Instant Cabin

Easy set up and take down. It took me a little bit to figure it out but works great. I set up the tent by myself in less than five minutes

I read as many reviews as possible from different sites before ordering this tent. I camp at least 3 or 4 times a year and the worst part of it is setting up and breaking down the tent. I don't need to go into detail about how easy this tent is to set up. The videos speak for themselves. I will say that if you follow the instructions and watch the videos that you will have an easy time. Don't get in too much of a hurry though or you may damage something or pinch your fingers. I will concentrate on the tent itself. This tent looks like any standard cabin tent from the inside and the outside. It is roomy and has no sagging due to the well-fit pole frame. The windows all have sippers for screen ventilation. There are two ceiling vents. These are a great idea by Coleman. The nice thing about the vents is that they can be completely closed or opened. I did order the rain fly with mine so I can leave the ceiling vents open even when it is raining. Although this is billed as a 6 person tent I would rate it at a 3 person if you don't want it to be too crowded. There were 2 of us on our first outing in this tent. It was very roomy for 2 of us, our mattresses, a small table and then room for our packs. It is nice to stand up in a tent after years of having to crawl around in small dome tents when I was camping on my own. I will now also take this tent to camp when it's ONLY me since it is so easy to set up. Why should I put up with the cramped quarters of my backpack tent when I'm car camping and this tent is so convenient? I will advise that I did waterproof this tent with silicone before using it and I always use a ground tarp underneath. With the windows cracked and the vents open we had zero dew inside the tent. It didn't rain on this first outing so I can't speak to how it would perform but I carefully inspected the seams and saw none of the tell-tale pinholes that might mean a leak. This is a great tent for my purposes. 7-10-14 - I have now used this tent for 3 camp-outs and it continues to impress me. It withstood a 3 hour rainstorm in the Smoky Mountains and was completely bone-dry inside. Again, it should be noted that I took the time to waterproof the tent before ever using it but I am can't imagine that this tent would have leaked. Properly staked I can't see this tent even budging in the winds associated with a thunderstorm. One added benefit of the rainfly is that it also has guy ropes to help further anchor the tent. I always use a ground tarp under the tent, tucked under so water doesn't collect underneath the floor if it does rain. This is a great tent. P.S. My own touches - I use those interlocking multi color mats that you can by at Home Depot or Lowes inside the tent for padding and protection and I bought the longest nails, spikes really that I could find at the hardware store which I use for stakes. They are inexpensive, around a buck each and they do a better job than the cheap stakes the tent comes with. 3.23.15 - Have now used this tent several more times and I can't say enough good about it. Remember that I did take the trouble to waterproof the tent with Kiwi waterproofing aerosol and I also use the rain fly. It rained again on my most recent outing and we stayed completely dry while we heard those around us scrambling to avoid puddles or as in the case of one camper - just packed up and left. The ease of setting up and fast setup proved even more useful during the last day of my most recent trip. Not only could I pack up my tent quickly in the rain, but when I got home I could quickly set it back up to dry once the sun came out. Now that I've practiced a few times I can set up and take down my tent by myself. Bottom line- great tent that lets you enjoy camping instead of spending time matching poles or wrestling with inserting fiberglass poles into the sleeves of a dome tent. Heed my advice though and use a ground cloth, get better tent pegs, use the rain fly and waterproof everything just to be on the safe side. You can have your tiny 400 dollar one or two person tents for car camping but I will continue to enjoy my tent that is more like a house and lets me stand up and stretch out with all my gear. BTW I have an expensive Catoma one person tent that takes longer to set up than my Coleman Instant Tent.

I opted for this tent because the overall consensus was how very easy it is to put up. Yes, it really is very, VERY easy to erect. We are a family of scientific/engineering types, so not the very least likely to succeed with putting up a tent, but we are also not very advanced campers. With some experience (less than one camping trip per year) but not a lot, we found this tent to be super easy to put up, even with 5 and 8 year old children distracting us in the process. We used it a couple of times in the backyard first. No real problems there (except a nervous preschooler who decided to "go back home"/inside before 9pm.) When we were planning a class camping trip with other families, I warned my husband, "the reviews say this tent is great, EXCEPT IN THE RAIN" so we planned to just pack up early and leave if the weather turned bad. Well, living in New England... we got a pretty intense thunderstorm during our three night camping trip! The shelter over the picnic tables was leaking. One (out of five) families just packed it in and left at dusk when their tent started to flood. The weather reports the next day actually stated flash floods occurred in the area where we camped... but we slept pretty darn dry in the Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent! I would say there were two very tiny spots of water infiltration from above. We definitely had one child who rolled to the side and got a damp sleeping bag due to sleeping in contact with the side of the tent. HOWEVER, even without the rainfly and with no tarp covering us, all in all, we had a dry tent. This far exceeded my expectation for how well this inexpensive, easy-up tent would handle serious rainfall. (It POURED in the evening, then rained softly to moderately throughout most of the night.) We did luck out, by arriving last in our group, in having the highest placed campsite at our New Hampshire state park. The coziest seeming sites were definitely downhill from ours when the weather turned bad. The site did seem pretty flat upon initial visual inspection, though. The soil was sandy, so the rain water was able to sink it fairly quickly, thank goodness. Aside from weather resistance, our family of four found the interior space of this tent comfortable. We use the self-inflating (backpacker style) camping pads by Therm-A-Rest ( Thermarest Luxury Map Air Mattress, Blue in the 30-inch wide XL size for the adults and much smaller 3/4 length pads for the kids), so we aren't crowding the tent as much as household sized thick air mattresses would. It was snug but comfortable with our beds deployed and a few duffle bags with clothing. We had room to move between our beds, but we only use the tent to sleep and get dressed. Having read all the reviews, I brought a few wooden clothes pins to use to keep the window flaps from flapping, and I had zero issue with any noise or inconvenience with the windows. I am very easily disturbed by things like fluttering flaps. As others have written, it sure would be nice to have extra loops or pockets in the tent for storage, but, again, I knew what to expect and just kept a little tote next to my bed with my LED lamp, eyeglasses, etc. At this price point, I found the tent completely satisfactory as far as features were concerned. I wish there were a footprint sized precisely for this tent. I worried about water infiltration all night during our heavy rains. I was able to fold a standard tarp to fit neatly underneath the Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent, but I would have paid a few extra dollars to have a tarp that fit perfectly like a proper footprint does. I am pretty likely to buy the new rainfly accessory for this tent now that it is available. As I said, our experience was very positive in a pretty significant rainfall, but I did sleep poorly worrying that water was going to come in during the night. I have also strongly considered some kind of easy up shelter just tossed up over the entire tent to stop the worst of a deluge getting to us... In a nutshell, I am very satisfied with the Coleman 6-Person Instant Tent. It met my highest priority, which was a set-up so easy that tent-anxiety wouldn't keep us from heading out for a camping trip. The five-star review is because FOR THE PRICE, this tent wildly exceeded my expectations. I would be using much more stringent requirements (pockets, conveniences) if the price point were more than just barely into the three digit range, like the Paha Que, Mountain Hardware, etc. tents that I covet but could not justify for our infrequent current usage. This is a great place to start if you are a family considering camping but not ready for big cash commitments. In that scenario, IMHO, spend less on your first tent and a little more to ensure you have good sleeping pads (cushioning) to avoid physical pain/misery, warm enough sleeping bags, and good basic cooking equipment so everyone can enjoy themselves.

(Note: My photo includes the additional Coleman 4-person Instant tent rainfly which I purchased separately). I camp solo but like a roomy, tallish tent for comfort so I can stand somewhat, have a single blow-up mattress, plus a folding chair and room for my bag and movement. This tent enables all that and more. FYI, I'd already had a practice setting up a 4 person Instant Coleman (which I'd had to return - thx Amazon - due to damage), so THIS replacement Instant was first set up at the campsite. I bought the Instant due to left knee and back problems I'd encountered on last year's camping trips which prevented me from kneeling and bending as I'd struggled to de-pole and wrap up my other much loved Coleman Sundowner tent. So, first, this 4-person Instant Tent is GREAT, and I'll go into those postive details later. First, things I wish Coleman will revise which resulted in my 4 stars out of 5 rating: 1) The surprising weight of 17.6 lbs (I weighed it) but, to be fair, this is a very sturdy tent as a result and stands tall so I can forgive it; 2) The brief struggle necessary to fold it down and get it into the bag (but much better than dealing with and kneeling to de-pole and foldup/pack away a regular 4 person or larger tent. Plus, the storage bag has a "rip away" that increases the storage bag size - I made this easier for me by folding it as much as I could and carrying it to the picnic table for a much easier smuching/de-airing/fold down/pack up); 3) My biggest gripe - There is one door but two zippers and both meet at the bottom corner within a well-covered protected corner. Ergo, whether inside or out, my access to/from the tent meant I was always having to kneel and fumble to find each zipper in the tightly protected corner and get one and then the other zipper moved to go in or out (Why not a single zipper or two that meets somewhere in the middle of the door?). NOW TO THE POSITIVES of why is this a GREAT TENT even for one person? Very quick, easy basic set up of tent itself, though it's more like a minute or two (rather than 3 seconds) as you go around completing the snapping of the poles into place. You should definitely tap down the corners to pull/straighten the sides for the necessary room. I also used the tent tie downs (though not necessary in the 105 degree/no wind days I camped). Untying those factory strings was problematic, so I'd suggest untying the factory cord ahead of any big wind or storm so you're not struggling when you need it. The big wide windows allowed plenty of 3-sided cross ventilation (no window on the back of the tent). Also, this tent comes with an additional velcro lift in the ceiling if for some reason (?) you need to whisk away interior ceiling perspiration. The ceiling also has a hook for the attachment of a small light. Speaking of the ceiling, I can STAND IN THIS TENT. I'm 5 Ft. 6 in. and only had to bend my neck a bit, making for easy easy dressing and movement. (FYI, I had my single mattress plus a folding chair in my tent for comfort) Two storage bags inside can hold things like your keys, wallet, small flashlight, etc. (of course, take valuables with you when leaving the campsite). I sprayed a rain-proofing product on the tent during this first set up to provide some additional protection as I usually do. NOTE: You'll notice that I also purchased the Coleman 4-person rainfly for my tent (which came in its own branded carrying case) - which I also rain-proofed. Why spray rain-proofing on a tent and/or rainfly? Because over the years I've learned to not trust ANY tent. Still to this day, I always bring extra tarps in my car. You only need to get drenched once in your life to take precautions! (In any company's products, there's a percentage of product production with some issues. I highly recommend this 4 person Instant Cabin Tent for one person or even two people, because, as usual with tent sizing, you'll need to at least double the size for people's comfortable. existence)

We just got back from our first ever camping trip. I bought this tent a couple of months ago and we "practiced" in the backyard a couple of times. Set it up, sprayed it with a hose, took it down, etc. I had read many reviews and quite a few said the tent leaks, so before we went I did spray it with waterproofer and sealed the seams just in case. It rained on and off for the 3 days we were camping with a very windy and powerful Florida thunderstorm thrown in for good measure. It didn't leak a bit. I made sure the top vents were closed good as I saw where rain could probably blow in there, but it didn't at all...maybe we were just facing the right way. We also had a fan going and I noticed that the 3 sides of the tent where the fan blew against stayed bone dry, while the side at the back of the fan that got no air did feel damp (although no water dripped through). So I'm wondering if the leaks people are getting are really from condensation. We used a queen and a twin air mattress and had room for a small walking space and 3 large plastic bins of stuff. There is a good amount of room for 2 adults and a child but I wouldn't want anymore than that in there. There's a loop to hang a lantern in the ceiling which we used, and 2 pockets. We only used the pocket that is right by the door, it was very handy for the flashlights, keys, and other stuff you might want to grab on your way in and out. The windows are nice and big and roll down into themselves. They stayed put even with a good wind. They are at a height where you can leave them open, yet still have some privacy while you are sleeping. Setup and take down is a breeze. They aren't kidding when they say it only takes a minute. Be careful you watch where you put your fingers so they don't get pinched! The bag it comes with is nice too, as it all fits back in there easily. I thought it was very sturdy, the poles were definately more substantial than our camping partners regular tent. The only thing I don't like about the tent is the door. It is shaped like a "D" and the zipper doesn't go around the top right curve easily...and I'm afraid if anything is going to break it will be this zipper. You need to use both hands to zip it, one to pull the fabric together and one to zip. You also have to be careful when opening the door when the outside of the tent is wet because the water will run inside if you don't hold it just right. We kept a small towel by the door to clean up when that happened. We will be buying another (probably the next size up) so we can bring more people next time.

*** update 8/1/23 First rain. No leaks! I do love this tent, however I still worry about future leaks due to design. Water does pool in window flap areas. In a longer storm, will ultimately leak, I fear. Poor design. The optional rainfly should be extended to more fully cover. Camp with a tarp to toss over it. It remains great for headroom and size. My next tent will be a Coleman due to their great customer service, but not this model! ***7/23 update on review.... I reached out to Coleman regarding the issues cited below in my original review and my concerns were immediately addressed as the tent was still under its one year warranty. I merely had to fill out a form send in pictures and they immediately sent me a brand new tent. I am hopeful that this one will not have the same issue. I am reassured that Coleman stood by their name and replaced this product. Once the replacement tent hits the rain, I will update this review again as to how it stood up. But, in the interim at least you know Coleman does still stand behind its name if you have an issue! Original review 6/23.... I was so excited about this tent. I've had Coleman tents in the past and have never had an issue and they held me safe and dry in every storm. Not this one! I am so disappointed. I've used it a couple of times in good weather. It is so easy to set up. I absolutely loved it.... until today. First rain storm. Every and I mean every seam leaks! The windows are just channels for the water to come in. I should have listened to all the reviews I read about leaking, but I had such faith in Coleman that I didn't. I had even treated this with a sealant before I even used it but obviously that's not going to make any difference if every single seam leaks!!! Oh and yes I did buy the rainfly. Doesn't make any difference if every seam on the side walls leaks! So disgusted! Don't buy it unless you're going to always camp in perfect weather. Then, you'll love it.

Disappointing. I've been an avid supporter of Coleman products for many years due to the affordability and quality of their products. I've owned a 4-person dome tent for nearly 15 years that has never leaked, never blown over, never given me trouble. Me and my wife just got a little older and decided we needed something we could stand up in and use a cot in. So we bought this. The design engineer missed the boat on this and so did quality control. I've tried different methods to try to get the tent to be taut and tight on all four slopes, but I just can't do it. It needs at least one more connection to the corner support poles on each corner because it bags and sags three quarters of the way up the corner. This causes a sag on the interior that reduces space and helps worsen the leaking. It has a loop for a stake midway between the corners in the front and back but not on the sides. It needs one because you can't keep the floor taut without them. Leaking, Leaking and more leaking. Amazing that this didn't come with a rain fly. No, not amazing, ridiculous. Where didn't it leak? This was not a hurricane - just some simple showers. It leaked at every corner floor joint. Every window leaked even when zippered completely shut. The door leaked. Who designed the door zipper? Fire that person. The zipper on my dome tent is perfect - why did someone think that needed to be changed? The windows all leaked along the bottom seam. Why? Because the side slopes can't be made taut, it rains down, water runs down the sides and collects at the bottom of the window. It has no place to go but in the tent - it's as if someone designed it that way!! The only way to prevent that leakage is to install a second shelter - or tarp - over the tent with sides, back and front that extend beyond the bottom of the window. I looked at the rain fly you can buy for this tent, and I don't think it does that. The leaking seam at the corners and where the floor connects just seems to be poor quality workmanship. I gave it a second and third coat of seam sealer and it did reduce the amount of leaking, but didn't eliminate it. I brought the tent home, set it up and let it dry out real good, then gave it a fourth really heavy dose of seam sealer at all seams. We'll see if that helps. I also designed my own rain tarp out of an old shelter frame I had that I will put over the tent next time. That's ridiculous to have to put up a shelter to put my tent under. Ridiculous. Why am I even giving this a three???? I guess because I can stand up in it, it goes up quickly, and it fits my queen-size cot with room to spare. Update: I've decided to get a new tent. Not a Coleman. The engineering and quality of this tent was just horrible. I've coated the tent inside and out with at least 4 applications of silicone spray and several coats of seam sealer on all seams. I even caulked the floor to wall seam with clear silicone caulk. I noticed in the pictures that there are 5 pole to tent clips on each corner. Mine only had 4, so I added tarp clips on the corners where it was sagging. The walls sagged so I added tarp clips on the sides to tighten the walls and floor. See pictures. I bought the rain fly. It rained tonight and the interior is soaked. Water leaked right through the walls and especially at the base of the windows. I'm leaving next Sunday for a week camping in the UP of Michigan. I hope my new tent gets here in time. Really, I recommend you do not by this tent!

The main reason I bought this tent is because of its size and ease of setup. I am 6'6" tall, so smaller tent shared with anyone else makes for an uncomfortable night. The length and width are long enough to accommodate me, even when sleeping at the edges. It is tall enough that i can at least stand up while leaning over just a bit. I cant fullt stand up in it, but i dont have to crouch down on my knees to move around in it. I decided to try the tent out for the first time this weekend while taking my son on a boy scout campout, without having ever taken it out of the bag, and without previously watching any videos or reading instructions on set up. It still was a very quick setup. It took about 2 minutes to set up and get the 6 stakes down, and that was with a lot of wind (this did not include the 4 support stakes for the cords. It took me another couple of minutes to get the knots undone and stake those down). Takedown the next morning was just as easy. There was a bit of struggle getting it rolled back up to fit in the bag easily but that is the case with any tent ive had. The main reason i am giving it 5 stars though is because it actually made it through the night. We stayed at the very tip of Dauphin Island in Alabama. Inside Ft Gaines to be exact. On a weekend with a pretty big storm rolling in. Although it did not rain while i was there, the wind was blowing at 35+ mph for the entire night. I set it up around 6pm, and took it down the next morning around 7am and it stayed standing the entire time. This was not just an occasional gust of wind coming in. It was a steady 35mph, nonstop, the entire night. Occasionally there were some gusts that reached 50+ mpg. Every now and then, the top of the tent would shift and i thought the arms were going to give out, but they never did. I left all of the windows open throughout the night to keep some of the pressure of the wind off, but i think it would have stayed up even if they were closed. I did not have any leaks on mine, but it did not rain on us while the tent was up. There was a little spray from the ocean, but the wind was so strong it did not have time to sit on the tent and get in. Because of the design, its not a light or compact tent, but i would not expect one like this to be, so that's not a problem or negative to me. It will still fit in the trunk of a small car, so its not terribly long. I intend on using this on typical campouts with the family and do not intend on hiking long distances with it. There is only one negative thing about it to me, and that is the stakes that are included. They are the typical L shaped cheap tent stakes that come with every tent. I forgot to bring my good stakes with me, so i had to use these. Several were bent or pulled half up the next morning, so i will be buying another set of good ones to keep in the bag. I am not removing any stars from my rating just because it did hold up after all, even in the very sandy terrain i had it in. But it is worth noting that you should purchase a decent set, and that goes for any tent you buy. While you are at it, go ahead and buy a small cheap mallet to keep in the tent bag too. Then you never have to remember to pack one, or have to hunt for something hard enough to drive them down.

Me agrado en tamaño es muy amplio y muy fácil de armar, solo falta probarla en lluvia

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Really cool easy to setup fine not tested in rains but good product .my family loves it

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EXCELENTE PRODUCTO, MUY AMPLIA, COMODA, FACIL DE INSTALAR, 100 % RECOMENDABLE