Quality of Coleman Tents.

[FlexdXJ]

Hey guys I am in the market for a new tent. I was originally looking for a Eureka or something similar. I cam across this Coleman that would fit my needs. http://www.coleman.com/coleman/colemancom/detail.asp?product_id=2000005512&categoryid=11020&brand= I can get it on ebay for 199 shipped. I need one big enough to put the Dog's cage in along with a couple Airbeds. The thing I like is the easy setup and Its HUGE!!!!! Sleeping in the Jeep sucks for more than one night. How good is the quality on the coleman line?

 

[kujito]

Just above bargain basement, but generally pretty good for car camping.

 

[xcm]

get some archers for that thing, its a castle.

 

[Metal Thrasher]

Tent quality is directly related to the price. That tent has a lot of stuff going on which equals more potential problems.

 

[FlexdXJ]

Tent quality is directly related to the price. That tent has a lot of stuff going on which equals more potential problems.

Yeah that had me a little worried about the tent. I gotta have a big one and a big Kelty or Eureka is way out of my price range.

 

[MT Mike]

Yeah that had me a little worried about the tent. I gotta have a big one and a big Kelty or Eureka is way out of my price range.

8 person Kelty for $139.99.

I don't have any personal experience with it, but I did look it over at Costco the other day, and it looks to be pretty decent. HTH.

 

[hubs97xj]

I'm not the biggest fan of Coleman tents, but there are others in that price range, and for carcamping, Coleman isn't terrible. Check out Campmor, REI-Outlet, and hit some of the Dick's (fka Galyan's) stores in Indy along with the department stores. Someone will have a bigass tent to fit your budget (and there's still that Jeep tent for sale over on JU, I think).

Another chalet in the sub $200 range (REI Outlet)
16x10 (140 sq ft actual area)- $170
http://www.rei.com/product/798698

 

[drifto77]

I had this one for YEARS and it was a GREAT tent.
A little bit of a pain to set up but like I said... was a GREAT tent.
Just wish it had a rain-fly and sealed up from the "elements" on the front screen room better than it did. Just had tie's to close the flaps. Zippers would have been a BIG improvement.
After about 7 years it started to loose its water resistance and the seams started to stretch out.

When I was in the market for a new one I did not have enough cash to get another Coleman so I got this one.....

 

[Silver60th]

I'm with drifto77.

We have had an old Coleman tent stashed in our camper for extra guests.
It's been in the family for as long as I can remember, and has stood up really well.

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

The tent I used backpacking for a while was a coleman. They had a series of small tents made for 1 or two people that worked great.

Big tents I don't know about.

 

[drifto77]

Now that I think about it......
I said 7 years earlier ..........
Was more like 12 years (maybe even longer, cant remember how long i had it) before it even started to wear out.
I did get a LOT of use out of that old tent.
Kinda wish I still had it.
Liked it better than the one I have now even though my present tent is a LOT easier to set up and I dont see the "new" one lasting near as long.

 

[Poofengle]

I use a coleman for backpacking too, and from what I've experienced, coleman products are pretty well made

 

[Johnnie Walker]

If you have a costco local.. they have a few nice sized tents for under 200$
Coleman makes pretty good stuff tho.

 

[FlexdXJ]

I think I am gonna try my luck with the Coleman. Just gotta sell some Jeep parts that are posted in the MWC for sale so I can buy it!

 

[NW-ZJ-SCOTT]

I have had 3 Coleman tents. and they last for years. great quality stuff.

stay away from cheap wal-mart brands like Ozark-trail etc.. I have had nothing but headaches with ANYTHING store brand. Like the first time i used my wal-mart chair, the front leg broke and i went hands first into the fire.

I currently have the Ara-6, my sister has the Evanston-8, I use mine 6-10 times a year.

 

[wolfpackjeeper]

look on thesportsmansguide.com. they usually have some good deals on the larger tents. It can be hit or miss though.

 

[87manche]

I'm not the biggest fan of Coleman tents, but there are others in that price range, and for carcamping, Coleman isn't terrible. Check out Campmor, REI-Outlet, and hit some of the Dick's (fka Galyan's) stores in Indy along with the department stores. Someone will have a bigass tent to fit your budget (and there's still that Jeep tent for sale over on JU, I think).

Another chalet in the sub $200 range (REI Outlet)
16x10 (140 sq ft actual area)- $170
http://www.rei.com/product/798698

I will not support REI. They work against our land use goals.
don't support the people trying to shut us out of public lands.

That said.
I own a Eureka Twister 6.
It's bg enough for a queen sized air mattress and the cage for my two weiners. It was about $300, and that was a pretty good deal at the local outfitters.

 

[hubs97xj]

I will not support REI. They work against our land use goals.
don't support the people trying to shut us out of public lands.

Didn't know that- duly noted.

 

[87manche]

Didn't know that- duly noted.

not directly, and I know that they have good intentions, but they donate a lot of money to organizations that work directly against our hobby.
it's a shame, because I realy used to like their stuff, and they do have good products, but I will not support a company that funds our land use enemies.

 

[4xfishfinder]

Picked up a tent from BIG-5 Sporting goods 3 years ago. Fit's two full size air beds and 4 chair's and gear for $99. Has a fly and 3 window's. It's seen wind, rain and snow. I like it.