It does provide a little support but not nearly enough, especially with the small 8.5mm poles. It should have 4 structural guy out loops about half way up the rainfly, 1 loop on each pole. Of course if I were to replace the fiberglass poles with aluminum poles this would strengthen the structure considerably. This is a great option for first-time campers and budget-wise campers as myself.
Excellent for Scouting, camping, and overnights at the beach. Coleman is a trustworthy name in camping that has been around for many years. Their products are generally reliable and coleman instant tent usable by anyone. This tent is right on par with its cost; however, because the poles broke on us right away, the actual value may depend on whether you get a good batch or not.
This freestanding tent is in my opinion designed for car camping. It weighs around 22 lbs in the bag so it’s not a tent I would want to have to carry for a long period of time. What differentiates the Elite Model from the regular Sundome is the Elite is a little larger and comes with an LED lighting system and hinged door.
There are plenty of other options to consider if the coleman instant tent doesn’t feel like the right tent for you. You shouldn’t expect this tent to last forever – after all, it’s a low-cost option. But there are some nifty extra features to help extend the life of this high-value tent. When compared to other low-budget models, the Coleman Sundome does an impressive job of keeping the tent free from condensation.
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Unless you are planning to use the tent just for sleeping (and keep your gear stored somewhere else) it’s going to be too small for a family of four. Also, if you’re expecting the Skydome to be a quick-pitch, well it’s not. And the last disadvantage is that it’s also more expensive than your regular classic Sundome Tent. Sadly though, my Skydome Tent didn’t have an e-port, while all my Sundome tents came with e-ports. But I could still easily fit 4 regular sleeping pads, or 2 double pads, inside the tent without leftover space, or 1 queen-sized bed with plenty of leftover space. In my opinion, the Coleman is the best waterproof tent on the market.