Coleman Montana 8 Person Elite Modified Dome Tent Review

The Montana 8 Elite has three windows and one door and a peak center height of 6' 2, which is a little bit less than the average height of the 62 other 8 person tents we have studied. With 112 square feet of room inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 8-person tents, and it would be quite tight for you and, up to seven other campers all through the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, larger tents similar to this one often can make a fantastic choice for campers who prefer having plenty of room inside the tent for sleeping and hanging out.

Some of the great things about modified dome tents are, that they are generally speaking lightweight, making them easy to carry around. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the modified dome type. They are usually, freestanding and very straightforward to set up. In calm weather, you could do without securing the tent with stakes and ropes, not that this is suggested.

Modified Dome tents are the most commonly seen of all the other sorts of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing rain to easily slide off the slanted walls, unlike cabin tents that have flat tops, allowing the water to pool on the top. The simplest modified dome tent will have a rectangular footprint, sloped walls a couple of poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Due to their construction, it is typically considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Below you can check out a list of the tent's pros and cons.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Montana Elite 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 ground with the included steel stakes and guylines.
2. Internal storage. It is nice to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
3. Has awnings. The awnings protect the sides of the tent.
4. More than one window. With 3 openings it is easier to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
5. Breathable. The Montana's interior uses a mesh fabric on the inside of the tent, and this helps maximize the flow of air. With the extra ventilation, and this tent is great for use in the warmer months.
6. Plenty of Positive Reviews The Montana 8 has Lots of very good Reviews
7. Awesome Ratings The Montana 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 purchase for a 8 person modified dome tent providing this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $236.96 info_outline

CONS

1. Sensitive to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Montana 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 need to stake and tie it down correctly.
2. Not roomy. With a floor area of 112 square feet, the Montana 8 is smaller than quite a few of the 64 other 8 person tents we have looked at.
3. Lacking in Headroom. With 9% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative thing for some campers.
4. Only one room. The Montana is designed for 8 people, some other tents of a similar size have more than one room allowing for a little more privacy.
5. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the rain etc, you must keep them inside the tent.
6. Rainfly does not wholly cover the tent. The rainfly only covers the ceiling and part of the tent body from the top. Meaning it may not protect against heavy rain.
7. Uses Fiberglass poles. Even though the poles are comprised of steel & fiberglass. Using even some fiberglass with a large tent like the Montana 8 could possibly lead to problems, if there were to be extreemly windy conditions.
8. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of PE (Polyethylene) tub style welded floor but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, especially on rough terrain.

Coleman's Montana 8 Elite tent is really good for car camping. Here are a couple of other points not mentioned above which, we found and liked, while researching the model: Cabin-like design with specially-angled windows that keep rain out even when they're open, Auto-roll windows neatly roll down when you unzip them and Built-in LED lights, 100 lumens.

With exceptional ratings, tons of reviews and a minimum headroom of 6' and 112 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your own modest mansion. It enables you and up to 6 other campers to share some real quality time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of pros about the tent that you can read through above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations on this particular tent, our view is, it should make for a very good acquisition. If you simply happened to arrive on this website while looking for a brand new tent having not heard of this brand or this model before, it is possibly a good idea to check out a few other comparable tents also.

Value for money: When thinking about value for money, this tent is without a doubt cheaper than the average price point of all the sixty-two, eight-person tents we have studied, this by itself does not make it remarkable value for money. We also need to look at other things in detail, as we do for every tent.

When we measure the ratings of a tent, we scrutinize a good deal of stuff, searching for points where the tent could excel against other comparable tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with a total score of 4.8 and the price knowledge above, we can view that with a cost of $236.96 info_outline Coleman's Montana 8 Elite is a remarkable bargain and fabulously competitively priced when compared with similar tents.

The ratings show that the quality and capacity the tent provides were not in any way compromised to obtain a price tag unquestionably below the standard price for similar tents. It is also worth thinking about the fact that it is discounted by 41% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It will make a fantastic choice for nearly all campers searching for an appropriate three-season modified dome tent to go camping in, that should serve you well for years to come.