Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent Reviews

The Cabin wasn’t built for four, but you could make it work in a pinch. The door only opens halfway, a disappointing feature found in other Coleman tents. If you’re camping in the summer season, a tent with windows is a must. These tents are coleman instant tent made to be sturdy and reliable without being too complicated to set up. Make the most out of your camping and backpacking trips with quality Coleman tents. Whether you need a two person or eight person tent, you can find something here.

Choose from instant tents, lighted tents, dome tents, cabin tents and more. Functionality is the number one concern, but we also have Coleman tents in a variety of cool colors. Therefore, this model is designed for camping during 4 seasons. Although this is one of the longest setups in the Coleman lineup, you will literally have your own forest fortress, which means the effort will be worth it.

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It was after midnight, and our tent was crammed with two adults and three small sleeping kids. Inside, the air was clammy and hot, the tent a sealed chamber akin to a plastic bag. Coleman tents from DICK’S Sporting Goods are designed to protect you from the elements.

At the top center hub, I got in a hurry and erected the legs too soon in the wrong order which caused the hub to twist breaking one hub link and twisted one D leg tube internally. An eBay source had some parts but was out of stock on the broken link, perhaps permanently out of stock. This tent pops into shape in under five minutes and only needs one person to set it up. What’s more, it offers two storage pockets that are roomy enough to fit a wallet, a phone, an e-reader, a couple of headlamps, and even a mini children’s audio player and headphones.

The Coleman Skylodge blew the competition away and offered not only a quick and easy one-person set up, it offered the most comfortable wilderness lodging of all the tents we tried. The Cabin has three large windows, easy access vents in the ceiling (these are accessible from inside the tent thanks to zippers in the ceiling), and two storage pockets. The only ding on the windows is that they have no ties or way to secure them once opened, so they are left to simply dangle.

Prices and availability of products and services are subject to change without notice. Trailspace’s community of gear reviewers has field-tested and rated the top three-season tents. Bought two air beds, both lost air in a matter of a few hours.

Select from ultra-durable materials, weatherproofing and simple-set up features, all from one of the most trusted names in the outdoors. This company produces a variety of models suitable for almost any type of camping. Dwelling sizes range from a simple small dome model for 2 people to a large cabin-style model that coleman instant tent can accommodate up to 8 people plus gear. However, we have selected tents that are suitable for camping in cold weather, which means you can use them during all seasons. We hope that our advice will help you understand if you really need to buy products from this company and whether they will meet your camping needs.

In terms of space, this is a 6 person shelter and you will have about 184 ft² (17.1 m²). The comfort of camping is not only about space itself, but also about the internal organization due to the large number of rooms and the possibility of having them in different numbers. Last year I bought a Coleman 8 Man Instant Tent, since I usually camp coleman instant tent alone it looked like a good product. I spent three weeks going up the Arkansas river valley in Colorado from Salida to Leadville prospecting for gold. The first day I set the tent up the wind blew it over while I was setting it up, 3 “Knuckle” joints broke instantly, they are a part of the tent poles that allow the tent to “pop up”.

There is more than enough space to accommodate even 2 queen-size air mattresses. This dwelling has an extended canopy over the doorway, which helps keep the interior dry even if the weather gets bad. While this model is a bit heavier and usually takes a little longer to install, it’s more than worth the extra effort. But at the same time Montana is a simple model that is great for beginners.