Does it need to be staked to stand?
1397931
I'm inlove with this tent. It works so well for a family. The porch area does need to be staked to stand as well as the rooms but it isn't ever a problem to put up.
1397932
The front porch area needs to be staked and tied down to stand out. It might be possible to tie it alone, but it may not be as stable.
1348026
No as sand is so porous. Stake needs to be put in dirt or grass areas. Hope this helps.
300639
It is not free standing. My only concern would be keeping the stakes down in sand.
1508780
Not necessary. It stands perfectly by itself or with pans. If you really think it is necessary, I suppose you could.
1093639
No. There is a magnet on the back to mount it on a metal surface, and it is slightly angled such that if you lay it flat on a surface in front of you you have a pretty good view, but no stand.
348654
no but the bottom is hollow and could be filled with cement to make it free standing. I absolutely love this lamp on my lawn. It is secured by 3-6 inch nail-like pins that go into the ground through holes in the bottom of the base.
723701
It needs to remain on the stand unless you mount it to a wall. Hope that helps.BKD
1045273
Yes. We staked ours when it was on grass. I can't remember if it comes with the stakes or not though. When not on the grass it was fine. The only time you might have a problem with it not being staked would be if it was extremely windy.
1206323
If it is straight NO! Either zig-zag it to make it stand or put stakes in the ground to hold it.
2119716
No stand, but I see no reason why you couldn't stand it on it's side. The flat edge is about 3/4" wide and the wires would want to pull it over, so you'd need to stick it between 2 heavy things to hold it upright.
1836697
Although the feet on the bottom help it stand straight I would not use it outside without at least tying it down. It cannot take any wind when it is not tied or staked.
2042362
No, I have never staked it down. I think it is the manufacturer recommendation but we haven't bothered with the stakes.
712529
No. Stake is plastic. You use one or the other. You choose how you want it to look.
50840
It does not come with a stand unfortunately. I jest kept mine on the edge of the sink, which wasn't a problem.
80654
Yes, it will stand up on it's own. No stakes needed. It lays flat for storage but pops open and up when you start to open it. It could be used on any surface.
1548093
Yes - you do stake it to the ground. Not sure what you mean 'is it made for desert camping?' but I don't see why it couldn't be used while camping.
2183920
Strange question. It is a stand alone by staking into the ground and placing the poles into the stakes.