiting the factory made sense as with the savings we purchased a footprint and the rain fly. We have not set this thing up yet, but the quality of the tent was apparent upon review of the models and website. First trip this coming weekend, ready to get out in the wild!

I took our new factory second camping in 25 degree weather last weekend and had a little buddy heater going all night. And it was 65 in there. Also liked how easy it was to set up by myself. Couldn’t really notice different colors of canvas.

My factory 2nds tent has nothing of 2nds quality is first class, also great customer service !!!