Coleman

Instant Cabin (10-Person)

Coleman Instant Cabin (10-Person)

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Last updated: Jun 19, 2026

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Reddit IconMotorbikeGeoff
2 months ago

I have a coleman instant cabin for 10 people for myself. Core makes some also. They are easy enough by myself. Take your time the first few times. Then it will get easier.

Reddit Iconav8or74
2 months ago

My setup is a 10'x20' Costco carport with a Coleman 10 person pop-up tent inside one half (with mesh windows zipped), and the other half of the carport has a rug/carpet floor with a table, a couple chairs for a simple living room of sorts. All under $500.

Reddit IconBrickHuge3023
about 1 month ago

I'd choose the rectangle one over the dome. Domes in my experience are harder to keep dry. Also limited headroom. I have an instant up 10 man I got from Sams Club and would highly recommend that one. The rectangle one said set up was 20 minutes. Domes are usually longer. My big instant up takes 2 minutes from being spread out to it is standing fully. Same taking it down. Super quick. Plus has stood up great in storms. So might look at some instant up styles.

2 months ago

Get an instant up tent, my huge 10 x 14 can be put up solo by me in 2 minutes after spreading it out. Amazing advance in tents. Used to take me 45 minutes for my old dome tent and those annoying tension poles. You don't need one as big as mine (though my friend and I use it all the time so loads of room) but no need to spend $$$ on a tent. I've used mine for 5 years now, been thru 2 bad storms and still in perfect condition. got it half price at end of season at Sams so great investment for $99. Fly works great. No leaks.

Reddit Iconhammond_egger
4 months ago

We use a 10 person Coleman instant tent It is easy to set up and break down, it does have two separate entrances, you can put a rainfly on it but any tent is as waterproof as you make it.

Reddit IconObjective_Reality42
7 months ago

Coleman 10 person lighted. Have to get it when Costco stocks it, but it’s a solid tent

Reddit IconHikintrails
9 months ago

I had a 10-person Coleman for about 15 years that I loved and was an amazing tent. It finally got worn out to the point I needed to replace it. This year I got 9-person Core tent that is really nice. It’s instant set-up and lighted, so pretty nice features. HOWEVER, even though we bought the footprint that is made for the tent, the floor of the tent started wearing through anywhere there was little bump on the ground the very first time we used it. It ended up leaking through those spots. I’m wishing I would’ve gone with Coleman again.

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