We must receive the product in Holly, MI in 60 days or less. To initiate a return you can contact us for a return merchandise authorization. If the hitch was purchased during a FREE shipping promotion, $290 will be deducted for any returned hitches. Investing in some waterproofing sealer is DEFINITELY a good idea – not even just for this model, but lower budget tents in general.
It won’t come as a surprise to those who go camping regularly that the capacity of a tent is based on the maximum number of people you could squeeze in, rather than a size that prioritizes comfort. Since then, have used it in various weather conditions ranging from hot humid temperatures to heavy rain storms. I can now recommend this tent as a good choice for summer. However, I didn’t quite like that the rainfly coleman ice chest pole over the front of the Skydome Tent doesn’t extend outward enough, and that I needed to add seam sealant on my own. As for the Skydome Tent, even though 3 sides of the tent have a decently long rainfly length, the front of the tent has a much shorter rainfly length. The 59-inch peak height in the 4-Person Skydome is about the same as a regular Sundome, but surprisingly you get 1 foot less in length.
Even with the added privacy vent, I find ventilation for this tent to be a little less than impressive. The front and rear windows are fairly small, only covering the top portion of the tent. There is good size ventilation mesh on the ends of the tent, but once the rain cover is in place those are also covered. With the rain fly off, it will be difficult to maintain privacy since those mesh areas will not be covered.
If there are four people in the tent, there will be absolutely zero space for anything else. Sure, there may be better tents out there in this size, but they come at a harder to pay price as well. However, if you are just doing coleman instant tent the occasional holiday or one weekend a month type of camping, then the Sundome will serve you well. A family of four will fit in this tent, but it is going to be tight with only 63 sq ft of floor space and no vestibule.
We made sure the Sundome 3-Person Camping Tent’s WeatherTec™ system helps protect against rain and wind whether you’re at the campground with family or in the backcountry with friends. We made sure the Sundome 6-Person Camping Tent’s WeatherTec™ system helps protect against rain and wind when you’re at the campground with family and friends. They made sure the Sundome Camping Tent’s WeatherTec™ system helps protect against rain and wind whether you’re at the campground with family or in the backcountry with friends.
I cant stand up inside this tent but with 59″ of headroom it’s much taller than my 2-person tent. Also with a footprint of 9 by 7 feet I have all kinds of room. As with most budget-oriented products, there are bound to be shortcomings, and the Sundome 6 is very limited in terms of storage. In stark contrast to premium models like REI’s Base Camp 6 and its 14 interior pockets of varying sizes, the Sundome 6 features a paltry two pockets.
A ground vent and two windows increase air circulation to help you stay cool and comfortable. Setup is simple with snag-free, continuous pole sleeves; the patented pin-and-ring system; and snag-free Insta-Clip™ suspension. Inside, there’s enough room to stretch out on a queen-sized airbed, and storage pockets help to keep small items organized. When it’s time to head home, the tent easily packs up into an expandable carry bag with a rip strip, until you’re off on your next adventure.
Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations. The mesh pockets are great for storing small valuables to keep them accessible but safe. Although there might not be much extra space for fitting bigger families in, for a couple and one child this tent would be a great starter tent. There’s no included footprint with this tent, and we’d recommend purchasing a 10’x10’ footprint, which you’ll need to find from a third-party supplier since Coleman does not make one.