Go Time Gear Survival Life Tent • 2 Person Mylar Emergency Shelter Tube Tent + Paracord • All-Weather Protection for Camping, Hiking, & Survival Kits • Includes Emergency Whistle

TL;DR: Pack- and user-friendly, 'best in class' for an affordable survival shelter. Quality item, well-sized, durable and puncture-resistant material. There are obvious limits to this kind of gear, but respect those limits and this shelter can handle a fair share of misuse and abuse. As per Murphy's Law, anything can be destroyed, but in the class of 'survival tents' the Go Time Life Tent rates highly in idiot-proofness. My rigorously scientific research includes setting it up in our back yard and letting my kids and wife at it. They've shredded other advertised 'indestructible' shelters, tarps, other gear, etc. (give me your indestructible knife, my wife will find a way), and the Go Time has handled it without more than a little stretching and a couple of tiny burn holes from the kids roasting s'mores a little too close to it. Like any tent, it won't protect you from a cold ground, so remember to have an insulative layer. (No sleeping pad? Soft vegetation like leaves, turf, springy branches will do.) Of course, as a 'survival item' it may well spend 100% of its life packed up. On that count, the Go Time really does manage to be lighter than its competitors, and compresses easily. (I swapped the paracord for 50' of 100# kevlar braided line and 2' of duct tape, which lightens it further and takes up 1/3 the size of the para.) Fits inside a small Trangia mess tin with room to spare for more 'survival gear.' In other words, it doesn't give you a reason to 'leave it behind' and not have it when you need it (which--Murphy's Law again--will only be when you don't have it).

The Go Time Gear Survival Life Tent is an excellent addition to any emergency kit, and after testing it out, we were thoroughly impressed. The compact size and lightweight design make it perfect for carrying on any outdoor adventure without adding much bulk. It easily folds into a small sack, making storage simple. The tent’s tear-resistant polyethylene material is highly durable, and it provides solid weatherproof protection by reflecting 90% of body heat—great for harsh conditions. Setting it up is a breeze, and it can be used not only as a tent but also as an emergency sleeping bag or bivvy sack if trees aren’t available. The included 120-decibel whistle and 550lb Paracord drawstring are thoughtful additions that enhance its functionality, making it more than just a shelter. This tent is an essential item for anyone’s survival kit or bug-out bag and performs perfectly when you need it the most. Overall, it’s a reliable, well-made product that offers great peace of mind for outdoor adventures. Highly recommended!

Seems fine. It is compact and light fits good in my get home bag. Haven’t set it up and hope I don’t ever have to. The whistle on the draw string is a good touch too. Gave 4 stars since I haven’t set it up. I’m afraid I would never get it back in the bag lol. Does seem durable from what I can feel in the bag.

These are great little tents to have as a just-in-case measure. I got these for mine and my wife's car for when we go on adventures. It is always best to plan for the worst and expect the best. These fit great in the back of the SVU, in the storage compartment. Great bang for your buck!

Happy to have this item, but I hope I don’t have to use it! I’m glad it is so small, making it easier to fit in our go bag. I think the price was very fair and I expect the waterproof capability to hold up well. The look is nice and bright in case we ever in a situation where we need to be seen from the sky. I feel like the value is spot on.

First off I’d like to point out how lite this is. It’s almost weightless in my hand. Very happy with that aspect. However the claim that it’s durable enough for multiple use is a far stretch from the truth. This is a one and done product. It does stretch however it stretches to the point of wrinkling into worthlessness. It gets so thin when stretched and it stretches very easily. So I can only imagine setting it up and rolling around on the inside of it with next to no cushion between you and the hard ground would mangle this fabric over night. That being said...... it’s an emergency option! I only want it it work once! If god forbid I ever need it , I’d promptly buy a new one after it’s use. Also another huge plus side for me is that the stuff sack is very over sized. I purchased both the tent and the bivi from life tent. Not only did both the tent and bivi fit into the stuff sack there was enough room for an Altoids tin fire kit as well. This gives you shelter, warmth in the form of reflective material and in the form of fire. Also wards off unwanted guests at night and allows you to boil water and cook some kind of food with the addition of some kind of metal cup. All in all I think it’s a fantastic product. But just keep in mind, this is a one time use save your life product.

Nice and compact; simple and functional. Make sure to pay attention to how it unfolds if you want to put it back in the bag. There are a million folds and it would certainly be a nightmare in the wind. However, this is an emergency tent so don't expect frills or luxury. Para-cord ends will need to be redone to prevent fraying. Final photo was after I folded it back up and put it away (no photos of the tent deployed because I didn't fully open it up). I laid it out on the floor and it's the same material as an emergency blanket (mylar, I believe). I ordered this tent twice. The first arrived with a broken sliding spring lock. They were very quick to provide a replacement and the owner sent follow-up emails to ensure complete customer satisfaction. All-in-all: Great product for the price! Now, I just hope I don't need to use it ha.

Toggle broke about 5 seconds out the box, material is “tear resistant” which means absolutely nothing. Honestly just go down to your local supermarket and buy some aluminium foil at this point.

Auf meiner Pilgerreise durch die italienischen Marken war das Go Time Gear Life Tent ein unerwarteter Lebensretter. Bereits nach der 2. Etappe, als meine Kräfte nach 30 Kilometern völlig erschöpft waren, bot mir dieses ultraleichte Notfallzelt einen sicheren Unterschlupf. Ohne großartige Vorbereitung, nur mit meiner Kleidung und unter freiem Himmel, konnte ich eine erholsame Nacht verbringen – warm und trocken, trotz der widrigen Umstände. Das Zelt ist unglaublich kompakt und leicht, mit nur 250 Gramm ein absolutes Must-Have für jeden, der längere Wanderungen oder Pilgerreisen plant. Dank der reiß- und stichfesten BO-PET-Folie hat es den Wind und die Kälte erfolgreich abgehalten und gab mir die Wärme zurück, die ich nach einem so langen Tag dringend benötigte. Der Aufbau ging schnell und problemlos vonstatten, besonders als ich es zwischen zwei Bäumen befestigte. Es hat mir die Freiheit gegeben, mich voll auf meine Reise zu konzentrieren, ohne mich um mein Übernachtungsequipment sorgen zu müssen. Ein weiteres Highlight ist die integrierte 120-Dezibel-Pfeife und der stabile 6-Meter-Paracord-Kordelzug, der nicht nur für den Aufbau nützlich ist, sondern im Notfall lebensrettend sein kann. Auch die kleine, wiederverwendbare Hülle hat mir geholfen, das Zelt unkompliziert und platzsparend in meinem Rucksack zu verstauen. Ich bin zutiefst dankbar, dieses Zelt auf meiner Reise dabei gehabt zu haben. Es hat mir nicht nur Schutz vor den Elementen geboten, sondern mir auch die Sicherheit gegeben, in jeder Situation auf ein zuverlässiges Notfallzelt zurückgreifen zu können. Für jeden Abenteurer und Pilger ist dieses Zelt ein absoluter Gamechanger!

No he tenido la necesidad de usarlo, pero se me hizo una opción accesible y reducida para emergencias. Se ve de buena calidad.

La Go Time Gear Life Tent – Tenda di emergenza è leggera, facile da montare e ideale per situazioni di emergenza o escursioni. Offre una protezione efficace e si trasporta con facilità. Un ottimo accessorio da avere nello zaino o in auto!

Value for money