Skydome Camping Tent

My first tent of my own was a coleman Skydome 5 and it lasted about 7 years with about 5 trips per year. It was great size, had a good fly (that i waterproofed once). I replaced it with 6p and 3p tents, but i would not change a thing - my Coleman sundome is a solid starter. But if you want middle ground between Coleman and the Marmots or MSR brands, [the Woods line](https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/all-brands/woods/tents-shelters.html?_gl=1*sxdgpg*_up*MQ..*_gs*MQ..&gclid=Cj0KCQjws83OBhD4ARIsACblj1-yz7dsPCj1rqyQgGDD4D0kB-H-xzX4M7JcRQem02eV2PmFV-wLB4IaAlMBEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds&gbraid=0AAAAADojZpjsjxs4ZMXYXhj9sWZEqyGSV&store=368&sort=ratings+desc&x1=ast-id-level-4&q1=DC0002209) or Decathalon are good places to look. I have several Woods items (pots, powerlight cot, etc) and am impressed at the value.

Annoyingly, they are holding back on the useful spec. Which might be concerning. Anyway. For its price, it's a great starter tent. We all start with a starter tent, learn what it lacks and then upgrade at some point. It's not designed for storms, and most people are not like me and purposefully camp during a storm. If I were you, I'd buy it. Hey, when you have your first camp, post pictures and I hope you have an amazing time.

Honestly, my backpacking tent is only for backpacking. The #1 criteria for backpacking tents for me is lightweight. I have a 1- person REI brand lightweight backpacking tent that works just fine for me and my large dog. I'll never use it for car camping at campgrounds. For non backpacking - i have a 2 person Sierra designs tent, a 4- person made by Taurus, and a new 12- person made by Coleman. They are all for different types of excursions. I wouldn't use any of them backpacking unless my spouse were going with me, in which case we would share the weight. Or if I were just going out for one night and back the next day. A 25-50 mile backpack trip is no joke. Having a pack that's too heavy isn't great. Good luck!

If you are car camping get a 2 or 3 person tent. That way when they start to get older than can camp with a friend. I got a cheap 3 person Coleman as a kid. Then used with with a friend. Plenty of room for 2 people and gear spread out.

I have been extremely impressed and happy with my Coleman Skydome 6person tent. It’s not the best for backpacking but great for car camping. I use mine in the PNW and Olympic Peninsula. https://preview.redd.it/79gwcgjd3h0g1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=8dc6b72e953dc22e25ee21a39d1fd59e0cfec6d1 It sells for around $250 unless you buy the Skydome Dark Room where the are charging more $350+ Coleman offers a nice waterproof tent with the Skydome the rain fly comes all the way down to the ground. Coleman also has a tarp like material that covers the floor and 6” up the side walls so even if water was underneath the tent you would not get wet. Skydome offers enough room for my girlfriend and I to relax comfortably without having to put our clothes on while sitting. We use 2 cots with memory foam and in between each others cot is a small table and two chairs. This is nice when the weather is bad. Skydome offers a screen porch that works great for gear or pets to sleep at the same time full rain fly on the entire tent. This will be my 3rd year using this tent. I average about 20 weekends of camping from Late April to October. The tent has performed wonderfully.

We are a family of 5 plus our two Labradors we love our 8 person Coleman Skydome tent. We have lots of sleeping space, plenty of headroom. And the dogs can sleep with us or sleep outside in the screened porch as it’s part of the tent. Plus you can not beet the rain fly design goes all they way to the ground for better weather protection. We have camped in 105 degree weather and 38 degree weather the tent keep’s amazing us every time we use it. https://preview.redd.it/jzo1cuaj1v7g1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fb0a2d7760b7a76b0d0684185d5cd38f3ce4eec4 I highly recommend this tent for 5 people and two dogs plus everyone’s gear. Final not for warmer weather they offer a dark room version. Happy Camping🌲🌲🔥⛺️🌲🌲

I’ve been camping with Coleman tents for the past 40+ years and never had any major problems with the tents. I’ve also sold camping gear for the past 40+ years. Most people have problems with tents because how they set the tents up or with rain fly not being deployed correctly. Always set the tent up then stake it down. If you stake the tent down first then try building it, it can be down right difficult. Specially when dealing with a dome tent. After setting up the tent and staking it down. Now deploy your rain fly. Don’t just lay it on the tent clip in in and use the straps and stake them out completely. Once properly installed this will help with airflow. Most Coleman tents come with a 3/4 rain fly. Which serves its purpose for Spring, Summer and Fall weather conditions in most weather conditions for the northern hemisphere. I use a 6 person Coleman Skydome tent. Mainly for the extra room and it has a 6’ center height. Myself my girlfriend and my 2 labs sleep in a dome style tent that offers a full rain fly and a screen room attached which is where the dogs sleep. This has been by far my favorite tents Coleman has produced. There’s some facts that you must understand when buying a tent. First how many people will be using this tent. Let’s just say 2 and you go looking for a 2 person tent. When any tent manufacturer they don’t take in consideration that you’ll have gear in the tent with you and if you plan on using a big airbed or cot. Their considerations are just how many people they can fit in the tent. So flip the package over and what you see is 2 people in mummy sleeping bags and small camp pads. You won’t see any room for backpacks or duffel bags. Just sleeping bags! Notice the sleeping bags are not touching the tent walls and the bags are elsewhere. This is what most manufacturers consider this to be 2 person tent. So unless you’re going backpacking with the tent always add 2 more people to the tent you are looking for. This is to allow you to have room for bigger sleeping pads, air mattress or cots plus bags. Something you should know every tent will make your gear wet if it’s leaning against the tent wall. It comes from condensation and happens all the time early morning. So don’t come into the store mad as a wet hen that your bags are soaked and the tent failed. No you left your bag leaning on the tent wall and it got wet from condensation. 99% of the people who tried to return their tent due to they got wet. It was due to poor installation and placing gear against the tent wall.

No it’s not crazy! Specially if you’re car camping. If you’re backpacking yes you would be a bit crazy. Only due to the weight you’ll have to carry. Car camping you really don’t have a weight limit unless you only drive a micro car. For car camping I use a 6 person tent just so I have room to sleep on my cot and have extra room to sit in my camp chair inside. I’m not a little kid anymore I don’t want to put my clothes on while sitting on my buttocks. I want to stand up stretch and have room to relax. Even if my Girlfriend comes along I still have extra space for all her gear and her cot. My new favorite tent is Coleman Skydome 6 person tent. Inside the tent itself is enough room for 2 queen air mattress’s and a good 16” all around. Then there is a sun screen room attached to the front that has full rain protection. This is where my gear sits and where my Chocolate Lab likes to sleep. I’ve had my Skydome for 2 years now and approaching my 3 Season. I love this tent for so many reasons but my main reason is the full rain fly that covers the entire tent. I live in Washington State and most of my camping is in the state. There’s no guarantee that I can have sunny weather for my trip. This tent covers me perfectly. https://preview.redd.it/q7a9kd58wivg1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=6bd5b13aa188824ba3a4d42ad9add15099df0631 Get a larger tent and enjoy the space in comfort. Happy travels. 🌲🌲⛺️🔥🌲🌲

Nothing wrong with Coleman tent’s weather you are a beginner or advanced camper. For most car camping this tent will work out just fine. Now if you plan on camping the full 3 seasons you might want to look at a tent that has a better rain fly. Here’s the Coleman https://preview.redd.it/bi3t2z7k7raf1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=2b96392dbf8f1f79109c00f942f3984d1629a202 Skydome tent I have been using since it’s release. They offer 4/6/8 people option. I use the 6 person one so that I have plenty of room inside. My girlfriend and I sleep on Cots with a small table and two chairs inside the tent. This allows us plenty of space when bad weather hits. It has a full rain fly and a screen room attached which gives you the ability to keep your gear stored safe and not get rained on. Right now it’s on sale at Amazon. Hope this helps you out. Happy Camping 🌳🌳⛺️🔥🌳🌳