12 years on - going strong
We purchased our homestead deluxe in the 2011/12 season, 12 years on it's going strong. I have waterproofed the seems once, so they don't seep. I waterproof the roof once a year. We go camping for 2 weeks over summer, with 6 of us. 4 kids in bunk beds in one wing, 2 adults in the other. Dining room in the middle, the porch has sunroom sides, so we can use it as a fully enclosed kitchen. We have an additional porch attached, which we use as a sun shade, we attach sunroom sides to it if it's raining, so we can come in and out easier. There is precious little wear; such a great strong durable tent. Sometimes seepage/leak in the roof vents, if you don't velcro them up well (I'm super careful now and it's not a problem - make sure you seal them well before they get wet.) Love that the vents can all be opened when it's raining to allow air-flow. The only negative is how big the tent is; but that's also it's attraction - a great family tent. It's also very easy for 2 people to put up, compared to the traditional frame tents that just have 2 longer sides, the 4 arms are much easier to put up than the 2 arm tents. Highly rate it. Wouldn't consider another brand if I had to replace it.