Coleman

Skydome™ Camping Tent

Coleman Skydome™ Camping Tent

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Last updated: Aug 25, 2026

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Reddit Iconibelievetoo
6 months ago

Depends on the car you have. We have self inflating mattress from decathlon and a coleman 8p skydome. Everything else like the tarps, blankets, kitchen, cooler, water, firewood, misc stuff, etc all fit just enough in the car. If i change anything i would change my tent into a 8P darkroom instant/fast pitch tent from coleman. The darkroom tent should keep thing dark specially with the early sunrise here in canada. Also the fast pitch tent, i would spend less time installing the tent. The mattress have made a huge change, and i need to take better sleeping bags, but again not sure if all would fit in my car. To add.. The mattresses that i have are double and they fit in the 8p tent. So, if you are planning to get double mattress or even queen, you should go with a 8p tent. If your sleeping system is different, then yea, 6p may work.

Reddit Iconmanic-pixie-attorney
8 months ago

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.

7 months ago

Coleman Sundome and Skydome are cheap, easy to set up, and sufficient for all of my car camping needs

6 months ago

I would go with Coleman over CORE. The Sundome and Skydome are both pretty easy set up. I’d recommend a darkroom tent also.

4 months ago

Yes, a Coleman darkroom Sundome or Skydome will be very reliable

3 months ago

So does the Skydome. Go for a blackout version Just make sure nothing is touching the walls in the rain

2 months ago

The Coleman Sundome and Skydome are very easy to set up. I like the blackout variations. I can set up the 8 man Skydome in about 15 minutes by myself, but a 4 or 6 man would be even easier. They are very waterproof and there is a reason that they are very commonly used for scouting. If you buy from Amazon, check for a cheaper “used” version - it won’t be

Reddit IconTheRealGuncho
4 months ago

Get the Coleman Skydome 8 man from Costco for $300.

Reddit IconBlackFish42c
8 months ago

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🌲🌲🔥⛺️🌲🌲

Reddit Iconknitmama77
12 months ago

I have a Coleman Skydome 8 person tent, and it’s been mostly just me in it. But I can set it up myself, and stand up in it. My 16yo uses the Outbound 3 person, and I honestly don’t know how he does it. He’s 6’ tall. His cot barely fits(and already has to be on a diagonal) https://preview.redd.it/kw2nil5unsnf1.jpeg?width=4032&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aef30437b3dc69fc71297e2dcbc526427a4dcb70

Reddit IconSaladsAreYuck
9 months ago

We have an 8 person Coleman (Skydome I think) and we comfortably fit 2 adults + 2 older kids. We use 2 double air mattresses for sleeping and still have floor space for gear. Not super challenging to put together with 2 adults. I don’t think could do it by myself but probably with the help of an older kid. It’s held up well across multiple trips. I find the brand to be a good value.

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