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I'm of the opinion that this candidate failed on the Scout Motto: 'Be Prepared'.

Welcome to the forums! It's interesting that there are some people who plan around the weather forecast. Then there are the weather forecasts that plan around some people. Anymore, if I don't need to shield from sun, I don't set up a tent. I have no problem with Coleman ... and there are a couple in the garage that my scouts and venturers have used -- after suitable reinforcement for winds. It's just that I can buy a lot of tarps and chord for the price of a tent (even a very cheap one).

Welcome to the campfire @JohnMiller I agree with your comment for people to consider when and how they will use the tent, but I have to disagree with the rest of your recommendation. Telling people to only camp when the weather forecast is sunny is a disservice - not only will that limit the amount of time they even consider going out, but it will leave them unprepared if they do encounter weather. Much better to help them understand their equipment and recommend a tent that will keep them safe (dry == warm and not hypothermic). In that regard, I would recommend them a tent with a