It has two interior mesh pockets that I think is not enough especially when you have a lot of people staying. The most complimented feature of this coleman tents tent would be the pre-attached poles as they help to set up the tent fast. Some users also stated that they could bring the tent up alone.
Most importantly, people who can’t sleep in daylight need this product for sure. Surprisingly, it took this article to push us to acquire our first instant tent, and now one will be a permanent part of our family camping gear arsenal. This is an extra roomy tent for coleman sleeping bags a four-person family, with plenty of space. However, due to the shape, it seemed impossible for this tent to actually fit five people as the manufacturer claims. What’s more, the odd shape made it challenging to add an air mattress or inflatable sleeping pads.
But in sudden, violent storms, car campers always have the easy (if perhaps pathetic) option of collapsing their tents and retreating to their cars. With that in mind, we concluded that the best option for two people is a large three-person, or smaller four-person, tent. As for bigger groups, we concluded that the best option for families with three to five members is a cabin-style tent rated for six people that’s also tall enough for an adult to stand in. With nearly 60 square feet of floor space and two large vestibules, the Tungsten 4 is an even roomier tent for two people who want to outfit their tent more or who anticipate spending more time inside. Happy customers said that this tent assembled easily, was lightweight, and had ample cabin space. However, negative reviews said that it was ineffective at keeping water out.
Also note that this tent does not come with its own groundsheet. Most models come with telescoping tent pole or fiberglass poles for easy one-person instant setup, which can be useful for backpacking or car camping. In some cases, these telescoping poles arrive attached to the tent’s structure to further cut down on installation time. When you’re backpacking you want a tent that’s lightweight and can withstand high winds. When you’re camping with kids you tend to need something different.
It is, however, one of the easiest family camping tents we’ve ever assembled, making it a perfect middle ground for a family that wants an easier setup and a sturdy build, without the bulk of an instant tent. If you’d prefer to pitch your tent in a matter of seconds rather than minutes, the Coleman Instant Tent 6 has you covered. At only $146.99, it’s one of the cheaper 6-person camping tents on the market, and it delivers a foolproof approach to tent-pitching that can easily be accomplished by one person, perhaps even one-handed.
I use the word ‘cabin’ in the name because this is officially part of the name of this tent, but it is best to simply disregard it. I have included this tent in my list of best tunnel type tents for camping. The Coleman Instant Family Tent is a fast-pitching shelter of epic coleman bbq proportions. Camping is far more fun when you have someone sharing the experience with you. But with a family-size tent, you can camp in groups, whether you’re traveling with your in-laws, your spouse and kids, your favorite friends or a combination of all of the above.
The difference between the two tents would be the amount of pockets, windows, vents and the rainfly. CORE 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent comes with more pockets and 3 large windows. The two vents at the rainfly can be opened by unzipping the two mesh at the top and then raising the prop to bring the flap up. This can be helpful to prevent condensation happening inside the tent during a cold weather.
There is one door and this is the entrance to the front screen room. The tent is a pleasant construction with large windows on the three sides, they are two-layer structures with mesh outside and with panels from inside. The picture above shows two of the windows with panels in position. Note also that the tent is quite tall with its 6 feet (183 cm) peak height. This is the smaller tent in their series that also included a 6-person tent with the same features.