Coleman 4-Person Cabin with Instant Setup Review Tested by GearLab

Unlike our top pick, the Tungsten 4 is coated with flame retardants. Weighing just 7 pounds, the tent is light enough to double for backpacking trips, especially if you divide the pieces among hikers. Then the pandemic happened, and I didn’t get to use it or go camping at all for a full 2 years, thus passing the warranty period. Some smaller cons are that the room divider is quite see-through, with pretty big gaps at the sides, and the only 2 pockets in the tent are ridiculously tiny. Also, even if you’re not tall like me (I’m 5’3″), you should be able to set it up on your own.

On sunny days and clear nights, take off the fly and enjoy the sky through the tent’s clear mesh canopy. Some testers, though, thought the tent was stuffy when the fly was fully closed and the sun was out. Despite having the smallest capacity of the tents we tested—42.5 square feet—the Mineral King 3 easily fits two people with a full-size mattress, or two sleeping pads, and gear. Two large vestibules add nearly 40 square feet combined—that is, 18.75 square feet on either side.

Also, it’s not completely opaque, and you can actually see quite a bit through it. The divider extends all the way to the floor, but there are pretty big gaps at the sides of the divider. The divider comes with S-hooks that you can easily attach to loops at the top of the tent, and also at the sides coleman camping chair (5 of these in total). At 47 inches tall, it’s not very tall, so I did have to duck quite a bit when entering. The hinged D-door measures about 50 by 34 inches in dimensions, and is only about 47 inches from the ground to the top of the door, because the side walls aren’t really that vertical.

I was so comfortable inside this tent, and didn’t feel like I was baking (even at 12 noon, when the sun was scorching). Block 97.5% of UVA and UVB rays with our UPF 50+ dark shelter coating lining fabric, UPF 50+ sun protection, block 90% of direct sunlight. Two included room dividers easily toggle in and zip closed allowing you to divide your tent into 3 private living spaces. Make sure it’s flat, free from rocks and debris, and if possible, use a ground cloth to protect the tent’s floor. BCF acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters and communities.

I don’t think this Coleman 10-Person Instant Tent will do very well against strong winds. And if you’re the type that doesn’t like a single spot of light when you’re sleeping at night, well, you’re in luck. With all its windows closed, this Coleman 10-Person Instant Dark Room Tent is almost pitch black, even though there are still street lights from the outside.

This dome-style tent has nearly vertical walls, high ceilings, and a single vestibule the size of an actual mudroom. It’s also straightforward to set up, and it is made with sturdy, light materials. The Coleman Cabin Tent with Instant Setup offers convenience, reliability, and comfort for your camping adventures. Experience the ease of setting up your tent in just 60 seconds and enjoy the spacious interior and weather protection it provides. Make your camping trips a breeze with this instant setup tent from Coleman. The Coleman Cabin Tent with Instant Setup is designed to make your camping experience quick, easy, and hassle-free.

The product line, including its tents, should remain available through the end of 2024. Even so, you should, ideally, stake down each corner securely; in some crowded campgrounds, however, finding a flat spot with soil soft enough coleman cabin tent to do that can be difficult. A tent that requires staking to stand up—especially a larger, six-person tent—is unwieldy, and it’ll be impossible to set up on a hard surface such as blacktop or on raised wooden tent decks.

We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present. Signal Fire is currently working through a re-visioning process with an interim Board of Directors and staff team. The North Face Wawona 4, which we used to list in our Other Good Tents section, has been redesigned; it’s now made of polyester, not nylon.