Skydome 6-Person Camping Tent with Full-Fly Vestibule (SP_271293)

i love my coleman 6p skydome with the full fly, held up to a ton of rain and snow, make sure to give it an extra spray of waterproofing for extra peace of mind. for how much youre planning id recommend it over the others due to cost

I'm a big fan of my Coleman Skydome 6 person tent with a full-fly vestibule. It's pretty easy to set up, and tall enough for an adult to stand up in. Also it's not crazy expensive.

Not instant. It takes two people 5-10 minutes to get it up though.

Coleman Skydome 6 with full rain fly might be worth looking at. I hate my Gazelle screen tent. Constantly leaks, poor ventilation, and a pain to deal with due to large folded size.

Honestly I would say to just look at a 6p Coleman tent. I would not go too expensive for a starter tent. Personally I like tents that have a rainfly that goes almost to the ground. And a vestibule is always nice too. This is the style I am talking about. [https://www.rei.com/product/246477/coleman-skydome-6-person-tent-with-full-fly-vestibule](https://www.rei.com/product/246477/coleman-skydome-6-person-tent-with-full-fly-vestibule) or [https://www.rei.com/product/144789/mountainsmith-cottonwood-6-person-tent](https://www.rei.com/product/144789/mountainsmith-cottonwood-6-person-tent) Not a total fan of the rainfly on this one but I do like the screened in area...https://www.walmart.com/ip/Coleman-6-Person-Steel-Creek-Fast-Pitch-Dome-Camping-Tent-with-Screen-Room-Green/43195781?classType=REGULAR

I have the first one the Coleman porch sky dome tent. Was given as a wedding gift and I’ve used it twice. Easy to pop up takes maybe 5 min with 2 people. Hoping to try it in the rain one day. Definitely recommend

Get a big & inexpensive 6p tent like a Coleman sky dome or something for the family and then a basic 4lb’ish 2p backpacking tent like the Featherstone Granite in case some trips require backpacking. Both tents combined can come in under $300 and will last long enough to figure out what you need or don’t need. Spending big money is really only necessary if you know you’ll be backpacking over long distances or camping in extreme weather. UL and true 4 season tents are pricey and totally unnecessary for car camping.

Get a big & inexpensive 6p tent like a Coleman sky dome or something for the family and then a basic 4lb’ish 2p backpacking tent like the Featherstone Granite in case some trips require short distance backpacking/basecamping. Both tents combined can come in under $300 and will last long enough to figure out what you need or don’t need. Spending big money is really only necessary if you know you’ll be backpacking over long distances or camping in extreme weather. UL and true 4 season tents are pricey and totally unnecessary for car camping.

Skip the Skydome honestly. It's decent for the price but the fiberglass poles and lightweight fabric don't handle wind or rain well, and with a 6 and 3 year old you're gonna want something that feels solid when you're wrestling gear in and out. The Wawona's a solid pick but the weight is brutal for what you're getting. At that price point the Big Agnes Wyoming has better materials and the extra headroom actually matters when you're chasing kids around getting them dressed. FWIW I have the Nemo Riff and it's been tank, but for family car camping something with a proper vestibule for muddy boots and gear makes a huge difference.