Coleman Evanston Screened 6 Review Tested by GearLab

They attach to the tent at its 8 corners and higher you have clips plus an 8-way top hub element. The tent is nicely proportioned, it is not particularly tall, the inner peak height is 57.87 in (1.47 m), see the picture below. But the diameter is 9.61 feet (2.93 m), so this is yet another reason why the tent looks so stable and sturdy. Note also that there is only one door here, but this is quite enough. The door is with mesh and panel on the upper part, and it is partly protected by the small brim.

Coleman developed a gas-powered lantern, this brand has a long history of creating high quality gear. However, it wasn’t until 1960 that Coleman launched their line of tents, sleeping bags, and chairs. Since then, millions of people have made use of their affordably priced, family friendly camping gear all over the world. The Coleman Instant Family Tent is a fast-pitching shelter of epic proportions.

Since it’s specifically designed for backpacking, Coleman crafted this tent with a full-coverage rainfly to keep water out at all costs. It boasts the company’s proprietary WeatherTec system, which includes fully welded floors and inverted seams to stop water in its tracks. The Evanston is a solid dome design with a fairly low profile and heavily slanted walls.

The back window does not have a roll-up cover, so you must use the rain fly. This is an excellent choice for campers looking to make their experience more comfortable with a lot of inside space. You have already seen the poles, there are many 8 + 8 in total, and this is all strong steel.

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A hub at the center of the tent roof connects all the support poles. Once aligned, all the outer poles are simply extended to lift the tent into place. Most Coleman Dome Tents utilize a two pole system to lift and suspend the tent body. A rainfly is then placed on top, which may require the use of additional poles to prop up the coleman cabin tent canopy. Guy lines are then used to secure the rainfly to the ground and to minimize rainfall onto the main tent body. The Gold series is manufactured with higher quality fabrics, and provides more livability thanks to its detachable awnings, increased storage, and better ventilation – so it’s ideal for regular camping outings.

If you are looking for a camping tent that can be used in the Spring and Fall along with the warm months, the Coleman Go 3 Person Dome Tent is a good choice. At $500, this modified dome-style tent isn’t cheap, but it represents substantial value. Many tents with similar profiles—such as the Big Agnes Dog House 6—either cost more or require you buy the tent body and attachable vestibule separately.

If you’re in the US, you can save a huge $160 off the eight-person Montana tent, big enough for all the family, or grab a four-person cabin tent for just $88.99. Going out camping can be a lot of fun, and many people get different things out of it. For some, they enjoy the beauty of nature and being outside and away from the hustle and bustle of day-to-day life.