I was really impressed with my experience with Overland sauna. I pre-ordered their tent sauna package in Late 2022, and didn't actually receive my items until summer 2023; there were several delays, and each step they offered every option for compensation: refund, discount on existing products, or wait for the final products. Some of these delays were clearly out of their control, and other from a desire to have a strict quality control; these are not unreasonable hiccups during the first year of starting a company, and I was really eager to support a North American-based sauna tent option. Well I waited and got the sauna at the end of the day as promised and it was worth the wait!
The stove can get way hotter than I want it to, and it is portable. It is also the perfect shape; mine fits fine on a 12x12 patio stone, although you don't need it because it doesn't get terribly hot underneath. The stove is the perfect shape to take up the minimum amount of space in the tent. I have to remind myself that this stove is also designed with portability in mind. The heat I've generated has caused the bottom to bow slightly, and the feet no longer sit level (very close, but I use a small wooden wedge to eliminate all wobble). I put rocks on my stove and have really enjoyed using it and creating steam in the sauna. The tolerances on the door and lower drawer/vent are not super tight, which turned out to be a good thing due to the expansion/contraction of the steel as it gets very hot. However it burns whatever I put in it, I can't choke the fire off; options are "plenty of air" or "maximuim air". I have developed a routine that involves adding sticks of wood at regular intervals and with the hot rocks and steam it works great. Finally the light of just the fire is plenty for the whole sauna tent.
The sauna tent is impressive. Sometime I wish it was bigger but honestly it is the perfect size to build up some impressive heat. 4 large adult people can fit closely, 3 very comfortably, and 2 is downright spacious luxury!. From ice fishing I've been in similar tents designed for fishing, and I think this measures up to them just fine, even the "gold standard" Otter Outdoors tent. The tent hubs are heavy-duty metal, the fabric is nice and taught, and the velcro panels line up just as good as every other tent I've ever used (which they never line up perfect, but Overland's are top notch). I am really impressed with the oversized heavy-duty YYK zippers used as well. It comes with ice-pegs, but not tent pegs. I got 12 inch metal nails, some para cord, and learned the "taught-line hitch" to tie it down. It ties down grate. I left it out for a storm and it moved slightly, but not enough to bump the stove.
Overall I am really happy with my sauna, and it has satisfied my desire for Sauna. When I wear it out someday I will be able to justifiably build a more permanent one in my back-yard. I bought this portable one because I am a renter, but honestly the idea of taking it camping is incredible - I love it so much it would be worth the extra gear. I have never slept so good except after a Sauna; I didn't know I wasn't sleeping. Sauna is also becoming an amazing social activity with my sons. 10/10 worth every penny. I had mine shipped international to Canada with UPS. UPS caused some issues for me but I was able to resolve them, it was a customs issue that UPS created and then decided not to notify me and just sit on the package until I eventually called them thinking the package was lost; I later cleared the package through customs myself for a third of the cost and it was super smooth sailing after that. Anyway the is totally on UPS so my only suggestion could be for Overland to examine their international shipping option if they start doing more business north of the border - but even if nothing changed I would 10/10 order again, and I may because a bit of word of mouth and I know a few people who might order one too. :D