Coleman products have been around for nearly 100 years. Good quality yes. Luke says going to test the tent ⛺️ he means it! Thanks for testing more affordable gear.
My wife and I have the larger 6 person version of the tent with the vestibule. It also came with a small 'tarp' section that mystified us. We came up with the same as Luke - that it's a doormat to put your shoes on. Maybe also extra material for repairs? Odd to include loops if that was the case. Our tent has held up very well through some decently heavy use. We went camping with our big dogs in ours and they ran into the walls a lot - no damage. In South Dakota we got hit by a couple rain storms, one with some grape sized hail included. Tent was fine, don't recall any leaks. For the money and convenience I have no complaints.
@@randallharmsen5802 Yeah we actually made a break for our vehicle to wait out the hail, wind, and rain and avoid lightning and falling tree risk (there was one a little close to our tent for comfort) and I was worried when we got back the tent would be shredded but it was perfectly fine.
I hope you understand how important the legitimacy of your lack of agenda is. It's priceless. It's very difficult to trust TH-camrs. Very difficult. Appreciate you, Luke.
I have this tent, and it's completely adequate. I've spent several nights in it during cold, torrential downpours, and woke up dry every time, and that's really all I wanted out of it.
@@tedt5588 there's a special glue you can use or wax forget what it's called but made to waterproof seams and you basically paint it on with a small brush that comes with the liquid. lol just remembered called seam sealer
I own the the three man tent and it's 97 percent water proof and great In the wind. I love it my dog and I stay really comfortable in a rain wind storm.
I have this tent. 2 seasons later the screen mesh is falling apart a bit, but overall it's holding up ok. No leaking. Easy to setup. Got maybe 15 nights in it. For the price I'm happy with it.
@Anonymoussilurian Anonymoussilurian the mesh itself has few spots that are small ripped. Not big enough to let bugs in but something that I need to keep an eye on. For me personally considering the cost, I'd totally buy it again if it lasts a few years considering it's almost half price vs anything else I looked at.
My daughter and I each have this exact tent. We used it last weekend to camp at a family reunion. It kept the bugs out. We didn't have condensation issues and it had just enough room for my sleep system and gear. I give this tent a 2 thumbs up.
my wife and I used this tent for many years. We loved it went through a tornado in it and even freezing rain and snow. My wife even used it as a reading room in her classroom at work for months and it survived. We used the object as a doormat most of the time.
@@willek1335 So.. all you read here is that it was used in a classroom and not the fact that it went through a tornado and even freezing rain and snow? Sounds like you should have been in the classroom using it as a reading room with the children lol
@@brindlekintales no tent I know of is going to take a tornado head on we were in valley about a 3/4 of a mile away. It took the tops out of bunch of trees but nothing real crazy
I have two different Coleman tents and I love them both. They never let me down. No matter if it was sunny, rainy or even snowy. Okay the mountains in the middle of Germany might not have that extreme snow storms, but I was well prepared with the tents for the conditions I was facing. That I learned from TOGR. Always be prepared for what might come. Greetings from Germany.
This tent was gifted to me when I first got into camping. I've upgraded since to the Nature Hike 1P. However I can say I took that Coleman tent out for 3 nights, through some mild rain and it did not leak. It was a little heavy for a backpacking tent, but it's a great "first tent" for someone just getting into backpacking.
Coleman generally makes decent if unspectacular products. Their Weathermaster series cabin tents are quite nice, though, if way too heavy for anything but car camping. But the sheer amount of headroom in them makes them a superb choice for any 2+ person use.
Companies must hold their breath when you review any of their products. No matter how confident they are in their product and its manufacture. You go through them so thoroughly and test them to their limits.
@@davestelling Exactly! i think it was the oak 200 or something. The cotton on the inside was way more comfy than that slick sticky stuff and white wich made it perfect for spotting any ticks and other insects that wanted to share the night.
I bought it for my son in the boy scouts. First trip with it it poured raining for two days. The tent didn't leak and he was the only one who was dry the whole time. The only thing I wish is have a bigger mesh screen in the door to ventilate more air.
I've owned the 4 person Sundome since 2013, it's been a decent tent, we use it about 4-5 times a year. I've treated it with water repellent and Permethrin bug spray every other year, it's held up well for the price.
I bought this exact tent but the 4 person size. Upon installation the only hole I had with mine was a tiny one around the opening which I sewed with the tiny sewing kit I had and seam sealer. Up in the deep woods of maine in late April it survived 4 days of some pretty heavy downpour and about 30-35 mph winds. No leaks or wet spots were found (very surprised).. I had 0 condensation as the whole top is mesh with the cover tarp gapped over it. The extra piece they supply I have been using as a front porch as other reviewers have. I have gone out with it a few times since and can set up within 5 minutes. Really simple and 4 man has a ton of room. And cheap!
Thanks for doing a review on this tent. Me and my grandkids have used the 4 person and 6 person version of this tent for years (caught them ALL on sale at one time or another) and have never had any issues with water leakage. Granted, we are true 'glampers' that try to avoid going camping during rainy periods. However I recall i trip we made wherein it POURED the rain for a long time during an intense thunderstorm. I was really dreading to see how much water got into our tents..... but to our surprise, all three tents (one six person and two two person) were bone dry. I also recall another incident wherein it came a local flash flood in the area we were camping in with just the 6 person tent. We were at dinner during the gully washer and were truly dreading to see if everything stayed dry.....but to our amazement zero water had gotten in (and I had actually forgotten to zip up the door window (I guess we just got lucky and it wasn't a 'blowing' rain??). I'd highly recommend them for glampers. Just my agenda free and no paid story of our personal experience with them !.
Spent two years (2018-19) for a total of 14 weeks (2- 7week camps) no problem except the nylon ropes turned to dust from UV destruction. The "rug" seemed to be unnecessary, but was helpful in keeping floor from mud.
I also had the nylon ropes on a Coleman tent turn to dust from UV exposure after spending 6 months in it from Apr through Sept. I spent a 2nd season like this before the bathtub floor started to deteriorate. Actually not bad for 12 months of constant sun exposure.
I love my sundome 4 person tent. Takes no time at all to set up and I've survived many Florida thunderstorms with it, especially since me camping usually summons rain lol. But, I never did seam sealing and she's never leaked!
I remember that we had this exact tent (well, the 4 person version) back when I lived in the Emirates and we went camping in the desert almost every weekend. That thing held up for YEARS and never showed any sign of wear. Coleman really makes some amazing tents.
We have a Coleman tent (the fly does come all the way to the ground on ours) and we use it for longer term trips because it has more room. We took a trip to Cumberland Island and there were torrential rains. Everybody in their $600 tents were soaked and we were dry as a bone in our $75 tent. There is a time and place for different tents.
Love my Coleman!! Had it for two years! Quick to put up and tear down. Great space even if you use an inflatable bed in it. I have a metal S hook to hang my LED light fan from the ceiling. Yes, the little mat I use for my door mat. I will need to apply the water proof spray to it since I used it a lot, and I heard abrasion will naturally wear off factory applied water proofing. Love it!!!
Used the coleman 1 person for ages as a homeless person in Toronto...worked pretty much perfect. It was fairly waterproof, yet did well with some extra silicon spraying to ensure that..that thing you have though seems a bit weighty IMO, should be a pound or two lighter.
I bought the Coleman Sundome 4 person tent and have used it once a month ever month for 4 years on camping trips with the Boy Scouts and it has never let me down. Rain, wind, sometimes snow and it has taken it all in stride. I bought 2 Coleman Sundome 2 person tents for both of my sons in Boys Scouts as well and both tents have given them outstanding service too.
I think your right about the square piece of flooring. It looks like you place it in front of the door for shoes. Maybe even take it inside the tent to place shoes on it. I see alot of them being used they must be halfway decent. Thanks for review luke.
I just got home from a 3 night trip in the white mountains of new hampshire, rain all 3 days with one heavy rain day. Coleman Sundome 6 person didnt leak at all. And i am a lazy camper. I dont do extra water sealing, i dont do tie outs on the rain fly, i just hook up the poles, inflate my mattress, and crawl in at night. I dont even stake the corners, and its never leaked in over 3 years of using it
I've used this same tent truck camping for several years. No leaks during some serious storms. I purchased the 4 person for my grandkids so I trust Coleman.
I've had a 3 person sundome for about 5 years now. I use it strictly for car camping and have had it in some pretty heavy storms with minimal leaking and it is still holding up pretty well.
I have the 4-person Dark Room Coleman Sundome tent. Love it! It is dark for blocking out the campfire at night and the dawn's sun. I've slept to 9:30am in this tent without interruption from the sun. It has been through 4 rainstorms. The last one I had the zippers at the bottom of the door, this is the only time the tent has leaked (and only a little bit). SO if you get this tent, remember to zip the two-door zippers to the TOP of the door to avoid leaks. Strength and Honor, enjoy the camp.
I have the Sundome 4 person tent and for the money, it is a really good tent. I can see 18-year-old guys buying this tent and really getting a good start in the hobby.
Agree With Sam D, it's a door mat.. It's a Coleman, I'd put "Seam Grip" on it regardless.. AND, while motorcycle camping years ago, I learned to use a long tarp ( a 10x 24) over my tent with poles as an awning...
My boy scout troop used Coleman Sundomes (older version of course) while I was in back in the early 2000s. They were decent, durable, good for their price. They did leak a small amount but no one ever got really wet in them.
I had the 4 man version and have slept through so many major storms and always started dry. My favorite budget tent that you can buy! Only difference is mine didn’t have the pole sleeves at the top just clips. Could set it up in 5 minutes even after some beverages
My family used to have 2, but now we use a Coleman Tenaya Lake 8 person tent. I've found with lots of the Coleman tents that you should probably spray seal the seams connecting the floor piece to the walls. I do think the simplicity of the cross-poll dome tents is unmatched and makes the rain fly very simple to install.
Coleman has always been our tent for years, main reason is of course, its affordable. Some leaked, some not. We upgraded to the instant tent for 6 people and so far it didn't disappoint us when all of a sudden it rained whole night non-stop that night when we went camping last year. We also tried Core tents and I like them too.
I was in a Coleman tent once in northern Michigan and it rained something crazy like 4 inches. The campground flooded and walking around the inside of the tent was like walking on a waterbed but it never leaked. Just a fwiw.
My friends and I have been using Coleman tents as well as the Walmart knockoffs for years in all 3 season weather scenarios...they're good like you said. Most of the leaking comes from human error.
My current tent is a Coleman Canyon Breeze that I got for $60 from a friend. I sprayed the seams with waterproofing just to be safe and it’s never leaked on me. (My back doesn’t work right so I was looking for a larger tent.) Coleman products have always worked well for me.
My first tent was a Coleman three person A frame tent close to 40 years ago. I remember pouring over the Sears catalog looking at the toys, camping gear, and tools as a kid and figuring out what to try to pester my parents about for b-days and Christmas. Coleman was usually high on the list of wants.
I've used an older version of this tent in green. I bought a Skincom Easy Solartent and put it up at the entrance to this tent because the tent doesn't have a vestibule. I've used this tent at many motorcycle rallies and have let my kids use it. I like the tent, but camping in the south with it can be problematic. Its "good" but its stuffy. Only having mesh on the top 1/3 of the tent and one really small zippered vent at the floor, means there isnt a whole lot of air flow through the tent. My biggest gripe is with so little mesh and being a single walled tent, condensation collects on the walls. If you're on the move the next morning you're going to be packing a wet tent AND rainfly. The only time I had it in the rain I had no leaks. My only other gripes would be the lack of a vestibule and that it doesnt lend itself to being packed down as small as some more expensive tents, probably because the floor is made of a thick polyethylene and the tent tends to balloon when you try to roll it or stuff it in a sack. I dont hike, but if I did, I would probably try to find a more packable alternative. For motorcycle camping, I would recommend separating the poles, tent and rainfly for the reasons I mentioned above. For the money this is a good beginner tent. I've since upgraded to an Outdoor Vitals Dominion 2P.
I’ve used several Coleman tents. With enough rain and age you get some leaks but over all not a bad product. Bought this model for a friend’s daughters to play with
I have this tent and it's been great for me. I put a twin sized air mattress in it and have enough room left over to wash up each morning and store a bit of gear. It's also pretty waterproof if you take care of it. Can't ask for more than that!
I had this tent for years. I used it in the snow and rain. hot weather and cold weather. It is an excellent tent for the price, and is the perfect starter tent for someone who doesn't know what they want. Once you take camping more seriously you will want to upgrade to a better tent.
I have been living in this tent for the about two years. The only problem I’ve had is the top door zipper gave out, about one year of use. The bottom door zipper still works well. I live on Maui on the dry side (west). But we do get down pours now and then. I have not had one drop of leakage so far. My main concern is how long the tent material will holdup because of UV even thought I’m set up under a tree. Very roomy tent. And for $50 I am totally satisfied and definitely got my money’s worth.. For this price I definitely didn’t expect it to last this long especially since I’ve lived in it every day. Didn’t get the extra piece (door mat). Looking forward to see how your tests go, Luke. Always can trust and appreciate your reviews. Many thanks. Aloha
I bought this tent last year as I was getting back into back packing after many years. I was not sure that my wife would like back packing so I did not want to spend a great deal of money on gear until we knew if she wanted to go more than a couple of times. When I received the tent I set it up in the back yard and it rained hard for two days on and off. It did not leak at all, however, I did not have the little holes that his tent showed in the corners. We used the tent last year in the RMNP camping at Sandbeach Lake. This lake is over 10000 feet in elevation and it got pretty could that night, but we stayed pretty warm even though it was around 28 degrees. We also used it in middle Tennessee at the end of October and it was good. However, it does not have vestibules and it could really use more mesh on the inner tent in my opinion. It is also 7.5 lbs which is heavy. You can get the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 for 134.00 and it weighs a little over 3 lbs.
Growing up, going camping came with the expectation that it was going to be an adventure. If I wanted to sleep in perfect conditions, I'd stay home. Camping SHOULD include a leaky tent, hotdogs dropped in the fire, chips knocked in the dirt, flies, bees, yellow jackets, hail, wind, lightning, ants and anything else nature can provide. Going to sleep in the mountains during a storm is the best sleep aid I can think of. Waking up in the middle of the night with a wet sleeping bag is adventure sleeping! It makes my warm, dry bed at home feel that much better. :) I think it comes down to life or death. We always camped near our vehicle in national forest. If we were miles from shelter and heat, yeah, this might not be the tent. Not to mention 7lbs is a little heavy for a backpacking tent, wouldn't you say?
for a night or two, fine, if that is what you want - but A) your just forgiving shitty company behavior and B) these tents are advertised as also for backpacking (getting wet can be VERY bad).
I have the 6 person Sundome that I use for car camping. In hand it doesn't really inspire confidence, but to its credit it has never leaked and has always stayed dry inside, and has also withstood a significant beating from the wind that flat out destroyed a tarp. I wouldn't trust it over my MSR, but the 6-person Sundome was also less than half the cost of my 2-person MSR.
I've used this tent 2 or 3 years in a row at Assateague Island and I've had no issues with it. I was short on funds and I needed a new tent so I gave it a trrry.
We use the four person version of this tent in our Scout Troop and Venture Crew. They hold up extremely well to the abuse of monthly campouts and do not leak if set up properly. Like any other piece of gear they require proper maintenance and storage (every once in a while we find a moldy tent that was shoved in the back of the cabinet instead of being hung up to dry).
I have the green one. It's been great so far, and a great option for the kids. I don't test things quite like Luke, but it has held up nicely to everything at this point. I think I paid around $40 a few years back. Hard to beat!
I put Scotchgard waterproofing on mine and I had it set-up in my upstate ny backyard for several weeks, from April 2 through mid May. It snowed..alot.. it rained, we had nasty weather. My sleeping bag, my air mattress that I kept in there stayed dry the entire time. I slept in it on the weekends. No problem. I then took it on an overnight trip. No problems. Stayed cozy This tent in a word has performed well for a cheap backyard tent. It's not a backpack tent. But for me and my six year old son. It did well and fit a full Sized Coleman air mattress in it
I've had the 3p since 2001 and it's been the best $30 I've ever spent. I finally got a hole in the floor 2 yrs ago but I still use it when there's no rain in the forecast.
It’s pretty much the same 3 person tent they’ve been selling for a few decades. Got one in 1991 and it survived 50+ trips in Baja Mexico as well as a couple trips to Burning Man in the 90’s. Only once did it rain while using this in San Diego and it was fine.
I have this tent in the 4-person version. I searched a long time for the tent that met my physical and budgetary needs. I have a compact frame hammock that has its own built-in tent setup that I use in the summer in all weather. I was heading for some fall season camping with my Scouts and wanted a larger setup that would fit my hammock and I could set up myself (I'm 5-1" with a few physical limitations.) It poured the week before my camp out so I didn't set it up outside for a test. I did do a quick run through in my living room to make sure everything was there and I knew how it worked. And that my hammock did fit. I camped in below freezing overnight weather through the end of October and November (western NY). We also had rain. I did stay dry inside. When the wind picked up and our temp was going low, I re-staked the fly closer to the base of the tent to hold more heat inside, which did help. That scrap of material that you couldn't identify is supposed to be a shoe mat or floor mat. You can stake it outside the door. But the overhang isn't big enough to protect that in the rain, so I brought it inside the door and left my shoes on it. Saved the sweep out time at the end of the camp out. I really liked the tent. It isn't too heavy, I can set it up myself, and I stayed dry and relatively warm (yes, I did the proper sleeping gear set up for overnight personal warmth.) I like that I can almost stand in it to dress and had enough room for my hammock, my gear and my camp stool inside the tent. I like the blue because I can see it when camping in the woods and approaching it after a hike.
Another great video with a bad tent. A buddy of mine bought this tent when he first became homeless, again. He saw holes everywhere even after using 3 cans of waterproof spray. He used a wool blanket between the fly and the tent body to keep in heat and block holes along the stitch lines of the vent/screens. To keep dry he put a vinyl shower curtain down for a ground sheet, and a vinyl table cloth inside to create a real bathtub floor as well as putting heavy plastic over the top to assist the "rain fly". How do I know all of this; I was in the site next to his. He tried returning it the same day as purchase and was told they couldn't take it back because it was opened. Back when he purchased his the electric cord port was a slot without a zipper. So at least they improved that feature. The door mat thing must be something new - otherwise my buddy was short-changed.
I have a bigger version of this tent. Was camping at a state park in Georgia. A severe thunderstorm came thru one night. Blew down several trees in the park and campground. I didn't realize how bad the storm had actually been until the next morning. I slept thru most of it. This tent survived the high winds with no issue and I stayed dry
I've owned this 2-person Coleman tent years ago when it had light gray and blue colors. It held up in light winds and stayed dry in short rains. In heavy or prolonged rain the moisture began to seep through but not too badly. My complaint was the ventilation in warm humid weather was lacking. But still I thought this tent was decent quality and inexpensive buy. It'll do well for car camping for most folks.
Good morning, Luke. I’ve owned one of these Coleman Sundown 2 person tents for approximately 12 years. When I first started backpacking, we carried one but my son and I split up the weight. It’s definitely too heavy for backpacking. That being said, on one trip we had a severe thunderstorm roll through and it absolutely poured rain. We sat in the Coleman and stay perfectly dry. My wife and I use it for camping and it’s been solid for us. You can fit a queen size mattress in there but it doesn’t leave a lot of room. Our last trip we used an electric blanket and we stayed nice and toasty. I highly recommend this tent. Not sure if the newer ones are as waterproof. I really like the Sundown. We’re taking it camping this weekend in New York State. 👍🏻😎
I have the bigger version of this tent that I use for car camping. I love it and have has zero issues with it. Never leaked once. Getting the rain fly up on the bigger one is a pain for one person. But not a dealbreaker. I’ve used about 16 times or so with never an issue.
used this exact 2 person tent during a flash flood, rained for 3 days straight and was surprised how dry it stayed. only water on the inside was from condensation. if we had opened the door we would have been flooded because the water was up to the top line of the bathtub. for a low cost amazon tent, this thing held up pretty well. only cons i had are its fairly small if you're taller than 5'9" and not the best ventilation. but will fit 2 people snugly.
My family owns two of them (3 and 4 person) and they get used in scouting. Easy to set up, keeps us dry, and overall a really good value. Sure, you could spend a great deal on a tent, but for the price, these are very good.
I have this tent and it's definitely worth the money. really dry tent, seams were sewn well on mine. the only beef I have with it is I wish it had a full door screen that was separate from the other door. it's a little claustrophobic not being able to see out and/or not being able to see an amazing view from the front door. plus you can't stand up in it - If I get another one, I'll probably get the 4 person one so there's more headroom.
Let's see if he can get it back in the bag! I've had several tents over the years, Sleeping bags as well. they never go back in the bag! no matter what!
I bought the six person one a few months back. It's not bad for warm weather camping. A bit chilly at night with the airflow since the tent roof is basically a screen. I used a propane heater in it but with the airflow it was still chilly/cold. Wall Tents with Wood Stoves are much better for my situation.
Coleman hooligans are huge upgrades over this. We actually just retired our holograms after dozens of backpacking outings.switched over to alps mountaineering.
Coleman products have been around for nearly 100 years. Good quality yes. Luke says going to test the tent ⛺️ he means it! Thanks for testing more affordable gear.
My wife and I have the larger 6 person version of the tent with the vestibule. It also came with a small 'tarp' section that mystified us. We came up with the same as Luke - that it's a doormat to put your shoes on. Maybe also extra material for repairs? Odd to include loops if that was the case. Our tent has held up very well through some decently heavy use. We went camping with our big dogs in ours and they ran into the walls a lot - no damage. In South Dakota we got hit by a couple rain storms, one with some grape sized hail included. Tent was fine, don't recall any leaks. For the money and convenience I have no complaints.
@@DL-ij7tf hailstorm oh wow that’s awesome that it withstood hail.
@@randallharmsen5802
Yeah we actually made a break for our vehicle to wait out the hail, wind, and rain and avoid lightning and falling tree risk (there was one a little close to our tent for comfort) and I was worried when we got back the tent would be shredded but it was perfectly fine.
@@DL-ij7tf to bad Luke wasn’t there for that test! LOL.
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I hope you understand how important the legitimacy of your lack of agenda is. It's priceless. It's very difficult to trust TH-camrs. Very difficult. Appreciate you, Luke.
I have the 4 person sundome and mine does have a slight leaking problem. Been that way since I bought it.
But wait, his agenda is to bring an agenda free review, so there is no agenda free review. But an honest review is priceless.
I have this tent, and it's completely adequate. I've spent several nights in it during cold, torrential downpours, and woke up dry every time, and that's really all I wanted out of it.
That extra piece is a “door mat”
Standard with most Coleman tents.
@@ChrisSzulwach Yep, my Coleman "Red Canyon" tent came with one.
One of the things I kept from an old Montana 6. Always handy for muddy boots.
I have used mine hammock camping
Yes ... So why does it not say "welcome"? 😂
I own this tent, 4 person version. First night in it we had a serious down pour and thunderstorms- bone dry. It’s worth it IMHO.
I have two of those tents and have slept in horrendus rain and no leaks.
@@tedt5588 there's a special glue you can use or wax forget what it's called but made to waterproof seams and you basically paint it on with a small brush that comes with the liquid. lol just remembered called seam sealer
What size tarp did you use for the ground?
@@Rise2Second it's a tent mat, probably also sold by coleman, but that's just my guess
@@aresident7745 bad guess
I own the the three man tent and it's 97 percent water proof and great In the wind. I love it my dog and I stay really comfortable in a rain wind storm.
I have this tent. 2 seasons later the screen mesh is falling apart a bit, but overall it's holding up ok. No leaking. Easy to setup. Got maybe 15 nights in it. For the price I'm happy with it.
Good review. Thanks
@Anonymoussilurian Anonymoussilurian the mesh itself has few spots that are small ripped. Not big enough to let bugs in but something that I need to keep an eye on. For me personally considering the cost, I'd totally buy it again if it lasts a few years considering it's almost half price vs anything else I looked at.
@@lootboxasa but then you could’ve bought the superior product for double the cost because you would need 2 tents . Idk I’m stupid nvm
This could be a good candidate for someone just starting out in camping or for fair weather, infrequent campers. THANKS.
My daughter and I each have this exact tent. We used it last weekend to camp at a family reunion. It kept the bugs out. We didn't have condensation issues and it had just enough room for my sleep system and gear. I give this tent a 2 thumbs up.
my wife and I used this tent for many years. We loved it went through a tornado in it and even freezing rain and snow. My wife even used it as a reading room in her classroom at work for months and it survived. We used the object as a doormat most of the time.
For classroom use? That's the most intense test, so it sounds solid.
@@willek1335 So.. all you read here is that it was used in a classroom and not the fact that it went through a tornado and even freezing rain and snow? Sounds like you should have been in the classroom using it as a reading room with the children lol
@@saber1able 😂 children can be devastating to most people's economy and dreams. You're right.
It went through a tornado? Oh, please...no it did not.
@@brindlekintales no tent I know of is going to take a tornado head on we were in valley about a 3/4 of a mile away. It took the tops out of bunch of trees but nothing real crazy
I have the 4 person and 6 person tent for almost 12 years. They have both worked great
I have had a sundome 3 man tent for over 10 years I love it
I have two different Coleman tents and I love them both. They never let me down. No matter if it was sunny, rainy or even snowy. Okay the mountains in the middle of Germany might not have that extreme snow storms, but I was well prepared with the tents for the conditions I was facing. That I learned from TOGR. Always be prepared for what might come. Greetings from Germany.
This tent was gifted to me when I first got into camping. I've upgraded since to the Nature Hike 1P. However I can say I took that Coleman tent out for 3 nights, through some mild rain and it did not leak. It was a little heavy for a backpacking tent, but it's a great "first tent" for someone just getting into backpacking.
@Anonymoussilurian Anonymoussilurian check out NatureHike and even Ozark Trail has some decent gear.
Coleman generally makes decent if unspectacular products. Their Weathermaster series cabin tents are quite nice, though, if way too heavy for anything but car camping. But the sheer amount of headroom in them makes them a superb choice for any 2+ person use.
Companies must hold their breath when you review any of their products. No matter how confident they are in their product and its manufacture. You go through them so thoroughly and test them to their limits.
I had a coleman sleepingbag for a long time, that thing was awesome.
Not light and pretty bulky but i never slept better in any other.
Same, here.
I really liked the old-time green canvas outside/plaid flannel interiors...
@@davestelling Exactly!
i think it was the oak 200 or something.
The cotton on the inside was way more comfy than that slick sticky stuff and white wich made it perfect for spotting any ticks and other insects that wanted to share the night.
I bought it for my son in the boy scouts. First trip with it it poured raining for two days. The tent didn't leak and he was the only one who was dry the whole time. The only thing I wish is have a bigger mesh screen in the door to ventilate more air.
I've owned the 4 person Sundome since 2013, it's been a decent tent, we use it about 4-5 times a year. I've treated it with water repellent and Permethrin bug spray every other year, it's held up well for the price.
I bought this exact tent but the 4 person size. Upon installation the only hole I had with mine was a tiny one around the opening which I sewed with the tiny sewing kit I had and seam sealer. Up in the deep woods of maine in late April it survived 4 days of some pretty heavy downpour and about 30-35 mph winds. No leaks or wet spots were found (very surprised).. I had 0 condensation as the whole top is mesh with the cover tarp gapped over it. The extra piece they supply I have been using as a front porch as other reviewers have. I have gone out with it a few times since and can set up within 5 minutes. Really simple and 4 man has a ton of room. And cheap!
Thanks for doing a review on this tent. Me and my grandkids have used the 4 person and 6 person version of this tent for years (caught them ALL on sale at one time or another) and have never had any issues with water leakage. Granted, we are true 'glampers' that try to avoid going camping during rainy periods. However I recall i trip we made wherein it POURED the rain for a long time during an intense thunderstorm. I was really dreading to see how much water got into our tents..... but to our surprise, all three tents (one six person and two two person) were bone dry. I also recall another incident wherein it came a local flash flood in the area we were camping in with just the 6 person tent. We were at dinner during the gully washer and were truly dreading to see if everything stayed dry.....but to our amazement zero water had gotten in (and I had actually forgotten to zip up the door window (I guess we just got lucky and it wasn't a 'blowing' rain??). I'd highly recommend them for glampers. Just my agenda free and no paid story of our personal experience with them !.
Have a Coleman Flatwoods II 4 person tent and absolutely LOVE it.
Luke = The Tent Master! He knows his stuff
Spent two years (2018-19) for a total of 14 weeks (2- 7week camps) no problem except the nylon ropes turned to dust from UV destruction. The "rug" seemed to be unnecessary, but was helpful in keeping floor from mud.
I also had the nylon ropes on a Coleman tent turn to dust from UV exposure after spending 6 months in it from Apr through Sept. I spent a 2nd season like this before the bathtub floor started to deteriorate. Actually not bad for 12 months of constant sun exposure.
Thanks Luke....great video....Freedom for all people...
I love my sundome 4 person tent. Takes no time at all to set up and I've survived many Florida thunderstorms with it, especially since me camping usually summons rain lol. But, I never did seam sealing and she's never leaked!
Bought this test 6 years ago and still waterproof, I still use it.. it's a good tent for the price you get more than whats expected
I remember that we had this exact tent (well, the 4 person version) back when I lived in the Emirates and we went camping in the desert almost every weekend. That thing held up for YEARS and never showed any sign of wear. Coleman really makes some amazing tents.
We have a Coleman tent (the fly does come all the way to the ground on ours) and we use it for longer term trips because it has more room. We took a trip to Cumberland Island and there were torrential rains. Everybody in their $600 tents were soaked and we were dry as a bone in our $75 tent. There is a time and place for different tents.
I have a six person Coleman tent and we love it. I always bring a extra plastic tarp in case it rains. Just in case!
Love my Coleman!! Had it for two years! Quick to put up and tear down. Great space even if you use an inflatable bed in it. I have a metal S hook to hang my LED light fan from the ceiling.
Yes, the little mat I use for my door mat.
I will need to apply the water proof spray to it since I used it a lot, and I heard abrasion will naturally wear off factory applied water proofing. Love it!!!
Mud Mat
ANY tent is a good tent if you only camp in the spring and summer. As long as it keeps the mosquito's out then it's a win.
And rain !
Used the coleman 1 person for ages as a homeless person in Toronto...worked pretty much perfect. It was fairly waterproof, yet did well with some extra silicon spraying to ensure that..that thing you have though seems a bit weighty IMO, should be a pound or two lighter.
I bought the Coleman Sundome 4 person tent and have used it once a month ever month for 4 years on camping trips with the Boy Scouts and it has never let me down. Rain, wind, sometimes snow and it has taken it all in stride. I bought 2 Coleman Sundome 2 person tents for both of my sons in Boys Scouts as well and both tents have given them outstanding service too.
I think your right about the square piece of flooring. It looks like you place it in front of the door for shoes. Maybe even take it inside the tent to place shoes on it. I see alot of them being used they must be halfway decent. Thanks for review luke.
that extra piece of floor material is a "door mat" just like you mentioned
Good backyard and car camping tent, had one for several years before seems leaked even after seam sealer .
I just got home from a 3 night trip in the white mountains of new hampshire, rain all 3 days with one heavy rain day. Coleman Sundome 6 person didnt leak at all. And i am a lazy camper. I dont do extra water sealing, i dont do tie outs on the rain fly, i just hook up the poles, inflate my mattress, and crawl in at night. I dont even stake the corners, and its never leaked in over 3 years of using it
Some people add seam tape or wax to seams
@Anonymoussilurian Anonymoussilurian idk, like i said, i dont do it
I've used this same tent truck camping for several years. No leaks during some serious storms. I purchased the 4 person for my grandkids so I trust Coleman.
I've had a 3 person sundome for about 5 years now. I use it strictly for car camping and have had it in some pretty heavy storms with minimal leaking and it is still holding up pretty well.
I have the 4 person tent and LOVE it! That is a shoe mat.
I have the 4-person Dark Room Coleman Sundome tent. Love it! It is dark for blocking out the campfire at night and the dawn's sun. I've slept to 9:30am in this tent without interruption from the sun. It has been through 4 rainstorms. The last one I had the zippers at the bottom of the door, this is the only time the tent has leaked (and only a little bit). SO if you get this tent, remember to zip the two-door zippers to the TOP of the door to avoid leaks. Strength and Honor, enjoy the camp.
That's what I'd use that extra piece of material for. Keep your knees clean while you're climbing in!
That's camping?
I’ve had one of these for years! Great car camping tent! I’ve spent weeks at a time in it and no leaks
I bought the 4 person version about 8 years ago. Used it twice. So far so good. lol
I have the Sundome 4 person tent and for the money, it is a really good tent. I can see 18-year-old guys buying this tent and really getting a good start in the hobby.
Can't wait...
For part 2
Agree With Sam D, it's a door mat.. It's a Coleman, I'd put "Seam Grip" on it regardless.. AND, while motorcycle camping years ago, I learned to use a long tarp ( a 10x 24) over my tent with poles as an awning...
My boy scout troop used Coleman Sundomes (older version of course) while I was in back in the early 2000s. They were decent, durable, good for their price. They did leak a small amount but no one ever got really wet in them.
I had the 4 man version and have slept through so many major storms and always started dry. My favorite budget tent that you can buy! Only difference is mine didn’t have the pole sleeves at the top just clips. Could set it up in 5 minutes even after some beverages
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Perfect timing. Need a new tent that won’t break the bank, and this is one I was looking at.
Just make sure to seam seal it. I did it myself and thankgod.
Go with snugpak
this tent will suck, i can already tell :/ too much experience with cheap tents on my part.
My family used to have 2, but now we use a Coleman Tenaya Lake 8 person tent. I've found with lots of the Coleman tents that you should probably spray seal the seams connecting the floor piece to the walls. I do think the simplicity of the cross-poll dome tents is unmatched and makes the rain fly very simple to install.
looking forward to test night..thank Luke.
I'm glad your doing a review on this tent, I'm interested in this tent
Coleman has always been our tent for years, main reason is of course, its affordable. Some leaked, some not. We upgraded to the instant tent for 6 people and so far it didn't disappoint us when all of a sudden it rained whole night non-stop that night when we went camping last year. We also tried Core tents and I like them too.
I was in a Coleman tent once in northern Michigan and it rained something crazy like 4 inches. The campground flooded and walking around the inside of the tent was like walking on a waterbed but it never leaked. Just a fwiw.
My friends and I have been using Coleman tents as well as the Walmart knockoffs for years in all 3 season weather scenarios...they're good like you said. Most of the leaking comes from human error.
My current tent is a Coleman Canyon Breeze that I got for $60 from a friend. I sprayed the seams with waterproofing just to be safe and it’s never leaked on me. (My back doesn’t work right so I was looking for a larger tent.) Coleman products have always worked well for me.
Extra piece is a door mat for you to take your shoes off and whatnot when entering and exiting the tent.
My first tent was a Coleman three person A frame tent close to 40 years ago. I remember pouring over the Sears catalog looking at the toys, camping gear, and tools as a kid and figuring out what to try to pester my parents about for b-days and Christmas. Coleman was usually high on the list of wants.
Shoe mat/foot pad would be my guess as well.
I've used an older version of this tent in green. I bought a Skincom Easy Solartent and put it up at the entrance to this tent because the tent doesn't have a vestibule. I've used this tent at many motorcycle rallies and have let my kids use it. I like the tent, but camping in the south with it can be problematic. Its "good" but its stuffy. Only having mesh on the top 1/3 of the tent and one really small zippered vent at the floor, means there isnt a whole lot of air flow through the tent. My biggest gripe is with so little mesh and being a single walled tent, condensation collects on the walls. If you're on the move the next morning you're going to be packing a wet tent AND rainfly. The only time I had it in the rain I had no leaks. My only other gripes would be the lack of a vestibule and that it doesnt lend itself to being packed down as small as some more expensive tents, probably because the floor is made of a thick polyethylene and the tent tends to balloon when you try to roll it or stuff it in a sack. I dont hike, but if I did, I would probably try to find a more packable alternative. For motorcycle camping, I would recommend separating the poles, tent and rainfly for the reasons I mentioned above. For the money this is a good beginner tent. I've since upgraded to an Outdoor Vitals Dominion 2P.
I’ve used several Coleman tents. With enough rain and age you get some leaks but over all not a bad product. Bought this model for a friend’s daughters to play with
Bought a 4 man ten 20 years ago used to go camping 6 weeks of the year that tent never let me down still got it ☺👍
I have this tent and it's been great for me. I put a twin sized air mattress in it and have enough room left over to wash up each morning and store a bit of gear. It's also pretty waterproof if you take care of it. Can't ask for more than that!
I had this tent for years. I used it in the snow and rain. hot weather and cold weather. It is an excellent tent for the price, and is the perfect starter tent for someone who doesn't know what they want. Once you take camping more seriously you will want to upgrade to a better tent.
I have been living in this tent for the about two years. The only problem I’ve had is the top door zipper gave out, about one year of use. The bottom door zipper still works well. I live on Maui on the dry side (west). But we do get down pours now and then. I have not had one drop of leakage so far. My main concern is how long the tent material will holdup because of UV even thought I’m set up under a tree. Very roomy tent. And for $50 I am totally satisfied and definitely got my money’s worth.. For this price I definitely didn’t expect it to last this long especially since I’ve lived in it every day. Didn’t get the extra piece (door mat). Looking forward to see how your tests go, Luke. Always can trust and appreciate your reviews. Many thanks. Aloha
I bought this tent last year as I was getting back into back packing after many years. I was not sure that my wife would like back packing so I did not want to spend a great deal of money on gear until we knew if she wanted to go more than a couple of times. When I received the tent I set it up in the back yard and it rained hard for two days on and off. It did not leak at all, however, I did not have the little holes that his tent showed in the corners. We used the tent last year in the RMNP camping at Sandbeach Lake. This lake is over 10000 feet in elevation and it got pretty could that night, but we stayed pretty warm even though it was around 28 degrees. We also used it in middle Tennessee at the end of October and it was good. However, it does not have vestibules and it could really use more mesh on the inner tent in my opinion. It is also 7.5 lbs which is heavy. You can get the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 for 134.00 and it weighs a little over 3 lbs.
That little floor mat that comes with it is one of my most used pieces of gear. I bring that thing on every backpacking trip.
Growing up, going camping came with the expectation that it was going to be an adventure. If I wanted to sleep in perfect conditions, I'd stay home. Camping SHOULD include a leaky tent, hotdogs dropped in the fire, chips knocked in the dirt, flies, bees, yellow jackets, hail, wind, lightning, ants and anything else nature can provide.
Going to sleep in the mountains during a storm is the best sleep aid I can think of. Waking up in the middle of the night with a wet sleeping bag is adventure sleeping! It makes my warm, dry bed at home feel that much better. :)
I think it comes down to life or death. We always camped near our vehicle in national forest. If we were miles from shelter and heat, yeah, this might not be the tent. Not to mention 7lbs is a little heavy for a backpacking tent, wouldn't you say?
for a night or two, fine, if that is what you want - but A) your just forgiving shitty company behavior and B) these tents are advertised as also for backpacking (getting wet can be VERY bad).
I have the 6 person Sundome that I use for car camping. In hand it doesn't really inspire confidence, but to its credit it has never leaked and has always stayed dry inside, and has also withstood a significant beating from the wind that flat out destroyed a tarp. I wouldn't trust it over my MSR, but the 6-person Sundome was also less than half the cost of my 2-person MSR.
Sundome 6 person with vestibule owner here. Car/backyard(woods) camper. So far so good....
I've used this tent 2 or 3 years in a row at Assateague Island and I've had no issues with it. I was short on funds and I needed a new tent so I gave it a trrry.
Good afternoon brother and thank you for sharing your thoughts and adventures and hi from Syracuse NY
Hey, what do you think of the tents that you hook onto the back of your vehicle?
We use the four person version of this tent in our Scout Troop and Venture Crew. They hold up extremely well to the abuse of monthly campouts and do not leak if set up properly. Like any other piece of gear they require proper maintenance and storage (every once in a while we find a moldy tent that was shoved in the back of the cabinet instead of being hung up to dry).
I have the green one. It's been great so far, and a great option for the kids. I don't test things quite like Luke, but it has held up nicely to everything at this point. I think I paid around $40 a few years back. Hard to beat!
Such a great informative channel. Been watching you guys for awhile now. Keep up the great work!
I put Scotchgard waterproofing on mine and I had it set-up in my upstate ny backyard for several weeks, from April 2 through mid May. It snowed..alot.. it rained, we had nasty weather.
My sleeping bag, my air mattress that I kept in there stayed dry the entire time. I slept in it on the weekends. No problem. I then took it on an overnight trip. No problems. Stayed cozy
This tent in a word has performed well for a cheap backyard tent. It's not a backpack tent. But for me and my six year old son. It did well and fit a full Sized Coleman air mattress in it
Also, I don't think I'd classify it as a backpacking tent.
I've had the 3p since 2001 and it's been the best $30 I've ever spent. I finally got a hole in the floor 2 yrs ago but I still use it when there's no rain in the forecast.
Cannot wait any longer for next episode, this is cruel! Rainy overnight test is announced as funny!
It’s pretty much the same 3 person tent they’ve been selling for a few decades. Got one in 1991 and it survived 50+ trips in Baja Mexico as well as a couple trips to Burning Man in the 90’s. Only once did it rain while using this in San Diego and it was fine.
I have this tent in the 4-person version. I searched a long time for the tent that met my physical and budgetary needs. I have a compact frame hammock that has its own built-in tent setup that I use in the summer in all weather. I was heading for some fall season camping with my Scouts and wanted a larger setup that would fit my hammock and I could set up myself (I'm 5-1" with a few physical limitations.) It poured the week before my camp out so I didn't set it up outside for a test. I did do a quick run through in my living room to make sure everything was there and I knew how it worked. And that my hammock did fit. I camped in below freezing overnight weather through the end of October and November (western NY). We also had rain. I did stay dry inside. When the wind picked up and our temp was going low, I re-staked the fly closer to the base of the tent to hold more heat inside, which did help. That scrap of material that you couldn't identify is supposed to be a shoe mat or floor mat. You can stake it outside the door. But the overhang isn't big enough to protect that in the rain, so I brought it inside the door and left my shoes on it. Saved the sweep out time at the end of the camp out. I really liked the tent. It isn't too heavy, I can set it up myself, and I stayed dry and relatively warm (yes, I did the proper sleeping gear set up for overnight personal warmth.) I like that I can almost stand in it to dress and had enough room for my hammock, my gear and my camp stool inside the tent. I like the blue because I can see it when camping in the woods and approaching it after a hike.
If your looking for an idea for testing tents I would suggest the marmot tungsten 2p tent
50 years ago, I bought 2 Coleman sleeping bags. I still use them. I still get cold. LOL
I've bought this tent twice. First time got it for $35. Just bought the second one last month for $25. Pretty good for the money.
Another great video with a bad tent. A buddy of mine bought this tent when he first became homeless, again. He saw holes everywhere even after using 3 cans of waterproof spray. He used a wool blanket between the fly and the tent body to keep in heat and block holes along the stitch lines of the vent/screens. To keep dry he put a vinyl shower curtain down for a ground sheet, and a vinyl table cloth inside to create a real bathtub floor as well as putting heavy plastic over the top to assist the "rain fly". How do I know all of this; I was in the site next to his. He tried returning it the same day as purchase and was told they couldn't take it back because it was opened. Back when he purchased his the electric cord port was a slot without a zipper. So at least they improved that feature. The door mat thing must be something new - otherwise my buddy was short-changed.
I have a bigger version of this tent. Was camping at a state park in Georgia. A severe thunderstorm came thru one night. Blew down several trees in the park and campground. I didn't realize how bad the storm had actually been until the next morning. I slept thru most of it. This tent survived the high winds with no issue and I stayed dry
I've owned this 2-person Coleman tent years ago when it had light gray and blue colors. It held up in light winds and stayed dry in short rains. In heavy or prolonged rain the moisture began to seep through but not too badly. My complaint was the ventilation in warm humid weather was lacking. But still I thought this tent was decent quality and inexpensive buy. It'll do well for car camping for most folks.
My hubby bought two coleman skydome 2 person tent....just in case......Thanks for doing the review.
Good morning, Luke. I’ve owned one of these Coleman Sundown 2 person tents for approximately 12 years. When I first started backpacking, we carried one but my son and I split up the weight. It’s definitely too heavy for backpacking.
That being said, on one trip we had a severe thunderstorm roll through and it absolutely poured rain. We sat in the Coleman and stay perfectly dry. My wife and I use it for camping and it’s been solid for us. You can fit a queen size mattress in there but it doesn’t leave a lot of room. Our last trip we used an electric blanket and we stayed nice and toasty.
I highly recommend this tent. Not sure if the newer ones are as waterproof. I really like the Sundown. We’re taking it camping this weekend in New York State. 👍🏻😎
I have the bigger version of this tent that I use for car camping. I love it and have has zero issues with it. Never leaked once. Getting the rain fly up on the bigger one is a pain for one person. But not a dealbreaker. I’ve used about 16 times or so with never an issue.
used this exact 2 person tent during a flash flood, rained for 3 days straight and was surprised how dry it stayed. only water on the inside was from condensation. if we had opened the door we would have been flooded because the water was up to the top line of the bathtub.
for a low cost amazon tent, this thing held up pretty well. only cons i had are its fairly small if you're taller than 5'9" and not the best ventilation. but will fit 2 people snugly.
You are correct on the outer peace to the tent
My family owns two of them (3 and 4 person) and they get used in scouting. Easy to set up, keeps us dry, and overall a really good value. Sure, you could spend a great deal on a tent, but for the price, these are very good.
I have this tent and it's definitely worth the money. really dry tent, seams were sewn well on mine. the only beef I have with it is I wish it had a full door screen that was separate from the other door. it's a little claustrophobic not being able to see out and/or not being able to see an amazing view from the front door. plus you can't stand up in it - If I get another one, I'll probably get the 4 person one so there's more headroom.
Let's see if he can get it back in the bag! I've had several tents over the years, Sleeping bags as well. they never go back in the bag! no matter what!
Yes, Luke, the extra piece is an entry door mat.
I bought the six person one a few months back.
It's not bad for warm weather camping.
A bit chilly at night with the airflow since the tent roof is basically a screen.
I used a propane heater in it but with the airflow it was still chilly/cold.
Wall Tents with Wood Stoves are much better for my situation.
Coleman hooligans are huge upgrades over this. We actually just retired our holograms after dozens of backpacking outings.switched over to alps mountaineering.