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 Coleman 6-person Fast Pitch Dome that I love for summer/fall camping. I can put it up by myself in 6-8 minutes and it has worked well for me even on some cold and rainy evenings. Makes solo car camping quick and easy but still big enough for friends to join.
I just went camping with this Coleman tent:
https://imgur.com/a/7DFGpIy
“ Coleman Weatherproof 4-Person Cabin Tent with Screened Porch”
I loved it. Wasn’t too difficult to setup alone. Lots of space inside for a 4 man tent. Big windows but able to be zipped up. Windows allow airflow even with rain fly on it.
It was an upgrade from a Coleman sun dome.
I also have a 6 man Coleman with porch as well for when I take the kids with me and it was easier and lighter than that one. That 6 man one also allows no airflow with the rain fly on. This 4 man Coleman one is the best of both worlds.
Prices on this one are wild. Anywhere from $119-$200 depending on who’s selling it. I got it for $150 shipped.
Lost my Coleman darkroom 6 person tent a few years ago to a heavy snow storm, replaced with their regular 6 person dome from Costco on sale and I miss the darkroom tent so much. Best car camping tent I’ve ever used.
I love the Coleman 6 person dome tents. I use them for my Girl Scout troop.
If you want to use them in colder temps, I recommend the Darkroom over the Sundome. The rainfly goes lower and provides more insulation.
You predicted it, but here I am to say a 6 person Coleman dome. If you don't want the dog sleeping _on_ you the answer is cots and not mats unfortunately.
If you are car camping then honestly Coleman is my favorite. Tarpaulin bottom, sturdy, long lasting, and inexpensive. The downside is they are heavy, which doesn't matter when car or canoe camping.
The instant cabin tents go up very easily as one person. But if you are in a really windy area then a dome would be better.
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