Once I finally used the tent last year, it rained and some water seeped through the walls of the tent. I thought maybe I didn’t put the rain-fly on correctly. For retail purchases returned with a receipt, please return the unused and unopened item, with the
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credit for the amount coleman instant tent of the item at the time of purchase. When you wake up, you can open all the window and door mesh panels, and get plenty of ventilation through all these massive mesh panels, so it doesn’t feel too stuffy in the tent during the day. The other door at the right width of the tent doesn’t come with any fiberglass poles, so it’s not hinged, and you do have to zip it open and close.
I don’t think this Coleman 10-Person Instant Tent will do very well against strong winds. This is a cabin tent, so the shape isn’t aerodynamic at all. One of the best features about this tent is the dark room technology. In the above pictures, you saw what this Coleman 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent looked like with all the windows open. If there are no bugs, you can increase ventilation by leaving the hinged door open, and also by unzipping the other door, rolling it up and clipping it to the side right here like this.
Coleman was gracious enough to send this family camping tent for review. I’ll tell you what I liked, show you how easy it is to set up, and talk about a feature I didn’t care for. Last summer, I tried using the tent again, and it also rained. I was super careful to read the instructions thoroughly and put on the rain-fly correctly, and had all guy-lines in place and taught as possible.
The main structure isn’t the worst, with the entire tent made of 150D polyester and all seams sealed. However, the zippers and the mesh netting are poorly made, and the bag will not last more than a season before it rips or springs a leak. The poles are made from aluminum, but many moving plastic pieces hold them together. Not much to say here — this is an instant setup tent, after all. Once out of the bag, simply lift each side of the tent until you hear a “click,” and you’re done. The hardest part of the setup is putting the stakes and guyline in.
The problem may appear with vertical flaps when you have rain and strong wind which can force water to move to the sides and under the flaps tp the zippers. So my point is that I would not rely on this system as fully waterproof, although it really looks great and durable. Note that in any variant with beds (cots), you always have space underneath the beds, so you can use it to store your gear. Using air mattresses on the ground is also an option, but they will take all space. Off-ground sleeping is a far better option in any tent. The tent can accommodate two full-size queen beds, one in each of the two rooms.
Once all the poles have been propped up, extend the 4 roof poles at the top by pulling them apart. I did this on my own, so 1 person, and also, I tested this with 2 people as well. Sliding into eighth place we find the Instant 8 made by Coleman. It makes an ideal choice for families and those looking for a tent that will last many years. In seventh place we find the Kids Wonder Lake made by Coleman. It is also the winner of the Cheapest Category It makes an ideal choice for couples looking for a great tent on a budget.
The hinged D-door measures about 50 by 34 inches in dimensions, and is only about 47 inches from the ground to the top of the door, because the side walls aren’t really that vertical. If there’s no rain, you you can unzip the windows for more ventilation, and there’s a bug net to prevent larger bugs from getting in. Also, the side walls aren’t as vertical as I expected them to be. Next, pull the tent out tight and drape the rainfly over the tent. The green side of the rainfly is the right side up, and the underside of the rainfly is black. Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top three-season tents.
Its peak height of 73.5 inches is lower than most other 10-person tents, the tent body feels a bit droopy on the widths of the tent, and the side walls aren’t as vertical as I expected them to be. COLEMAN 7X7 ILLUMILINE INSTANT TENT has pre-attached poles make setup a simple matter of unfold, extend and secure, so your tent and the integrated rainfly are ready in about 60 seconds. If it rains, the WeatherTec™ system with its patented welded floors and inverted seams will help you stay dry. When Coleman introduced their first Instant Tent to the world back in 2013 I was a little skeptical it was smaller than similar tents and quite a lot more money. The original Instant 8 has over the years has become an all time favorite along with the more recent Instant Cabin both have huge followings with great ratings. Another of Coleman’s newer two room cabin tents is the Prairie Breeze 9″pictured below” It is also getting very good reviews.