It’s a step up in price from the Discovery above at $230, but you do get a number of upgrades, including a lighter weight (14 lbs. 1 oz.), taller peak height (72 in.), and smaller packed size. However, the Tallboy boasts considerably less floor area at 86 square feet, and its rainfly only offers partial coverage . The Kelty uses slightly higher-quality materials than the ozark trail 10 person tent Sundome, but we find it hard to justify spending more for less space and similar overall performance. With a double-wall design and generous use of mesh on two sides and the ceiling, the Coleman Sundome 6 offers very good ventilation. Adding to the breezy feel is its partial rainfly, which when guyed out allows for a significant amount of airflow on warm summer nights.
But I know how challenging choosing your tent can be, especially as there are hundreds of models on the market. The Coleman Sundome series is a great option for beginners looking for their first tent. They are low-cost but reliable and this model is big enough to fit the whole family inside. Expedited delivery can be chosen in cart for eligible items. The fiberglass poles can make even the heartiest camper cringe once you hear them creak under tension . There are no reports of them breaking, and we had no issues during our testing other than a bit of said creaking — but fiberglass is less forgiving than aluminum.
The Coleman sundome is suitable for a family of outdoor enthusiasts who want a spacious hassle-free tent that doesn’t break the bank. It’s durable and easy to set up, providing comfortable shelter that’s big enough to keep everyone happy. Sundome tents have one door, which can be a little restricting, especially if more people are spending the night in a tent.
The compact dome shape stands up to wind, and you’ll get extra weather protection from a door awning and an included rainfly. Inside, there’s enough room to stretch out on two queen-sized airbeds, and storage pockets help to keep small items organized. When it’s time to head home, the tent easily packs up into an expandable carry bag with a rip strip until you’re off on your next adventure.
Coleman isn’t mincing words when they call this an instant tent. The advertised setup time is a blistering 60 seconds, and we found that this was not an exaggeration—even if you start the clock with the tent still inside its travel bag. The tent is freestanding, so any additional pegging can be accomplished at your leisure . You’ll also want to set aside some extra time to coleman 6 person tent strap on the secondary rainfly should you opt to purchase this along with the tent, but we’ll talk more about that later on. It’s also worth noting that this tent can easily be set up by only one person, something that cannot be said for several of the two-person tents in our review. Unfortunately, the lack of storage options continues to the exterior of the Sundome 6.
You also get a zippered mesh door and back wall along with a floor vent located at the back of the tent. This 6-person tent is one of the cheapest tents for 6 people, but it is not short on features. Not least a very appealing pop up design that means you can be ozark trail 4 person dome tent set up in seconds. Other reassuring design additions include a watertight floor, a breathable micro mesh roof, water repellant materials, taped rain fly and heat sealed seams. The tent’s floor area is 244.3 ft² (22.7 m²), and the porch adds 75.3 ft² (7 m²).
The tent has large windows and vents on the built-in rainfly which provide a lot of areas for the air to flow in and out of the tent. However, because of the thick fabric, there might not be much air coming through. The built-in rainfly is an interesting add-on as you don’t have to spend extra time pulling a separate rainfly over to cover the tent.