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I have a 10 person because I got a crazy deal on it but I really should sell it because it’s just ridiculous lol it is very luxurious though
I second the Skydome. I have the 8 person with screen room. It's just me, my husband and our pittie. So much room. My husband puts it up solo. On a side note, Coleman stands behind their products. My Skydome had some little pin holes in the rain fly on first set up. Contacted Coleman and they no longer made my exact model so they sent me a more expensive one. We now have 2 tents, one to use in the rain and one that is just for summer camping.
-Cots. *Disco Bed has bunkbeds for kids&adults -Cabin size tent. *Coleman has a few models/ 6’4 ceilings are 👌🏾 -Portable toilet (for overnight use) -Thick picnic table cloths *buy x3 -use one on each seat/tabletop. Gives you a wipeable surface in cases of spills/reusable -Bikes/Scooters/Kayaks -plastic grocery bags. *collect these -ask in your local groups/churches ect they make for great garbages that can be taken out after meals/day -YETI coolers. Prechill 24hrs before adding foods. We have needed to top up with ice on day 6 of a 10 day trip…and its just because I am particular about it needing to be kept cold enough.
Four. - Cabela’s Alaskan Guide 8-person dome tent (my largest and strongest for sure) - Columbia Mammoth Creek 8-person cabin tent - Coleman Slydome 8-person tent with Darkroom rain fly - REI Half Moon SL3+ 4-person tent May also pick up a one-man bivvy, eventually. Also have an ENO hammock set.
Love it! It’s my workhorse tent! Easy to set up and tear down solo. The bag it came with was cheap and tore within a couple uses so I got a sturdy duffel to keep it in. I also like that you don’t have sunlight shining right into your face and also no headlights glaring at you at night in campgrounds.
Yeah decent
I've got a Coleman SkyDome Darkroom tent (8-man model) that's super-easy to set up. I can do it solo within 20 minutes. As a 6'2" dude, it's nice having a tent that's tall enough to stand up in so I'm not craning my neck or crawling everywhere inside. If you need something smaller and portable, check out REI's Half Dome 3 tents. I've got one in the sky-blue color and it's pretty easy to set up quickly and pack away.
I have the 8-man version of this tent. SOLID tent, easy to setup, and my main go-to!! The darkroom rainfly also makes it nice for skipping out on early-morning sun and for better privacy during night too.
8 gives me plenty of room as a 6’ 2” guy to stand in and stretch and keep all my stuff in. But you mention 3-4 people….I’d spring for the 10-man model. I’d use the 8-man for two people max, unless you plan to pack everyone in like sardines each night, depending on their size. Also the models below 10-man have no walls in them, it’s just one big space.
Sure thing!! Yeah unless Coleman has changed things since I got mine two years ago, it’s just one big dome tent with one big space. It’s easy to setup and tear down. I’d say the rain fly is the most complicated part of the tent for setup, and even then it fits only one way and will be obvious because of how the logo lines up with the tent door.
Coleman 8 man Darkroom Skydome. The shorter rainfly works just fine. A tent doesn’t help you stay warm in cold months; they are not insulated.
Skydome is great. I have an 8 man darkroom I bring to festivals. It’s survived severe thunderstorms with no leaks without any guy outs. I can set it up myself, and there is 6 foot plus height
Exactly. Coleman is great, even if it isn’t fancy. If you’re not backpacking, Coleman is a good choice
Well, it’s probably not a “tent house” but a 6 or 8 man Coleman darkroom Skydome is a good tent, easy to set up, and durable and waterproof through storms. The Boy Scouts often use Coleman Sundomes because they are so durable.
I had a stoic madrone 4 and water came in through the floor. On the other hand, my 8 man darkroom Sundome keeps me totally dry in severe thunderstorms even though the rainfly doesn’t reach the ground. The tent body is also waterproof.
I can put up my 8 man Coleman Darkroom Sundome by myself in about 15 minutes. (I have to jump to attach the center hook). I’d recommend a 4 man Darkroom Skydome for what OP is looking for
My 8 man Skydome has kept me dry through multiple severe thunderstorms without additional waterproofing or even being guyed out (it’s my music festival tent.) Just set it up in the backyard and see how it does through a rainstorm.
It’s decent, but you might consider the blackout version. Even without the “full fly” it’s still waterproof and the blackout feature helps me get more sleep
I have the coleman skydome 8 with 'dark room' covering. Our toddler needs pitch black, and the tent worked very well for that. We took heavy rain and even with the rainfly, the side corners leaked a little bit, like beads of moisture so my pillow got damp. Our dog also caught her leg while walking out of the porch and it ripped the fabric off the zipper for like 18 inches in the lower corner, it's pretty fragile.
I second this tent.
I have the Coleman Skydome Darkroom (the version with the screen room). I live in New Mexico so probably dealing with weather not too far off of yours, albeit less humid. I'm always camping with my son, who wouldn't wear a sleep mask or keep it on, so the dark room is honestly clutch. The first time we tried it out in our backyard, he slept in way later than he does regularly! I do recommend some sort of fan for circulation on hot days, because they don't have a second door or anything for breeze (the design definitely prioritizes keeping out the light) but honestly it gets so hot here I'd want a fan in any tent. This is a great solid tent, easy to set up, durable.
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