Coleman

Instant Up Darkroom

Coleman Instant Up Darkroom

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Sentiment score73% positive
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Last updated: Jun 26, 2026

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Reddit IconKatrianadusk
12 months ago

Agree with the instant ups. I bought [this 4 person](http://Northstar Instant Up Darkroom 4 Person Tent With LED Lighting | Coleman AU https://share.google/nqE4uh9hjw63VFEz0) and can set it up and pull it down by myself (F45). My friend is 5'10 and can stand up in it. Not sure if there would be a ton of extra room with two cots in it but they would fit. 6P might be better if they need more space.

Reddit Iconhonest-aussie
5 months ago

I have a Coleman instant up dark room tent. Its the 10 person but it comes in a 4 person too. It is hands down the best tent I've ever had. Buy myself I have setup down to 10mins and pack up like 5mins. Ive had it in hurricane force winds only to find the camp-site totally destroyed in the morning. Except my trusty Coleman! It acted like a bombshelter because I slept through all of it. If you are car camping dont stress on the weight too much.

Reddit IconOldMail6364
5 months ago

I've got one of those - after a year the "dark" coating became so sticky and gross that I've stopped using it. Not covered under warranty they claim we did something wrong but I can't think of what and others have had the same issue. We've tossed the fly in the bin and use it as a second tent / put it under a tarp if we're worried about rain.

Reddit Iconturtleturbo
5 months ago

Try the Coleman instant up darkroom tent if you can. It's a winner for our family!

Reddit IconOld-Attention-7960
5 months ago

Ok so I got the Coleman 4p instant up dark room tent and mate it’s a ripper it’s pretty easy to put up quite heavy but that might not be a problem for you? It’s very tall I think 190cm so can stand up in it this is the tent https://www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-4p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent I love it and you can fit a double and a single bed in it with a gap in the middle about 20cm so plenty wide and the foot room is amazing like 30-40cm  So I would recommend this one and I have heard that they are stronger than the oztrail ones 🤷. I

6 months ago

if you are getting older (or just want to have an easy setup) go a Coleman instant up tent

Reddit IconNickools
5 months ago

I bought a Coleman 6p fast frame dark tent, it's a great tent easy to set up but I kinda regret getting the dark tent. It's darker in the tent than my bedroom at home so I don't wake up at all in it. I believe the dark tents are also heavier than an equivalent sized normal tent. I like the sun walking me up early when I'm camping. Plenty of room for me and my wife and my 2 toddlers. I am interested in the air tents too, that might be my next upgrade.

5 months ago

The material does feel a lot thicker which I guess would also help with durability as well as the waterproofness and light blocking.

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