However, some users reported that the poles bend or even snap relatively easily. In some tents, condensation can build in the cold and rain as vents are covered by coleman camping chair the additional rainfly or windows are closed to stop the rain coming in. But even if you do have to buy the extra rain fly, this is still not an expensive tent.
Window covers paired with weather protection double-thick fabric should also keep the rain at bay, and that’s all without the additional rainfly. If you’re planning to head out in storms and torrential rain, you’ll need something that offers extra weather protection. And seeing as this tent is actually kind of perfect for those sort of trips, it could be good value for you.
The first is Coleman’s weather-resistant polyester fabric, which uses anti-wicking fibers and webbing as a first line of defense. In addition to this, Weathertec tents use Coleman’s “inverted seam” technology, which puts the stitching (and therefore the needle holes) of their seams inside the tent rather than exposing them to rain or runoff. Coleman’s flagship weather protection system is called “Weathertec” and tents with this system are the best suited for three-season camping rain-or-shine. Built with high-quality silver-coated fabric, this beach tent provides excellent UV protection with its UPF 50+ rating, shielding you and your loved ones from harmful sun rays. The 8.0mm imported fiberglass frame adds to its durability and rust-free performance, ensuring the tent stands stably on its own and maintains its shape even after prolonged use.
But it does that one trick of assembling quickly very, very well. There are some cheap touches, especially in the construction quality, but this is a cheap tent. While this isn’t a tent you would want take out in inclement weather, it’s a perfect option for backyard camping or shorter camping coleman pop up canopy trips in decent weather. This tent offers you a separate room to store your gear, keeping it out of your way at night. Despite having this two-room feature, it still sets up in seconds and has two doors, four windows and hooded vents to keep you comfortable throughout your use.
You still have to stake the tent, then equip the rain fly over the top of the tent. If you make this a two or more person job, you’ll speed things along, but it’s still not a long setup process. One customer’s Coleman 6 person instant tent was the only tent that leaked in a group of the same tents. Another person, a solo camper with the tent in the backyard, had leaky seams. There’s an equal amount of customer feedback praising the tent and complaining about leaks.