Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent

Customer Reviews

We just returned from camping in this tent. First time out of the box I think we had the thing set up in under two minutes. It could easily be done in 60 seconds or less next time. It reminds me of setting up our graco pack and play. I LOVED the way it set up! I was really surprised that it comes down just as easy. Fitting it back in the original bag took a couple minutes, but not any more than other tents we've had.
However, I was surprised by a few things left off. There are only two little pockets inside the tent on the side walls. I expected to find a pocket in the roof too. So we had to crawl over each other if you wanted car keys early in the morning, etc. There were only two small roof vents. If you camp in summer I think this tent would get hot. In my opinion the biggest mistake was there is no way to tie the windows open. THe are made so you can kind of tuck them in themselves, but that didn't work even in our light breeze. We tried sleeping with the windows open but the unzipped windows were flapping right at face level (on air mattresses). We tried sleeping with them half open, but the constant flapping could drive you nuts. So we slept with the fully closed. This was fine because it was cool, but I would not recommend the tent for summer because of that. However, if you hate the set up and tear down, this tent is amazing.
We had one queen and two twin air mattresses. This tent was a tight squeeze for us, but we were able to fit. I think it is a little smaller than our last 6 person tent. We are going to return it for the 8 person so we won't be so squished next time. Also, the 8 person appears to have much longer windows. I think that they will be long enought to lay on the floor and then set a duffle or something on top of the window flap. THat should keep the windows from flapping in our face all night. Also, the bigger windows would help to keep the tent cooler for summer camping.
We had only a very light rain one morning and stayed dry. I have no idea how it would do in heavier rain.

After receiving the tent by UPS, my wife and I set it up in our family room, just for practice and to see how easy it really was. First time out of the box it took us about a minute and a half to set up. That, of course did not include stakes and guy lines. It took us about 5 minutes to take it down, primarily because we didn't get the air out on the first attempt and had to open it back up and do it again. But we finally got it back in the case.
First time out in the field, it was my 13 yo grandson and I setting it up. It took a couple of minutes to get it up (in a 15 mph wind with gusts to maybe 20). Then we had to struggle with the stakes. This was not the fault of the tent - the ground was hard as a rock due to lack of rain! After staking was done and the guy lines were set, the tent was quite stable even in the wind.
The only reason I gave it four stars rather than five is because the wind and the resulting rustling/flapping noise kept me awake a lot of the night. Once again most of the blame for that was the weather and not the tent. I also believe there is virtually no such thing as a perfect product. This tent isn't far from that though.
Temps were in the high 70s/high humidity and the tent was comfortable with sufficient ventilation. No rain during the night.
It took my grandson and I about 2 minutes to take it down (after pulling the stakes!). No problems this time with getting the tent into the case because we got the air out the first time.
All in all, I'd say this is a very good tent with no major problems.

Product Features

• 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 Details

• Product Dimensions: 48 x 10 x 9 inches ; 23.8 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 24.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B004E4ERHA
• Item model number: 2000007831
  

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Product Description

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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 SystemThis 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 WarrantyColeman 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 ProductsMore 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.
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
List Price : $179.99