This is a short overview of the features of the 2016 model of The North Face Bastion 4 tent.
This model has an improved floor design with reinforcements at key points. The fly material has been changed from polyester coated with PU to nylon coated with silicone/PU mix. Nylon has better UV resistance (longer lifespan) but gets saggy when wet.
Pitching: easy in one person with the occasional struggle when inserting the poles through the sleeves (they sometimes catch on the sleeve reinforcements). The tent stands very taut even when it is not staked down.
Fly colors: yellow gold / black. The black panels look like they won't let much light pass through, but from inside the tent they appear to have almost a dark blue hue, and they are somewhat translucent making for a cozy ambiance inside.
Ventilation: 2 x main tent, 1 x rear vestibule, 2 x front vestibule.
Inner Storage: 4 x large rectangular mesh pockets, 6 x triangular mesh pockets.
Inner tent webbing loops: 21pcs (useful for tying cord to dry out clothing or hanging small items)
Zippers: they feel and sound noisy and don't run very smoothly. A bit of a concern there.
