Once that is done, you just prop it up, and secure the corners and guy lines using the supplied set of stakes. The only big difference I found is that Coleman tents tend to be made in China, while both my CORE tents were made in Bangladesh. My Coleman Tent zippers were exactly the same, non-branded, not too snaggy, though this rain cover thing/zipper cuff will sometimes snag the zipper. Another reason why I love the Coleman 10-Person Instant Tent is because it has this amazing hinged door. In contrast, the lowest height in the tent, which is always at the corners, is about 65 inches.
The Coleman Family Cabin Tent is a spacious tent that is ideal for family trips into the great outdoors. This tent has two separate rooms, each of which can hold a queen-sized airbed along with camping gear. Adults as tall as 6-foot-3 can move about this tent standing upright. With a 44-square-foot vestibule, and 86 square feet of interior living space, the tent has plenty of room to house beds, cribs, gear, pets, and camping furniture. Zippered doors can enclose the vestibule fully, so it serves as a separate room for the tent, or you can leave one or both open, so the vestibule can act like a porch or mudroom.
The frame is indeed strong and you can stake it properly to the ground, but I would not use this tent at places with strong winds. To summarize this Coleman 4 Person Cabin Camping Tent with Screen coleman sleeping bags Room review, what you have here is a really nicely designed and pleasant tent with plenty of space for up to 4 people. The picture below shows the tent with fly on and the view is from the back.
Every moment of your outdoor adventure is precious so with preassembled poles you can have your tent set up in about a minute. You might want to compare this tent with coleman bbq the Wenzel Kodiak 9 Person Tent which is also built as a cabin tent with 2 cabinets. Check also their Ozark Trail 10 Person 2 Room tent which is more affordable.
I’ve got 2 CORE Equipment Cabin Tents, and also a whopping 14 Coleman tents, so based on my experiences with these tents, here are my thoughts on both brands. It’s always advised to waterproof a new tent before the first use to keep out heavy rains. It was easy to disassemble and pack up, having us out of our campsite in no time.
Additionally, the zippers on the door and window flaps are of considerable quality, operating smoothly to avoid catching and snagging around the corners. Tents need to maintain excellent airflow at all times to reduce the buildup of heat as well as carbon dioxide. Circulating the air also keeps you breathing fresh oxygen, while eliminating condensation from building up inside the shelter. Unlike a lot of competitor models, this tent comes with its own an expandable carrying and storage bag.
This is not all, there is yet another great detail here and this is its hinged door shown below. So if you are not familiar with this design, there are poles that run around the door’s perimeter and this is a rigid structure similar to the door at home. There are also Velcro tabs that keep it closed so you do not have to wrestle with the zipper all the time. This is added to drain the rainwater and this is of importance for the tent without the porch. The picture below shows how deep the screen room is under the porch, and it is fully protected from the rain.
This camping tent is designed with the WeatherTec system that features patented welded floors and inverted seams to help ensure you stay dry if it starts to rain. An integrated vented rainfly offers added protection from the rain and improves airflow without the need for extra assembly. This backpacking tent is made from rugged Polyguard 2X double-thick fabric that stands up to the rigors of the outdoors, so you can use it reliably season after season.
The Coleman Instant Cabin makes getting camp set up quicker and easier than ever. This instant tent has pre-attached poles that make setting up camp as simple as unfolding, extending, and securing. You can assemble the tent in about a minute and then get started on your adventure.
But it’s one of the least expensive tents we found that had no significant drawbacks and will truly cover your bases for three-season camping. The tent also comes with its own footprint, a groundsheet that protects the tent from abrasion, which we recommend that you have. An avid hiker, camper, and long-haul road-tripper, Claire Wilcox has slept in (and occasionally improvised) tents in 11 states. She covers outdoor gear for Wirecutter and worked on the most recent update of this guide, testing couples’ tents and family tents. Coleman’s waterproofing is well-known as they tend to include their Weathertec system on the majority of their tents, as it offers excellent all-around protection. This system consists of a few features – a water-resistant canopy and fly, inverted stitches, zipper cuffs, taped seams, a strong frame, and a welded and reinforced bathtub floor.