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I have a 4 person sundome as my primary tent and it has never leaked or collapsed. See if you have a Ollie's bargain outlet near you. They have great deals on these tents.
3. I do scouts camping Coleman 4p sundome that I usually use. I think it meets your requirements but I don't think is 68" tall Old REI 4 person whose name eludes me that I usually give my 13 year old Coleman 8 person with fully enclosed vestibule that I rarely use but am taking to summer camp this year. It's hard to set up with one person (I'm a bit short to reach easily to do the rain fly) but if I were taller it'd probably be doable
I found a Coleman Sun Dome tent used 4 person on Craigslist for $10 and it has been a champ in just about every condition over the last six years. I recommend starting with something inexpensive until you get a few trips under your belt. See what you need and find something that is flexible/versatile for your preferences. A great place to check out in-depth reviews is called [Outdoor Gear Lab](https://www.outdoorgearlab.com) https://preview.redd.it/qdept7iwhswg1.jpeg?width=1440&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3ee2319d987531ac6204e4139800955063b92233
I had have 4 and 6 person sun dome. Great tents for gmt l the money. Never had an issue with either after many seasons and more than a few rain storms.
Imo, Coleman Sundome tents are a lot more durable than Ozark Trail, plus you can usually find the 4-person version on sale for just under $100 if you keep an eye out at Walmart or Amazon.
The Sundome or Cabin series are car camping staples. Great value, easy setup, perfectly adequate for 40-75°F. The ventilation is decent and they're bomber in light rain. Downsides: heavier materials, can get condensation if you seal it up too much. Honestly for your use case, Coleman is probably the practical choice. The price difference could go toward a better sleeping pad or quilt which makes way more difference for comfort.
I have a Carlsbad 8 person that’s 15x12 but we also bring along our Sundome 4 person for situations that won’t allow the 8 person. As others have said, most National Park grounds list the pad site size. Also, speaking of downsides. Larger tents create a larger profiles. It can be detrimental in situations such as strong winds.
4 man Coleman Sundome or Skydome - blackout version preferred for me
I didn’t bother to buy it after testing the instant tent in the rain. But my Sundome and Skydome are great in bad weather
Poor design. The Sundome and Skydome don’t leak like that
Go with a darkroom Coleman Sundome or Skydome
Coleman Sundome and Skydome are cheap, easy to set up, and sufficient for all of my car camping needs
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 would go with Coleman over CORE. The Sundome and Skydome are both pretty easy set up. I’d recommend a darkroom tent also.
Honestly if your just car camping get them a Coleman sundome 4. It’s not an amazing tent but they aren’t by any means bad. Kids are rough on equipment so getting something that’s solid at a good price, but won’t break the bank if it gets destroyed is key. Plenty of space for friends if you ever take people with you or need to loan it out. If you’re doing backpacking trips then the trail made should be perfect. Keep in mind though that 3 1/2 pounds is only for minimum trail weight (rainfly, footprint, poles). The whole package is over 5 pounds.
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