Others may take a bit longer, depending on the pole system it uses. You could also choose a screen with complete coverage, protecting you from rain along with bugs. Look for screen shelters with sealed seams to increase the chances that the screen house is waterproof. The rounded design of the structure helps buffet wind and rain off the roof of the screen house.
This screened shelter sets up in a minute, so you won’t be taking away time from your relaxing day at the park just to keep the flies off. Enjoy your picnic without pests or sunburn with the Coleman Instant Screen Shelter. This term is used here in the same sense as for the instant tents. So the frame is pre-attached to the canopy and you have a hubbed design with 6 legs that converge on the top of the roof. I have the Clam 12×12 and love it, note that only the brown one is compatible with the rain panels which work really well.
This means that the space inside is actually quite a bit smaller than straight-walled screen houses with smaller bases. It can still comfortably fit 6 people though, so it isn’t tiny by any means. The material it’s made of is thick and durable, so it holds up quite well against the elements. Of course, as with all screen coleman instant tent houses, applying waterproofing spray will definitely help keep the contents inside dry if it rains while it’s up. Most other screen houses have complicated and additional structure and it makes it difficult to set up. But Coleman screened canopy has a simple structure and this makes it easier to put up and pull down.
And there are no retractable side walls for when the weather conditions change. However, it does offer some of the same features as the Clam. For example, both tents have 50+ UV protection from the sun and have a full-length roof for weather protection. They’re also both rain resistant, even if not fully waterproof. What sets this tent apart is the sheer amount of valuable features.
Thanks to all of the open mesh and optional window covers, it is extremely well-ventilated with or without the rainfly. With 90 sq ft of interior space and an additional 40 sq ft of vestibule space, you will have plenty of square footage. The main tent will easily fit a full and a twin air mattress, while the vestibule will hold two chairs, a table, and then some.
The Coleman 15 × 13 Instant Screenhouse is essentially a larger version of the Coleman 10 × 10 Instant Screened Canopy, and it has similar shortcomings. The sloping walls make the interior space feel much smaller than the generous footprint might lead you to expect. The mesh doesn’t seem particularly durable, and given the cap-like roof, coleman instant tent the shade provided is much more limited than with our top-pick tents. The Woodlands Screen House uses six lightweight aluminum poles, just like the Screen House Shelter. Like the REI model, the L.L.Bean tent uses polyester (ripstop, in this case), which is more resistant to UV damage and absorbs less moisture than nylon by weight.
Setup is slightly slower — but at about 3 minutes, it’s still fast. In addition to the vertical sidewalls, this Coleman screen house sets itself apart by using a more durable double-thick Polyguard 2X fabric with UVGuard 50+ UPF sun protection. To help with stability, Coleman includes 6 tall guy lines, one at each corner. The biggest drawback is the relatively bulky packed size and weight, but Coleman includes a wheeled carry bag to make transport easier. Screen houses are great for camping and picnicking when you want a space to eat or hang out away from insects, sun or rain.
Include all the best foods and drinks, and send out the grandest of invitations to everyone, except those bugs, of course. Let it rain, because this camping screen tent is water-resistant and all-season. It’s also packed into a carrying bag with tent stakes to keep it in place when the wind blows, so you’ve got everything you need. The peak height of a screen house is the height at the center of the tent structure.