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Coleman 8 Person Instant Tent
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.8
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
496
Unverified
159
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72 meters
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Review Analysis - 345 recent, verified reviews
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Build Quality
105poles, pole, zippers, extend, tents
+27%
-73%
" ... These poles are not really fixable so I don’t want to have an issue with them right out of the box! ... "
" ... Then, at 4:00 a.m. it started raining, at 4:15 a.m. the tent started leaking from the top seams and didn't stop. ... "
" ... Also, because of the defects of the tent it is structurally unsound. ... "
" ... The zipper broken after only two uses. ... "
" ... The zipper broken after only two uses. ... "
" ... on the first try to build it 2 of the legs broke completely. ... "
" ... I eventually after about 25 minutes got the tent up, but somehow bent two of the poles so at take down both poles broke. ... "
" ... It has been sitting there now for days, a big pile of useless poles and fabric. ... "
Ease of Use
86easy to set, set, easy to put, tent, super
+97%
-3%
" ... Easy to set up and take down! ... "
" ... The wide open doors in the back allow for easy access. ... "
" ... Super easy to set-up and take down, very spacious, great quality. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and take down. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and take down. ... "
" ... It really IS that simple! ... "
" ... It was super fast and easy. ... "
" ... It really IS that simple! ... "
Storage
61bag, roomy, zippers, spacious, plenty of room
+85%
-15%
" ... like the tent space and easy to set up, folding it up is hard. ... "
" ... like the tent space and easy to set up, folding it up is hard. ... "
" ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... The bag is expandable, that is a plus. ... "
" ... The bag is expandable, that is a plus. ... "
" ... The tent held up well, we did get some leaking on the side where the double doors are with the zippers at the bottom. ... "
" ... The tent held up well, we did get some leaking on the side where the double doors are with the zippers at the bottom. ... "
For Travel
49tent, trip, rain fly, tents, went camping
+76%
-24%
" ... I did a ton of research, and watched half a dozen videos before purchasing this tent for a camping trip this weekend. ... "
" ... I haven't had any leaks yet and we've been in a few rain storms. ... "
" ... Used it all the time throw out each summer for various camping trips and backyard overnights. ... "
" ... Used this tent for two seasons and roughly 6 outings. ... "
" ... We have always used smaller backpacking-style tents for camping. ... "
" ... We have always used smaller backpacking-style tents for camping. ... "
" ... Bought the rain fly for security. ... "
" ... Great for beach camping. ... "
Water Resistance
41tent, storm, rain fly, leaks, water
+73%
-27%
" ... just as it got dark a storm blew in with wind and rain. ... It stayed DRY inside all night during a deluge of wind and rain! ... The little moisture that did get in was from our soaked clothes setting it up in the rain. ... "
" ... just as it got dark a storm blew in with wind and rain. ... It stayed DRY inside all night during a deluge of wind and rain! ... The little moisture that did get in was from our soaked clothes setting it up in the rain. ... "
" ... I haven't had any leaks yet and we've been in a few rain storms. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and help well in the rain. ... "
" ... Easy to set up and help well in the rain. ... "
" ... We added the rain fly, which made it even better. ... "
" ... Great for beach camping. ... "
" ... Great for beach camping. ... "
Setup
39easy to set, set, assemble, minutes, easy to put
+90%
-10%
" ... It sets up very easy, even after setting it up a few times, it still takes about 10 min. ... "
" ... Super frustrating, especially when you spend $200 to get a frustration-free, nice-and-easy, quick-setup solution . ... "
" ... There is just 2 of us and we are able to have it set up and ready for use in minutes. ... "
" ... There is just 2 of us and we are able to have it set up and ready for use in minutes. ... "
" ... Easy to put up. ... "
" ... Easy to put up. ... "
" ... Well constructed and easy to put up . ... "
" ... Well constructed and easy to put up . ... "
Fit
37bag, tent, first time, upside, polls
+41%
-59%
" ... They don’t just slide easily into place. ... On the one I just sent back, I struggled with 2 of the locks trying to click them into place and the poles bowed a bit once it locked, so I got another one thinking it was a fluke. ... "
" ... It had me scratching my head, as 2 of the legs had spun around making it impossible to fold correctly. ... "
" ... The clips on the 4 corners seem to be upside down. ... Both times I have tried to fold it up, and the 4 legs seem to get stuck, and wont fold up. ... "
" ... Two of the poles stuck the first time we took it down, and wouldn't release to open again. ... "
" ... The metal pin that held the pole on worked its way out. ... "
" ... Basically if even one of the entension poles jams then this tent in unusable. ... We tried to loosen the poles with WD40 but several were jammed solid. ... "
" ... Did not stay insulated. ... "
" ... The first use will be the last time it folds to fit in the bag. ... "
Capacity
34tent, plenty of room, family, queen, cabin
+82%
-18%
" ... If I can get a good one, it will be my favorite family tent again! ... "
" ... had two queen air beds with room to spare. ... "
" ... had two queen air beds with room to spare. ... "
" ... Perfect for a family of 4. ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... Perfect for a family of 4. ... Plenty of room. ... "
" ... It's a good size tent so 10 min. ... "
" ... Good news: It set up quickly and plenty of room for two people. ... "
" ... Good news: It set up quickly and plenty of room for two people. ... "
Returns
24replacement, tent, late to return, relieved, manufacturing
-100%
" ... On the one I just sent back, I struggled with 2 of the locks trying to click them into place and the poles bowed a bit once it locked, so I got another one thinking it was a fluke. ... "
" ... Debating about returning. ... "
" ... Was too late to return it as I had not used it until after the return time had expired. ... "
" ... I opened a replacement with Amazon and waiting for a replacement. ... "
" ... Not happy at all and too late to return ... "
" ... Not happy at all and too late to return ... "
" ... If we can get it collapsed we'll be returning it ... "
" ... To much trouble to return. ... "
Product Reliability
23tent, year, requested, next, manufacturer
+17%
-83%
" ... Had this tent for just over a year. ... "
" ... Honestly, I think this may be a bad batch. ... "
" ... I have never been more frustrated with an item in my life. ... "
" ... I have used it 2 times. ... "
" ... We had a few problems. ... "
" ... I doubt I’ll buy another with these quality issues. ... "
" ... I was able to use it a sum total of 6 times before it became unusable. ... "
" ... We've been working for over 20 minutes and half the peices won't lock! ... "
Price
20waste of money, money, worth, spent, miserable
+70%
-30%
" ... Worth the money for me and my family. ... "
" ... I'm much happier with the NTK tent I bought for 1/2 the price. ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... Worth every penny! ... "
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... It's worth every penny. ... "
" ... Worth every penny . ... "
" ... Worth every penny . ... "
Marketplace
18defective, tent, shipping, possibly, photos
+33%
-67%
" ... Thank goodness Amazon lets you return defective products. ... "
" ... No big deal I though . ... I opened a replacement with Amazon and waiting for a replacement. ... "
" ... Could be my worst amazon purchase ever. ... "
" ... Could be my worst amazon purchase ever. ... "
" ... It was not because of the shipping. ... "
" ... It was not because of the shipping. ... "
" ... Sold by: Amazon.com LLC ... "
" ... Does not go up as advertised. ... "
Comfort
18set, time i used, tear, setup, polls
+72%
-28%
" ... Four in my family and we were very comfy. ... "
" ... Four in my family and we were very comfy. ... "
" ... I'd say a realistic number is like 6 people, although we used it for 4 and it was very comfortable. ... Having an extra hand to help set it up helped a LOT but I dont think it would be impossible to setup on your own. ... "
" ... I'd say a realistic number is like 6 people, although we used it for 4 and it was very comfortable. ... Having an extra hand to help set it up helped a LOT but I dont think it would be impossible to setup on your own. ... "
" ... Still beats, the pain in the A . ... "
" ... Still beats, the pain in the A . ... "
" ... Super quick and easy to set up and tear down!! ... "
" ... Easy set up and tear down! ... "
Delivery
15box, delivered, thursday, shipping, jumped
+67%
-33%
" ... Exceptional delivery time. ... "
" ... Exceptional delivery time. ... "
" ... We received a replacement and it went up and came down fine. ... "
" ... When we finally received our product and it was time to use it, we were VERY pleased with the amount of time it took to set up. ... "
" ... When we finally received our product and it was time to use it, we were VERY pleased with the amount of time it took to set up. ... "
" ... [Delivered today Your package was delivered ... "
" ... It was shipped in a box, the tent was in a bag, and in the bag, was another box. ... "
" ... It was shipped in a box, the tent was in a bag, and in the bag, was another box. ... "
Size
14tent, folds, packing, mostly, get it back
+79%
-21%
" ... Nice size tent! ... For the size it's pretty compact when all folded up. ... "
" ... Nice size tent! ... For the size it's pretty compact when all folded up. ... "
" ... It sets up quicker and folds up just as fast. ... "
" ... It sets up quicker and folds up just as fast. ... "
" ... Fantastic room size. ... "
" ... It fit mostly in the bag, when we were packing up. ... "
" ... It fit mostly in the bag, when we were packing up. ... "
" ... Love the style and the size is perfect. ... "
Door
11tent, zippers, doors, zipper, snakes
+45%
-55%
" ... If you're in an area with small snakes and insects don't buy this tent, the doors do not completely close. ... They've now started using T or L style door where two separate zippers come together at a point and it is a horrible design. ... "
" ... If you're in an area with small snakes and insects don't buy this tent, the doors do not completely close. ... They've now started using T or L style door where two separate zippers come together at a point and it is a horrible design. ... "
" ... The door we used was opposite the wide double door, and it only had one zipper which was on the bottom when closed. ... The front, back, and sides all slant inward towards the top making it difficult to position my EZ up canopy in front of the door. ... "
" ... The door we used was opposite the wide double door, and it only had one zipper which was on the bottom when closed. ... The front, back, and sides all slant inward towards the top making it difficult to position my EZ up canopy in front of the door. ... "
Design
11well made, unfinished, thoughtful, poles, extend
+82%
-18%
" ... Decent quality material as well! ... "
" ... The fabric is nice and thick. ... "
" ... The fabric is nice and thick. ... "
" ... Traditional ridge tents are way easier and more reliable. ... "
" ... We do get lots of compliments on it. ... "
" ... The good and amazing part about this tent is the ease of putting it up and taking it down. ... "
" ... The good and amazing part about this tent is the ease of putting it up and taking it down. ... "
For Kids
10two kids, slept, 2 minutes, family, 3 young
+80%
-20%
" ... My wife and I and two kids had it up in about 2 minutes! ... "
" ... My wife and I and two kids had it up in about 2 minutes! ... "
" ... If someone is looking at it, try saying how much the kids enjoyed it but now (chose whatever will work) the kids have: gone to college, went to live with their mother, died, graduated, etc. ... "
" ... Gave it to my kids for Xmas, they love it, & said it was really easy to put up. ... "
" ... Our toddler loved running around in it. ... "
" ... My daughter slept in it. ... "
" ... My daughter slept in it. ... "
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Specifications
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Size: 72 meters
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