Snow Peak Alpha Breeze
Summary
Price At Time Of Writing | $499.95
Our Overall Rating | 85 out of 100
Pros - Durable, great quality, 4 doors
Cons - Mesh could be finer, poor-quality pegs, complicated setup
Overall - A small family tent with great use of space
Technical Specifications
Packed Size - 14.9x8.1x6.1in
Weight - 24.2lbs
Sleeping Size - 76.5sqft
Our Analysis & Ratings
The Alpha Breeze is a great camping tent for car camping. It utilizes its space incredibly well, offering sleeping areas for four people, even another in a pinch, and it has plenty of doors and ventilation, helping with comfort and versatility in different weather conditions.
Comfort - The peak height is 73in, which is great for anyone 6 feet or under! It also sleeps four people, providing ample space for both living and sleeping. The light color might bother some people as it can cause a lot of light to come in during the early hours of the morning.
Construction - The Snow Peak Alpha Breeze is made with duralumin poles, while the fly sheet is 75D polyester taffeta with a PU coating of 1800mm. It’s water-repellent and has UV-cut processing. As for the inner tent, it’s 68D polyester taffeta with the floor being fire-resistant 300D polyester OX with a PU coating of 5000mm. The mesh screens, however, are a bit large and not very bug-repellent. The light color also shows the dirt more easily.
Features - It has four entry points, which is great on a smaller tent, and also offers plenty of ventilation with mesh windows all around. This helps keep the tent dry overnight. The numerous doors also mean you’re not disturbing anyone trying to get in, such as if you were camping with a sleeping baby. It only has 3 interior pockets and hangars, which is a letdown.
Size/Weight - It’s not a backpacking tent; it’s a car camping tent, so the weight of 24.2lbs is manageable, although still beefy. It’s best to set it up with another person; otherwise, it could be a bit of a challenge. Four people sleep easily inside the 76.5sqft of interior floor space, although the straighter side can make it feel a bit smaller.
Versatility - Since the vestibule can be converted into an awning, the Alpha Breeze is quite versatile. Use it to store gear, to set up a stove, or to place some camping chairs. It can withstand heavy storms and windy conditions with the guy lines, although you might need to upgrade the tent pegs for sand camping.
Overall - A functional and well-designed camping tent for a variety of camping conditions.
