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BIG Coleman Red Canyon Cabin Tent, SAVE BIG! A big 17 x 10' floor, to sleep up to 8 people... this Red Canyon is the Grand Canyon of Tents! Made Coleman right, for tough wind, wet and weather conditions. With removable walls that make anywhere from 1-3 rooms, ideal for space and privacy. It has a 6' center height for a good amount of clearance comfort. The Coleman Weathertec system is guaranteed to keep you dry! Heavy-duty taffeta walls with polyurethane weatherproof coating. Taped rainfly seams; Waterproof, durable tub-style floor with welded corners and inverted seams to prevent wet; Shock-corded, color-corded pole system, snag-free continuous poles sleeves, exclusive pin & ring design, and Insta-Clip bracket snaps make for quick, easy setup; Variflo adjustable ventilation system. Access gear or change airflow with the Cool-Air port and privacy window. No-see -um mesh windows; Heavy-duty "welcome mat". Overhead gear loft and handy pockets; Zipper guard zipper cuff keeps out wet at the D-style front door; Comes in a new expandable carry bag Includes steel tent stakes and tent hammer; Weighs approx. 25 lbs. A terrific family Tent, at a bargain price! Get into the canyon, or anywhere... order yours now! Coleman Red Canyon Cabin Tent
Measuring 17- by 10-feet, Coleman's Red Canyon tent is spacious enough to comfortably sleep eight campers. Ideal for weekend camping trips with family and friends, the Red Canyon features removable privacy walls, allowing you to create up to three separate rooms. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions, Coleman's exclusive Weathertec System is guaranteed to keep you dry and offers leak-free protected seams, weather-resistant fabric, waterproof floors, zipper protection, and a wind-strong frame. The Red Canyon also features Coleman's Variflow system and Cool-Air port, which also provides outside access to your gear. Setting up the tent is quick and easy with shock-corded, color-coded poles and simple instructions that are sewn right onto the storage bag. Separate storage bags for the poles and stakes keeps everything well organized. To top it all off, the included welcome mat and interior pockets help keep everything tidy on your camping adventure. This tent includes shock-corded poles, stakes, quick clips, privacy walls, and separate storage bags. The Red Canyon measures 17 by 10 feet and will sleep eight campers comfortably. Key Features: Features Coleman's exclusive WeatherTec System Footprint: 17 feet x 10 feet Center Height: 72 inches Rooms: 1 to 3 (with removable privacy walls) Sleeps up to eight people Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup Welcome mat and pockets keep interior tidy Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow Separate storage bags for tents, poles, and stakes Simple instructions sewn onto storage bag Coleman’s Exclusive Weathertec Protection System Details: Leak-Free Seams: In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use Velcro frame attachments. Weather-Resistant Fabric: Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing, and zippers are designed to keep you dry. Protected Seams: Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements. Waterproof Floors: Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes. Zipper Protection: Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door. Wind Strong Frame: Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance. What's in the Box? Red Canyon tent, shockcorded poles, stakes, quick clips, privacy walls, welcome mat, storage bags About Coleman The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture. Amazon.com Tent Guide Selecting a Tent Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind: Expect the Worst In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity. Three- and Four-Season Tents For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness. For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive. Domes, Tunnels and Sacks Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome. Size Matters Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters. Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.
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Having now taken this tent out several times, and in plenty of rain, I’m very happy with the performance. The fly has good coverage and good seam-taping and I’ve never had a wetness problem other than some small amounts of condensation on cold mornings. I’ve used this in seasonable weather, from low 50’s to high 30’s and it’s performed well. The ventilation is decent even with the fly on and without much wind. It’s not easy to stargaze, but you can get a view if you position your head at the door. One great feature is the fly vent, which pops up and stays open thanks to a little hoop of wire in it. Hopefully it will not get mangled over time. The floor is a little thin (cut yourself a tarp groundcover) and I think abrasion could definitely be a problem. Those with dogs might want to be take extra care tht Fido’s nails don’t rip right through the floor. Condensation was slight overnight and only at the foot of the tent, not bad for the humidity in WI. Also the mesh kept the bugs out, which was very important.
It’s not the hugest–things would be tight with a second person, and taller folks might feel cramped in the length dept. However, the design does allow the tent to have a small footprint and yet seem ok for two people even if not super comfy. A good compromise for me, a camper who was wavering between 1 and 2 person tents. The vestibule isn’t big, but it’s better than many tents at a similar price point. There’s a loop in the ceiling for hanging gear, and a couple of gear pockets at the front of the tent. Aluminum poles are good, although I was not expecting them to be shock-corded.
Probably bulky and a tad heavy for serious backpackers. Easy (EASY!) to setup and take down, though I agree with another review that I’m in the dark on the guywire operation. I didn’t need ‘em anyway, though the shape of the tent (basically rectangular) leads me to think that high winds could be a problem. Stakes are ok, but surely will get replaced sooner or later.
With aluminum poles, a good fly, some vestibule space, good amounts of mesh, sealed seams, some gear pockets, and an ok brand name, this is a good tent for the money. Similar models at this price point tend to skimp on at least one of these features. If you want to spend less than 130 for a freestanding tent, this is a very good option.
Rating: 4 / 5
I’m a Boy Scout leader and wanted a lightweight tent for backpacking with my son and to use alone when the Scouts are on car-camping trips. This tent is lightweight, compact, and well-made. Most tents I’ve owned have only the main floor seam taped for watertightness. I was pleasantly surprised to see that ALL the seams are taped.
My son and I used this tent a couple weeks ago while backpacking on vacation. The design and quality proved themselves. It rained and despite the two of us being crammed into the tent, we were dry and comfortable.
This tent is exceptionally easy and fast to put up and take down. That’s important because you don’t want to have to struggle to put it up in the rain and you don’t want to make your friends wait while you laboriously take down your tent. The poles are very strong for this type of tent and should be much less prone to breaking than others I’ve seen. I like having hooks to secure the tent to the frame better than sleeves you have to slide the poles through.
I also purchased the nylon footprint to go under the tent and protect the floor from punctures. It’s very lightweight and compact and seems to do as good a job as the sheets of plastic I’ve used with other tents. It’s well worth the price. The footprint is cut to fit entirely under the tent so nothing sticks out to catch and funnel rain under you.
This tent is very tight for two people. Backpackers are used to that. But non-backpackers would be more comfortable with a three- or four-man tent for two. When I’m camping solo with the Scouts I expect this tent to be perfect.
Rating: 5 / 5
I’ve owned this tent for just over a month, and have taken it camping twice. It sleeps two quite comfortably; the floor space is about equal to a full bed.
Two backpacks fit stacked on top of each other in the vestibule. I recommend a backpack cover in order to prevent rain running under.
Good ventilation too.
The instructions that came with it are clearly written, but the tent is so simple I don’t think many people will need to rely on them.
The only issue I have with the tent is the guy wires to hold the rain fly on. There are no instructions for these, and this is the first tent I have owned that uses them. Even with my engineer hat on, I cannot figure out the proper way to use them. Last two times I ended up just tying them to the stake.
Rating: 5 / 5
I took this tent on a 2 day backpacking trip. It rained both nights but we stayed dry. Nighttime temps were 40 degrees, and I didn’t even use my sleeping bag because I was so warm. A little cramped for 2 and my German Shepherd, but 2 people or just me and the dog would have been good. The vestibule kept both our 80L packs protected outside the tent.
Rating: 5 / 5
Tent worked well on a two week trip. It is easy to setup and light enough to pack. I used it for a large one person tent and shared it on two nights. Just large enough for two but the vestibule is small. Spikes are soft and bend too easily, you will have to replace them. I like the front entry. A little condensation on one warm night but otherwise ok. I wish the fly flap could tie back without unhooking the front spike, and that the vestibule was a little larger. Newer design tents have more features but this is a good basic tent for a good deal.
Rating: 3 / 5