Coleman Instant 8 Person Cabin Tent Review

The Instant 8 has seven windows and two doors and a peak center height of 6' 7, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 63 various 8 person tents we have studied. With 140 square feet of space inside, it is a little bit larger than some other 8-person tents, and it should accommodate you and, up to seven other campers during the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, larger tents like this one can make a fantastic choice for people who appreciate having loads of space for sleeping and hanging out.

One of the sweet things about cabin tents is, that the sides are basically vertical making for a generous interior, this allows for much more headroom at the sides of the tent, making it feel much bigger than a dome tent, in general the floor areas are quite large compared to other tents. Normally cabin tents are used by people going on a camping trip in a car or a truck as they are quite heavy when compared to dome tents. This dose though make them better suited to cooler months. Some cabin tents even have more than one room inside, just like the Coleman Instant two-room tent

Below you can browse an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 9 add_circle_outline PROS

• 7 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Instant can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not even have to be staked down in most cases. But in case of strong winds, it is always best to secure it to the floor with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Lots of space. With a peak height of 79 inches (more than 6 feet) and a floor area of 140 square feet, the Instant gives you a lot of space. Most campers can stand inside the tent without ducking their heads.
3. Internal storage. It is good to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your gear.
4. More than one room. The Instant comes with two rooms, allowing for extra privacy. Ideal for a large family and groups who do not want to be all sleeping together.
5. Removable divider. For those who want to maximize all of the available space that the Instant provides, the divider can be detached to have one large room for everyone to share.
6. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is simpler to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
7. More than one window. With 7 windows it is simple to keep the tent cooler on a hot summers night.
8. Other sizes are available. Coleman has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great purchase for a 8 person cabin tent providing this much space. Not many tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $316.87 info_outline

CONS

1. Sensitive to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Instant may not do well 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. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the elements, you need store them inside the tent.
3. 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 might not protect against heavy downpours.
4. Uses Fiberglass poles. Even though the poles are comprised of steel & fiberglass. Using even some fiberglass with a big tent like the Instant 8 could possibly lead to problems, if there were to be extreemly windy conditions.
5. Poor Heat Retention. The general construction of the Coleman's Instants interior is designed to easily let air in and out. Therefore, it cannot keep heat inside, making it unsuitable for use in cold weather.
6. Heavy. Even though heavy is not in it self a negative, it is worth noting that the Instant 8, weighs 39 pounds and has a packed size of 46.8 x 11.25 x 11 inches. obviously it is designed for camping with a car and would not be super simple to set up on your own.
7. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of WeatherTec systems patented welded but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.

Coleman's Instant 8 tent is perfect for car camping. There are a couple of other nice points not mentioned above which, we noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: The included rainfly and the WeatherTec system with its patented welded floors and inverted seams will help you stay dry., Pre-attached poles for quicker, simpler setup – just extend and secure and Integrated rainfly doesn’t require separate assembly.

With exceptional ratings, plenty of reviews and a center height of 6' and 140 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own modest residence. This allows you and up to 7 other campers to spend some real quality moments in the outdoors together. We found more positive points than cons about the tent that you can look at above.

If you found this website looking for suggestions on this specific tent, we consider, it should make for an awesome purchase. In case you just happened to land on this page while browsing for a new tent having not heard of this brand or this tent model before, it is perhaps a good thing to look at some more similar tents also.

Value for money: When thinking about value for money, this tent is undoubtedly cheaper than the usual price point of all the sixty-three, eight-person tents we have taken a look at, this itself does not make it excellent value for money. One should also think about other factors in detail, as we do for each tent.

When we determine the valuation of a single tent, we examine tons of stuff, finding things where the tent could perform well against other similar tents and where it is lacking. In this case, with a total score of 4.5 and the price details above, It is simple to spot that with a price of $316.87 info_outline The Instant 8 is a perfect bargain and fabulously priced when compared with similar tents.

The ratings show that the quality and size the tent gives you were not in any way compromised to obtain a price tag well below the normal price for similar tents. It is also worth thinking about the fact that it is discounted by 9% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It will make a fantastic choice for most campers searching for an adequate three-season cabin tent to go camping with, that should serve you well for years to come.