If worried about the built-in cloth getting damaged by rough ground, you can purchase an additional ground tarp to lay under your tent. Have to stay bent for 30 second each time to open or close zipper. Does anyone remember the time when Coleman made tents that didn’t leak?
It is a bit of a disappointment that this doesn’t come with a vestibule. Vestibules are great for storing gear or equipment outside the main body of the tent. They’re great for keeping stinky boots dry and safe without having to bring them into where you’re sleeping. The tent fits two queen mattresses, letting the kids take one and the parents take the other. Or if you’re with friends, you can sleep two adults to a mattress with relative comfort, so long as the friends are willing to share. Your answer there is about four—or five if three are children and one’s a very small child or dog.
The canvas is sturdy and withstands rain, you can stand up in it regardless of height, and it has plenty of ventilation while keeping things private. The packed size of the Coleman six-person tent is about 48″ x 9″. The expandable carry bag comes with a rip strip that helps reduce the packed size and make it easier to store away. For many campers, bendy poles wouldn’t be a huge issue, but for campers with kids who may bounce around inside or against the tent, it’s more of a worry-factor. Most Coleman tents use steel or similar poles to stand the test of time. However, some users reported that the poles bend or even snap relatively easily.
It lacks telescopic poles or pop-open features to make it truly instant. Fast Pitch setup in minutes is simple with preattached poles and hub, fast fit feet, and snag-free Insta-Clip suspension. Illumiline reflective guylines provide better visibility at night so you don’t get tripped up if you need to take a walk in the dark. Inside, the spacious cabin fits 4 queen-size airbeds and features a room divider for privacy without feeling cramped. Neatly stash small items in mesh storage pockets sewn into the walls, and conveniently bring in electrical power with the E-Port feature.
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We have our main lists ranging over all the various types and features, great for those wanting to learn more or just see the best out. You may also be interested in our Coleman Montana 6 person tent review and our Coleman Elite Weathermaster 6 person tent review. You don’t want to get to your campsite and realize that you’re too short to attach the rainfly. The tent is easy to set up, but as we explained earlier, not instant. Assembling this tent is easy thanks to the pre-attached poles which click into place, forming the cabin shape of the tent. The floor material is durable enough that unless you are camping on rocky terrain, it should provide adequate protection.
There are even coleman lanterns with instant setups that just require unfolding the nylon and interlinked poles, then guiding them to their natural shape. It’s important to note that these instant tents are convenient, but you still have the somewhat arduous task of taking them down and folding them up to transport home once your camping trip is over. She points out that, when shopping for tents, you will absolutely get what you pay for. Higher-quality tents will have seams already sealed to protect from rain. They will also have a rainfly, which helps when you experience unexpected bouts of rain.
Your purchase also comes with several accessories, including a rainfly. Happy customers said that this tent assembled easily, was lightweight, and had ample cabin space. However, negative reviews said that it was ineffective at keeping water out. Other dissatisfied customers struggled to take it down as easily as they set it up. The tent shown without the fly – front view.This is the smaller tent in their series that also included a 6-person tent with the same features.
We have many more options under the category 4 Person Tents so have a look. Check their another tent which they launched recently, the Coleman 4-Person Dark Room Skydome Camping Tent or perhaps this Sierra Designs Nomad 4 Person Tent that is also new on the market. The picture above shows that they have added a floor vent on the back. This is good to have when the panels are closed due to rain. The picture below shows the other version that is without the porch but it has an awning supported by a separate pole, and two long windshields on the sides. I love tents and writing about them is my great pleasure.
The canopy and rainfly are made from double-thick, 150D polyester. Unlike a lot of competitor models, this tent comes with its own an expandable carrying and storage bag. Which eliminates wrestling your tent to get it back into its case. A center height of just under 5 feet gives you ample headroom for moving around and sitting up easily. Ideally, you will want to use this tent with a maximum of 2 people , as you need to take into account having some extra room to move around freely.