This is a review of the Coleman 6-Person Sundome tent. It’s a popular tent that’s great for families who like to camp in the spring, summer, and fall. It’s easy to set up, lightweight, and doesn’t cost a lot of money.
Key features and advantages
- Easy on the Wallet: It’s super affordable!
- Lightweight: Easy to carry around.
- Sets Up Easily: You can stand it up on its own and it’s simple to set up.
- Good Airflow: Has a vent in the floor to keep the air moving.
- Storage: Comes with two mesh pockets to keep your stuff organized.
- Nice Views: Has two windows so you can see outside.
- Convenient: Has a port for an electrical cord (with a zipper to keep the bugs out!).
This is what kind of tent it is.
Setting it up:
- You can set this tent up anywhere, on any type of ground!
- You can even move it around after it’s set up.
- But you’ll need to use the stakes to make sure the vent works properly and the rainfly doesn’t blow away.
When to use it:
- This tent is good for camping in spring, summer, and fall, as long as the weather is nice.
- It’s not the best choice for heavy rain or cold weather.
- The mesh roof and partial rainfly won’t keep you very warm or dry in a storm.
Other things to know:
- This is a classic dome tent, which means it’s easy to set up and pack away.
- It’s also lightweight and stable.
- But dome tents sometimes have less space inside and fewer windows than other types of tents.
If you need a tent for stormy weather:
But those tents are usually more expensive.
There are better options out there, like the Kelty Trail Ridge 6 or the Marmot Limestone 6.
Who is it intended for?
Space:
- Even though it says it’s for 6 people, it’s really only big enough for 3 or 4 people to sleep comfortably.
- You’ll need to keep your gear inside, so that takes up some space.
Packed Size:
- The tent is small and light when it’s packed up.
- You could even carry it on a motorcycle!
Weight:
- It’s not super heavy, but it’s not light enough to carry in a backpack for a long distance.
Using it with beds:
- The tent is big enough to fit a double-sized bed inside.
- You could even use bunk beds to save space!
Who is this tent good for?
People who don’t want to spend a lot of money on a tent.
People who only camp sometimes in the summer.
Building and materials
Poles:
- The tent has three poles made of fiberglass. Fiberglass poles need to be taken care of properly because they’re not as strong as aluminum poles.
- Two of the poles create the dome shape, and the third pole is used to create awnings over the windows.
Fabric and Rain Protection:
- The bottom part of the tent is water-resistant, but the top is mostly mesh.
- The rainfly only covers the top of the tent.
- They say the tent can handle winds over 35 miles per hour.
- It’s not very waterproof, so it’s best for light rain.
- The floor has special seams that are very strong and waterproof.
Setting it up:
The poles slide into sleeves to hold the tent up.
It’s really easy to set up, taking less than 10 minutes.
You can see how to do it in the videos.
Ventilation
- This tent has excellent ventilation! The entire ceiling is made of mesh, and there are two mesh windows.
- There’s also a vent near the floor in the back of the tent.
- All of this helps keep the air flowing freely inside the tent.
Awnings:
The awnings over the windows are great because they let you keep the windows open even when it’s raining.
The interior of the tent
- Limited Storage: The tent only has two small mesh pockets, which isn’t a lot of storage space.
- Lighting: There’s a hook on the ceiling for hanging a lantern.
- Power Up: It has a special zippered port for running an electrical cord into the tent.
- Windows: The door and the opposite wall both have windows with mesh and a cover that you can open and close.
Specifications
- Good For: Camping
- Type: Freestanding tent, good for spring, summer, and fall.
- Fits: Officially 6 people, but realistically more like 3 or 4.
- Weight: 16.3 pounds (7.4 kg) – Not too heavy.
- Size: 10 feet long by 10 feet wide (305 x 305 cm)
- Floor Space: 100 square feet (9.3 square meters)
- Headroom: 6 feet (183 cm)
- Packed Size: 27 inches long by 8 inches in diameter (69 x 20 cm) – Packs down small!
- Warranty: 1 year
- Doors: 1
- Windows: 2
- Weather Protection: Has a special system to keep water out.
- Poles: Made of fiberglass.
- Floor: Strong and waterproof with special seams.
- Setup: Easy to set up with special clips.
- Fabric: Made of durable Polyguard fabric.
- Carry Bag: Comes with a handy carry bag.
Final thoughts
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