Look for the DWYM seal for products that are the best in the category. Once the tent body is fully tensioned or collapsed, the joints are less vulnerable to breakage. Wipe down the side poles with a cloth to keep dust & dirt out of the telescoping mechanisms when they are collapsed.
This will be easier than getting the rainfly over the tent when it is already up. The locking mechanism on the telescoping poles, where a button pops into a hole, is not as strong as the rigid fitted joints on a standard cabin tent. If the winds pick up or “freshen”, campers should consider running 2 guy lines to each pole. Guy-out fabric triangles around the eave of the tent body under each corner joint provide attachment points to secure the tent.
Then do the same for the side poles, and you are done with the basic set up. The key factor in the simple set-up procedure is the pole system, which comes attached to the tent. A zipper cuff is an attention to detail which protects the door from the prevailing weather. You don’t want to get to your campsite and realize that you’re too short to attach the rainfly. If you are planning a winter camping trip, do not take this tent with you as it won’t provide enough protection for you to have an enjoyable – or safe!
Together with the upended seams, these work to ensure you remain dry in your outdoors. The setup process of the Coleman 6 person instant cabin tent is a DREAM compared to a traditional tent. Even on hot summer nights, the huge windows of this 6-person cabin tent make it a pleasant place to sleep.
The pole sections are permanently connected by hinged joints and a hub, instead of held together by shock cord. We travel full time in our RV and write about what we learn and share our experiences. This is also where we share our favorite RV and camping-related gear and accessories.
For 2014 Coleman has introduced several Instant Cabin lines, which are available in the same 4 sizes as the original Instant Tents 4, 6, 8 & 10. They are available in the same 4 sizes as the original Instant Tent. The Signature coleman sundome Instant Tent 10 has a back window, instead of a back door. The zippers on the storm flaps in the front screen room of the Signature Instant Tents 8 & 10 zip completely up the sides and across the top of the window screens.