Coleman - 4P SCRND CABIN SIOC

Yes. Our backpacking gear is tight and light and high tech, but if it's us and the dog and we're car camping? This tent has been an absolute game changer. [LINK](https://www.coleman.com/tents-canopies/tents-by-style/4-person-cabin-tent-with-enclosed-weatherproof-screened-porch-evergreen/SAP_2000035609.html) Don't take it if you're going to see 30+ mph winds, the fiberglass poles sometimes break, but the tent is fantastic.

This is the tent I use most of the time. Got it on sale for 50% off a few years ago. I can stand up, and it also has a porch area great for rainy days or some shade. https://a.co/d/fUiawmS

I agree that the Coleman is a great value. I have a 8p one and use it for troop outings. When it’s just my son and I, I opt for my smaller 4p one as it is easier to set up and tear down.

We went from a Coleman 4 person tent to a Coleman 12 tent. We also have a queen blow up mattress & having the extra room is amazing. Since I'm not carrying it, I don't care how much it weighs

I bought a 2 person backpacking tent and it worked fine for just me, it was tight with my husband since he’s over 6’ tall. He couldn’t even stretch out laying down let alone standing. I put a 4 person Coleman on our wedding registry and it’s been clutch for car camping. Now we have a baby and a dog, I’m going to try to convince him to upgrade to an 8 person for next summer.

Yeah the kingdom 6 with garage extension is really nice if you are planning long camping adventures where you’ll potentially be stuck inside during the day for hours at a time like if it rains. If you’re just going to use it for quick overnights then something like a Coleman 4-person is a lot faster and easier to setup and takedown. I switch between the two depending on my outing.

Dude, my first two tents were coleman. Shit man, I still got them and they still work great. Oldest one close to 15 years. I went from a 4P Coleman to 6P Coleman when I had kids. So if you can get one in good condition or buy it.. go for it. I got my coleman sundome for like a 100 bucks. If you don't want a coleman, you can sang one of these from costco for a 100 bucks - https://www.costco.com/core-6-person-lighted-dome-tent.product.100892929.html Now a days I have a Marmot 6P, recognize that this is 500$ tent. Don't spend this kind of money for your first tent unless you have money to spare or plan on going a lot of camping. The difference between a 100$ tent vs a $500 tent are: - More indoor pockets - High quality tent poles - No snag YKK zippers - Easy to pack bag - better ventilation But from a core tent/sleeping POV, its the same. IF and WHEN you are ready to go backpacking, it would be good to invest in lighter smaller gear. A decent backpacking tent is pretty expensive.