However, if it rains it can be tough to get the water out of the screened-in porch area. Also, when you put the rainfly on, the tent loses some of its ventilation. Great ventilation is assured by a large mesh door as well as 4 mesh windows.
However, if you just want to take your kids camping, a 6-person tent would probably be a better choice. Like all things in life, 6-person tents come with their own set of pros and cons. While it’s definitely not a backpacking tent, its 70 lbs. Add to that the incredibly simple setup and you can see why this is one of the best canvas tents around. If you prefer dome tents, but still want that signature REI quality, this tent might be right up your alley. The biggest changes to the Wonderland 6 are the additional of inverted v-shaped windows at sleeping bag level.
This tent is a popular choice for family camping trips and offers great value in terms of performance and product quality. The Coleman Flatwoods II 6-Person Dome Tent offers a compact yet spacious design ideal for car camping and all of your other outdoor adventures. The tent sets up easily in about 10 minutes and has enough room for 2 queen-sized airbeds. The interior measures 10′ x 10′ with 6′ center height when assembled. The Coleman Weathertec system paired with a full rainfly will ensure the interior stays dry. Last but not least, Coleman offers another intriguing budget option in their Montana tent.
Like some of the other tents we’ve mentioned so far, this CORE tent is a cabin tent. That means it has vertical walls which allow easier movement and greater comfort inside the tent. However, it’s also an instant tent – which means its setup is quick and easy – hence the name instant.
However, we take both the price of the tent along with the materials, warranty, manufacturer and other key factors into assessing a value for each tent. Many tents utilize a combination of the same polyester or nylon materials, but their construction can be just as important. This all gets factored into the quality and durability score. We also get feedback from tent owners who put it their tents the test over a long period of time.
Inside, there’s enough room to stretch out and storage pockets help to keep small items organized. When it’s time to head home, the tent easily packs up into the carry bag so you’re off on your next adventure. With its cabin-like design and plenty of room to stand and move, the Coleman Signature 6-Person Naugatuk Tent feels more like a house than a tent at the campsite. Specially angled windows let in the light, but not the water when it rains—even when they’re open. Insta-Clip Pole Attachments stand up to high wind and the WeatherTec System’s patented welded floors and inverted protected seams help you stay dry.
Two long poles stretch vertically over the tent, intersecting at the top, and locking into the ground. Some dome tents even have rain flies and a screened porch section. Experiencing the great outdoors is one of life’s greatest joys.
Unfortunately, the lack of storage options continues to the exterior of the Sundome 6. Unlike most other camping tents, such asKelty’s popular Discovery 6 model and its full-length rainfly, the Coleman’s partial design does not create any vestibule space. Typically, covered tent vestibules are a great place to store items like shoes, camp chairs, or anything else you’d like to keep out of the elements, but not so with the Sundome. This may not seem like a big issue as your car likely will be parked nearby, but we appreciate a good vestibule and it’s an unfortunate omission here.
These questions may seem trivial but they actually determine which kind of tent you should purchase. So before you head out into the wilderness, consider the following tips. At 100 square feet, the Sundome can compete with any 6-person tent we reviewed when it comes to floor space.
It features a high-quality ventilation system to keep you cool during hot nights and prevent moisture from building up inside your tent. From within Coleman’s own lineup, ozark trail 10 person tent we also like the Instant Cabin 6. Both tents can fit two queen-size air mattresses, feature a single door for entry and exit, and boast 6 feet of headspace.