Weight-wise, with its 23 lb (10.4 kg) this is a heavy structure, and as mentioned above this is not to be carried anywhere. Note that the packed size is quite good 26 x 10.5 inches (66 x 27 cm) and you can transport it on a bicycle. The inner door is also huge and this is again a double-layer type, with mesh and with panels. This is The Wise Adventurer’s roundup of the best Coleman tents on the market. Coleman tents are great because they’re both affordable and accessible, yet come from a reputable brand that’s been around longer than any of us have been alive.
And there are air vents at the top that allow for some extra overnight ventilation. The Coleman 6 person instant tent claims to be waterproof, but after further investigation, the tent has proven itself faulty. You’ll need to waterproof this tent as best you can yourself—water gets inside the tent easily and it definitely won’t withstand torrential rain. The Cabin Tent has three windows and one window on the door, all covered with mesh to keep insects out. The rainfly covers this tent’s roof and screened porch to help keep you dry when it is raining.
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. In this Coleman 6 person instant cabin tent review, we unveiled the secrets of the tent. It’s more suitable as a good four person instant tent, it’s pretty easy to set up, the pole structure may be weak and the WeatherTec system isn’t great for rain and coleman cabin tent difficult weather. The geodesic structure of the Base Camp tents is built to withstand wind and rain. It has two main cross supports that thread through sleeves, stretching between the four corners of the tent. Generally, we like clip-on designs better, since those are easier to put together, but in the case of the Base Camp models, the sleeves add extra tension and stability throughout the tent fabric.
The setup process of the Coleman 6 person instant cabin tent is a DREAM compared to a traditional tent. However, cabin tents can have issues with strong winds due to their tall tent walls. The connections and hinges for instant tent poles are often vulnerable to breaking or bending in heavy wind. Sleeping bags do have the added benefit of being easy to tuck away in the 6 person instant tent during the day, so you have more room to walk around and socialize. There’s ample room to pitch a few folding chairs, and even room for you to walk around if you’re under 6 feet tall.
We highly recommend that before you pitch any tent at a campsite, you watch online videos to familiarize yourself with their setup and breakdown processes. For instant tents, this is just as important as any other tent. The best family camping tents are a breeze to set up and break down, but that’s not the only thing you should consider when purchasing one. While the Toogh does come equipped with two doors that allow for cross-breeze, we longed for a few windows. We can see this tent as a good choice for couples but for a family camping tent, its windowless, hexagonal design had a claustrophobic feel.
The aluminum poles extend and collapse using a button system that is a cinch to figure out. Yes, there should be enough space, the tent is bigger than most other 8-person tents. In the 2018 update, the Base Camp 6’s base changed from a rectangular shape to a nearly square design, which adds even more stability. Coleman makes no dedicated footprints for its tents, so we suggest that you buy a groundsheet.