Tent poles are constructed of fiberglass, which is heavier than their lightweight aluminum counterparts. The Coleman Sundome 2’s tent body and fly material seemed fairly durable. The bathtub floor is thicker and more rigid than floors of other tents I own. While I didn’t take a sharp stick and try to recreate a Houston mosquito trying to get inside, the bug mesh felt pretty sturdy. This Coleman Sundome 2 person tent review is about an enormously popular tent.
There’s also a bit of ventilation thanks to a ground vent at the back that you’ll need to stake for it to remain open. Last but not least, Coleman offers another intriguing budget option in their Montana tent. Stacked up against the Sundome, the Montana 6P is smaller with 84 square feet of floor area, shorter with a 68-inch peak height, and costs a little more at $117.
And while Coleman attaches the instructions to the inside of the storage bag, we still think it’s a good idea to do a dry run in your backyard before heading out on a trip. Despite its inexpensive price tag and overall lack of features, the coleman ice chest is a highly durable camping tent that should have no problem standing up to years of use. The bathtub floor is made of a thick, tarp-like material, and the body and mesh don’t feel in the least bit fragile. Although the seams may lack sealing of any kind, the stitching itself is free of defects and looks neat in general. First, the zippers used on both the door and back vent feel especially cheap, often snagging while in use. Second, we’re not a fan of fiberglass tent poles—we find aluminum to be sturdier and less prone to splintering.
This was not an issue we found was consistent across online reviews. 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. The center height reaches 4’11” which might be too small for some campers. We’ve looked at every size of this tent in detail as well as some other popular tents from Coleman to give you as well-rounded an analysis as possible. No, a floor saver is not included and there is not one available to purchase separately made by Coleman. Yes, It is desirable to use the included guy lines and pegs to secure it though.
In good weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested. Meet the Sundome® tents designed to make your next camping trip even better than before. 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. Get to the epic hikes or epic camp meals faster—the tent sets up quickly thanks to the snag-free, continuous sleeves.
For its reasonable price, Coleman does a respectable job in this department. Although it can’t be set up in the rain as easily as their single-layer tents, the same can be said for many of the camping tents in this year’s review. We would certainly hesitate to opt for this tent if the forecast calls for torrential downpours, but it can absolutely hold up to the occasional spat of rain.
Using our back yard as a test site, I proceeded to test its set-up time which is set at 10 minutes. Silke watched from the edge of the deck as I deftly maneuvered my way around the laid out tent and proceeded to stake off the corners. It was very similar to our old tent in layout and design so I had an unfair advantage to setting it up the first time. Two windows and one ground vent allow for cool air to flow in and hot air to flow out. The rain fly covers only the top section of the tent, basically protecting only the mesh openings, as you realize from the picture.