coleman instant tent 8 person?

Q. We set the tent up tonight and it went very smoothly as advertised. We had it up in less than 1 minute with two adults and a three year old...LOL...coming down was not as easy. It took about 5 minutes which still is not bad. Hopefully Coleman can clarify that part of the directions a little better. I like the two room feature and all the windows. On a scale of 1 to 10 I give it a 9.

Once I take it camping that might change but for now I am happy...

I was hoping to put this tent up by myself since I doubt my husband will camp very much with us.

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am also considering this tent. Does it seem to be good quality? I'm nervous that it doesn't have a rainfly. Where did you purchase it? Like the original poster, my husband may not camp with me and I want to be able to set it up/take it down on my own. I've been happy with Coleman products over the years. (I actually just mended a 20 year old Coleman sleeping bag!)

Help finding a cheap 2 Person tent? 10 Points!!?

m.a818

I am looking for a 2-3 Person tent with a rain fly for biking,camping and fishing mainly.How about a Bivy style? Any suggestions? Spent to much money already for my hobbies so I'm needing something cheap $40 or lower! What are you recommendations? 10 points for the best answer! Thanks

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try craigslist.org
post an ad telling them how much your willing to spend...

Might just nab yourself a very high qual tent from someone who doesnt use theirs anymore...

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Is this a good tent for camping?

caramel_so

Wenzel Sycamore 6-7 Person Tent
http://www.scheelssports.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10001&catalogId=10101&productId=41918&categoryId=24752
http://www.packncamp.com/site/498873/product/10619
Has anyone had any experience with this tent?
How does it hold up? and also, what are the dimensions of the smaller rooms? Would I be able to fit a queen sized airbed in one of them?

How about this tent? http://www.target.com/Coleman-Family-Dome-Tent/dp/B0006U9PB4/ref=sc_ri_3?ie=UTF8&pf_rd_r=1KRANA7WBVV0SN6KYJQ5&pf_rd_p=465348991&pf_rd_i=B000W4O8JI&pf_rd_s=bottom-11&pf_rd_m=A1VC38T7YXB528&pf_rd_t=201 Coleman Family Dome Tent

We want one big tent, not several smaller tents.

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The first one gives dimensions and 10 by 18 should be plenty of room for your mattress. They are both decent tents but not top of the line. Coleman products have always been reputable. It is also plenty large for a mattress. One is square and one is more rectangular, so that might be the biggest thing to consider for sleeping arrangements.

Lichfield Yuchi 8 person Tent?

Jeannette

How easy is this tent to assemble?

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It's fine. It's a tunnel design and all tunnel tents are easy to put up.
Litchfield is a nice company, been going for years. The symbol comes from Litchfield Cathedral, which has three spires.
The Yuchi is quite a popular tent and it's roomy, easy to go up, and a good buy.
However, there is another Litchfield tent, the Mohawk 8-person tent, which although it has more poles is just as easy to put up and it has a better shape.
It's a straight through tunnel with no funny bits so you can put another cover right over it as easy as hanging the washing out.
All tents can benefit from an extra cover because it not only keeps windblown grit off the main fabric it provides more space easily for storing bulky things like chidrens toys and it also makes a porch, all from a plain and simple groundsheet from B&Q, Aldi, or whichever is your local DIY or garden store, or even from supermarkets, plus some washing line for guy lines and a packet of pegs.
A straight tunnel design means the cover will lay straight over it and can be pegged down at the back leaving the front raised on a couple of bamboo or other poles for a porch or pointing downwards a bit using long guy lines without any poles. It's an easy and cheap addition to a tent which makes it 100% waterproof even over an old leaky tent, it's warmer at night, and gives added security if you all want to go for a walk by just pegging the cover down all the way round.
People in festivals often use that ploy to keep their tents safer with thousands of teenage ravers around.
Both tents are easy to put up. Lay a large groundsheet down first to put the tent on. It keeps the tent floor clean underneath and when the tent is up just tuck the edges of the groundsheet under all the way round and all the rain coming off the tent will fall outside it and you keep a nice dry floor.
Unwrap the tent, lay it over the groundsheet and peg the corners out loosely, thread the poles through the lines of loops, get the base pegs adjusted again so the floor is tight all over with no creases, fix the guy lines, and sit down inside for a cup of tea or whatever.
Simple. Errrr.......yeah, OK. Ought to be simple.
Occasionally there will be a problem of wind springing up, or a long pole comes to bits when you're threading it through the loops but you soon pick up how to stop that happening with poles and the basic job is really straightforward.
Sometimes a bit of washing doesn't behave either.
Cor, that wind. ...bloomin' thing....dropped it now...I dunno......
Same with tents whichever model they are, or anything else. They all have the usual odd bits that play up funny sometimes.
Just keep smiling.....we all get those days with tents or anything else.
Here is the Yuchi and below it is the Mohawk. Scroll down for the sleeping plan and you'll see the Mohawk is not bad at all for space, and the £10 saving will help to buy a groundsheet to put under it.
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1577 . . . . .
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1558 . . . . . .
Now you'll see that line of poles it's got although the tent itself is actually smaller than the pictured one which has the tunnel extension fitted.
That pole arrangement makes a strong and stable structure which will be more secure than the Yuchi.
It's also got an entrance at both ends so it's easy to keep it aired out and you can use whichever end is least windy for the main coming and going entrance and close the other one off.
And it's so easy to cover...it's a dream that one and I don't work for Litchfield or any outdoor goods company.
I just go camping and I use tunnel tents almost exclusively because of the ease of covering them and the ease of putting them up, plus the benefit of the best space to weight ratio of any design of tent and the stability of the tunnel arangement in a high wind.
The Yuchi is still a good tent and the sloping ends makes it good in a wind if it's pointing the right way. It just not as easy to cover well without getting puddles on the cover if the wet stuff comes down because of the shape it's going over but the tent itself is quite good in heavy rain anyway as the Mohawk is.
A cover though makes it even better and it reduces wear on the tent.
Blinded with science.....well, experience anyway. I camp out on mountains...got caught in a blizzard at 14 000 feet in the Andes but my Vango tunnel tent took it easy. No problems and I stayed warm and dry inside the tent for two days while the blizzard raged outside and cut the pass off with forty feet of snow so I finished up going back where I came from down in the Atacama Desert.
Quite a trip that one to get nowhere...laugh it off. The guys thought I'd be dead when they saw the storm hit the mountain.
Never had such a hero's welcome when I got back nearly a week after I left ...good old tunnel tent.
Vango too....top British quality and Litchfield aren't bad either.
Here's a lady bothered about a tent but I found it's a tunnel so she'll have no big problems at all.
The Yuchi goes up almost exactly the same and the Mohawk is very little different...just all straight-through poles instead of an angled one mixed in with them.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100724005430AAtY2Lr
Have a load of fun.

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Lichfield Yuchi 8 person Tent?

Jeannette

How easy is this tent to assemble?

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It's fine. It's a tunnel design and all tunnel tents are easy to put up.
Litchfield is a nice company, been going for years. The symbol comes from Litchfield Cathedral, which has three spires.
The Yuchi is quite a popular tent and it's roomy, easy to go up, and a good buy.
However, there is another Litchfield tent, the Mohawk 8-person tent, which although it has more poles is just as easy to put up and it has a better shape.
It's a straight through tunnel with no funny bits so you can put another cover right over it as easy as hanging the washing out.
All tents can benefit from an extra cover because it not only keeps windblown grit off the main fabric it provides more space easily for storing bulky things like chidrens toys and it also makes a porch, all from a plain and simple groundsheet from B&Q, Aldi, or whichever is your local DIY or garden store, or even from supermarkets, plus some washing line for guy lines and a packet of pegs.
A straight tunnel design means the cover will lay straight over it and can be pegged down at the back leaving the front raised on a couple of bamboo or other poles for a porch or pointing downwards a bit using long guy lines without any poles. It's an easy and cheap addition to a tent which makes it 100% waterproof even over an old leaky tent, it's warmer at night, and gives added security if you all want to go for a walk by just pegging the cover down all the way round.
People in festivals often use that ploy to keep their tents safer with thousands of teenage ravers around.
Both tents are easy to put up. Lay a large groundsheet down first to put the tent on. It keeps the tent floor clean underneath and when the tent is up just tuck the edges of the groundsheet under all the way round and all the rain coming off the tent will fall outside it and you keep a nice dry floor.
Unwrap the tent, lay it over the groundsheet and peg the corners out loosely, thread the poles through the lines of loops, get the base pegs adjusted again so the floor is tight all over with no creases, fix the guy lines, and sit down inside for a cup of tea or whatever.
Simple. Errrr.......yeah, OK. Ought to be simple.
Occasionally there will be a problem of wind springing up, or a long pole comes to bits when you're threading it through the loops but you soon pick up how to stop that happening with poles and the basic job is really straightforward.
Sometimes a bit of washing doesn't behave either.
Cor, that wind. ...bloomin' thing....dropped it now...I dunno......
Same with tents whichever model they are, or anything else. They all have the usual odd bits that play up funny sometimes.
Just keep smiling.....we all get those days with tents or anything else.
Here is the Yuchi and below it is the Mohawk. Scroll down for the sleeping plan and you'll see the Mohawk is not bad at all for space, and the £10 saving will help to buy a groundsheet to put under it.
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1577 . . . . .
http://www.tents-direct.co.uk/show_tents.php?productid=1558 . . . . . .
Now you'll see that line of poles it's got although the tent itself is actually smaller than the pictured one which has the tunnel extension fitted.
That pole arrangement makes a strong and stable structure which will be more secure than the Yuchi.
It's also got an entrance at both ends so it's easy to keep it aired out and you can use whichever end is least windy for the main coming and going entrance and close the other one off.
And it's so easy to cover...it's a dream that one and I don't work for Litchfield or any outdoor goods company.
I just go camping and I use tunnel tents almost exclusively because of the ease of covering them and the ease of putting them up, plus the benefit of the best space to weight ratio of any design of tent and the stability of the tunnel arangement in a high wind.
The Yuchi is still a good tent and the sloping ends makes it good in a wind if it's pointing the right way. It just not as easy to cover well without getting puddles on the cover if the wet stuff comes down because of the shape it's going over but the tent itself is quite good in heavy rain anyway as the Mohawk is.
A cover though makes it even better and it reduces wear on the tent.
Blinded with science.....well, experience anyway. I camp out on mountains...got caught in a blizzard at 14 000 feet in the Andes but my Vango tunnel tent took it easy. No problems and I stayed warm and dry inside the tent for two days while the blizzard raged outside and cut the pass off with forty feet of snow so I finished up going back where I came from down in the Atacama Desert.
Quite a trip that one to get nowhere...laugh it off. The guys thought I'd be dead when they saw the storm hit the mountain.
Never had such a hero's welcome when I got back nearly a week after I left ...good old tunnel tent.
Vango too....top British quality and Litchfield aren't bad either.
Here's a lady bothered about a tent but I found it's a tunnel so she'll have no big problems at all.
The Yuchi goes up almost exactly the same and the Mohawk is very little different...just all straight-through poles instead of an angled one mixed in with them.
http://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20100724005430AAtY2Lr
Have a load of fun.

What kind of camping tent is good for 8 people? Hot temperatures and sand at camp site, needs to be light.?

sidulrike

We´re planning to travel to our camping ground by airplane, so it can´t be too heavy. We´ll be 5 people so I´m looking for an 8 person tent. Any advise?

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Hi there!

I have a big family and when we do our big leisurely camping trips, we always use our 8-person 2-room camping tent. The best I've found (and the best deal out there in my opinion) is the Columbia Cougar Flats II. It's a 15' x 10' dome tent with two rooms and space for up to eight people - though in my opinion, eight people would be terribly cramped in there. I'd say six max, which sounds perfect for you.

It utilizes the GoBe Dry System to keep all the moisture out in it rains - probably won't be much humidity in the desert, so you're fine there. It has a full seam-taped polyester fly with a waterproof coating as well. The frame is a hybrid steel and fiberglass which I've found to be very durable and long-lasting (this baby's endured the abuse of my family for many many trips now). It is spacious but has lots of storage like pocket pouches, hanging cup holders, lockers and a hanging gear loft.

Make sure you do plenty of research to find the tent that suits you best, but this would definitely be my recommendation. It's worked great for me and my family. If you need any other camping tips or ideas, check out my new camping blog:

http://camping-guru.blogspot.com/

Enjoy your trip and happy camping!

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How to stay warm in camping tent in winter?

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Anita

I have never gone winter camping and I will do that next week. I want to know how to stay warm in camping tent in such cold day. Anyone knows that?

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1. Learn about heat loss and you will come to better understand how to stay warm in the backcountry. Heat is primarily lost through conduction, convection, radiation and evaporation. For example heat could be lost from sitting on a cold rock, from wind chill, from not wearing a hat and heat escaping, or respiration. Besides warming up near the camp stove people can only generate heat by keeping up their metabolism, exercising and shivering if need be.

2. Layering properly is the first thing winter backpackers can do to regulate heat. This means non-cotton, moisture wicking base layers and mid-layers, insulated layers such as a down vest and jacket and down pants and weather proof outer layers. A hat and balaclava or neck gaiter is also necessary as are liner socks and socks made with wool. Down camp booties aren't necessary but make your world much more comfortable. Mountaineering or plastic boots with insulated liners are what to hike in through snow and ice and liner gloves and insulated over-mitts are what will keep your fingers moving.

3. Stay dry and pace yourself. The point of all these layers is not to wear them all at once but to control the four primary losses of heat while hiking. Staying dry is crucial. Don't let yourself get too sweaty because as soon as you stop for a break your sweat begins to freeze. Wearing things that dry easily and wick moisture such as polypropylene, capilene, synthetic or wool are the way to go whether you are hiking, snowshoeing or backcountry skiing. Keep yourself properly hydrated too, as loss of heat happens from loss of moist exhalation.

4. Make your camp in such a way that you take advantage of the elements. After anchoring your tents in the snow, dig out a 3 by 2-foot area in front of your tent door at least 12 inches into the snow. This acts as an entryway where you can sit in your tent while hanging your feet out to change out of your boots and camp booties without bringing wet snow inside the tent. One or two-wall nylon tents work fine though one-wall tents are a bit lighter. Using at least one sleeping pad is necessary for winter camping as you need to insulate yourself from the cold ground and snow. More than one sleeping pad is recommended. Either use a shorter foam pad beneath your inflatable one or sleep on your extra layers at night. This also dries them out.

5. Sleep warm. Make sure to eat a bit more than you think you can handle and have plenty of hot drinks before getting into your sleeping bag on a night of winter backpacking. Your metabolism not only has to deal with the workout you've had during the day but also has to keep you warm through the cold night. Before getting into your bag fill up a water bottle with boiling water from the stove, slip a sock or shirt over it so it doesn't burn your skin and sleep with this in your bag, sleep with two of them if necessary.

6.Make sure that you keep your sleeping bag as dry as possible, especially if it is made of down as this material loses its warmth when wet. If you are generally a cold person, get a sleeping bag that is rated at least 10 to 20 degrees colder than you think you might need. Also sleep with boot liners so they aren't frozen when you try to wiggle your toes in there the following morning. Use a small 2 by 2-foot square cut from a role of sleeping pad foam and kneel on it while cooking or taking a break, to insulate from the snow at all times.

What Camping equipment does a first time camper need?

Andy

What equipment do I need if I want to go camping for the first time? Four of us are planning to go including 2 children under 10. We plan to camp for a couple of days.

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Clothing:
- Short Sleeve Shirts (3 per person)
-Long Sleeve Shirts (1 per person)
-Long Pants (2 per person)
-Short Pants (2 per person)
-Underwear (5 per person)
-Bra (2 per female)
-Socks (5 pairs per person)
-Tennis Shoes (2 pairs per person)
-Sandals (2 pairs per person- one for the showers)
-Night clothes (2 pairs per person)
-Jackets (1 per person)
-Hat (1 per person)
-Swim Suit (1 per person)
-Kid's clothing (pack multiples)
Supplies:
Can opener
Food (beans,soup,bread,ect)
Utensils
Tongs
Plastic Wrap
Foil
Plates/Bowls/Cups
BBQ
Wood
Swiss Army Knife
Small hatchet
Mace (optional)
Water
Water purifier
Marshmallow/Smores Supplies
Pens/Paper/Pencil
Vitamins
Medication
Deodorant
Shampoo
Conditioner
Comb
Brush
Mirror
Scissors
Zip Lock Bags
Shopping bags for dirty clothes
Backpack
Floatable Bag
Rafts
Pots/Pans
Rope
Bungee Cords
Bottles (for the kids?)
Bug Repellent
Comfort Toys for the kids
Playpins (for young kids)
Diapers (for young kids)
Tent
Tarps
Broom
Doormat
Bed Sheets
Sleeping Bags
Pillows
Extra Blankets
Flash lights
Compass
Batteries
Camera
iPod
Cell Phone
Walkie Talkies
Paper Towels
Towels
Washcloths
Wet Wipes
Matches
Fire Starters
Eye Wash
Tweezers
Glow sticks
Hiking Guide
Lysol
Hand Sanitizer
Soap


These are your basics - you can add what you wish! Have a fantastic first trip!

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