After the first set up is figured out, it's really easy to put together!
I use my tents for working at renaissance fairs and this week we got hammered by some rough heat followed by one heck of a thunderstorm! The tent held up great! There was one tiny leak in a corner, but considering how much rain we got all night, I'm still impressed. It was very spacious and comfortable, held up great to some rough winds and was pretty simple to figure out how to assemble solo after the first set up a week prior.
Though I camp alone and needed the space to store merchandise and whatnot, there was plenty of room if you wanted to have 2 queen size blow up mattresses in there. Maybe even a twin between them. But I like my space for my writing desk and storage lol
::CONS::
-The door didn't exactly stick shut on the velcro like it was supposed to, but it didn't bug me too much.
-The strings on the zippers got sorta confusing (there's several in one spot for the door, a second door zipper, and 2 for the door window) so I attached a Keychain to one of the door zipper strings so I'm not grabbing the wrong one constantly.
-I really wish there were more windows. Unless you know which direction the wind will be coming so you can aim the windows towards it for a cross breeze, you really don't get much fresh air in there with the top on it. Granted there's a window on the door, but I wish there was a window across from the door. Even a small one would've been nice lol
- The door mat was kind of designed.... weird. Though it was helpful to wipe your feet when coming in the tent, the stakes you attach are on the long-end sides instead of the corners, so it would sometimes fold over when you use it. I plan to alter mine so the stakes are thru the corners.
::PROS::
- I'm 5'7" and had Plenty Of head room in the center of the tent, which is a huge plus when you need to get dressed
- The floor seemed pretty thick. There were a lot of acorns on the ground and it was still pretty tolerable.
- Speaking of acorns, it was like acorn Armageddon when the wind picked up. I swear the squirrels were chucking them at us at full force at night! They'd hit the top of the tent with such force that they'd bounce off and fly several feet. It didn't seem to cause any sort of damage or bother to the tent though, even during high winds. Can't say the same for my car hood though....
- The tent overhang over the door is super helpful during storms. It was really nice that I could angle the side flaps so I wasn't getting hit with rain the second I stepped out the door and could take shelter there and stay mostly dry.
- Plenty of anchor points! If you anchor them all down, it's VERY sturdy during high winds and rain. Definitely was a help to be able to anchor at all areas where some tents don't seem to have enough for stability in winds.
-Easy fold up! It looks like it would be pretty complicated but after you fold it in half, it folds up really easy. The top fly is a little harder though lol and I recommend you fold it inside the fold of the tent or it doesn't fit in the bag.
All in all, I loved the tent and would definitely buy again.
I do plan to spray it with water resistant tent solution to make it more durable, though honestly it seemed fine without it.
But better safe than.. well, wet lol
| Special Feature | Rainfly |
|---|---|
| Brand | Coleman |
| Occupant Capacity | 7 |
| Design | Camping Tent |
| Material | taffeta |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Camping & Hiking |
| Product Dimensions | 27"L x 8.5"W x 8.5"H |
| Seasons | 3 |
| Color | Blue |
| Sport | Camping & Hiking |
| Item Weight | 22.3 Pounds |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Installation Type | Free Standing |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash |
| Included Components | 8 Person Tent |
| Pole Material Type | Fiberglass |
| Size | 8-Person |
| Closure Type | Zipper |
| Number of Doors | 1 |
| Water Resistance Technology | 1500 Mm |
| Maximum Height | 74 Inches |
| Floor Area | 10.4 Square Meters |
| Style | 8-person |
| Water Resistance Level | Water Resistant |
| Form Factor | Dome |
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 27 x 9.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Package Weight | 10.95 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 27 x 8.5 x 8.5 inches |
| Brand Name | Coleman |
| Warranty Description | See manufacturer |
| Model Name | Coleman 8-Person Tent |
| Suggested Users | unisex-adult |
| Manufacturer | The Coleman Company, Inc. |
| Part Number | 2000018292 |
