The tent is great. Although I use it mostly as a garage, I've used it for camping. It's held up well for three years but it is not good in heavy rain. You're not going to get waterproof at this price range. I've answered this same question multiple times here in the comments.
No worries, Ryan! I just want to make sure people see this since it's the most asked question, which is why you've been pinned! 😊 Have a great weekend!
I bought one of these a few years ago and we love it - but we’ve only actually taken it camping once. I originally purchased it to protect my then pregnant wife from the Zika virus while I played with our toddler in the yard. We’re now a family of 5 and it’s been used as a play area at soccer games, a pseudo-cabana at the beach, story-time hut, nursing/changing station, etc. It comes in handy so often that I’ve considered sewing backpack straps on the carrying bag!
Thanks for the review, it was very helpful to have you actually go inside and lay down to show the amount of space, most of the other reviewers did not do this.
I have the 2 person one. I used magnets to make hooks on the inside. I found a magnet the already had a hook on it at the hardware store and just took another magnet on the other side but the mesh between.
I have this tan and really appreciate you going through wrapping up and closing to 10 I always forget how to do that planning on using it today at the beach hopefully works out. The one thing I remember from camping with it a couple of years ago was I had a double thick mattress which did not work out 100% great just because of how low the tent is not a major issue but I was closer to the top then I would be in a taller tan but very convenient tent for the cost
I have the 2 person version, and it's okay. It hasn't leaked, but the position of the vents is a little high if you decide to go camping in it when it's hot. Condensation will form. Luke from TOGR found the same flaw in the Coleman Sundome tent.
Amazing tent., you can grab a pencil and a butterfly clip and put the pencil on the outside and grab it with the clip on the inside. Te clip will help you to hang things
Very good demo of this Coleman tent and especially the space inside (with you in it). I guess with four people it would be a bit like sardines in a can, but surely very comfortable for two. Here in the UK, these pop-ups have a bad name and are thought of as 'festival tents' only. But I don't know why manufacturers don't get their act together and make better quality ones for more serious camping/backpacking. OK, they may not survive extremes, but the idea of a tent that pops up in 10 seconds when it's pouring with rain seems so appealing. That's my thoughts anyhow.
I stumbled upon this video because I'm about to make some very extreme changes in my life and I want to do my homework before I actually start.. I want to travel by car all across Canada next spring, This tent looks amazingly simple to pop and store, would you recommend any other products for someone doing cross country car'ish type of camping? That nemo foot pump air mattress also looks awesome. Thank you for the awesome channel!
I have done me a child and a dog in the two man tent. It was cramped. I got the four man tent for work much better. I tend to use the smaller one solo.
I watched some reviews on this months ago but came back again to make sure i still liked it. Found you and... you seem to have such a likeable personality :) . Hope that tent is still workin for ya. i believe it will be my next purchase
Rachel in Real Life you're welcome. Amen to that! In my last outing i made a pit stop lake side in blue ridge to kayak before ziplining... After i unloaded, the sky fell out and my tent being WIDE open without rain fly i was screwed. After 3 hrs under emergency tarp knowing rain wouldn't let up n i would be locked in the park and no luck at ziplining next day i went home. Definitely liking this tent in that scenario haha
To attacg a light I would use a saftet pin through the netting if it is strong enough than if you need a bigger loop to hand it you can use string or paracord
This is how I measure a tent. If it says one person, it's one person, but tight, if it says two persons, it's a one person, if it says three persons, it's two persons, etc, etc. Don't forget about your gear (or cat) if there is no vestibule. And don't forget your camo netting, making harder for a Sasquatch to spot your tent! Stealth camping. And the hook, try a sctew in hook in a small piece of wood and a couple strips of gorilla tape. As long as you're not hanging anything heavy.
Patricia, love the name! The tent definitely falls in line with that concept. The tent might be wall to wall of bed, but you should be good. Thanks for commenting!
We are just using this one now for the firstl time.. Is crap because of these vent nets at the top and on the sides... there is no wind outside but you can feel the cold air coming inside the tent just like you sleep outside. Might be good when us very hot outside but we are in the Romanian Mountains and is cold in this tent... forget about the views...nice description tho so thumbs up for tour video but not for Coleman..!
Maybe get sew-on velcro patches, but attach them with fabric adhesive rated for that nylon fabric. Then put matching velcro hook patches on your lights, and stick 'em up when the tent's set up. I've got this tent but haven't tried it yet. Now that I know this issue, I just ordered some electro-luminescent wire in white. The pack I ordered comes with a battery pack/control for one end. It uses a couple of AA batteries and lasts for a long time. I have some good quality rechargeables, so I may use those. Either velcro it or even fasten it directly along a seam around the roof mesh with fabric glue. You could even leave the controller in it, though I'd recommend pulling the batteries if you plan to store it for any length of time. I don't think it'd interfere with the folding and unfolding -- it's really flexible stuff, and gives off a LOT of light, especially in the dark. Here's the one I ordered: www.amazon.com/Lysignal-Electroluminescent-Halloween-Christmas-Decoration/dp/B0731217LR There's lots of others out there for next to nothing. Or you could do something with LED strip lights, but the flexibility isn't as good, so I'd use Velcro for that and just attach it when I set up the tent. Maybe something like this: www.amazon.com/HitLights-3528-16-4-Lumens-Adapter-Included/dp/B005GL5UG2/. I already have a 12v power pack with the right connector, and it has a toggle switch built in. The LED strips are waterproof and available in a lot of colors as well as white. Put velcro tabs on the tent roof and the LED strip, and you'd have LOTS of light -- the LED strips are 72 lumens per foot, and there's a bit over 16 feet in a single roll. The EL wire is about the same price, but runs off lower voltage, and is water-resistant, but the lifespan of EL wire is between 1-3 years, depending on the environment its kept in. Outdoors in sun and weather, it cuts the lifespan roughly in half. The LED strips are water-proof, and would probably last longer, as LEDs have a MTBF of around 50,000 hours. Maybe I'll get an LED strip light spool and try it too. I have a 9-foot red EL wire like the white one, with its own battery pack. I might set them both up, because red light doesn't destroy your night vision. Especially since I plan to use the tent as a working position for ham radio in the field, and am considering taking it to our club's Field Day event in the summer. Worst case, I have a couple of USB-charged LED light sticks I could hang with a hook held to the tent ceiling with velcro. These also can be used as a USB power bank if needed, and have both white and red light, so you don't clobber your night vision. The mini is extremely bright, but there's a larger one for $10 more. I don't think the larger one has the red light feature, though. Both charge from USB power, and could be charged during the day with a solar charger. I have a small solar charging panel, but would probably use my FlameStower thermoelectric devices, since I'd have to cook or at least make coffee. The heat makes the electricity as it boils a pot of water or from a stove or campfire. I don't think Flamestowers are available anymore, but a Biolite stove will also charge a USB power bank as you cook over it. Someday, I'll get a Biolite, but my Flamestower and Solo Stove work just as well. Here are links to the Flamestowers just so you can see them. There are links to Biolite stoves on the same page. I backed the Flamestower products on Kickstarter and they actually delivered. But they didn't sell well enough to keep the company going. And why yes, I DO tend to overthink things and collect oddball gear. I have several different stoves for running on different fuels (alcohol, butane, isobutane, propane) and adapters to the different gas bottle connections so I can run any stove off any fuel, and the Solo Stove, which burns wood or charcoal. I have LED "bulbs" like the ones in this video, but they aren't self-contained, they have a USB cable so they can be daisy-chained and powered from a USB power bank. I did my best to run EVERYTHING off USB if possible, so I could standardize on USB power for most things. One of my 12v power banks I use for my portable ham radios also has a USB output socket. If I have access to AC power, I can charge it while I use it. Ham radio "Field Day" usually has AC power from generators, but they sometimes run out of gas, and the battery would keep my radio running until they got the generator refueled. You can find out more about Field Day if you like, here: www.arrl.org/field-day www.amazon.com/FlameStower-Portable-Camping-Charger-Black/dp/B00K3CBQ8U/ www.amazon.com/FlameStower-FSFC1-Stower-Candle-Charger/dp/B01CNN22CK Sunjack Lightsticks: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195TNJXQ Well, this comment has digressed enough.
This is a very thorough response to lighting/hook options for the tent and I do appreciate it! I like your idea of the LED strip lights, and am going to look into them. Another viewer provided an option using a tent stake, so I tried it out, created a video, and added a card to this video at about 3 minutes. It works pretty well and is not permanent. Thanks for the info on the Field Day. I've been interested in leaning about the Ham radio, and it's just my luck that my home unit is offering free classes during the month of February. Unfortunately, they're in Utah and I'm not.Thanks again!
@@RachelinRealLife no problem. Glad to do it. I got some of the white EL wire, and it puts out enough light to see what you're doing in the dark, but it's not what I'd call "bright". That's for a 16-foot length. A shorter length might be brighter, but the LED strip might be a better method for giving more usable light. Also, if you're looking for lighting that uses very little power, consider the UV Paqlite product line. They're various forms of glow-in-the-dark crystals in a clear plastic matrix. Two of their offerings are combined with small LED that "pump" up the crystals with periodic 3-second bursts of light. Some of their products are large, flat sheets of glowing material that can be hung or stuck just about anywhere. The most useful product is their Version 2 "Mule Light". It has a bright flashlight, and a work light that uses either white or ultraviolet LED lamps to cast light over a wide area. You can slip a glow-in-the-dark insert over that work light, and set the lamp to flash every 2-5 minutes to pump up the glow. That will give you a massively long lasting light, 3 days or so on a single battery charge. It's not a LOT of light, but in the dark it's enough to see by. The batteries it works with are very flexible. In particular, they have an 18650 with a built-in USB charger. Just plug in a USB cable, and it charges the battery. There's also a 3-cell AAA module you can use while the LiPo cell is charging. www.uvpaqlite.com/
You're a wealth of information! The UV Paqlite sounds interesting; I'll have to check it out. I should ping your brain for lighting options for my new condo ;).
@@RachelinRealLife LOL. Go for LED lighting in the condo. It'll save you a ton of money. I replaced the incandescent bulbs in my house with compatible LED bulbs and they never burn out anymore. If the standard bulb shape doesn't suit your needs, there's tons of different designs of LED fixtures that ONLY use LEDs, and don't have to accommodate older bulb technologies. There's some lovely recessed LED lighting out there that'll last the lifetime of your condo.
I saw another video where a guy placed a metal tent stake on the mesh top and then used one of the black office binder clips. He just clipped it to the stake from the inside of the tent and the clip handles were now used as hooks. So to recap. Stake on outside clip on inside mesh between the two. I hope I didn't butcher that too much.
"To recap", hahaha....love it, Florida! Pretty sure I'm tracking. Lay a tent stake on top of the mesh, then clip the tent stake from the inside, using binder clip. Great explanation and idea!!! Thank you!!
I still can't figure out how to close this up. My daughters friend closed it for us when we opened it in the house just to see.... then couldn't close it. Now we opened it to use it for actual camping and have yet to be able to out it away.
To date, I've just been a day hiker. I am looking into trying out backpacking though and bought my first pack. The tent I'm looking at is the NEMO Galaxi 2018.
Rachel in Real Life awesome! 😃 I have 3 packs 😁 and I know what tent your talking about I seen a few videos about it. Looks like a great tent 👍 if you do get it I look fwd to seeing your review about it 😉
Ok sweetie let me help you Camp More better! Use that tent as your looks like lots of campers so people stay away tent! And go get a 12x12 pop up tent and put a 8x8 pop up tent inside and all the wind and rain and condensation will be out on the other tent and you will be warm and dry inside the other! Works awesome! You can push the 8x8 in to the corner and it gives you four feet of space to step inside and take off your shoes then step into the other tent! Also area for Coleman chest inside little storage area! Make a new video and try this!
The tent is my garage; I sleep in my car 😁. Curious to know what brand the 12x12 pop-up tent is though? A true pop-up, not one of those with telescoping poles.
Great review Rachel! I just purchased this tent an it’s being shipped now can’t wait to try it out! Do you have any updates on any ideas to hang a light better in this tent? Is the tent still holding up good ?
Hi, Brian, sorry about the late response! My comment notifications don't seem to be coming through like they used to. But if it helps any, I did have a video for a solution someone suggested here in the comments, th-cam.com/video/YhGA5NvU-Rc/w-d-xo.html. There is supposed to be an info card that pops out at about 3:17, that shows the suggestion, but maybe it's not noticable.
Well I am 5 foot 8 and you couldn't even fit 4 of me in there my tent is 7 by 8 and they say it fits three. That would be extremely handy when it is is just about to rain and you got to put your tent up. How waterproof is that tent
This is actually the same size as the Roman Pod3 pop-up tent which is stated as a 3 person tent, which is actually more plausible than trying to fit 4 people in there..
Worked great in the rain for me, but if you have water on the roof don't open the tent! Because water will go into it! Otherwise I was very impressed with its waterproofness.
Hey Rachael. I was finally able to use my colman 4 person and try the tent stake trick. It worked great and I had a heavy lantern hanging from it with no problems. The only problem I had with the tent. And maybe you can tell me if yours is the same, the door will not zip shut if the tent is staked to the ground. I tried adjusting all the corners and the end result was I had to take the stakes out of the (long) ends and let them hover in the natural position they were in. The zipper actually separated on one of the doors because it was pulling so hard on the door opening. Thanks again!
Good to know, Florida. I have the same issue with my door, wasn't sure if it was just my tent. Having used it so much now, the door has stretched some so I don't have to pull the door towards the side.
The zippers have actually gotten better with use. It wasn't so much the zipper, but the door material not being quite wide enough. I'd have to pull the door and tent wall together to get it to zip completely. Not sure if this was just my tent or what, but when it's been in the sun, and now that I've used it so much, I don't have much of a problem. I am able to zip it without pulling the zippers together. If that makes any sense...
Hi, Daniel. Are you using it for two people? I bought the two person on Amazon Prime day, since it was fairly inexpensive and takes up less space, but haven't used it yet.
Yep, the dimensions are in the description. I also mentioned in the video that my brother put a queen size blow-up in the tent and had enough room, so you'll be fine with a single.
I had a pretty expensive pop up tent and the fiberglass poles broke. I had it replaced twice by the manufacturer and the same issue. I guess its because the poles are always under stress it will eventually fail. At least from my experience.
Good to know. Prime proof that expensive isn't always better in my case. Maybe I'll give this one a try but in a smaller form factor if they have a two person version. Good 'ole trusty Coleman brand.
Rachel in Real Life I got my tent yesterday 😃 I want to test it out this weekend if it doesn't freeze over the weekend! Our weather down here in Texas is definitely starting to get cold!
For hanging things at any point you want, buy 1 flat small round magnet with metal body with a hole in it (like a smaller version of what is used to go "magnet fishing" and 1steel washer. Tie a cord looped in a knot through magnet hole to hang a hook, use a similar size, round steel washer outside to fasten the inside magnet anywhere you want. Presto. Just don't use a heavier magnet than you need or your tent could sag if your tent doesn't use sturdy poles ot taught tie downs.
Yes yes! This is a great idea. I've actually been thinking of something similar. Seems like I've seen a magnet with a carabiner clip on the end that might work, if they exist of course. Maybe that is similar to what you're describing. Either way, thanks much for the suggestion!!
@@RachelinRealLife , welcome. Don't go with a magnet weighted down with fancy metal clips if you can, use just the magnet and twine loop, you'll just puddle more water if you put it on top of yuur tent and not the side if there is a lot of droop in the fabric of the tent. The lighter the better when in use. Also, no need for the extra expense. You can pick up lots of the the bare magnets and a stainless steel washers at a Home Building box store or farm supply store really cheap compared to a single camping item pre-made and sold as such. You can also sew the round magnets into the edges and corners of tarps and other fabrics like a small pack and hold a tarp onto anything with even a piece of scrap steel soup can if you'd lose the cheap steel washers. I have two strong but small neodymium magnets sewn into the top corner edges of my small backpack and I can just snap my pack fabric to the side of the car while loading it from the trunk. It would also help hold trash bags up to the side of a tent or car on the outside when you have a lot to pick up and dispose of before leaving.... Magnets are wonderful time savers while camping. Use them on wet blankets folded a bit at the edge on a clothes line that are too heavy for clothes pins alone to hold in a breeze. I once used two a strong neodymium magnets to put in my wet boots and stick to the trunk of my car on the way home... they were dry when I got home. But I was sweating bullets over maybe losing them along the way. Lol Bigger neodymium Magnets on a rope are fun if you don't want to fish but are near a stream or lake, you never know what you'll drag out while just passing the time and it helps clean up the area for any swimmers and wildlife... not to mention fi ding car keys in tall grass... lol
Well, the new age meaning of goat is "greatest of all time", so props to your wife for being hip with it even though she probably didn't know it! Either way, Grinning Goat... the name is great!
I have the 2-person version. *Pros* - Yes, it holds heavy rain. *Cons* - It rains/falls water into the tent when you open it. - It doesn't have a thick bottom. But it did handle very wet grass/soil OK last summer.
You are correct. This tent is mainly used as a garage for my gear and I sleep in my car. Any time I've slept in the tent has been in fair weather to light rain, except one time. I would not recommend this in East coast rain, unless you have additional cover. I've been in a down poor, in this tent, and it doesn't do well. If it did, I'd make my own footprint using Tyvek.
@@RachelinRealLife Thank you! I live in a temperate rainforest (Canada - west coast), so unfortunately, this won't work for me. It's too bad, because it's awesome.
That is unfortunate! It is a great tent and I've aadded the 2-person to my gear. It's too bad it can't holdup to heavy rain, but then it would cost more. You could get a canopy, but then it almost defeats the convenience of having a pop-up.
Not sure what level of wind you're referring to, but it seems to do as well as any tent. Based on your questions, it sounds like you might want to look into a trailer. 😉
Rachel in Real Life. I have a trailer. I just want a tent that will keep me dry and not cave in on me in the wind. I like the price of the Coleman tent. But at such a good price will they hold up.
My tent has held up well in the year + I've had it, and has been very sturdy. As you might have seen in my multiple camping videos; after many uses, setting it up and taking it down, I've never had issues with the poles. My only annoyance with the tent is the door pulls somewhat when it's zipped up. Someone suggested not staking the tent down too tight. The door has never popped open on me however, and is not as tight after having it for a while. Despite the door, I think the tent is great! And I even bought one as a gift. Hope this helps!
I was waiting for her to throw the package up six-eight feet and allow it to burst open... then see it gently float to the ground... you know.... showmanship style! As in, "Shazam", and there's your tent! Back in the 70's at Randolph AFB, wife and I had a Coleman Pop Tent and it was a red canvass fabric. We cowered inside it as a bodacious wind storm passed over the lake shore and damn near picked us up off the ground! What a hoot!
4 person tent's I will not own unless you can stand up in them all gonna be cramped in weather & with sleeping 4 person means 2 adults 2 small children wouldn't take 4 buddies with it
The zipper is tight. When it's been in the sun, it zips easily though. After having mine for over a year, even letting multiple people borrow it, I haven't had any issues. I would still recommend it.
I have this tent, and if you pull a little on the fabric to help the zipper close, then it's better. If you steak it too tight, then it will be hard to zip it up.
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We have one of these... haven’t used it yet... my question is has anybody use this for actual camping and how does it hold up in the elements?
The tent is great. Although I use it mostly as a garage, I've used it for camping. It's held up well for three years but it is not good in heavy rain. You're not going to get waterproof at this price range. I've answered this same question multiple times here in the comments.
Rachel in Real Life thank you your awesome..... I shoulda scrolled through the comments first .. sorry
No worries, Ryan! I just want to make sure people see this since it's the most asked question, which is why you've been pinned! 😊 Have a great weekend!
@@Lwwestvalley why didn't you scroll through the comments
@@lachie4017 ...... sorry 🤷🏾♂️ 🤷🏾♂️
I bought one of these a few years ago and we love it - but we’ve only actually taken it camping once. I originally purchased it to protect my then pregnant wife from the Zika virus while I played with our toddler in the yard. We’re now a family of 5 and it’s been used as a play area at soccer games, a pseudo-cabana at the beach, story-time hut, nursing/changing station, etc. It comes in handy so often that I’ve considered sewing backpack straps on the carrying bag!
'zika' was caused by a poison - a sprayed pesticide, not a mosquito or a virus.
THANK YOU SO MUCH. We had a popup tent just like this, and me and my Mom were so mad and we found your video. SO WE ARE SO GREATLY BLESSED 💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓💓
Thanks for the review, it was very helpful to have you actually go inside and lay down to show the amount of space, most of the other reviewers did not do this.
Glad it was helpful, Patrick!
Bought this tent in Australia. We absolutely loved it. Made camping so easy and you simply can not beat that open rooth veiw. 💖
You definitely can't! Australia... What an amazing place to go camping! Someday maybe I'll add it to my list.
Awesome! I need something like this for quick breakdown at the beach. I love that you didn't edit every 2 seconds to try to make it "perfect".
I love this tent, great for the kids, fast easy setup/cleanup.
Loved this review. Watched it again just to see how easy it is to set up and take down.
I have the 2 person one. I used magnets to make hooks on the inside. I found a magnet the already had a hook on it at the hardware store and just took another magnet on the other side but the mesh between.
Great solution! I'll keep that in mind!
Also mine only can fit maybe one person, 2 if they are small or cramed in there lol
This was really helpful! And you have an exceptional way of sharing info concisely. Nicely done video!
Thank you for the feedback! I'm glad the video helped 😊.
I have this tan and really appreciate you going through wrapping up and closing to 10 I always forget how to do that planning on using it today at the beach hopefully works out.
The one thing I remember from camping with it a couple of years ago was I had a double thick mattress which did not work out 100% great just because of how low the tent is not a major issue but I was closer to the top then I would be in a taller tan but very convenient tent for the cost
Haha thank you for the help on getting folded back up!!!! Like a taco!!!! Got ours at a yard sale for 5 dollars!
Great video and very informative how to open up and close it like a taco😂
it sure beats messing around with the old fashioned tents
Thank you for doing a great review you thought of almost everything. Thank you for you informative reviews
Glad it was helpful!
Is a great tent to set up and stay in.
Velcro straps for hanging battery powered lamps
I plan on traveling for 4-6 months staying at various campgrounds...Just bought this tent and the Coleman cot
I have the 2 person version, and it's okay. It hasn't leaked, but the position of the vents is a little high if you decide to go camping in it when it's hot. Condensation will form. Luke from TOGR found the same flaw in the Coleman Sundome tent.
The sound you were hearing at the end of that video with the sounds of happiness.
Amazing tent., you can grab a pencil and a butterfly clip and put the pencil on the outside and grab it with the clip on the inside. Te clip will help you to hang things
Very good demo of this Coleman tent and especially the space inside (with you in it). I guess with four people it would be a bit like sardines in a can, but surely very comfortable for two.
Here in the UK, these pop-ups have a bad name and are thought of as 'festival tents' only. But I don't know why manufacturers don't get their act together and make better quality ones for more serious camping/backpacking. OK, they may not survive extremes, but the idea of a tent that pops up in 10 seconds when it's pouring with rain seems so appealing. That's my thoughts anyhow.
Problem with these pop-ups is they don't seem to have bathtub floors and the flys don't go all the way down.
So thankful for this review. I definitely will be purchasing this tent
Glad it helped!
I just bought that tent
Great review!! You do an awesome professional job!!
Thank you for the Video!!
I was thinking of buying one of these and you answered all my questions. Thank you!!!!
Glad I could help!
I stumbled upon this video because I'm about to make some very extreme changes in my life and I want to do my homework before I actually start.. I want to travel by car all across Canada next spring, This tent looks amazingly simple to pop and store, would you recommend any other products for someone doing cross country car'ish type of camping? That nemo foot pump air mattress also looks awesome. Thank you for the awesome channel!
I have done me a child and a dog in the two man tent. It was cramped. I got the four man tent for work much better. I tend to use the smaller one solo.
Thanks for the review fellow tall person!
How tall are you, Eric?
Thank you for making this video, really useful!
Glad to hear it was helpful! Thanks for watching!
Would this withstand windy weather (I live in Scotland!)?
I watched some reviews on this months ago but came back again to make sure i still liked it. Found you and... you seem to have such a likeable personality :) . Hope that tent is still workin for ya. i believe it will be my next purchase
Why thank you, BasementManagement! The tent works great. It's sooo easy! I'm glad I don't have to deal with tent poles!!
Rachel in Real Life you're welcome. Amen to that! In my last outing i made a pit stop lake side in blue ridge to kayak before ziplining... After i unloaded, the sky fell out and my tent being WIDE open without rain fly i was screwed. After 3 hrs under emergency tarp knowing rain wouldn't let up n i would be locked in the park and no luck at ziplining next day i went home. Definitely liking this tent in that scenario haha
Wow...That sounds awful!! If you end up getting the tent, let me know how it works out.
I actually ordered it last night so got a few weeks to go. I will let ya know though. Hope you're having a fine weekend
Thanks, BasementManagement.
A 4 person pop up would be perfect for 2.
To attacg a light I would use a saftet pin through the netting if it is strong enough than if you need a bigger loop to hand it you can use string or paracord
This is how I measure a tent. If it says one person, it's one person, but tight, if it says two persons, it's a one person, if it says three persons, it's two persons, etc, etc. Don't forget about your gear (or cat) if there is no vestibule. And don't forget your camo netting, making harder for a Sasquatch to spot your tent! Stealth camping. And the hook, try a sctew in hook in a small piece of wood and a couple strips of gorilla tape. As long as you're not hanging anything heavy.
Thank you so much you made my decision on getting an pop tent
Awesome! Glad it helped, Marcus 😊.
Like my windshield sun shade.
I'm sold 😃👍thanks for the pop up tent info!
I placed my order for the Coleman 4 person pop up tent 😉 should get it by Dec 5
That's awesome! You're in a state that you'll be able to use it soon too! Looking forward to know how you like it.
Rachel in Real Life I will definitely let you know my friend 😉👊
Great review! I just purchased one with a queen size matress. I hope it fits. Thank You!
Patricia, love the name! The tent definitely falls in line with that concept. The tent might be wall to wall of bed, but you should be good. Thanks for commenting!
We are just using this one now for the firstl time.. Is crap because of these vent nets at the top and on the sides... there is no wind outside but you can feel the cold air coming inside the tent just like you sleep outside. Might be good when us very hot outside but we are in the Romanian Mountains and is cold in this tent... forget about the views...nice description tho so thumbs up for tour video but not for Coleman..!
What are the dimensions of your tarp?
So cute 😉
You should see the two person. It's adorable!
Good video just subsribed
Maybe get sew-on velcro patches, but attach them with fabric adhesive rated for that nylon fabric. Then put matching velcro hook patches on your lights, and stick 'em up when the tent's set up.
I've got this tent but haven't tried it yet. Now that I know this issue, I just ordered some electro-luminescent wire in white. The pack I ordered comes with a battery pack/control for one end. It uses a couple of AA batteries and lasts for a long time. I have some good quality rechargeables, so I may use those. Either velcro it or even fasten it directly along a seam around the roof mesh with fabric glue. You could even leave the controller in it, though I'd recommend pulling the batteries if you plan to store it for any length of time. I don't think it'd interfere with the folding and unfolding -- it's really flexible stuff, and gives off a LOT of light, especially in the dark.
Here's the one I ordered: www.amazon.com/Lysignal-Electroluminescent-Halloween-Christmas-Decoration/dp/B0731217LR
There's lots of others out there for next to nothing. Or you could do something with LED strip lights, but the flexibility isn't as good, so I'd use Velcro for that and just attach it when I set up the tent. Maybe something like this: www.amazon.com/HitLights-3528-16-4-Lumens-Adapter-Included/dp/B005GL5UG2/. I already have a 12v power pack with the right connector, and it has a toggle switch built in. The LED strips are waterproof and available in a lot of colors as well as white. Put velcro tabs on the tent roof and the LED strip, and you'd have LOTS of light -- the LED strips are 72 lumens per foot, and there's a bit over 16 feet in a single roll.
The EL wire is about the same price, but runs off lower voltage, and is water-resistant, but the lifespan of EL wire is between 1-3 years, depending on the environment its kept in. Outdoors in sun and weather, it cuts the lifespan roughly in half. The LED strips are water-proof, and would probably last longer, as LEDs have a MTBF of around 50,000 hours. Maybe I'll get an LED strip light spool and try it too.
I have a 9-foot red EL wire like the white one, with its own battery pack. I might set them both up, because red light doesn't destroy your night vision. Especially since I plan to use the tent as a working position for ham radio in the field, and am considering taking it to our club's Field Day event in the summer. Worst case, I have a couple of USB-charged LED light sticks I could hang with a hook held to the tent ceiling with velcro. These also can be used as a USB power bank if needed, and have both white and red light, so you don't clobber your night vision. The mini is extremely bright, but there's a larger one for $10 more. I don't think the larger one has the red light feature, though. Both charge from USB power, and could be charged during the day with a solar charger. I have a small solar charging panel, but would probably use my FlameStower thermoelectric devices, since I'd have to cook or at least make coffee. The heat makes the electricity as it boils a pot of water or from a stove or campfire.
I don't think Flamestowers are available anymore, but a Biolite stove will also charge a USB power bank as you cook over it. Someday, I'll get a Biolite, but my Flamestower and Solo Stove work just as well. Here are links to the Flamestowers just so you can see them. There are links to Biolite stoves on the same page. I backed the Flamestower products on Kickstarter and they actually delivered. But they didn't sell well enough to keep the company going. And why yes, I DO tend to overthink things and collect oddball gear. I have several different stoves for running on different fuels (alcohol, butane, isobutane, propane) and adapters to the different gas bottle connections so I can run any stove off any fuel, and the Solo Stove, which burns wood or charcoal.
I have LED "bulbs" like the ones in this video, but they aren't self-contained, they have a USB cable so they can be daisy-chained and powered from a USB power bank. I did my best to run EVERYTHING off USB if possible, so I could standardize on USB power for most things. One of my 12v power banks I use for my portable ham radios also has a USB output socket. If I have access to AC power, I can charge it while I use it. Ham radio "Field Day" usually has AC power from generators, but they sometimes run out of gas, and the battery would keep my radio running until they got the generator refueled. You can find out more about Field Day if you like, here: www.arrl.org/field-day
www.amazon.com/FlameStower-Portable-Camping-Charger-Black/dp/B00K3CBQ8U/
www.amazon.com/FlameStower-FSFC1-Stower-Candle-Charger/dp/B01CNN22CK
Sunjack Lightsticks: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0195TNJXQ
Well, this comment has digressed enough.
This is a very thorough response to lighting/hook options for the tent and I do appreciate it! I like your idea of the LED strip lights, and am going to look into them. Another viewer provided an option using a tent stake, so I tried it out, created a video, and added a card to this video at about 3 minutes. It works pretty well and is not permanent. Thanks for the info on the Field Day. I've been interested in leaning about the Ham radio, and it's just my luck that my home unit is offering free classes during the month of February. Unfortunately, they're in Utah and I'm not.Thanks again!
@@RachelinRealLife no problem. Glad to do it. I got some of the white EL wire, and it puts out enough light to see what you're doing in the dark, but it's not what I'd call "bright". That's for a 16-foot length. A shorter length might be brighter, but the LED strip might be a better method for giving more usable light.
Also, if you're looking for lighting that uses very little power, consider the UV Paqlite product line. They're various forms of glow-in-the-dark crystals in a clear plastic matrix. Two of their offerings are combined with small LED that "pump" up the crystals with periodic 3-second bursts of light. Some of their products are large, flat sheets of glowing material that can be hung or stuck just about anywhere. The most useful product is their Version 2 "Mule Light". It has a bright flashlight, and a work light that uses either white or ultraviolet LED lamps to cast light over a wide area. You can slip a glow-in-the-dark insert over that work light, and set the lamp to flash every 2-5 minutes to pump up the glow. That will give you a massively long lasting light, 3 days or so on a single battery charge. It's not a LOT of light, but in the dark it's enough to see by.
The batteries it works with are very flexible. In particular, they have an 18650 with a built-in USB charger. Just plug in a USB cable, and it charges the battery. There's also a 3-cell AAA module you can use while the LiPo cell is charging.
www.uvpaqlite.com/
You're a wealth of information! The UV Paqlite sounds interesting; I'll have to check it out. I should ping your brain for lighting options for my new condo ;).
@@RachelinRealLife LOL. Go for LED lighting in the condo. It'll save you a ton of money. I replaced the incandescent bulbs in my house with compatible LED bulbs and they never burn out anymore. If the standard bulb shape doesn't suit your needs, there's tons of different designs of LED fixtures that ONLY use LEDs, and don't have to accommodate older bulb technologies. There's some lovely recessed LED lighting out there that'll last the lifetime of your condo.
Yes, LED is the way to go; as long as it's not glaring! Hate that! But I've seen filters that can make them softer.
Thanks for the vid where did you get the 2 little lights u hung up
This will take you to my camp lighting list on my Amazon page: www.amazon.com/shop/rachelinreallife?listId=1GY3NHY4FA0WE
I saw another video where a guy placed a metal tent stake on the mesh top and then used one of the black office binder clips. He just clipped it to the stake from the inside of the tent and the clip handles were now used as hooks. So to recap. Stake on outside clip on inside mesh between the two. I hope I didn't butcher that too much.
"To recap", hahaha....love it, Florida! Pretty sure I'm tracking. Lay a tent stake on top of the mesh, then clip the tent stake from the inside, using binder clip. Great explanation and idea!!! Thank you!!
I still can't figure out how to close this up.
My daughters friend closed it for us when we opened it in the house just to see.... then couldn't close it.
Now we opened it to use it for actual camping and have yet to be able to out it away.
I have one of these in the zipper is super difficult to close. Have the same problem? I'm trying to figure out if mine is a manufacturer issue or not
I do/did have the same issue. When it's been in the sun, and after using the tent so much, I can zip it up fine now.
what is the name of this place and where
I was curious about the 2 person pop up tent so I bought it too! 😁And it's definitely big enough for 2 ppl! 😉👍
Good to know!
Rachel in Real Life do you own any lightweight backpack Tents? I'm thinking about getting a MSR hubba hubba nx 2 🤔 it's a little pricey but I like it.
To date, I've just been a day hiker. I am looking into trying out backpacking though and bought my first pack. The tent I'm looking at is the NEMO Galaxi 2018.
Rachel in Real Life awesome! 😃 I have 3 packs 😁 and I know what tent your talking about I seen a few videos about it. Looks like a great tent 👍 if you do get it I look fwd to seeing your review about it 😉
You should do a review on yours too, if you get one.
Ok sweetie let me help you Camp More better! Use that tent as your looks like lots of campers so people stay away tent! And go get a 12x12 pop up tent and put a 8x8 pop up tent inside and all the wind and rain and condensation will be out on the other tent and you will be warm and dry inside the other! Works awesome! You can push the 8x8 in to the corner and it gives you four feet of space to step inside and take off your shoes then step into the other tent! Also area for Coleman chest inside little storage area! Make a new video and try this!
The tent is my garage; I sleep in my car 😁. Curious to know what brand the 12x12 pop-up tent is though? A true pop-up, not one of those with telescoping poles.
Great idea but not compact enough when folded for long hikes
You can use a strong magnet to clamp on the lantern maybe
That's a good idea! I think one of my lights might even have a magnet on it. Thanks for the suggestion!
Great review Rachel! I just purchased this tent an it’s being shipped now can’t wait to try it out! Do you have any updates on any ideas to hang a light better in this tent? Is the tent still holding up good ?
Hi, Brian, sorry about the late response! My comment notifications don't seem to be coming through like they used to. But if it helps any, I did have a video for a solution someone suggested here in the comments, th-cam.com/video/YhGA5NvU-Rc/w-d-xo.html. There is supposed to be an info card that pops out at about 3:17, that shows the suggestion, but maybe it's not noticable.
Well I am 5 foot 8 and you couldn't even fit 4 of me in there my tent is 7 by 8 and they say it fits three. That would be extremely handy when it is is just about to rain and you got to put your tent up. How waterproof is that tent
Just use a magnet for the hook part. Easy.
This is actually the same size as the Roman Pod3 pop-up tent which is stated as a 3 person tent, which is actually more plausible than trying to fit 4 people in there..
Tent ratings are usually never accurate.
I’ve seen two camping vids today posted on my birthday
Must be a sign.
Have you utilized this tent in the rain yet? Just curious to hear how it held up...? Thanks for the video.
Haven't experienced much rain. Sorry, I can't give you more info.
Worked great in the rain for me, but if you have water on the roof don't open the tent! Because water will go into it! Otherwise I was very impressed with its waterproofness.
Could use Velcro
What is it like for condensation
The top is all screen, there isn't any.
Awesome video, thanx.
How does it hold up in the rain?
Hey Rachael. I was finally able to use my colman 4 person and try the tent stake trick. It worked great and I had a heavy lantern hanging from it with no problems. The only problem I had with the tent. And maybe you can tell me if yours is the same, the door will not zip shut if the tent is staked to the ground. I tried adjusting all the corners and the end result was I had to take the stakes out of the (long) ends and let them hover in the natural position they were in. The zipper actually separated on one of the doors because it was pulling so hard on the door opening. Thanks again!
Good to know, Florida. I have the same issue with my door, wasn't sure if it was just my tent. Having used it so much now, the door has stretched some so I don't have to pull the door towards the side.
This is my next purchase for sure.The bad news is that in my country costs about 110 euros...
Ouch! That is a bummer!
Stick on velcro tabs or whole strips to attach hooks onto. When you pack up just rip the hooks down. Simples.
Thanks for the video, did you have any issues with the tent zippers after a few uses?
The zippers have actually gotten better with use. It wasn't so much the zipper, but the door material not being quite wide enough. I'd have to pull the door and tent wall together to get it to zip completely. Not sure if this was just my tent or what, but when it's been in the sun, and now that I've used it so much, I don't have much of a problem. I am able to zip it without pulling the zippers together. If that makes any sense...
yup perfect.
Close the zips before pegging down, should help tension in the material relax and share out over time.
Looks like Tales from the Darkside Intro
Sorry but that was funny as heck lol 😀🙃 🙃🙃 , I'm glad to see I'm not the only one that messed opening and closing mine lol
Pretty sure I've never opened it gracefully!
Rachel in Real Life
That's ok it's always fun to watch someone other then myself open or close the darn thing lol 😀😀 you just look better doing it lol
Haha... It does make for good entertainment!
Rachel in Real Life
Yes yes it does
Hi I just got the 2 person pop up tent I think is small going to return it tommorow get the 4 person tent
Hi, Daniel. Are you using it for two people? I bought the two person on Amazon Prime day, since it was fairly inexpensive and takes up less space, but haven't used it yet.
Use magnets for your lights
Is there a way to stake it down if you needed to in windy conditions?
Yes, it comes with eight stakes. There is a pouch attached to the inside of the zippered case that velcros shut to keep it closed.
What size is it folded down into case?
Since it's in storage, at the moment, and impossible to get to, I'm going to have guess it's at least a 3' circumference.
Thanks for the quick response. Take care
Wendy, I've moved and got my tent out of storage; it is 36" on the money!
Thanks Rachel
Is it large & high enough inside, lengthwise for a high inflatable single bed plus space for gear?
Yep, the dimensions are in the description. I also mentioned in the video that my brother put a queen size blow-up in the tent and had enough room, so you'll be fine with a single.
Maybe ours is old a stale and that's why it's so stiff🤷🏼♀️🥺
So, the tent stake is on the outside on top of screen, but under the rain fly?
That's correct.
I had a pretty expensive pop up tent and the fiberglass poles broke. I had it replaced twice by the manufacturer and the same issue. I guess its because the poles are always under stress it will eventually fail. At least from my experience.
After over one year of use, I haven't had issues yet. Thanks for watching!
Good to know. Prime proof that expensive isn't always better in my case. Maybe I'll give this one a try but in a smaller form factor if they have a two person version. Good 'ole trusty Coleman brand.
Are they any good in the rain
Not East Coast rain.
@@RachelinRealLife easy coast of where .. I'm in the UK .
USofA, you can't hear my American accent?
@@RachelinRealLife ha ha
Good tent, but zipper problem.
I'm thinking about using magnetic hooks or maybe magnetic LED lights for my tent 🤔
Interesting solution. You'll have to send pictures.
Rachel in Real Life I got my tent yesterday 😃 I want to test it out this weekend if it doesn't freeze over the weekend! Our weather down here in Texas is definitely starting to get cold!
What is cold in your book? It was 24 degrees this morning for me.
Rachel in Real Life 😃 well anything below 40 is cold for me lol and tomorrow morning it's suppose to be 25 degrees ❄
Oh, no....you'll freeze! Hehe....
For hanging things at any point you want, buy 1 flat small round magnet with metal body with a hole in it (like a smaller version of what is used to go "magnet fishing" and 1steel washer.
Tie a cord looped in a knot through magnet hole to hang a hook, use a similar size, round steel washer outside to fasten the inside magnet anywhere you want. Presto. Just don't use a heavier magnet than you need or your tent could sag if your tent doesn't use sturdy poles ot taught tie downs.
Yes yes! This is a great idea. I've actually been thinking of something similar. Seems like I've seen a magnet with a carabiner clip on the end that might work, if they exist of course. Maybe that is similar to what you're describing. Either way, thanks much for the suggestion!!
@@RachelinRealLife , welcome. Don't go with a magnet weighted down with fancy metal clips if you can, use just the magnet and twine loop, you'll just puddle more water if you put it on top of yuur tent and not the side if there is a lot of droop in the fabric of the tent. The lighter the better when in use. Also, no need for the extra expense. You can pick up lots of the the bare magnets and a stainless steel washers at a Home Building box store or farm supply store really cheap compared to a single camping item pre-made and sold as such.
You can also sew the round magnets into the edges and corners of tarps and other fabrics like a small pack and hold a tarp onto anything with even a piece of scrap steel soup can if you'd lose the cheap steel washers.
I have two strong but small neodymium magnets sewn into the top corner edges of my small backpack and I can just snap my pack fabric to the side of the car while loading it from the trunk. It would also help hold trash bags up to the side of a tent or car on the outside when you have a lot to pick up and dispose of before leaving....
Magnets are wonderful time savers while camping. Use them on wet blankets folded a bit at the edge on a clothes line that are too heavy for clothes pins alone to hold in a breeze.
I once used two a strong neodymium magnets to put in my wet boots and stick to the trunk of my car on the way home... they were dry when I got home. But I was sweating bullets over maybe losing them along the way. Lol
Bigger neodymium Magnets on a rope are fun if you don't want to fish but are near a stream or lake, you never know what you'll drag out while just passing the time and it helps clean up the area for any swimmers and wildlife... not to mention fi ding car keys in tall grass... lol
Love your name, BTW. Very original!
@@RachelinRealLife , my name is my wife's idea.. I can be a bit stubborn and snarky... nuff said as to how & why it came to be, lolol
Well, the new age meaning of goat is "greatest of all time", so props to your wife for being hip with it even though she probably didn't know it! Either way, Grinning Goat... the name is great!
Hi Rachel, Your ad makes me want to sell our huge kodiak tent and get a Coleman 4-Person Pop-Up Tent. Aunti Mil
Awesome! I'm natural saleswomen 😉. Thanks for watching, Aunt Millie!!
Got a link for those light bulb camp lights?
Here you go:
amzn.to/2Ql99VC
Will it stay dry from heavy rain? I would like to know before buying one. No body has made a review on that.
I have the 2-person version.
*Pros*
- Yes, it holds heavy rain.
*Cons*
- It rains/falls water into the tent when you open it.
- It doesn't have a thick bottom. But it did handle very wet grass/soil OK last summer.
@@picitnew Thank you both, I was looking for this answer myself.
Everyone complains about the zipper breaking within the 1st - 3rd use.
Thanks for also showing how to close it so easily
Do you feel you can sit up comfortably?
Definitely! The center height is 3 ft. 4 in. You'll see at 3:15, I'm sitting and there's plenty of room above me.
Thank you so much for replying :)
Absolutely!
Self-Adhesive wall hooks...
wear a head light
👍👍👍
Random question what size tarp is that on bottom of tent
Can't remember the exact size. It's the smallest size you can get at Walmart. Maybe 8'x10'.
@@RachelinRealLife It could collect rain water, sticking out like that, and soak your tent. I may or may not be speaking from experience!
You are correct. This tent is mainly used as a garage for my gear and I sleep in my car. Any time I've slept in the tent has been in fair weather to light rain, except one time. I would not recommend this in East coast rain, unless you have additional cover. I've been in a down poor, in this tent, and it doesn't do well. If it did, I'd make my own footprint using Tyvek.
@@RachelinRealLife Thank you! I live in a temperate rainforest (Canada - west coast), so unfortunately, this won't work for me. It's too bad, because it's awesome.
That is unfortunate! It is a great tent and I've aadded the 2-person to my gear. It's too bad it can't holdup to heavy rain, but then it would cost more. You could get a canopy, but then it almost defeats the convenience of having a pop-up.
Great tent but 4man is a bit of a stretch
AGREED!
This good for trackdays
Great idea!
Have you tried this tent in a hard rain yet?
It hasn't been in East Coast hard rain, but has survived through snow, and it was completely dry inside.
Rachel in Real Life . does it handle windy conditions?
Not sure what level of wind you're referring to, but it seems to do as well as any tent. Based on your questions, it sounds like you might want to look into a trailer. 😉
Rachel in Real Life. I have a trailer. I just want a tent that will keep me dry and not cave in on me in the wind. I like the price of the Coleman tent. But at such a good price will they hold up.
My tent has held up well in the year + I've had it, and has been very sturdy. As you might have seen in my multiple camping videos; after many uses, setting it up and taking it down, I've never had issues with the poles.
My only annoyance with the tent is the door pulls somewhat when it's zipped up. Someone suggested not staking the tent down too tight. The door has never popped open on me however, and is not as tight after having it for a while.
Despite the door, I think the tent is great! And I even bought one as a gift. Hope this helps!
4 personas? Con suerte entra 1...
i thought you were funny i laughed... seemed like you were scared every time you popped it up, good review
I was waiting for her to throw the package up six-eight feet and allow it to burst open... then see it gently float to the ground... you know.... showmanship style! As in, "Shazam", and there's your tent! Back in the 70's at Randolph AFB, wife and I had a Coleman Pop Tent and it was a red canvass fabric. We cowered inside it as a bodacious wind storm passed over the lake shore and damn near picked us up off the ground! What a hoot!
4 person tent's I will not own unless you can stand up in them all gonna be cramped in weather & with sleeping 4 person means 2 adults 2 small children wouldn't take 4 buddies with it
I heard a lot of bad reviews about the door zipper? Any thoughts?
The zipper is tight. When it's been in the sun, it zips easily though. After having mine for over a year, even letting multiple people borrow it, I haven't had any issues. I would still recommend it.
Rachel in Real Life wow thank you for the fast reply!! Definitely going to buy it. Doesn’t come with stakes I’m guessing?
It comes with stakes. There's a pouch sewn to the inside of the bag that holds them.
I have this tent, and if you pull a little on the fabric to help the zipper close, then it's better. If you steak it too tight, then it will be hard to zip it up.