Initial use: overnighter from Wyah Gap to NOC
Contruction: excellent, no loose/fraid threads to be found, examined carefully while seam sealing
Weight: as per manuf stated weight 3.5pounds, we divided this among two users, I carried tent SassiCat carried poles/pegs
Poles: 2 hoop, one large in front one small in back
Tent design: modified tunnel, single wall, excepting mesh windows front and back all sil-nyl construction
Vestibule: no
Freestanding: no
Size to weight: excellent
Interior Volume: very good for two people but missed a vestibule. The tent design however allows for a small covered space in which to cook and overall length of tent allows much gear to be placed inside.
Price: 139$ on sale local outfitter
Wind stability: one of its best points, tested in 20mph wind with 30mph gusts with abs. no shaking
Condensation: HEAVY, but as expected. tent literature and website all warn of condensation when tent is entirely closed which we did trading off ventilation for warmth. All of our condensate was in the form of ice crystals which were easy to deal with.
Ease of setup: very simple and quick, we had it setup in less than 3 minutes-slow setup for us because of extreme cold, we had practiced before the trip
Recommend to a friend? yes but with the caveats on condensation. We bought this tent for an immediate need and got lucky on the price.

What I liked about this tent:
price, weight, ease of setup, stability

What I didnt like about this tent:
nothing really, was forewarned about the condensation

what do you mean by area to cook? Is it just like an overhang of sorts? Seems like a good tent. Do you by chance know humidity of where you got bad condensation as I tend to hike in fairly arid places and would have the door open. I would appreciate any info as I am considering buying this tent. Thanks!

Too Heavy.

Check out Dancing Light Gear.

http://www.trailquest.net

I've noticed a lot of GO-Lite gear is heavier than many other brands.

Humidity? Well as I said it was 4.6F for a low that night, we were surrounded by snow and ice and kept all but the top portion of the door closed to retain heat-the back window was completely open...you have to decide if it is too heavy/ how much we paid for it-remember we got it cheaply.....but I wont defend it, for years I used a tarp and still will, when I go alone which is most of the time I use a Hilleberg Akto, later this year I will be in a hammock...but for what it is,it is not a bad tent but do shop around, especially at Wanderlust and Dancing Lite gear, both have good options though at 100+ more than what we paid for the den...and I do know of thu-hikers who have used the Den the whole way..as always a matter of your knowledge of the design limitations/you knowledge of camping/hiking, your wallet and how much you want to carry! Hard decision, I know I have many tents, many sleeping bags, many packs-some of which I will never use again! Kinda like choosing a cereal, too darn many choices...but in an arid region no problem with the Den, also note that the cooking area under the 'overhang' of the Den is marginal-i.e. very small and dont cook in it!