A zipper cuff is an attention to detail which protects the door from the prevailing weather. A coated polyester fabric, with antiwicking thread, webbing and thread, combine to keep the moisture outside. 8 boasts a unique weather-proofing structure to keep the family dry and cosy. 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! Airflow is ensured by the upper vents and walls, which retain a cool temperature internally.
The tent is easy to set up, but as we explained earlier, not instant. 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. The floor material is durable enough that unless you are camping on rocky terrain, it should provide adequate protection. Overall, the mesh design of this affordable tent provides proper ventilation in the summer to keep you cool.
This is helpful if you are wondering at night trying to find your tent. Extending one corner of the tent tends to drop the coleman camping other corner of the tent. It would be better if you get someone to hold the other corner so it won’t keep falling down.
This is a great tent to bring along for the kids or some extra covered storage, but not ideal for the entire family. At only 56 sq ft, this will be tight quarters, and should the rain come, spending a full day in this tent will test everyone’s strength. The Cabin is the perfect kids’ coleman instant tent tent, parent tent, or gear tent, but you only get to choose one. Have used it roughly once each year and I use it by myself or with only one other person, so not under heavy repeated use. If you want it to last, best not to force anything and follow the instructions on setup.
This camping tent is designed with the WeatherTec system that features patented welded floors and inverted seams to help ensure you stay dry if it starts to rain. An integrated vented rainfly offers added protection from the rain and improves airflow without the need for extra assembly. This backpacking tent is made from rugged Polyguard 2X double-thick fabric that stands up to the rigors of the outdoors, so you can use it reliably season after season. This 6-person tent offers enough room for two queen size air beds and comes with integrated storage pockets to help you keep small items organized. And when it’s time to go home, the camping tent packs away securely in the included expandable carry bag that lets you tear away the rip strip for easy packing.
So this design has its advantages, but there are also some downsides, this is all the matter of compromise and priorities. I have included it on my list of 10 best car camping tents for 2018 and also in the list of best cabin tents for 4 people. Weight and packed size for the Instant Tent 6 are 24.9lb and 48”x9”x9”, so it’s certainly a hefty tent that will take up a decent amount of space in your trunk.