In this Coleman 6 person instant cabin tent review, we unveiled the secrets of the tent. It’s more suitable as a good four person instant tent, it’s pretty easy to set up, the pole structure may be weak and the WeatherTec coleman sundome system isn’t great for rain and difficult weather. The only issue is while the Coleman Skydome calls itself an instant tent, it really isn’t one. It lacks telescopic poles or pop-open features to make it truly instant.
Exclusive to this brand, Coleman Instant 10 Person Dark Room Tent uses a special type of fabric that is designed to block out a large portion of sunlight. Unlike some other similar models from other manufacturers, it is also designed to reduce the heat that would otherwise build up inside. Tents with dark rooms are becoming some of the most popular options for camping because they help to provide a deeper sleep. We travel full time in our RV and write about what we learn and share our experiences. This is also where we share our favorite RV and camping-related gear and accessories.
The packed size of the Coleman six-person tent is about 48″ x 9″. The expandable carry bag comes with a rip strip that helps reduce the packed size and make it easier to store away. You still have to stake the tent, then equip the rain fly over the top of the tent. If you make this a two or more person job, you’ll speed things along, but it’s still not a long setup process. In some tents, condensation can build in the cold and rain as vents are covered by the additional rainfly or windows are closed to stop the rain coming in. Coleman Instant tents are where it’s at.If you’re 4 people, get a 6 person tent.
One customer’s Coleman 6 person instant tent was the only tent that leaked in a group of the same tents. Another person, a solo camper with the tent in the backyard, had leaky seams. There’s an equal amount of customer feedback praising the tent and complaining about leaks. The integrated steel frame is attached to the inner tent so set up is super simple.
But even if you do have to buy the extra rain fly, this is still not an expensive tent. Check out the price and decide for yourself if you think it would give you enough bang for your buck. Since this has a freestanding frame, you can set it up indoors. It doesn’t need to be secured down if the weather isn’t too windy, so you can install it on any flat surface – even in your own living room. In just one minute, you can have this tent up, with a few extra minutes left to secure it down with the guylines and stakes. An affordable and functional instant tent, perfect for entry level and occasional campers.
You can also nap during the day to recharge for all your outdoor adventures. You’ve got 68D polyester fabric, which has double the thickness than regular kinds. The floor is extremely durable and thick, made from 1000D polyethylene. With the innovative WeatherTec System, things are kept dry inside and leaks are prevented. Firstly, you have the inverted seams, where the stitching holes are protected from moisture to avoid seepage.
This tent has an integrated rain fly, and could have been stuffy without a lot of thoughtful attention to ventilation. It had a ton of great online reviews and video bloggers hailed it as one of the best family tents for the price. The rain fly is a cinch to connect and, what’s more, the open roof makes this a dreamy tent for gazing up at the stars or at a tree canopy. Our son loved hanging out in it when we tested it in our front yard, which is a testimony to its excellent ventilation.
Available in various sizes and configurations, there’s a perfect size for solo camping, lightweight four wheel drive touring as well as for weekend getaways and family camping. Because the Coleman 2 person instant tent is so small it actually does pretty well in cold weather. I’ve been able to borrow the 4 person version from family and it was much nicer for two people. That being said for one person the 2 person pop up tent is absolutely perfect, and it’s a great size for kids.