The Coleman Instant Camping Tent is truly instant and makes an ideal family tent. It takes about a minute for the internal pole system to launch, staking the tent takes a few more minutes, and then you have finished setting up camp and can enjoy the outdoors.
A camper’s review
It’s easy to be skeptical about Instant Tent’s advertised 60-second setting, but it’s actually very quick and easy to launch, making getting to camp and setting it up less stressful. The most time consuming part is not actually pitching the tent, but staking it out.
The Instant Store comes in three different size classifications to help you select the right size store for your needs. However, the sizes are a bit small; It is suggested to order to have a wide space. Instant Tent 4 is quite small and not tall enough to stand on, so even if you don’t need more space, getting the 6 is recommended, which allows you to stand up and move around easily.
As the tent fabric is fully waterproof with taped seams, a rain fly is not necessary. Mesh windows open for ventilation. Although the tent is waterproof, it is not an ideal tent for rainy climates because there is no lobby. If you plan to camp in rainy weather, you should always bring a tarp for extra protection from the weather.
Favorite Features
The best feature and point of sale is the instant setup. It’s a pleasant surprise how simple and fast it was to pitch the tent, even solo (a benefit for intrepid and independent travelers). A quick setup allows you to easily and frequently move campsites on a camping trip and / or have more time to relax when you arrive at camp.
Pros
There are many advantages in this store, mainly ease and convenience.
- The Coleman Instant Tent is very easy to set up and really only takes about a minute (as advertised).
- The internal post system with attached posts makes setup quick, easy and thoughtless.
- The Coleman Instant Store comes in 3 different sizes: 4, 6, and 8, so you can get the same design and size that’s right for your needs.
- A large door makes moving in and out of the tent comfortable.
Cons
However, there are some drawbacks such as size and price.
- The size classifications are a bit small, so order a size to have the space for your family and the comfort you want.
- The tent is fully sealed and waterproof, but there is no vestibule or rain fly.
- The internal pole system makes this tent bulky to pack and heavy in the bag.
- It costs a little more than a basic tent (expected to go down between $ 150 and $ 200).
Manufacturer Specifications
- 3 Season Car and Family Tent
- Design and capacity for 4, 6 or 8 people.
- 1 door, 1 bedroom and 4 mesh windows
- Instant Tent 4 Dimensions: 8ft x 7ft (fits queen size air mattress)
- Instant Tent 6 Dimensions: 10ft x 9ft (fits two queen size air mattresses)
- Instant Tent 8 Dimensions: 14ft x 8ft (fits two queen size air mattresses with extra space)
- Tent fabric: heavy duty, 75-150D fabric with fully taped seams
- Instant Tent 4 Maximum Height: 4 feet 11 inches
- Instant Tent 6 Maximum Height: 5 feet 11 inches
- Instant Tent 8 Maximum Height: 6 feet 4 inches
- Instant Tent 4 Weight: 9.8 lbs
- Instant Tent 6 Weight: 24.64 lbs
- Instant store weight 8: 37.7 lbs
- Poles: internal system of pre-installed poles
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