Coleman Instant Screenhouse

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So you can use it as a fully protected screen house and also as a floorless tent. Note that they have an accessory floor that can be used inside as well. If you’re looking for something with better weather protection (and a laundry list of premium features to boot), we’re convinced the Eureka Northern Breeze is simply the best screen money can buy. It’s more expensive than the REI model, but it’s also even tougher and much more versatile. This is a completely unique system that includes 2 separate 4-person tents, one screenhouse, and an instant setup fly/porch. So it is here in the list because of the configuration when you use it as shown in the picture, and this means the floorless screen house and the porch. Perhaps having to get both a family tent and a screen tent doesn’t sound fun for you. What about a camping tent with a screen room instead? You fill two needs with one product that’s great for small families with two young children, and perhaps a dog. It has 2 zippered doors and the frame is steel. The weight is 20 lb (9.07 kg), and the dimensions are 10 x 10 ft (305 x 305 cm). So the area is 100 ft² (9.3 m²). It is quite tall for its size, the peak height is 85 inches (216 cm).

A screen tent or screen house is a tent-like structure with mesh walls and a solid fabric roof for shade and rain protection. The best screen houses, screen shelters, and screen tents are great for camping and picnics when you want a place to eat or visit ‘outside’— but also want protection from pesky insects. However, it does offer some of the same features as the Clam. For example, both tents have 50+ UV protection from the sun and have a full-length roof for weather protection. They’re also both rain resistant, even if not fully waterproof. Our other favorite feature of the Screen House Shelter is that REI built it with two large doors, one in either corner of the shelter. This makes for much easier entry and exit, especially for larger groups gathered around a table for a meal.The Coleman Screened Canopy Tent is a strong contender in our list of screen houses. However, it just doesn’t quite match up to the Clam screen house to take the title spot. Is the screen house more for your kids, not for you? This one will suffice. It’s small and simple but efficient and would make a wonderful den for a pair of toddlers to play in without getting dirty. It’s also great for kids who want to hunker down and do some coloring or drawing during your camping experience. Price: Screen houses tend to be cheaper than the traditional camping tent. That’s because they don’t need to withstand elements like heavy snow and rain. They also use fewer materials because much of their construction is covered in mesh. The lower price makes screen houses a good accessory to have even if you don’t go camping frequently. The YDYL Screen House is the best instant screen house of this group. The screen tent is tall and wide, highly versatile, great for cooking and hanging out in alike. It’s relatively portable on a calm day, but on a windy one you’ll need to stake it in—don’t forget to replace those stakes with long, sturdy metal ones. Additionally, the screen house uses fabric on the top of the structure that provides 50+ UV protection against the sun. However, since there is so much mesh in the tent it is not water or rainproof.

Another thing families will appreciate; this screen shelter has color-coded pole sleeves, which help setup go faster. Nobody needs cold and wet children during a camping trip. The legs poles are steel and the roof poles are fiberglass. This is what makes it a bit heavy as it weighs 21 lb (9.52 kg). The overall area is 120 ft² (11.2 m²). We do not accept any gear in exchange for coverage. If we do not truly appreciate the gear, we don't write about it at all -- bad gear will fade into obscurity on its own if everyone ignores it. In addition, we focus on gear from reputable companies, reputable brands, and reputable retailers we trust. This great screen shelter comes in two different variants, one without a fly but with a waterproof roof, and another with a removable fly but with a mesh roof. This second variant is shown in the picture above. Note that they also sell removable panels as accessories.

The one thing I’ll note is that this tent doesn’t hold up as well for continuous use, but frankly, none of these screen tents are designed to be permanent fixtures in your yard.

This REI shelter has a standard amount of room (100 square feet) with a peak height of seven feet, so lots of room for tall people. The design of this camping screen tent allows you to lay it down and pull it open, and it’s incredibly easy for one person to set up and put away in a matter of seconds. This is a no-fuss screen house that is totally worth the price. Enjoy Your Next RV Trip with One of the Best Screen Tents for Camping When looking for a screen house to add to your outdoor adventures, there are several factors to consider.The screenhouse can spring into action and provide some light protection to shelter you in the rain. After you feel a few drops, you can get this one up and over you before the shower really starts. The Caddis Rapid Screenhouse Shelter is freestanding and more importantly, this is an instant setup construction. So it is very easy to use and with a 1 minute setup time. There are two main types of camping screen houses out there: Those with weather protection and those without. Some campers only intend to use their screen houses to keep bugs and sun at bay on sunny days, but we’ve found a little extra weather protection makes for a much more versatile shelter. This YDYL Screen House 13 x 9 an easy-to-use freestanding and ultralight shelter that weighs around 13 lb (5.9 kg). It is also quite tall with its 6.9 ft (210 cm) peak height. The roof of the tent is also listed as “heavy-duty 150D polyester,” which means that it has a Denier rating of 150.