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Coleman Dome Tent
Last Updated: July 11, 2019 (Refresh Now)
8.7
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Ease of Use
244easy to set, tent, easy to assemble, set, easy to put
+100%
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Taking the tent down was really easy and convenient too. ... "
" ... Great size, easy to set up/take down. ... "
" ... Easy to put up and take down. ... "
" ... Very big lots of headroom and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Setup is quick and easy, take down is just as easy. ... "
" ... Easy set up and breakdown BUT the quality of this tent is not what they were 10 years ago. ... "
" ... Hooks up easy though so i like it ... "
For Travel
174tent, trip, rain, weekend, went camping
+87%
-13%
" ... Even though they are not the ultra lightest tents on the market for backpacking or bikepacking, it's my go-to every time for comfort and dependability. ... "
" ... It was perfect for our camping trip. ... "
" ... Very happy with this tent for occasional family camping use. ... "
" ... My kids 10 and 3 use this for indoor camping in the house. ... "
" ... I bought this looking for a tent I could use for causal weekend camping and music festivals, and I got exactly what I was looking for! ... Great price for what I need, but since it folds up kinda big I wouldn’t recommend this for backpacking. ... "
" ... Great price terrible quality for anything but very light weather condition camping ... "
" ... I got this for my first camping trip and it was very easy to assemble and disassemble even by 1 person. ... "
" ... I went camping with this tent and I love it! ... "
Storage
167air mattress, plenty of room, roomy, mattress, gear
+92%
-8%
" ... Large enough for a queen mattress with some extra room, and very easy to take down & put up. ... "
" ... We had nice and warm sleeping bags and were very cozy. ... "
" ... it fit me and my husband both with space. ... "
" ... Excellent quality and lots of room inside. ... "
" ... This tent was so easy to set up and my husband and I had plenty of room for our queen size blow up mattress, some duffel bags and Golden Retriever to fit comfortably. ... "
" ... I had a smaller version that I really liked, but we needed more room. ... "
" ... It fits queen size mattress and not much more. ... less easy to squeeze that back into the bag. ... "
" ... It sets up very quickly and has plenty of room for my air mattress and equipment ... "
Build Quality
151poles, rain, pole, tarp, stakes
+62%
-38%
" ... So far its holding up strong. ... "
" ... Your pole was damaged due to the wind. ... "
" ... Materials feel cheap, but it's a cheap tent and has thus far stood well against fair weather. ... I wouldn't recommend this tent for rainy weather, such as we have in the PNW, but it's sturdy and roomy for an affordable price. ... "
" ... Kind of funny – we saw someone with the same tent and rain flap who put a tarp over the whole thing. ... "
" ... I am so glad that the tent was protecting us very well! ... "
" ... Easy to take down and fit back in the bag. ... "
" ... Was able to withstand several strong rains without any leak, which was surprising given the affordable price. ... "
" ... It held up in the rain beautifully— even without a tarp underneath. ... "
Setup
117setup, tent, set, easy to assemble, easy to setup
+97%
-3%
" ... It was very easy to setup alone, even though this is the first time I am setting up a tent. ... "
" ... Easy to assemble. ... "
" ... For the price, the workmanship, size and ease to setup/breakdown, this is a great buy! ... "
" ... It's very lightweight and compact, and it's simple to setup by yourself. ... "
" ... Set up took me about 5 or 7 Minutes taking my time. ... "
" ... Easy to setup. ... "
" ... It was very easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Fits into a standard suitcase, light weight, easy setup, and great for the price. ... "
Fit
109comfortably, air mattress, queen, poles, mattress
+74%
-26%
" ... Large tent but fits everything nicely. ... "
" ... One thing that I will say is this is a decent size tent and my partner and I and our 3 kiddos could fit in this easily with space for the dog. ... "
" ... It can easily fit 2 cots. ... "
" ... It is a good size, not too big but fit 2 people and a German shepherd just fine! ... "
" ... Fits a queen air mattress ( https://amzn.to/2rNSPzv ) with tons of room leftover! ... "
" ... The tent has held up quite well to both. ... "
" ... Fits more like 3 people with gear. ... "
" ... This thing will fit 4 people snug, 3 with extra room. ... "
Price
89tent, worth, money, beat, value
+97%
-3%
" ... This is an outstanding tent for the price. ... "
" ... The materials are typical quality for a tent at this price point. ... "
" ... For the price it was perfect for my needs and one other person. ... "
" ... I think I purchased this for $30, so at that price, you can't beat it. ... "
" ... Otherwise, very easy to set up and a great price point. ... "
" ... I bought it for a good price. ... I just found out you can get good gear without the high price. ... "
" ... Good for the price ! ... "
" ... great fair weather tent for the price ... "
Size
89size, compact, perfect size, easy, backpacking
+92%
-8%
" ... Great size, larger than I expected. ... "
" ... Very compact and it folds up easily back into the case afterward. ... "
" ... Great little tent!! ... "
" ... Would fit 2-3 comfortably depending on how much luggage & size of people. ... "
" ... Additionally, it breaks down quickly, folds up easily and takes up little space. ... "
" ... Small enough to pack in/on a large backpack. ... "
" ... sturdy, perfect size, great little extras . ... "
" ... The side pockets are handy, we stored quite a few items in them. ... "
Water Resistance
83water, tent, waterproof, wind, camping
+72%
-28%
" ... I didn't do any waterproofing ahead of time, but even with a good amount of rain on its first weekend trip, it didn't leak at all. ... "
" ... Got it on sale and hope that it's as waterproof as the larger version that I also own. ... "
" ... Allows heavy wind under and allows rain to beat the tent. ... "
" ... Tent sets up easily and is very rain proof. ... "
" ... There was no condensation at all, and it was 100% waterproof - there was a storm the first night I used this. ... "
" ... The rain fly was great at keeping the rain out and stayed put against the wind. ... "
" ... Waterproof and vent well. ... "
" ... Kept the wind and rain out. ... "
Capacity
57room, family, plenty of room, walls, mattress
+96%
-4%
" ... One monthly later, I used that tent in one family campout event in our city park. ... "
" ... Once it arrived I set it up in my living room to see if it had any defects. ... "
" ... The 4 person tent has plenty of room. ... "
" ... I now have the room for my cot! ... "
" ... My kids wanted to have a tent in the apartment, so this was the perfect size. ... "
" ... plenty of rooms inside, again though, its only my dog & I. ... "
" ... Didn't break our budget & Didn't break our backs building. ... "
" ... The two of us had plenty of room for us and our stuff. ... "
For Kids
50tent, son, adults, 2 adults, year old son
+98%
-2%
" ... Fit 2 adults comfortably and 3 small kids comfortably. ... "
" ... Kids have used it a couple more times and it's still working great. ... "
" ... holding up so far kids use it. ... "
" ... Purchased for my kids to camp in our yard with and it’s perfect size! ... "
" ... It may be a bit crowded for four people (3 kids maybe ok) but it was comfortable for two people. ... "
" ... Really nice tent, lot of room for two adults. ... "
" ... My 10 & 13 year old boys bought this and had no problem setting it up . ... "
" ... Bought for my 9 year old son to have his own little tent and its perfect! ... "
Comfort
42tent, people, comfortably, person tent, adults
+83%
-17%
" ... It may be a bit crowded for four people (3 kids maybe ok) but it was comfortable for two people. ... "
" ... Me and my doggy slept very comfortable in this 2 person tent at Big Bear. ... "
" ... It's comfortable for 2 people and luxurious for one person if you like to have lots of stuff in the tent with you. ... "
" ... Says it sleeps four people, but it's more comfortable with just two. ... "
" ... I bought the 2 person tent for myself and I was pretty comfortable. ... "
" ... It's waterproof, no holes or damage so far, comfortable. ... "
" ... It was quite comfortable and though it rained, only had a little seepage at the bottom corner. ... "
" ... There's enough room for everyone to set up and store things off to the side while still being comfortable. ... "
Drying
37tent, stayed, rain, rained, kept me dry
+89%
-11%
" ... It withstood the elements, kept me dry, and deflected the wind. ... "
" ... The tent performed like a champ and kept both me and my gear bone dry. ... "
" ... SOLID tent good for wet, dry, warm, and cold conditions. ... "
" ... Kept me dry, easy to put up and take down . ... "
" ... It was amazing to watch, and was completely dry inside, after the storm. ... "
" ... We were in it yesterday during the rain we stayed dry . ... "
" ... I have stayed dry in this tent even in windy and wet conditions. ... "
" ... I have been pleasantly surprised by just how easy this tent is to set up, how dry it has stayed (I used it in 30 degree weather in a Nor'Easter), and overall just how well it has stood up to several scout campouts. ... "
Product Reliability
27year, tent, months, days, weeks
+89%
-11%
" ... We bought this 6 months ago and happened to use it only once this year but boy was it memorable! ... "
" ... Had one like this for the last 12yrs and it was still in working condition it just looked like hell. ... Hopefully this one lasts as long! ... "
" ... Looking forward to using this for years. ... "
" ... Worked out great. ... "
" ... Again, no problem at all! ... "
" ... Hasn’t failed me yet! ... "
" ... I returned it for the same model and have had no issues. ... "
" ... I lived in this for over four months on the street. ... "
Marketplace
23described, product, picture, advertised, walmart
+91%
-9%
" ... Walmart is better than Amazon. ... "
" ... On time and as described ... "
" ... Amazon's processing and delivery were as always Spot On! ... "
" ... The rainfly and 2 sides of the tent make it considerably dark as advertised. ... "
" ... Walmart and Target brands). ... "
" ... Inside stays dark as advertised. ... "
" ... Came on time . ... "
" ... Bought them all from Amazon, too! ... "
Design
19design, nice, like, look, used
+79%
-21%
" ... We got compliments on how it looked. ... "
" ... Still looks great and no damage. ... "
" ... It’s very cute!! ... "
" ... I loved the size, design and all. ... "
" ... Overall the tent design is nice. ... "
" ... The navy color of the tent looks amazing in person. ... "
" ... Plus looks stylish too. ... "
" ... Looks great too! ... "
Returns
18window, send, returned, amazon, tent
+17%
-83%
" ... Since I had lost the window to return it my only option was to write this in the review ... "
" ... I will be contacting the company for a refund or some type of compensation for money spent on such a poor product. ... "
" ... Item was returned. ... "
" ... I wish I could return this. ... "
" ... I went to try to return the item, but it does not have that as an option. ... "
" ... When I explained I was not anywhere where I could do that But would send it as soon as I could. ... "
" ... We bought this more than 30 days before first use so now I can't even return it. ... "
" ... They also were unable to repair. ... "
Door
17zipper, tent, mat, doors, hinged
+41%
-59%
" ... The First Day we camped out was a little windy and sunny and we noticed a skip in the door zipper the first time we used it. ... "
" ... There was black duct tape on the door obviously patching up a tear. ... "
" ... So, you cannot fit 2 high air mattresses or cot beds and still have access to the door. ... "
" ... Description says 2 doors: False. ... 1 door, and 1 window opposite. ... Certainly no hinged door. ... Only having 1 door is probably the biggest let down. ... "
" ... You will have to seal the seams on this before use, I had a lot of dripping from the door and back window seam in just a light rain. ... "
" ... Only thing I didn't understand is the half circle hole directly across the door. ... "
Sleep Tracking
16tent, comfortably, camping, dark, adults
+75%
-25%
" ... Only 1 queen size air mattress will fit inside but two adults can sleep comfortably on 2 twin matresss or sleeping bags. ... "
" ... The price is so cheap that if something does eventually happen to the tent, I won't lose any sleep over it, but so far, I'm super impressed. ... "
" ... Not only does this tent truly make it easier to sleep/nap while camping, but WOW it can withstand some wind! ... "
" ... Had pup sleep with us in it, much fun! ... "
" ... We're going to sleep 3 people in this 4-person tent, and it has plenty of room for 3 to be very comfortable in there - looking forward to using it! ... "
" ... Perfect for one person, or for two who really want to sleep close together. ... "
" ... I will say that it won't sleep 4 adults comfortably and still have room for your gear inside, so if you have 4 people to sleep in it just know that all your camping gear will be left outside to the elements. ... "
" ... pads) to make the sleep even more comfortable yet advantageous in size, weight, and affordability. ... "
Delivery
16days, came, arrived, within, opened
+69%
-31%
" ... Came on time . ... "
" ... Came in a timely manner and just as described ... "
" ... It arrived within 2 days thanks to amazon prime. ... "
" ... Just received product, I have not use it yet. ... "
" ... Received my order fast. ... "
" ... Amazon's processing and delivery were as always Spot On! ... "
" ... Product was very affordable and delivered within 4 days as advertised. ... "
" ... Packed well and delivered quickly. ... "
Features
14light, features, tents, led light system, darker
+93%
-7%
" ... It is very warm and comfortable and has a lot of neat features. ... "
" ... I don't camp often at all, so I didn't invest much in a tent, but this one seems to have great features for a warmer climate such as North Carolina. ... "
" ... Lots of vents and options for light and airflow. ... "
" ... - Plenty of places to hang a light inside ... "
" ... Includes an LED light system that lights up the tent at night. ... "
" ... I actually replaced my old tent with the same exact mode. ... "
" ... It’s dark inside which is awesome for sleeping past sunrise. ... "
" ... Really observe this tent, no lights included, However, it is a beauty. ... "
Color
12love, tent, size, quality, like
+92%
-8%
" ... Love the size and color of this tent. ... "
" ... Like the color. ... "
" ... It is remarkably darker. ... "
" ... I love the color! ... "
" ... nice blue color as well. ... "
" ... Like the green color and size. ... "
" ... The navy color of the tent looks amazing in person. ... "
" ... Love the color too! ... "
Washer Dryer
12stayed, tent, kept me dry, rain, inside
+58%
-42%
" ... We were in it yesterday during the rain we stayed dry . ... "
" ... Good dry tent ... "
" ... It was also very windy but anchored well into the loam upon which it and we sat completely dry and safe. ... "
" ... Even the floor stayed dry. ... "
" ... I have stayed dry in this tent even in windy and wet conditions. ... "
" ... Kept me dry, easy to put up and take down . ... "
" ... The inside stayed completely dry. ... "
Product As Described
10picture, advertised, time, see, dark
+100%
" ... The rainfly and 2 sides of the tent make it considerably dark as advertised. ... "
" ... I would add a photo, but it would just be a picture of blackness, so go ahead and imagine that. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... It worked as advertised ... "
" ... The pics were good enough. ... "
" ... Inside stays dark as advertised. ... "
Cooling
9tent, inside, dark, cool, weather
+78%
-22%
" ... The vents help keep the humidity level inside the tent as low as possible. ... "
" ... Dark technology is cooler and darker. ... "
" ... It's also very dark and very cool inside in the southern Texas heat mid May. ... "
" ... Then It got extremely hot and sunny and it stayed dark and cool. ... "
" ... It also has plenty of flaps for air flow on hot summer nights. ... "
" ... It also excellent airflow through the tent so it does become stuffy. ... "
" ... - The Rainfly "hugs" the tent less so you can expect it to be slightly less warm ( = better for warm weather, less for cold) ... "
Cleaning
8tarp, wet, floor, dirt, bottom
+50%
-50%
" ... I had a 4 layer tarp under the tent and a little bath mat to catch dirt and wet. ... "
Cables
7power cord, corner, zippered, tie, tent
+29%
-71%
" ... It is interesting that it does not appear to leak everywhere, but instead only on the corner with the port for power cables. ... "
" ... Only problem was the rainfly pole cord was broken. ... "
" ... took it out to use again and all the bungee cords were completely destroyed and lost all elasticity. ... "
" ... The only leak came from the opening on the bottom corner for the extension cord. ... "
" ... Many tie down cords are a hassle to setup and take down ... "
Sound Quality
6tent, made, wind, used, noise
+67%
-33%
" ... Used for music festival. ... "
" ... Used it at a music festival. ... "
" ... I will def be buying again in the future for other music festivals! ... "
" ... We bought this for a music festival in Kentucky last September (2018). ... "
Overall performance
6performance, gets, done, tent, stakes
+100%
" ... Did it’s job ... "
" ... It gets the job done. ... Nothing else much to say - it’s a great tent and gets the job done. ... "
" ... Performance as expected. ... "
" ... We took this for our first Cub Scout camp this weekend and was very happy with the performance. ... "
" ... Did it do its job? ... "
" ... Fast set up and easy . ... "
Weight
6light weight, easy, tent, set, person
+100%
" ... Light weight and easy to assemble. ... "
" ... Its light, compact and definately holds up to the elements ... "
" ... The weight is fairly well hidden too. ... "
" ... Fits into a standard suitcase, light weight, easy setup, and great for the price. ... "
" ... -Easy set up, very light weight. ... "
" ... if you are looking for a cheap but durable and backpackable tent this is the one, although if you are thinking of saving weight I'd suggest a 1 person, this one will give you a good workout though and I was fine :) (we were backpacking on Isle Royale btw for 4 days so I packed and unpacked and set this up every time we stopped to camp, and had no issues, fantastic build quality for the price and well worth it in my opinion. ... "
As Gift
5boys, bought
+80%
-20%
" ... Given as a birthday gift. ... "
" ... Purchased for a wedding gift. ... "
" ... Bought two of these for my boys for Christmas. ... "
Display Clarity
5tent, screens, zip, windows, sides
+60%
-40%
" ... Without the fly, you have plenty of screen space for star-gazing. ... "
" ... Lots of screens. ... "
" ... they are just screens. ... "
Hair
5cut, set, cutting, bag, inside
+20%
-80%
" ... We had to set up tarps over the tents in hopes of cutting back on the wetness. ... "
" ... Thanks god the place have a little store and I had to buy extra sticks and cut them, because it wasn’t for my tent, to keep the tent half straight. ... "
" ... The tent is poor quality and the carrying bag handles were cut. ... "
" ... I had to cut stitching with a knife to rig the pole through- very disappointing. ... "
Night Photography
5rain, light, tent, rained, led light system
+80%
-20%
" ... Includes an LED light system that lights up the tent at night. ... "
" ... As far as the waterproofing, I have spent at least one night in heavy downpours and multiple nights with moderate rain and I have never seen a single drop get inside. ... "
" ... Works perfect even during an all night rain. ... "
" ... light blocking is great ... "
Water Usage
4used, rained, inside, getting, spray
+25%
-75%
" ... On its way.let found water inside. ... "
" ... Water gets through here. ... "
" ... Seems that the water was getting in from the seams. ... "
Cover
3carrying bag, pouch, box, back, one
+67%
-33%
" ... The tent is packaged in a box inside the carrying bag. ... "
" ... - One more con, the pouch, nothing wrong with having one but once you unpack the tent good luck getting it back into the included pouch, a good idea, however poorly executed ... "
Defective Delivery
3tent, received, opened
-100%
" ... I am so disappointed in this tent and the fact that I cannot even return the defective piece of junk. ... "
" ... The box was a little damaged when I received it, but nothing inside was. ... "
" ... Major manufacturing defect ... "
Food Items
3+100%
" ... Assembling/de assembling is a piece of cake. ... "
" ... Ants in my food this morning but hey . ... "
" ... Needless to say I had the fire roaring and cooking up hot dogs and chili with sun to spare. ... "
Ports
3power, leak, extension, corner, cord
+67%
-33%
" ... Large enough for a couple and really like the extension cord port. ... "
" ... - power "vent/port" for external power usage inside the tent away from the door ... "
Device Compatibility
3zip, screen
+33%
-67%
" ... No way to connect it. ... "
Network
3mesh, two, rainfly, mattress
+67%
-33%
" ... The walls and underside of the rainfly are very opaque, and the rainfly extends a tad lower on this model than the other ones--another selling point for me. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Size: 17.72 meters