Coleman Cabin Tent with Instant Setup in 60 Seconds

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Overall, while the dome part of the tent is freestanding, the tent is not fully freestanding due to the need to stake the screen room to the ground. However, this is a common feature in many tents and does not detract from the tent’s overall functionality and convenience. Who is it for Space-Wise

The configuration of the bedrooms is clever in that they consist of 2 separate pods. The small pod that sleeps 2 can be totally removed if you fancy, ideal if you want more storage space. The larger pod has a room divider in it, which we removed to make one large bedroom for us parents to sleep in with a little more room. While the Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent is advertised as a 6-person tent, it’s important to note that the inner room is 10 x 9 ft (3.05 x 2.74 m), and it can be cramped if you try to fit 6 sleeping pads on the floor. For optimal comfort, it’s recommended to downgrade the capacity to a maximum of 4 people. The tent can still comfortably fit 2 queen airbeds, but keep in mind that this may limit storage space underneath the beds. Suitable Seasons and Weather Conditions Next to each door is a large side window, complete with roll-away blinds. On the front wall is the large front door with more windows each side. It has a handy toggle for holding the hobbit door wide open, and there is also an easy to grab handle on the outside of the door too, for pulling it open.

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Unlike many compact tipi tents, the pole is positioned off centre so it doesn’t impact the bedroom space. Instead, it mounts at the front of the opening and is held in place by a secure fabric loop. It’s an ideal size for a young family. The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent has a partially freestanding design. The dome part of the tent is freestanding, meaning it can be set up anywhere without the need for stakes or guy lines. However, the poles are connected to the top hub element and their ends are fixed by the fast fit feet system, so the tent does require stakes to set up fully. Extra Pole Above Screen Room The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent has a unique double-layer structure that includes two rooms: a dome sleeping area and a screen room. The screen room is covered by the fly but has angled walls and no panels, making it exposed to rain and not fully protected. The screen room has a full floor, however, and is permanently attached to the tent, making it a bug-free zone. The main entrance door on the screen room is an inverted T-shape and is made entirely of mesh. Dome Sleeping Area When all the windows blinds are opened up, you get a really bright living space with a wide open and airy feel to it. The grey tent material on the roof helps with the lighting too, and the area is more than big enough for the family’s chairs and the dogs fabric crate too.

There are two large side doors with mesh inners, one on each side of the tent. In the hot weather, we had both doors open (just leaving the mesh because of the dogs), and it helped to get some fresh air inside. Be warned, though, that you’ll need to be at least five-feet eight inches (172cm) tall and have a relatively strong grip to lift and clip the tent together. Don’t invest hundreds of pounds on a large tent – or hi-tech mountaineering design – that you only need for one weekend at a festival. In this situation, we suggest borrowing one from a friend. I’ve already mentioned the zip-stop feature and it’s safety advantages. However this feature is even better if you have dogs or children as it means you can leave the bottom half of the door zipped to keep the dogs or kids in and then when you want to go through the door you can just step over and through.

The tent also features an extra pole above the screen room, which is necessary for the screen room to function properly. To set up the screen room, you will need to stake it to the ground using the three loops provided. Only when the screen room is staked to the ground will the roof become fully tensioned and the ceiling take its proper shape and height. Not Fully Freestanding