I have only used the pod twice each time on a weekend stay the pod is good used the rear of the car to cook out of with the canopy from the pod to the car tailgate good for keeping the rain off you. not so good for the wind though used the side canopy these are ok but do not go to the top of the canopy. it would be absolutely fantastic if there was an option to have a full cover on the sides to fully enclose to the rear of the car tailgate along with a sheet between the rear of the car boot to the ground then we could get some real use out of the pod. We comprised with a plastic sheet and tie wraps The pod is good for what it is a touring tent easy to pitch up the options are all good for the different configurations I haven't used the different configuration set ups as I just wanted a pitch up and go ideal for that however I did notice the last time I packed the pod away the fly sheet had a small hole in it would have been nice to have a patch kit supplied with the pod all poles are durable pegs are good quality overall good quality product. We use fishing camp beds to sleep on & there is plenty of room for two I would image a tight fit for four I have since purchased another tent that is more suitable for the British weather and longer pitch times