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Coleman Instant Tent 8 person 14x10 feet New for Spring 2010! Reviewed !! - Home Page
 


Coleman Instant Tent Assembles in One Minute


Coleman Eight Person Instant Tent


Coleman Tent stake on the left the Hogan Hook just under 7 inches came with tent. Large stake on the right with polypropylene top just under 10 inches is the one I used to stake tent down. Both are Coleman stakes. Use larger stake!


May 6th snow and tent is bone dry inside.

Recommend

Tested...Instant Tent

Highlights

Coleman claims that the tent assembles in less than a minute. Our first attempt on the Instant Tent took us longer but it did go up quickly. We set up on our testing ground (back yard) before we try it at a campground. This gives us an opportunity to figure out how to put up and look for any problems. This is an 8-person tent 14’ x 10’ and by no means lightweight. This is late April and early May with high winds, rain, and yes-even snow. Our first set up ended with high winds taking the tent and rolling it a couple of turns we quickly got it broken down and into the house. The stakes are not the best and with 45 to 50 mile an hour winds it popped the stakes and off it went. Our second attempt we staked down with 10-inch spikes and that worked. The Instant tent is seam sealed, and with the WeatherTec™ System, they guarantee you will stay dry. An early May snowstorm and rainstorm we did find that the tent did leak. It was not a waterfall but we did get puddles. At close examination, it appears to be leaking at a seam connecting the tub bottom and tent fabric. We like the room the Instant tent provides but are disappointed with the leak. I may be able to correct with seam sealer we will keep you updated.

Instant Tent 8 - 14" x 10"
Model No. 2000005512


8 person/ 2 room tent
Coleman® Instant Tent is 14 feet by 10 feet
Exclusive WeatherTec™ System
Keeps you dry -- Guaranteed™
Cabin structure; heavier, stronger, better for extended stay camping
Heavy duty tent fabric is twice the thickness of our standard tent fabric, 150D material
6'5" center height
2 doors, one in front and one in back
Unfold, spread out, extend poles, click and lock into place. It's that simple.
Set up or tear down tent in 1 minute or less
Poles are pre-attached to tent
Vertical walls makes it easier to stand and move about in tent
Seven windows provide great ventilation, 360° views
Tent is fully taped, eliminating the need for a separate rain fly
Interior gear pocket
Reverse angle windows
Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
Limited 1 year warranty

Drawback

Tested...Instant Tent Leaked

Rating

Instant Tent...We like the room the tent offers but the leak is a problem.

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Instant Tent 8 person 14x10 feet...$199.99

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