Sundome Dark Room

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

HikerDirect member? I generally use a Coleman Sundome 6P Darkroom. It is what my cot fits in and I can stand up. I joke with the other leaders that I camp like a Cub Scout leader. A few times I’ve gotten much better rest due to the Darkroom and ear plugs. Occasionally another adult will share with me, but depends on the location and which troop I’m with that weekend.

I use my Darkroom Sundome 6 year round in all kinds of weather. About wore the first one out after 7 years of scout trips. Next one is ready to go when it dies.

I’ve used a 6P Darkroom year round, including in/on snow, including an 8” overnight drop. I do use a cot and either alone or with 1 other person, also on a cot.

I reckon get a 6 person tent, those ones you mentioned are too big. We also have a 3yo, and we got a 6 person Coleman darkroom. It means jr can sleep in summer when the sun is still out

The Coleman darkroom is the best tent I've ever owned, my toddler can nap in it during the day in summer. Slightly more work than a Coleman dome, but I put a camping fan on in it and wake up at 7:30-8 in the morning

I got the 6 person too, it's so nice

Coleman dark room tent is great with kids, if you put a camping fan in there for some background noise they'll be napping in no time. I don't take kids camping in bad weather, but the Coleman is sturdy enough if you peg all the ropes in that there won't be a problem

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.

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 bought a Coleman Darkroom 6 person tent. I loved it. Unfortunately it melted. So I bought another! But unfortunately I bought the 4 person by accident which I couldn’t stand up in. So, I bought ANOTHER 6 man. So anyway, love that tent. I bought some little string lights to hang up inside because it’s very, very dark in there. Nice for sleeping in and staying cool!

I bought a Coleman Darkroom 6 person tent. I loved it. Unfortunately it melted. So I bought another! But unfortunately I bought the 4 person by accident which I couldn’t stand up in. So, I bought ANOTHER 6 man. So anyway, love that tent. I bought some little string lights to hang up inside because it’s very, very dark in there. Nice for sleeping in and staying cool!