Coleman Evanston 8 Person Screened Porch Modified Dome Tent Review

The Evanston 8 Screened Porch has two windows and one door and a maximum center height of 6' 0, which is 11 inches less than the average height of the 62 different 8 person tents we have studied. With 144 square feet of room inside, it is a tiny bit larger than some other 8-person tents, and it should accommodate you and, up to seven other campers all through the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, larger tents like this one often can make a really good choice for campers that enjoy having loads of space inside of the tent.

A few of the great things about modified dome tents are, that they are for, the most part lightweight, making them simple to carry around. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the modified dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very easy to set up. In good weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Modified Dome tents are without a doubt the most common of all the different types of tents you will see when camping. They tend to fair better in storms than other types, allowing water to roll off the slanted sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, resulting in the rain pooling on the top. The simplest modified dome tent will have a square footprint, slanted sides two or more poles which cross in the center of the roof. Because of the way they are made, it is generally considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 people.

Beneath you can see a list of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Evanston Screened Porch can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Internal storage. It is good to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
3. Has a screened area. Having a screened area that is separated from the main body of the tent is a huge plus.
4. Has awnings. The awnings shelter the sides of the tent.
5. More than one window. With 2 windows it is simple to keep the tent cool on a hot summers night.
6. Plenty of Positive Reviews The Evanston 8 has Tons of very good Reviews
7. Great Ratings The Evanston 8 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com
8. Other sizes are available. Coleman has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great buy for a 8 person modified dome tent that provides this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $199.00 info_outline

CONS

1. Vulnerable to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Evanston may not do best in strong winds if it is not firmly secured with the provided guy lines and stakes. Even though the tent is listed as freestanding in all but very calm conditions, one would want to stake and tie it down correctly.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
3. Only one room. The Evanston is suggested for 8 people, many other tents of a similar size have more than one room allowing for a little more privacy.
4. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the rain etc, you must store them inside the tent.
5. Rainfly does not completely cover the tent body. The rainfly only covers the ceiling and part of the tent body from the top. Meaning it may not protect against heavy downpours.
6. Fiberglass poles. Poles made of fiberglass help to keep the price down, they do though tend to be not as strong. This is yet another reason to only use the Evanston in calm weather.
7. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of Polyethylene 1000D but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.

Coleman's Evanston 8 Screened Porch tent is good for car camping. There are a few other nice points not mentioned above which, we found and liked, while researching the model: Screened porch to enjoy the outdoors without bugs, Storage pockets to keep your gear organized and System’s patented welded floors and inverted protected seams help ensure you stay dry..

With superb ratings, tons of reviews and headroom of 6' and 144 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your very own miniature home away from home. This enables you together with 7 other campers to share some delightful time enjoying nature. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can study above.

If you came to this page looking for an endorsement on this actual tent, we think, it will make for a very good purchase. If you just happened to land on this website while browsing for a brand new tent having not heard of this manufacture or this tent previously, it is possibly a good idea to look at a few more similar tents also.

Value for money: When considering value for your dollar, this tent is significantly cheaper than the normal price of all the sixty-two, eight-person tents we have taken a look at, this alone by itself does not make it good value for money. We also need to take a look at other areas in detail, as we do with each tent.

When we measure the overall score of a tent, we scrutinize tons of stuff, looking for points where the tent could outperform other similar tents and where it is coming up short. On this occasion, with a total score of 5.0 and the price data above, It is simple to notice that with a cost of $199.00 info_outline The Evanston 8 Screened Porch is a remarkable deal and incredibly competitively priced in comparison with similar tents.

The overall score shows that the quality and size the tent provides were not in any way compromised to finish up with a price tag well beneath the standard price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 31% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It could make an exceptional choice for nearly all campers looking for a comfortable three-season modified dome tent to go camping in, that will serve you well for years to come.