While I have yet to sleep in this tent, I was able to pitch it several times and get a feel for the overall quality and functionality. Plan B was to set the tent up on the BSA summer camp standard issue wood platforms covered by an old canvas tent. That plan was ultimately thwarted by all the missing slats in the most level platform I could find. Established in 2003, Anchor Express is a leading online retailer of consumer and commercial
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Whilst the tent does come with two storage pockets (which is an improvement on the smaller models), there is still no vestibule with the Sundome. Even without gear, it’s going to be a fight for floor space. Groups of four or families would definitely be better off investing in a larger model – like the 6 person model.
A classic dome structure, single door, and vented roof make pitching this tent relatively easy, though we had issues with the rainfly. The floor is also cheap polyethylene material — you will basically be sleeping on a tarp — and we had some pole malfunction right out of the gate. However, coming in at 9.8 lbs with 63 sq ft of tent space, a family of four can certainly make due. For this review, we tested the six-person Sundome, which we think is just about ideal for families of three to four people. For smaller groups or those confined by small campsites, Coleman offers three other size options.
Excludes oversized items – Oversized shipping rates apply automatically at checkout. Provide additional weather protection over front door and back window. You should expect to receive your refund within four weeks of giving your package to the return shipper, however, in many cases you will receive a refund more quickly. Since then, have used it in various weather conditions ranging from hot humid temperatures to heavy rain storms.
So I’ve spent 12 nights in the tent and with a good steady rain on 4 nights and no leaks yet. Atlantic Rigging Supply offers the highest quality marine hardware for both marine and non-marine end users. Our products are designed to withstand the harshest conditions, have the highest working loads in their field and are made from the best materials available. The bathtub floor that comes with welded corners and inverted should keep small rain showers out of the tent.
However, the Sundome doesn’t come with Coleman’s Dark Room Technology like some other Coleman tents which would make this dome-shaped tent even better in the summer. When compared to other low-budget models, the Coleman Sundome does an impressive job of keeping the tent free from condensation. We’ve looked at every size of this tent in detail as well as some other popular tents from Coleman to give you as well-rounded an analysis as possible. Gear.com orders can be shipped from multiple warehouses across the United States and can be shipped using FedEx, UPS, USPS, etc. Some brands have shipping restrictions and cannot ship to USPS PO BOX or Freight Forwarding addresses and will be noted on the product page description. The Bullet Blocker NIJ IIIA Drop-Down Shield is the first of its kind, offering portable full-body ballistic protection in a matter of seconds.
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. It won’t come as a surprise to those who go camping regularly that the capacity of a tent is based on the maximum number of people you could squeeze in, rather than a size that prioritizes comfort. Check out my gear page for everything I use on my adventures, from camping equipment, hiking accessories and camera gear. Inside the tent, you have two mesh pouches to keep small items, which is really useful. You also have a zippered port in one of the corners, for electrical connection. The upside, it still looked brand new and cosmetically didn’t really show any wear at all.
Skylodge™ 8-Person Camping Tent – BlackberryWith ample space inside and plenty of airflows, the Coleman® Skylodge™ Camping Tent makes for the optimal home away from home. We can ship to virtually any address in the Continental US. Note that there are restrictions on some products, and some products cannot be shipped to international destinations.
I used duct tape to keep the poles from splintering more. This quick fix bought us one more summer of fun with our old Coleman tent. As I packed our Coleman tent away after our last camping trip I knew it was time to part ways, we couldn’t find any replacement parts for it. The coleman instant tent 2 only has one door, which isn’t a big deal If you are camping solo. However, for two occupants, getting out will require some gymnastics to avoid stepping on your tent mate.
James has been escaping to the outdoors for as long as he can remember. This first started in family camping trips but soon turned into adventure camps and hiking through the Scottish Hebrides. Now he has turned towards trying to make camping more comfortable and accessible. However, like the Sundome the mesh windows in this tent mean that without the rain fly on, users lose all sense of privacy. The floor is also best used with a footprint or trap underneath to make sure it isn’t damaged.