Skydome 4-Person Camping Tent with Full-Fly Vestibule, Evergreen (2206946)

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For your budget... My boyfriend and I use a [4-person Coleman Skydome](https://www.amazon.com/Coleman-SKYDOME-Tent-Evergreen-C002/dp/B08KGBX5W1) for car camping, and it fits us both very comfortably. After using it a few times we are able to set it up in 5 or less minutes. It will fit your dog with no problem. I'd suggest that if you're only planning to car camp, to get a 4-person tent. When we were first starting out, I was even considering the [4-person Instant Cabin by Coleman](https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/tents-by-size/4-person-cabin-camping-tent-with-instant-setup/SAP_2206916.html). Literally just pops up. The NEMO Aurora has had good reputation but not sure if the interior space will be comfortable with the three of you in it. I definitely suggest looking into 4-person tents to have extra space if that's important to you as well.
Coleman makes an affordable black tent. After 25 years of avid camping, we are really enjoying the first season with ours! We never wanted or needed one, but I feel like I'm alot less exposed? The dark tent makes us feel cozier, and it's great in the bright mornings. There's less light/shadow figures at night, (think Austin Powers scene) but the main reason we liked this tent is that it has a full fly and covered vestibule. We live in a rainy climate, so this was important And was in our budget. Here's the Canadian Tire link, but we bought ours on sale from a sporting goods store. Coleman Skydome 3-Season, 4-Person Easy Set-Up Camping Dome Tent w/ Rain Fly, Vestibule, E-Port & Carry Bag | Canadian Tire https://share.google/N9zRHwYqXgwz91RLK
I bought a 4p sky dome from Walmart and the pole broke after the third time I set it up. I still had the receipt and I contacted Coleman and they gave me an entire new tent for free and let me keep the old one. I replaced the other pole so now I got two tents. Anyway, I think it’s a decent tent for the price and have no other complaints about it.
I had considered mentioning the 4p skydome. It’s held up for me 50mph gusts, 20-40 sustained.
For car camping, I’d get a Coleman 4p. I’ve had one for 5 years. Use it 3-4 times a year when I’m not backpacking. Then you can afford to get yourself a nicer backpacking tent. 3p Tarptent. Or 3p Marmot. I wouldn’t go down to 2, if you’re taking the pup.
Our Troop has been using 4-person and 6-person Coleman Skydome tents for the last several years. The boys are rough on tents, so priorities are cost and ease of repair. Positives: - The tents themselves are quick to set up and pack away. - They are well ventilated. - Inexpensive and reasonably durable. Negatives: - They are not especially light, weighting between 8 and 13 lbs. - Poles are attached to the tent, which makes them easy to pack but could be a problem if a pole needs to be replaced. - Can handle rain when set up correctly, but may allow in water in a severe storm. On that last point, it's hard for me to provide a completely objective assessment because we have had Skydome tents become soggy in very bad weather, but this may be because of boys leaving the vent on the door open rather than issues with the tent itself.
I love my Coleman 4 person. Skydome? I think. Two adults, 45 pound dog. The first one had stitches pull at the zipper. They sent a new one for free, and I think it was made better. We might eventually get a 6 person something, but for $60 on clearance, I couldn't be happier. Never got wet inside, even in more serious thunderstorms. I even winter camped with it.
That's why I got a 4 person Coleman Skydome though I camp solo. I’m 5’4” and can stand almost straight. Got a beach chair and bucket toilet in there too. Couldn't stand up in my 3 person. Mine has a substantial covered foyer. Not all models have it. This is mine: [https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/tents-by-size/skydome-4-person-camping-tent-with-full-fly-vestibule-evergreen/SAP\_2206946.html](https://www.coleman.com/camp-sports/tents-by-size/skydome-4-person-camping-tent-with-full-fly-vestibule-evergreen/SAP_2206946.html)
Sure you could use a backpacking tent for car camping. But car camping is kind of "glamping", so if you really want to be comfortable then cots, and other big items don't fit or might damage that backpacking tent. I use a cheap ~$100 Coleman Skydome 4 person tent for car camping, fits 2 people comfortably with 2 cots and all our gear and I don't care that much about the tent. Then for backpacking I have several tents I can choose from depending on my needs or use scenarios.
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