We love the thick and durable bathtub floor, which should stand up to many years of camping. Free packing/shipping to manufacturer &/or manufacturer’s authorized service center for warranty repairs ($20-$40 value). Check out our other pages for a list of the best tents in each size. If you’re looking for rock bottom clearance prices, however, the end of the season is your best bet. There are usually big outdoor gear sales around Father’s Day in June and REI also holds its largest annual sale in May. Nearly every tent comes seam-sealed nowadays, but on a cheaper tent, you could find subpar waterproofing you’ll want to reinforce.
This can be helpful to prevent condensation happening inside the tent during a cold weather. If you really need to keep the tent inside bone dry, you can go for the option with the additional rainfly. There is a built-in rainfly in the tent that comes with two vents.
The taller height of the 6-person tent body means that it is more vulnerable to harsh winds than the smaller models. The aluminum poles are also quite durable; the leg poles are 16mm thick, while the roof poles are 12mm thick. All of these heavy-duty materials add a great deal to the weight—at nearly 25lb, this is the heaviest tent in our 2021 review. There’s no included footprint with this tent, and we’d recommend purchasing either a 9’x9’ or 10’x10’ footprint, which unfortunately is not offered by Coleman.
The tent is made of two thick Polyguard fabric which explains its durability. While it makes the tent durable, it poses the problem of condensation. Be the first to know about promotions, special offers and product releases. Sign up to be the first to know about promotions, special offers and product coleman 6 person tent releases. Like most tents with screen room additions, the comfort level is enhanced by the option to enjoy a sunset, without so much of a thought about bugs. It easily fits two queen-sized beds, and its lofted ceilings are high enough so that most people can stand inside without needing to crouch.
But remember, it’s pretty much impossible to have a good night’s sleep in a wet tent. The bottom line when it comes to weatherproofing a tent is the fly. If not, your wet fly will soon lead to a wet tent and wet gear inside.