Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent

Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent

Product By Coleman

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Lowest Price : $149.26

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Technical Details

• Six-person tent can be set up or taken down in under one minute thanks to innovative one-piece design
• Poles are pre-attached to tent, eliminating assembly time and risk of lost parts; simply unfold tent, spread out fabric, extend poles, click, and lock
• Generous ten-by-nine-foot (W x D) footprint creates enough floor space for two queen air mattresses; six-foot center height
• Proprietary WeatherTec System with series of interworking features guaranteed to keep you dry and comfortable
• Includes limited one-year manufacturer's warranty

Product Description

Instant Tent 6Part #: 2000007831Ideal for weekend car campers, extended camping trips, scout troops and summer camp. One minute setup for take down, based on average set up time. Coleman's easiet tent to assemble with pole that are pre-attached to the tent. The tent is fully taped, so there is no need for separate rain fly.Features: Sets up in less than 60 seconds Spacious interior 6 person, 1 room Fits 2 queen airbeds Exclusive WeatherTec System - Keeps you dry, guaranteed Heavy duty 150D fabric twice the thickness of standard tent fabricLimitied 1 year warrantyMade in ChinaFeatures: Footprint: 10' x 9' Center height: 72" Doors: 1 Sleeps: 6 people Inner tent: Polyester taffeta 150D, Polyester mesh 68D Floor: Polyethylene 1000D Poles: 16mm and 20mm steel

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A roomy interior offers enough space for two queen-sized air mattresses.

The Coleman 6-person Instant Tent lives up to its name, and can be set up or taken down in under one minute. Innovative one-piece design means the poles are pre-attached to the tent, eliminating assembly time and the risk of lost parts. Simply unfold the tent, spread out the fabric, extend the poles, click, and lock, and your tent's ready to go. A generous ten-by-nine-foot (W x D) footprint creates enough floor space for two queen-sized air mattresses, while the six-foot center height means most campers can stand fully upright. 16- and 20-millimeter steel poles are durable and strong enough to stand up to even stiff winds.
Coleman's WeatherTec System
This proprietary series of interworking features keeps the weather where it belongs--outside the tent--at all times.

• Leak-free Seams: In addition to fully-taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows, and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments
• Weather-resistant Fabric: Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers are designed to keep you dry
• Protected Seams: Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements
• Waterproof Floors: Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes
• Zipper Protection: Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door
• Wind Strong Frame: Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance

The Coleman Limited Warranty
Coleman has been in business for more than 100 years, and continues to produce high-quality, affordable tents, lanterns, table-top stoves, and more. All Coleman products have a warranty against defects in material and workmanship, and the 6-person Instant Tent includes a limited one-year manufacturer's warranty.
About Coleman Outdoor Products
More than 100 years ago, an entrepreneurial young man named W.C. Coleman had an idea for manufacturing better lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. A century later, Coleman's current catalog features a wide-ranging array of products that make spending time outside a pleasure. The company crafts coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days, airbeds that are comfortable and won't deflate during the night, a complete line of bright and long-lasting LED lights, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and more.

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Mountain Trails Grand Pass 18- by 10-Foot, 2-Room 6 to 7-Person Family Dome Tent

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Mountain Trails Grand Pass 18- by 10-Foot, 2-Room 6 to 7-Person Family Dome Tent

Product By Wenzel

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Lowest Price : $95.00

Available From 38 Sellers

Technical Details

• Spacious dome tent that sleeps up to 7 people
• Shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin-and-ring system for easy setup
• Large mesh roof vents and windows provide excellent ventilation
• 2 large D-style doors; patented hooped fly frame adds rain protection
• Stow 'n' Go duffel system; measures 18 x 6.3 x 10 feet (W x H x D)

Product Description

Mountain Trails Grand Pass 2 Room Family Dome Tent sleeps 6 to 7 people comfortably ina 170 square foot tent area. Base size is 18ft x 10ft x 76" center height. Features our shockcorded fiberglass frame with pin and ring system for quick set-up, back to back Dutch "D" style doors for easy entry and exit, large mesh roof vents and windows for excellent ventilation, and welded polyethylene floor and mud matts included to help keep your tent clean. Divider curtain to separate tent into 2 rooms for your added privacy. Enjoy the hooped fly frame for additional stability and rain protection. This tent has our integrated Stow-n-go duffel system that simplifies set-up, take-down and storage. Tent stakes and pole packet unrolls with tent - Fold labels for easy take-down with wrap becoming mud mat. Attached duffel wraps around rolled tent and secures with elastic bands.

Amazon.com Product Description

Spacious enough to sleep up to seven people comfortably, the Mountain Trails Grand Pass family dome tent is a great choice for large families and groups. The Grand Pass boasts an 18-foot-by-10-foot footprint with a 76-inch center height. As a result, campers have plenty of room to stretch out, stand, or store their gear. The tent is also a breeze to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and a pin-and-ring system. And to keep you cool on warm evenings, the tent offers large mesh roof vents and windows for ample cross-ventilation. You can even divide the Grand Pass into two rooms to enjoy added privacy. Other features include two back-to-back D-style Dutch doors for easy entry and exit, a welded polyethylene floor to keep out water, mud mats to help keep the tent clean, a hooped fly for additional stability and rain protection, and an integrated Stow 'n' Go duffel system that simplifies setup, take down, and storage.
Specifications:

• Base: 18 by 10 feet
• Center height: 76 inches
• Interior space: 170 square feet
• Sleeps: 7
• Door: 2 D-style
• Windows: Polyester mesh
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Shock-corded fiberglass

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Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent

Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8 Foot Four-to-Five-Person 2-Room Dome Tent

Product By Wenzel

Lowest Price : $50.22

Technical Details

• 4- to 5-person, 2-room family dome tent ideal for smaller families
• Weather Armor polyester construction with polyurethane coating
• 2 mesh doors, 1 mesh window, and mesh roof for cross breeze
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet attachment system for easy setup
• Hanging divider curtain; measures 10 x 5 x 8 feet (W x H x D)

Product Description

Experience the great outdoors with the Wenzel Pine Ridge. Sleeping four to five it has a tent body of Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating that provides water resistance and resistance to UV-Rays making it both tough and reliable. The tub style, polyethylene floor features welded seams to combat water seepage. The removable fly is hooped at the front and rear for weather protection. Setting up and breaking down are quick and easy with a shockcorded fiberglass frame with grommet pole attachment. The mesh window, doors and roof combine to create cross breeze. For storage use the two hanging pockets, and for privacy the hanging divider curtain. Specifications: • Base: 10 ft. x 8 ft. • Center Height: 60 in. • Area: 80 sq. ft. • Doors: Back to back Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: aluminum • Carry Weight: 11.9 lbs • Sleeps: 4-5

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Spacious and weather-resistant, the Wenzel Pine Ridge 10-by-8-foot dome tent sleeps four to five campers in its two rooms, making it ideal for small families or couples with lots of gear. The Pine Ridge is made of rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. The sonic-sealed, polyethylene tub-style floor, meanwhile, is welded and not sewn, eliminating needle holes that might otherwise attract water seepage. And campers will love the variety of ventilation points--including two mesh doors, one mesh window, and a mesh roof--which combine to create a refreshing cross breeze on warm evenings. The Pine Ridge is also easy to set up, with shock-corded fiberglass poles and grommet pole attachments. And when it comes time to hit the sheets, you can either create one large sleeping room or roll down the divider curtain to create two separate rooms. The rooms can function as individual bedrooms for the campers or as a sleeping room and living area. Other details include a hooped fly at the front and rear for weather protection, two hanging pockets for storage, and a storage duffel.
Specifications:

• Base: 10 by 8 feet
• Center height: 60 inches
• Area: 80 square feet
• Capacity: 4 to 5 people
• Carrying weight: 11.9 pounds
• Warranty: 10 years

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red)

Wenzel Ridgeline 7 X 7-Feet Three-Person Dome Tent (Blue/LightGrey/Red)

Product By Wenzel

Lowest Price : $33.54

Technical Details

• 3-person dome tent ideal for hikers or cyclists
• Weather-resistant polyester fabric with polyurethane coating
• Dutch D-style door; window and roof vents for ventilation
• Easy-to-set-up shock-corded fiberglass frame with pin-and-ring system
• Measures 7 x 4.2 x 7 feet (W x H x D) and weighs 7.3 pounds

Product Description

Portable and lightweight the Wenzel Ridgeline offers room enough for three campers in an area of 49 square feet. It sets up easily in minutes with a shockcorded fiberglass frame and pin and ring system. The Dutch "D" style door gives you easy entry and exit. This tent has a mesh window, door and roof for great cross ventilation. The fabric is rugged, weather-repellent Weather Armor polyester with a polyurethane coating for reliability, helping it keep water out and warmth in. A hooped fly increases weather protection. The sonic sealed polyethylene tub-style floor is welded not sewn eliminating needle holes that create a potential area for water seepage. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. A gear loft and hanging pockets provide areas for items that need easy access. A storage duffel is included for transportation and storage. Specifications: • Base: 7 ft. x 7 ft. • Center Height: 50 in. • Area: 49 sq. ft. • Door: Dutch "D" style • Floor: welded polyethylene • Frame: fiberglass • Stakes: steel • Carry Weight: 7.3 lbs • Sleeps: 3

Amazon.com Product Description

Keep your load limber during long hikes and extended cycling excursions with the Wenzel Ridgeline dome tent. Large enough to sleep three people at once yet compact enough to fit conveniently on a backpack or saddle bags, the tent is ideal for all types of camping and conditions. The Ridgeline includes such features as a Dutch D-style door for easy entry, along with a shock-corded fiberglass frame and pin-and-ring system that for quick and easy setup. Campers will also appreciate the Weather Armor polyester fabric, polyurethane coating, and sonic-sealed tub-style floor, all of which are reliably rugged and resist leaks of all kinds. The window, door, and roof vents, meanwhile, do a nice job of ventilating the tent and controlling morning moisture. Additional details include double-stitched, lap-felled seams that provide a shingle effect against water; water-repellent threads, zippers, and webbing; a hooked fly that increases weather protection; a gear loft and hanging pockets for easy-access item; and a handy storage duffel. The Ridgeline caries a 10-year limited warranty.
Specifications:

• Base: 7 by 7 feet
• Center height: 50 inches
• Interior space: 49 square feet
• Sleeps: 3
• Door: Dutch D-style
• Floor: Welded polyethylene
• Frame: Fiberglass
• Pegs: Steel
• Carrying weight: 7.3 pounds

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all-purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in. If you're a backpacker, alpine climber, or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to buy something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall, and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three-season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are specifically designed for summer backpacking or other activities. Many premium tents will also feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain fly for enhanced waterproofing.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four-season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types: freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and tents that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floorplan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being lighter. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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Kelty 4 Person Getaway Tent (True Blue)

Kelty 4 Person Getaway Tent (True Blue)

Product By Kelty

Lowest Price : $80.95

Technical Details

• Specs: 2 Poles Floor Area 54.4 ft² Vestibule Area 12.3 ft² Packed Weight 7 lb 8 oz
• Innovative lightweight DAC alluminum poles are shock corded and built to last
• Factory Taped seams guarantee a dry comfortable experience.
• Spacious vestibule offers additional protected storage space
• Fly vents mesh door and ceiling panel for optimum ventilation

Product Description

Engineered for comfort, convenience and versatility, the Getaway 4 can be easily carried for backpacking with enough space for comfort while family camping.

Eureka Tetragon 7 Adventure 7-Foot by 7-Foot Three-Person Tent

Eureka Tetragon 7 Adventure 7-Foot by 7-Foot Three-Person Tent

Product By Eureka

Lowest Price : $58.25

Technical Details

• Single-room rectangular dome tent sleeps three (7 by 7 floor; 49 square foot area)
• Double-coated StormShield polyester fly and polyester bathtub floor provide excellent weather protection
• Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry; brimmed rear window allows ventilation during inclement weather
• Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets keep essential items handy
• Center height of 52 inches; weighs 6 pounds, 10 ounces

Product Description

This tent is ideal for casual backpacking or recreational camping.

Amazon.com Product Description

A great choice for car camping, base camp, or three-season backpacking, the Eureka Tetragon 7 rectangular dome tent comfortably sleeps three people. The double-coated StormShield polyester fly and the polyester bathtub floor combine to provide excellent weather protection. This free-standing, two-pole tent is quick and easy to set up with its durable shockcorded fiberglass frame, ring and pin attachments, and color coded webbing. It's well ventilated, thanks to two vents and large areas of mesh in the side walls. The double-coated polyester hooded fly won't stretch, and it allows front and rear windows to remain open even in rain. Other features include:

• Twin track zippers for separate operation of the window in the door
• Brim over twin-track, side-opening door offers protected front entry
• External guy points on the fly help secure your tent in high winds
• Natural green color scheme blends into any campground
• Hanging gear loft and two detachable interior storage pockets
• Mesh panels allow for clip-in accessories
• Tent, pole, and stake bags included

Specifications:

• Area: 49 square feet
• Floor size: 7 feet by 7 feet
• Center height: 4 feet, 4 inches
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 210T polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 210T polyester taffeta with 800mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 1.9-ounce 75D 185T StormShield polyester with 800mm coating
• Pack size: 6 by 27 inches
• Weight: 6 pounds, 10 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.
Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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Suisse Sport Wyoming Tent

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Suisse Sport Wyoming Tent

Product By Suisse Sport       (5 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $78.00 

Technical Details

• 3-room tent that sleeps up to 8 people
• Removable dividers help create 3 distinct rooms
• 3 mesh screen windows and mesh ceiling for ventilation
• Heavy-duty, weather-resistant polyester floor
• Shock-corded fiberglass poles; measures 18 by 6 by 10 feet (W x H x D)

Product Description

3 room dome style tent

Amazon.com Product Description

Accommodate the entire family when camping with the three-room Suisse Sport Wyoming tent. The Wyoming sleeps up to eight people, with a pair of dividers that separate the tent into three distinct rooms. You can use each room as a bedroom, or you can create two bedrooms and a shared living area. Ventilation isn't a problem thanks to the trio of mesh screen windows and the mesh ceiling, which provide a nice cross breeze as you sleep. And to keep you dry and comfortable throughout your trip, the Wyoming includes a heavy-duty, weather-resistant polyester floor. Other features include shock-corded fiberglass poles for easy setup; a three-quarter rain fly; a polyester body fabric with coated and taped seams; and an 18-by-6-by-10-foot (W x H x D) footprint.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Great tent for mild use or beginners" 2010-10-12
By DB from NC (SouthEast, US)
Just came back from our first camping trip this weekend with the kids. While the instructions are not great, if you have ever put up a tent before it should not be too much of an exercise. Wife and I put it together in about 25 minutes or less.

Very roomy inside and accommodated two queen mattresses and we had an area left over for storing clothes and supplies. A sub-six foot adult can stand straight up in the center. Note that the shape of this tent is more similar to a crescent then a rectangle.

Has some pockets inside and fabric dividers if you choose to separate spaces. I liked the built-in shoe area where you can store dirty footwear outside of the tent and access them from either inside or outside. Had no rain, so cannot speak to it's water tightness.

  
"Tent" 2010-09-13
By Diana Salazar
The tent was a great purchase. It has work great for my family and me. We have used it several times now. Only one thing is that it is a five pole tent and for some someone with no tent experience may have a little bit of trouble getting the tent up by them selfs, it may need to be a two person job. If you are an experience camper then this tent would be great for you.

  
"Works as advertised and as expected" 2010-08-25
By Thomas H. (CA United States)
As mentioned in the Title - works as advertised and as expected - therefore I am happy with it. I have to add: In the dry and only a four-day trip so far.

  
"best tent ever !" 2010-05-28
By Gina M. Friend (il)
I recently bought this tent and have camped in it one time, for three days and it was awsome I love it with or without the rain cover on it. it was big enough for four people and pleanty of EXTRA room for everything and it has two places for your shoes on each sides of the door for your shoes you zip it and dont have to worry about spiders getting in them!!:) when you take off the rain cover it is like you are sleeping outside without the bugs Yahoo.... it was so nice i could live in it for awhile !! i would tell anyone to get this tent i cant wait to go again!!!

  
"Ok, but Not as expected" 2009-05-30
By Jason Martin (CA but camped in AZ)
Barely fit two queen blowups. No walking room left. center height is really like 5 ft 5 inch. Really disappointed w/ zippers. Kept catching and teeth kept getting snagged. Almost cetain next trip they will be toast. Only used once so far. Blows in like crazy in the wind. Decent price of 110 or 120, but maybe better off buying two 8x8 tents. Didn't use the room dividers so can't comment there. Wasn't really room to divide the space. Maybe would have resulted in rooms to small to use. I will definately bring duct tape to fix zippers just in case from now on. wouldn't want scorpions or spiders or flying critters coming in uninvited. Hope this review helps you. Really a balance of quality and price. I rate overall quality a 7 out of 10. But I expect to get a 8 or 9 product for spending over $100.

Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room

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 Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room

Product By SPORTZ         (10 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $299.82 

Technical Details

• Tent sleeps 5-6 people along with the extra sleeping or storage space
• Screen room turns into an additional sleeping area by zipping the storm flaps for privacy
• Shock-corded fiber glass and steel poles for a fast and easy set up
• 2-large entrance doors, 3-large mesh windows and 2-skylights allow for great ventilation
• Includes a full length rain fly with taped seams for extra protection

Product Description

The Sportz SUV 83000 Tent wraps around the cargo area of your vehicle allowing you total access for additional sleeping spaces or for storing gear. No more having to unzip and zip tent doors and open and close vehicle doors to get something you need from your vehicle. The Sportz SUV 83000 Tent easily adapts to any situation. This 10 x 10 ft. tent provides a sleeping area for 5 to 6 people along with the additional space provided by your vehicle. It features a 7 x 6 ft. screen room for bug free dining or for storing gear. When space is limited simply unzip the screen room to use the tent only. When you need to drive away for your campsite, easily detached the removable vehicle sleeve and leave the tent standing. Or when camping where vehicles are not permitted, simply leave the vehicle sleeve behind to use the vehicle tent as a stand-alone ground tent.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Ecellent tent" 2010-09-27
By vektron
I usually do not review products, unless they are worth reviewing. This is a great product, easy to assemble and sturdy. I have a large SUV and was able to connect it to my car with little effort.

The problem is, if you need to use the car, attaching it again takes some guidance, but nothing out of the ordinary.

Lots of windows and pockets to keep handy stuff, E.g. flash lights.

The top has loops for a net, but we used them to hold a battery fan, we slept in comfort, specially with a queen inflatable mattress, which fits very nicely with room to walk around.

I got a tarp at Homedepot to place on the ground. This helps protect the bottom as well as provides a floor for the side room. If you are neat at folding, you will be able to fit the tarp together with the tent in it's bag.

Hope this helps.

"Great SUV Tent for a frugal "glamper"" 2010-09-09
By R. Naku
I attach this tent to a 2005 Honda Pilot and the connection between tent and turnk seals very well (don't expect an air-tight seal, however the seal is definitely good enough to keep critters out of the tent). I'm not the most "outdoorsy" person by any means so the 83000 provides 2 of us with AMPLE room to roam around the tent and screen room (I purchased the footprint from Sportz as well for the screen room and a 10x10 blue tarp with metal grommets as a footprint for the tent itself). It definitely is a heavy sucker and took about 45 minutes to setup the first time in the dark with only the headlights of my truck and a headlamp (we got to the campsite late!). However, the 2nd time we used it, it took only 10-15 minutes with 2 people (incl. laying down/securing both footprints). It's SUPER comfortable, allows for access to the trunk of the truck, and if you need to leave the campsite to go explore the park, I can definitely close the trunk of the car and ARM the alarm while gone - all while keeping the tent connected to the truck. Overall it is an awesome purchase at a great price (especially on amazon with the free shipping and no tax!) for folks that need a little extra room for stuff like myself (a nice way of saying "high maintenance"), for families needing a little more space, or for folks who want all the "homies" to stay in the same tent/living space.

  
"Great Tent" 2010-09-03
By Vegasgun (Las Vegas, NV)
This tent set up easily with two people. It is high quality with durable zippers. It is easy to drive away from and return to. The hookup to the van was simple and quick. We used it with a 2004 Mercury Monterey Premier and it fit perfectly. It is luxurious tent camping to be able to sleep in the back of the van and have the tent for room and eating when wet. I would recommend this to all minivan people. Shipping was very fast.

  
"Luv my tent/great service!" 2010-08-30
By Melanie Deschamp (Newburg, ND United States)
I bought my Ford Edge last year, saw the pix with a tent hooked on the back of it and wondered if I could:

1.) set it up by myself
2.) take it down by myself
3.) drive away and back up to it again easily, or at least a do-able option if I wanted to.
4.) be comfortable sleeping in the 'bunk'(or otherwise known as: the back of the Edge)

This year, I was still pondering if I should just try it... I wondered if this middle-aged woman should/would even attempt to go tent camping, since she had not for many years...and never alone...would I enjoy it? WELL, I took a chance and the answer to all four questions is YES!! I placed my order thru Amazon.com, and it was delivered within one week.

I love camping alone and I LOVE my Sports SUV Tent. I spent a few weeks camping in two states, thru lots of nice weather but also fairly intense North Dakota summer storms---of which may have contributed to a cracked pole. I contacted the Sportz company by e-mail, and no questions asked except where to send the replacement. Once again, great customer service---within one week, Sportz sent me not one, but two new poles.

This is one of the best purchases I've made in a long time...I LOVE the adventures it has given me! I appreciate the added security of sleeping in my 'bunk', and having this large tent and screen Room for my living area. I recommend it to everyone who may be interested in getting back to nature.

  
"SUV Sportz Tent" 2010-07-02
By B. Kaiser (Byron, Ga USA)
I was a little skeptical about this tent fitting my rig. I have a 2010 Silverado 1500 ext cab with a high rise A.R.E camper shell. It took a while figuring out what went where, but after I got it installed, I was impressed. Everything fit like it was supposed to. The quality seems very good. I water-proofed it with water repellant spray purchased from Wal-Mart. (as instructed)The 'Boot' fits around the bed end of the camper/truck bed as advertised. I bought this as a replacement sleeping arrangement when we tow our boat versus our camper. So far, I have been impressed with it. We purchased the attaching screen room also (floorless). Nice addition which adds more interior bug free space. Sportz SUV Tent with Screen Room

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent

Coleman Instant 14- by 10- Foot 8- Person Two Room Tent

Product By Coleman      (37 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $168.99 

Technical Details

• Spacious 8-person, 2-room tent designed for quick assembly
• Poles come pre-attached to tent, ensuring setup in 1 minute or less
• Exclusive WeatherTec system with thick waterproof walls and welded floor
• 2 doors and 7 windows for full ventilation; removable divider between rooms
• Base measures 14 by 10 feet; center height of 6 feet 5 inches; 1-year warranty

Product Description

The Coleman Instant 8 person 14- by 10- Foot tent is perfect for the family that is looking to get their campsite set up quickly to start enjoying the outdoors. This is an 8 person, two room tent that has straight walls that make standing up in this tent easy with plenty of head room at 6'5" center height. Fully taped seems with 150D fabric allows Coleman to provide the keeps you dry guaranteed without the need to install a rain fly.

Amazon.com Product Description

Tired of tents that promise a quick setup, but still have you puzzling over the shock-corded poles 10 minutes in? Turn to the Coleman eight-person Instant Tent, which assembles and collapses in one minute or less. The secret to the tent's seamless setup is the pole system, which comes pre-attached to the tent. As a result, assembly couldn't be easier: just unfold the tent, spread it out, extend the poles, click them together, and lock them into place. Before you know it, you'll have a full two-room tent that stands 14 by 10 feet, with a center height of 6 feet 5 inches.

The Coleman Instant Tent sets up and collapses in 1 minute or less.

Despite the tent's versatility, it's still as strong and weatherproof as ever, with Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec system helping protect you from inclement weather and nasty storms. WeatherTec tents are built with a coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers, all designed to keep you dry when the rain comes down. The tent's welded waterproof floor and inverted floor seams, meanwhile, dramatically increase the water resistance by hiding the needle holes inside the tent and away from the elements. And campers will love the strong, wind-responsive frame, which includes redesigned poles and guy-out triangles that anchor the tents and increase performance. In fact, Coleman is so confident in its WeatherTec system that it exposes its WeatherTec tents to a rain room that simulates nasty downpours, and to a wind machine capable of blowing hurricane force gusts. The results? Even after the tests, Coleman guarantees its WeatherTec tents will keep you dry. The tent's exterior is tough and long-lasting, with heavy-duty 150D construction that's twice as thick as Coleman's standard tent fabric. When combined with the fully taped rain fly seams, the tent can even keep you dry without requiring a separate rain fly. The tent also offers ample room for sleeping or hanging out. Campers have their choice of sleeping in one large room with enough space for eight people, or dropping down the divider and turning the tent into a two-room palace. And hot nights will seem far more refreshing thanks to the two doors and seven windows, which provide terrific ventilation and 360-degree views. Other features include vertical walls that make it easy to stand and move about the tent, an interior gear pocket, reverse angle windows, and easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag. The tent carries a limited one-year warranty.

The tent boasts a roomy interior with sleeping space for up to 8 people.

Specifications:

• Center height: 6 feet 5 inches
• Base dimensions: 14 feet by 10 feet
• Doors: 2
• Windows: 7
• Body fabric: 150D polyester
• Country of origin: Made in China
• Warranty: Limited 1 year

About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.
In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Great Roomy Tent" 2010-10-09
By Megan A. Noble (Northern Michigan)
I love this tent, it's the best I've ever owned.

1. Easy setup, large and spacious for a tent. I took my Mom and sister camping several times this summer, and this tent did not disappoint. It takes about 5 minutes to set up, and is very roomy. We fit two queen-size air mattresses inside with room to spare.
2. Nice and dry, no leaks, no tarp needed. Every single camping trip we went on this summer it rained at least one night. We had a torrential downpour and still stayed dry inside the tent. The only thing is Michigan is a pretty damp place, and sometimes there was condensation built up on the inside roof of the tent and it dripped a little in a few places when the sun came out, but it's not a huge problem, unless it drips on your face while you're asleep!
3. Sturdy structure. Unless you live in a super windy place, this tent is sturdy. During one of the nights we were camping, we had a thunderstorm with 40mph+ winds, and the tent stayed put.

The only thing I don't like about the tent is the bag it comes in. It's a bit too small, and is sometimes difficult to get the tent back in if you don't roll it up TIGHT.

The tent weighs about 35lbs, so don't take it backpacking!

  
"coleman instant tent" 2010-10-07
By Shirley Mckay
Excellent product, it really does go up in one minute although its good to have a test run before you get to the campsite.

I would highly recommend this product

  
"Not a bad tent!" 2010-09-27
By Charles J. Mckinley (Sierra Vista, AZ)
I was concerned when I bought this tent about the reviews that said there was no ventilation do to no rain-fly. That is not quite accurate. Some of the windows are made so that they do not `totally zip closed, but do look like they will keep out the rain (unless it's raining *up* from the ground) {it did not rain on our camping trip, but I still don't see the rain getting in those windows}. I did notice that at some places (near the zippers and such) there was some fraying of the tent material after just a few hours of the tent being used. I was NOT happy with this, but a quick (and exceeding *CAREFUL*) fusing with a lighter and this seems to have stopped (we'll see on the next camping trip).

I LOVE how fast and easy this tent goes up and down! We took 2 tents on our trip last weekend, the Coleman instatent, and a small 4 man dome tent for our Cub Scouts. It took us a lot longer to set up and tear down their little tent than it did our big 8 man tent.

  
"Love it!" 2010-09-27
By vanshe20
A friend suggested to get this instant tent for our camping trip back in August and was I glad to have found this product here. With all the specifications that Im looking for; easy to set up, enough space for 4 & windows to cool the 90+ degree, I was definitely glad to find that the price was also reasonable. Out of the 6 families that went with us, 3 of us had the instant tent! Definitely a good buy and a highly recommended product!

  
"Easy setup" 2010-09-25
By Jon
Great large tent. Easy to setup and take down. Tent is huge and has great vetalition. We had a full queen aero bed and had plenty of room for 2 more paeple and all gear. Windows open up on one side like a screen porch. Not 100% water proof. Camped in very bad rain and tent leaked. Not a lot but enough to be annoying. Also hard to keep clean because you can't shake it out like normal tent due to it's design. Overall easy very large tent for the price.

Eureka Solo Spitfire Tent

Eureka Solo Spitfire Tent

Product By Eureka       (31 customers reviews)

Technical Details

• Two-pole hoop tent for one sleeper (18.12 square foot area)
• Tent body is constructed entirely of no-see-um mesh to maximize air flow
• Includes a good-sized vestibule for extra storage space
• Bathtub floor with taped seams protects against splashing rain
• Center height of 40 inches; weighs 2 pounds, 12 ounces

Product Description

Loaded with mesh for great ventilation, and ample-sized headroom area that's as large or larger than the competition's!

Amazon.com Product Description

The solo Eureka SpitFire tent has more headroom than most tents in its class, making it very easy and comfortable to sit up in. This two-pole hoop tent sleeps one person and includes a good-sized vestibule for extra storage space. It's also extremely well ventilated with large mesh panels--great for stargazing during summer trips. It has a large side door that makes it easy to get in and out of the tent. The bathtub floor keeps seams taut and high off the ground for superior protection. The full coverage fly features a poke-out vent that's closable and accessible from inside the tent. Side release buckles attach the fly to body for fast easy set up. Only two stakes are required to secure the tent's body, and post and grommet corner attachments make set up easy. Other features include:

• 4 storm guyouts on fly
• 9 mm DAC Featherlite 7000 series aluminum frame
• Inside storage pocket holds essentials
• Flashlight loop
• Tent, pole and stake bags included.

Specifications:

• Area: 18.12 square feet
• Vestibule area: 4.4 square feet
• Floor size: 9 feet by 3 feet, 6 inches by 2 feet, 2 inches
• Center height: 3 feet, 4 inches
• Wall fabrics: 1.9-ounce Nylon taffeta w/1200mm coating
• Floor fabrics: 1.9-ounce 70D nylon taffeta w/1200mm coating
• Fly fabrics: 75D Stormshield polyester
• Pack size: 5 by 22 inches
• Weight: 2 pounds, 12 ounces

About Eureka
Though the exact year is unknown, Eureka’s long history begins prior to 1895 in Binghamton, New York, where the company still resides today. Then known as the Eureka Tent & Awning Company, its first wares were canvas products--most notably, Conestoga wagon covers and horse blankets for nineteenth century American frontiersmen--as well as American flags, store awnings, and camping tents.
The company increased production of its custom canvas products locally throughout the 1930s and during the 1940 and even fabricated and erected the IBM "tent cities" just outside Binghamton. The seven acres of tents housed thousands of IBM salesmen during the company’s annual stockholders meeting, which had since outgrown its previous locale. In the 1940s, with the advent of World War II and the increased demand for hospital ward tents, Eureka expanded operations and began shipping tents worldwide. Ultimately, upon the post-war return of the GIs and the resultant housing shortage, Eureka turned its attention to the home front during the 1950s by supplying awnings for the multitude of mobile homes that were purchased.
In 1960, Eureka’s new and innovative Draw-Tite tent, with its practical, free standing external frame, was used in a Himalayan Expedition to Nepal by world renowned Sir Edmund Hillary, the first person documented to summit Mt. Everest only six years earlier. In 1963, Eureka made history during its own Mt. Everest ascent, with more than 60 of its tents sheltering participants from fierce 60+ mph winds and temperatures reaching below -20°F during the first all American Mt. Everest Expedition.
For backpackers and families, Eureka introduced its legendary Timberline tent in the 1970s. Truly the first StormShield design, this completely self-supporting and lightweight backpacking tent became one of the most popular tents the entire industry with sales reaching over 1 million by its ten year anniversary.
Eureka tents have also traveled as part of several historic expeditions, including the American Women’s Himalayan Expedition to Annapurna I in 1978 and the first Mt. Everest ascents by a Canadian and American woman in 1986 and 1988. In recent history, tents specially designed and donated by Eureka sheltered Eric Simonson and his team on two historic research expeditions to Mount Everest, this time in a quest for truth regarding the 1924 attempted summit of early English explorers George Mallory and Andrew Irvine. During the 1999 expedition, the team made history finding the remains of George Mallory, but the complete mystery remained unsolved. Returning in 2001 to search for more clues, the team found amazing historical artifacts which are now on display at the Smithsonian.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:
Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.
Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.
For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.
Domes and Tunnels
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.
Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.
Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

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Customer Reviews

  
"Light Backpack tent is great" 2010-08-31
By Just Bruce (Bay Area, USA)
I was skeptical. i was looking for a really light solo backpacking tent that would be easy to set up and light to carry. I ordered this one from Amazon, and so far have taken it on 3 overnight trips. It is a perfect size with plenty of room for one person and stuff. It's light-- under 3 lbs. And it is pretty easy to set up. And the fly keeps the entire inside dry. I'd recommend it when you can't afford one of the megabucks solo tents and don't want a bivy or minimal shelter, but something that actually keeps the bugs and water off.

  
"Great Tent" 2010-08-20
By Bob
This was the perfect tent for a backpacking trip to the Sierra's . The only issue, and it's a minor one, was the zipper on the rain fly sometimes sticks, but only when i was in a rush to get away from the bug's! Great Tent , Great Buy!

  
"Great backpacking tent" 2010-07-26
By Daveg
Wanted a lighter one-man tent for backpacking, this one fit the bill perfectly at a reasonable price. Plenty of room, great headroom for a one-man tent. Only complaint is that there is no way to use the vestibule opposite the door. Cheap stakes but that is to be expected.

  
"head room!" 2010-07-06
By jocko
i backpack the san juan mountain area in colorado and have always took my eureka bivy tent. that tent worked well but i longed for more head room and easier entrance and exit. the spitfire seems to foot the bill. just a few ounces heavier than the bivy, but much more room. the setup is easy, and getting rid of the heavy tent stakes make this tent easy to pack. i haven't hit the trail yet with it yet, but if it performs like the other eureka tents i have owned, i'm sure it will be the right choice for me.

  
"A TENT FOR ONE" 2010-06-28
By M. Cassity (New York)
NOT TOO BIG. NOT TOO SMALL. A TENT FOR ONE PERSON. DOES EXACTLY WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT FROM A TENT. PRICE IS RIGHT ON TARGET.

Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent

Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent

Product By Coleman       (18 customers reviews)

Lowest Price : $215.99

 

 

Technical Details

• Sleeps 6 people in 2 rooms, with a 17'x9' footprint and 76" center height
• Screen room offers improved ventilation for warm summer days
• Designed for easy setup
• Coleman Comfort System allows control of airflow with adjustable ventilation
• WeatherTec System is guaranteed to keep you dry

 

Product Description

Ideal for family car campers, scout leaders & extended camping excursions, the Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Tent is designed for easy setup. The WeatherMaster Screened 6 sleeps 6 people comfortably in two rooms; it has a footprint of 17'x9' and a center height of 6'4". An additional floorless screened room provides extra ventilation on warm days, a great place for meals and gathering, rain or shine, and protected storage space. Coleman's Comfort System allows control of airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation, including the vented Cool-Air Port, privacy vent window, and electrical access port. Continuous, color-coded pole sleeves, an exclusive pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments make setup a breeze with the 19mm steel poles.

 

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Customer Reviews

  
"IT'S BIG!...and yet, not..." 2010-08-18
By sh00bie (Virginia, USA)
I bought this tent to use at a week-long star-party, so "practical" and "carry-in" weren't objectives. What WERE objectives were that it had to be big enough for all my gear, had to be relatively reliable and well equipped, and it had to be big enough that I could move around in it with my 6'2" figure without developing a hunch.

Naturally when buying camping gear I ran to Coleman. It's clear that the brand has moved far away from the mostly American-made products to overseas (China) manufacturing, so that was a little disappointing. However it probably worked in my favor since I could get more product for less $$.

Okay, so about the tent...

First off, this is NOT a light tent. If you're actually going to hike this someplace, think again. The specs say it weighs 36 pounds, and you'd better believe it. It also comes in the typical Coleman tent bag (squarish green zipper bag) and the bag is about 4-feet long. Definitely something to consider if you're planning on taking this tent somewhere on foot.

The tent comes in a cardboard box, which is put inside the Coleman green bag, and then that is put inside a box for shipping. My tent arrived without a scratch on anything...except my wallet for the shipping charges. :)

Assembly, I have to say, for a tent this size, is cake. Now like I said above, I'm 6-foot-2, and I was able to put this tent together solo without any trouble at all. In fact, with the exception of the rain fly, a midget with a step-ladder could solo-assemble this tent. (Take a moment and relish that image for a second...)

When you open the actual tent bag, the tent is folded and rolled up around all the other parts and tied with two strips of nylon fabric. I'd recommend ditching these and getting some real straps or rope. The tent poles, stakes, and supplemental poles (for door and awnings) came in good, separate bags with tie wraps. The rain fly, removable room divider, and "door mat" were folded and rolled up as well.

The tent poles seem very durable, well painted and marked, and where the elastic-cord is exposed in the joints, it's actually a small link of chain, so no worries about eventually cutting through the cord with use. There's four U-shaped pole structures for the tent. The sides of the U's are straight and go almost the full height, and the top sections are curved. The curved sections feed into well-marked and reinforced loop-sleeves along the top, then you connect the side poles. Once you have all the pole sections in place, you just raise each one, one at a time, and stick the bottom ends into the friction-cleat at the bottom edge of the tent. As the tent raises, you have to watch that the seams of the tent line up with the poles, and you have to shift things around a little until all the poles fit in place. The side poles actually have push-pin adjustments so you can alter the height an inch or two. The directions say to raise the tent with all the poles in the lowest setting, then raise each to the highest setting to fill out the shape. I missed that step and had all the poles in the full-height position, and didn't run into any problems. The tent DOES fit the frame with only a few inches wiggle-room, so it can seem a little tight until you get it all adjusted.

From roll-out to the point where all four pole sets were raised took me about 10-minutes...and that's with checking everything over twice.

Once you have the poles up you can re-adjust the shape of the tent to get everything spread out good. There's clips that connect the sides of the tent to the poles, and you can go ahead and fill in all the stake points. There's a stake point at every pole point, as well as at the door, screened outside and inside, and a couple other places. Trust me, if you think there should be a stake somewhere, there's already a reinforced loop waiting.

Once you get the tent part up, the rain-fly goes on. I will say that the rain-fly fits TIGHT to the tent, so a little patience is needed. Make sure the "Coleman" logo is on the screened-side of the tent and not the back. The fly is sewn in a way that it fits the shape of the tent, and there's just enough difference that it won't fit otherwise. Once you throw the fly over the tent, each connecting point has an elastic cord connected to a good metal hook which fits into a small hole in each tent pole. I recommend starting at the middle (the center two pole sections) and doing the ends last. There's Velcro straps that further connect the fly to the poles...attach those as you go to keep the fly from moving around as you stretch it. The fly also has attached tie-lines with toggles that you can spread out and stake down. They looked pretty sturdy.

The whole top of this tent is screened (except where poles go over and its reinforced) so the fly is needed unless you're chancing a dry night.

Once you get the fly on, you put in the rods for the door and the awnings. These rods are very thin and each rod is jointed with the typical elastic so you don't lose a piece. One rod goes into the vertical section of the door (what would be the hinge-line) and the other bows from the top to the bottom to frame the door. Coleman did a great job with this part. The poles are held in a sleeve along the door, with a zippered section so you can get the poles in and bend them how they're needed, and the ends of the poles have plastic covers and fit into sturdy rubber sockets on the door. Despite what it looks like at first, it's actually pretty durable once you get it assembled. The door has a protective flap covering the zipper, and a full-length zipper so you can shut the door fully at night. There's also several small Velcro patches, so when you close the door it doesn't hang open.

The awnings (one over the door and one opposite the door on the other side of the tent) are made using the last two flexible poles. Making a bow-shape with the pole, you slip the pole into a sleeve on the rain-fly and then stick the ends of the poles into a grommet point on a strap that is also connected to the main tent poles. It's a bit of a trick to get them in...I had to un-clip the strap on one side from the tent pole, put the awning pole into the grommet with the slack, and then re-clip everything back to the tent pole. The awnings to not stick out very far. I'd say they stick out only an inch or so beyond the profile of the tent. Since the tent does have a slight slope inwards, the awnings really just keep the dew or rain from pouring down on the door and back window.

Okay, enough on assembly. How's the tent? Awesome!

There's lots of windows in this tent, all screened with zippered privacy flaps that have built-in ties to manage them. The bottom of the tent is tarp-like and supposedly waterproof. Although I believe the waterproof part, I'd still HIGHLY recommend putting a separate tarp under this tent as a moisture barrier and to add an extra layer of durable material. I'd also recommend (if you care to bring it) a blanket or cloth-tarp to put inside to protect the tent bottom from your own traffic and gear. The inside room is very roomy and I could easily stand up without bending at all, and walk around the whole inside without problem. There's a built-in mesh pocket, about the size of a sheet of paper, but otherwise not much else. There's a small, semi-circular opening on the back wall near the floor that Coleman calls a "Cool-Air port". I'm not sure the point, actually. It's got a zippered screen flap as well as a zippered privacy flap, so you can open it fully and reach outside. Maybe it does help with air-flow...but I think it's more so you can reach your cooler without leaving the tent! :)

The screened in "porch" area has no bottom. The inside part, facing the actual inside of the tent, is divided by a zippered mesh wall, and a zippered privacy flap. The privacy flap doesn't zip at the bottom, but the mesh part does. The opening for the screened area to the outside is a single vertical zipper. There's stake loops at the bottom of BOTH sides, so you can stake down one side and use the other half of the opening as an actual door flap. There's not much room in the screened area. About enough for a pair of chairs. I could stand up without problem, but not move around much, since there's a bit of a slope. Still, to escape bugs, it's a nice touch. I will say that the rain-fly does NOT cover all of the screened porch area...really just the top and part of the sides. If you store gear out there, know it's exposed to the elements...just not bugs.

Final thoughts:

Taking the tent down and putting it away was as easy as setting it up. Surprisingly everything fit back into the bag...and I didn't take much time neatly rolling it or pushing all the air out, so if you do take your time it will fit with room to spare!

BUY ADDITIONAL STAKES! The tent comes with about 8 cheap plastic stakes that I wouldn't rely on, and about 14 wire-metal-stakes which are fine but can be annoying to put in and take out. Do yourself a favor and spend a couple bucks on more stakes. You can never have too many stakes!

Other than that I can't think of a thing wrong with this tent. It looks gigantic in the specifications and even when setup, but it's actually not that big...so don't worry about showing up with some camper-sized monstrosity! I'd recommend getting a tent-repair kit and some seam-sealer, but that's just prudent with ANY tent.

It's designed to house 6 people, but realistically you could get four people and a dog or two in this without much complaint.

If you don't want the screened section (or just don't think you'll use it) get the "WeatherMaster 8 Screened Tent" which is exactly the same except the tent fills out the area that is screened-in, in the 6 tent.

  
"Wonderful tent for a family or couple, easy to set up" 2010-07-25
By Malcolm Roberts (New Bern)
Super for camping for our family and pets, the two rooms plus screed area is a good feature. Not yet used in extreme hot weather. Look to years of good times

  
"Wheathermaster Tent" 2010-07-24
By Sean, IN.
I've had many tents and this tent is nice,easy to setup and lost of room.
Bought it for the door and screenroom, great place to put all your x-tra gear.
Went camping up in WI. on 4th. July weekend and it POORED all night and all day,
had a little leak at the seam where the gear pockets are sewn, but nothing a
little seam sealer can't fix, other than that a great product from coleman.

  
"Coleman Tent A++++" 2010-07-22
By Chris Wininger
This is a great tent and it vastly superior to all others we looked at. This is a great tent and has great construction.

  
"Camping in a Tent Again" 2010-07-20
By lunatique
My husband and I are over 68 and have a tent trailer out of state. I I decided this summer, after having hip replacement and after purchasing an airbed that is 24 inches high (which I can get out of easily), that I HAD to go tent camping again. We love this tent. It sets up easily (and it was hot out), we put our airbed on one end with coolers on either side for essentials. It rained and NOTHING got wet. The screen porch was great for the rain as we could sit in it and play cards. Taking it down was equally easy. You could put two quenn size beds in it but that would be all. For a family with kids that would work fine. I also love the swinging door!