My Coleman Pop-Up just arrived and I have to say I am impressed. After reading all the negative comments about the quality and difficulty putting it away I was skeptical. However, the quality is on par for what it is intended to be, a simple easy overnight fair weather tent for families. As a boy scout leader and life long hiker and camper I have seen all manner of tents over the years (currently have 4) and all in all this is a good option for the novice or family looking for a quick easy solution to camping in a tent. I was looking for a quick easy tent for weekend camping when I cant use my hammock.
PROS:
Light and easy to put up. (However, not really a hiking tent. Packed, its a large circle that's about 32 inches across.)
Everything you need in one package, stakes, rain fly, etc.
Good Size for TWO (2) adults or One adult and One child. There is NO WAY you are getting 4 adults into this tent. Maybe 4, 5-10 year olds. Perfect for a couple of Cub Scouts.
Lots of ventilation screening. This is most definitely a PRO since condensation at the peak of the tent can be a problem with multiple people in a tent.
Free standing, the design allows it to be set up with no need to stake it down to make it stay up.
Folds up flat with no bulky bag.
CONS:
You will need 2 cheap tarps. (One to go under the tent and one to cover the inside on the floor. The floor material is thinner than expected but a tarp covering the floor took care of any concerns I had about tearing the floor from the outside or having a cot rub a hole in the material. )
It is short inside. You will not be standing up inside as an adult but most backpacking tents have his downfall.
Addressing Other Negative Comments:
Zipper Being Too Tight to Zip- Apparently people are stretching the tent out lengthwise before they put the stakes into the ground. That was the only way I could get any tension in the zipper. Simply open the tent and put the stakes in the ground exactly where the loops end up.
Hard To Put Away- It comes with 4 step picture instructions that are simple and easy and in English and Spanish and there are tons of YouTube videos. Posted Comment: " Myself and 4 adult men couldn't get it back in the bag." If you by yourself let alone with 4 other adults cant put this tent back in the bag and cant follow any of these instructions without breaking the poles, you probably should not be out in the woods anyway. If a true emergency were to arise I am pretty sure you're not going to make it home.
Quality: Boys and Girls it is a $70 tent, if you're climbing K-12 or camping in the Amazon this is not the tent for you. (I doubt any of the people complaining have the capability to do either anyway) If you're taking the family to the park for the weekend or your younger scouts for an overnight, its perfect. Experienced campers know how to work around these minor shortfalls so see above.
In summary, its a great little tent for car camping or quick 2-3 night scout camping. Good for two adults or 4 younger kids. Know its limitations and accept them. Dont wait to set it up for the first time once you're in the woods. Practice makes perfect! Lastly, be careful when opening for the first time, it is under tension! Only let one ring go at a time, otherwise you may get a face full of tent and a fat lip to remind you to be more careful next time.
Happy Camping and Leave NO Trace.
| Dimensioni prodotto | 89,54 x 16,51 x 22,1 cm; 3,21 kg |
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| Numero modello articolo | 2000014782 |
| Colore | Verde |
| Dimensioni | 4 persone |
| Stile | 4 persone |
| Peso | 2 Libbre |
| Materiale | sintetico |
| Numero di articoli | 1 |
| Numero di pezzi | 5 |
| Alimentazione | AC/DC |
| Stagione | 3 Stagione |
| Caratteristiche | Leggero, Pop Up, Rainfly |
| Tipo di uso | zaino in spalla |
| Sport | Multi-sport |
| Contenuto della confezione | Tenda Pop-up 4p |
| Batterie/Pile incluse? | No |
| Marca | Coleman |
| Peso articolo | 3,21 Kilograms |
