Customer Reviews With Photos
April 24, 2016 (First use) Wow! Such a neat tent in such a small package. Super simple set up even for my first time pitching a non-freestanding tent. Looks awesome once its all set up. I was very surprised at how much room I had inside from side to side. Height clearance isn't really there though(as expected). I am 5'6, 170 pounds with wide shoulders... I was able to prop myself up on my elbow to do stuff inside the tent but could not sit up. This made rolling up my gear a pain, so I think I will stick with doing all that outside of the tent from now on (if weather permits). But even in this awkward position, I was still able to roll up two sleeping bags (one mummy, one standard) and my sleeping pad all well enough to fit in their stuff sacks. I was also able to keep my large backpacking pack inside the tent with me (at the head), which made my feet barely touch the end. A couple concerns I had were if the rain fly provided any kind of vestibule and if you could use this as a 1.5 person tent (fit a couple inside snugly). First: The rainfly did not really provide any vestibule other than to put my sneakers outside (leaning up against the tent). But I do plan on trying to manipulate how I install it next time to increase the size. Second: TBA... After trying it out by myself, I feel like I could fit my significant other inside with me without being too cramped. Will be testing soon. I spent the night in the mountains of New Mexico around 8,000 feet elevation. Temps got down to 44 F with some occasional wind gusts. The wind did not phase this tent one bit. And when I woke up, there was literally zero condensation inside, which was a great surprise. In the morning, it was very easy to break down and shake out (sand from one of my sleeping bags haha). The door position makes shaking out debris very easy and effective. Folding everything back into its original stuff sack was very easy as well. It was pretty obvious that this tent was made of very good quality materials and I was pretty happy with the purchase. May 3, 2016 (second use) THIS TENT CAN SLEEP TWO PEOPLE!!! Definitely a 1.5 person tent width wise... I took my significant other camping as promised and tested this out with two people... We are both 5'6 and we both workout (so neither are skinny), and not only did we fit, but we fit flat on our backs side by side comfortably and she had no complaints. How awesome is that!?!? We used two mummy bags (one Winterial and one SussieSport), no sleeping pads. I forgot to check the temps the next morning, but we woke up in snow. (2 nights later shows 29F low). And with this set up we were both very warm, comfortable with room, and had no significant condensation to complain about in the morning. The only moisture inside the tent in the morning I suspect was from the snow melting and seeping through the rainfly, BUT none of it came raining down on us as we got up and out of the tent - BIG plus! We did sort of cheat and use my truck to block the wind coming up the mountainside, so I can't comment on wind performance this time. Next up: Sand dunes camping. Will update as necessary!
Definitely a pop up tent. It popped right out as soon as I took it out of the holding bag. Lol! Make sure you hold on to it... but yes, it is neat and pops right up. Add the top support bar when putting the roof on and you're good to go. Comes in handy when you are trying to hurry and set up. Holds up pretty well under some decent wind... put stakes in to help and you're good to go.
New tent was delivered yesterday. Only took 5 days. Put it up today just see how it is. Much larger than expected. Easy setup. Loving it so far. We’ll see how it works out once we get into the woods for the actual camping trip.
Great tent..love it..good amount of space...quality..easy to set up..very portable and light..warm..
Very disappointed that I was sent a used item when it is listed as new. Was going to do a test fit with my tent and found this thing is filthy.
We did a lot of research before buying a tent. After trying a Core tent we decided to return it and purchase the Bushnell 12 man tent. There is absolutely no comparison in quality. The Core tent was thin and seemed like it could rip easily. The Bushnell’s material is thicker and seems far more durable. Set up and take down were a breeze. My wife and I were able to put it up in about 5 minutes. The instant tent hubs snapped into place easily and the telescoping support poles were a breeze to expand into place. We didn’t use the fly this last trip since it was beautiful out and no chance of rain but we have used it before and it was easy to install - just clip it at the bottom of each pole. The six windows offer plenty of great airflow, especially with the rain fly not installed. All of the zippers are very sturdy. No catching and they zipped smoothly. About the only thing I’d change is the door. I prefer the hinged door some Coleman tents have, but most large tents have the same three zipper door. It worked fine - no issues - but a hinged door is more convenient. Overall, I’m very happy with the quality and functionality of this tent. The Bushnell is a tad more expensive than some but the quality of the tent more than makes up for it.
The Coleman Skylodge tent comes in three sizes 4, 6 and 8 person. We got the 4 person version. The tent comes in a 3' x 9" x 8" carrying bag along with rain shield, spikes and door mat. The carrying bag with the tent and everything weights in at 20.48 lbs. The first time you put the tent up take a little more time because of how its design, unlike other pole tents we have had. After remove the tent from the bag, you unfold it twice, then lift up on the poles that are already attached. The pole expand out from cam locks that are number 1 & 2. First extend the 1s then the 2s. The rain shield has one red bungee hook and three black. You simple put the red to the red one on the tent and the rest match up. Though you can do it with one person, it was easier with two. Inside center of the tent measures about 65" (5' 5"), with the side section less. We like everything about the tent, except for the very thin flooring material. After two uses, there is already a small hole from the camp site ground pushing/rubbing through. In the future, we will put down a tarp to help protect. On a windy 55 degree day, the tent was relatively warm and kept the wind out.
This tent is good for my work it keep the air off for me and then I can see my surroundings it's not only good for sports it's also good for security
I have added some more tie tabs made with 2in. duck tape, 2 more to each side, to try some of the configurations for tarp camping shelters. I do not yet know how durable this tarp is or how good my duck tape tie tabs will stay. I'm getting ready to do some hiking camping.
I bought this tent three years ago, and it has proven to be the best value for money in the 2-person backpacking tent category. Performance & Durability: I've taken this tent on multiple backpacking trips to various national parks, and it has held up exceptionally well. It handled both a snowstorm and heavy rain without any issues. For the price, the weather resistance is impressive, as long as you set it up correctly. Design & Portability: Footprint: The small footprint allows for easy setup in tight spaces on the trail. Weight: Light enough for two people to split the load, making it ideal for backpacking. Comfort & Space: While it is technically a 2-person tent, space is tight. It’s fine for sleeping, but don’t expect to sit upright comfortably with two people inside. During a snowstorm, my wife and I lay comfortably watching a movie on our phone that hung from the ceiling of this tent. Final Thoughts: If you're on a budget and need a reliable backpacking tent, this is a fantastic choice. You won’t be disappointed!!
Quick to setup. No instructions. Thought it was a popup tent and is not. Disappointed in very small screens. Since no instructions, screens found by accident. small screens at top of doors. Material seems a little thin. They really should have simple instructions as i could see how a person could bend the arms wrong or force something and break things.
This is a nice spacious tent, it did fit our 3 queen size air mattresses and have a little floor room for the kids to move around, it can fit 4 mattresses if you wanted but the forth mattress will be mostly in the screen room entrance part of the tent if you use that forth option. If you needed to bring a portable toilet it would be wise to put it in the screen room entrance part that way if it gets stinky you can close the tent door between the tent (main bedroom part) and the screen room entrance (front) #suggestion. Setting up the tent is very easy with the provided color coded poles and the polls to this Skylodge are thick compared to lower quality brand tents It did take around 20 minutes for my wife and I too set up Yes it is possible to set this up with one person however it will take you a lot more time to do so, so don’t be afraid to ask a friend for help The over all quality and material of the Coleman skylodge tent is of good quality, We have a Cabela’s Alaska tent that we have used a few seasons and the material of this skylodge is just as good if not better. This is coming from a family that lives in Alaska! So stay, smart, safe and positive
I can not get over how easy this tent was to set up. I purchased this for my daughter’s glamping slumber party so we used it inside. It literally took only a few minutes and virtually no strength to put together. I have wrestled with many different kinds of tents for my kids over the years and this is by far the easiest assembly. We placed 2 queen air mattresses inside and had four teen girls sleeping in it. It was cozy but they had plenty of room. It’s absolutely adorable and I know we’ll use it many more times for slumber parties. It’s just too easy to put up or tear down! Highly recommend.
I purchased these for a number of uses, but mostly to see if they can hold a beach umbrella steady. They seem long enough to dig into the stand, and the screw portion of the shaft seems pretty durable, well constructed, and like it will dig in pretty easily. The size of the shaft is similar to the handle of a rubber mallet (see picture), to give some idea about the width.The eyelet is obviously big enough to handle a wide range of cordage so I'm not too worried about that. I will update when I am able to test it out at the beach. So far they have worked perfectly for holding down a backyard canopy in high winds. My only complaint (and I don't know if this was a fluke) is that the 2 pack only comes with one plastic sleeve that can be used to turn the screws.
I am pretty new to backpacking and camping, but I've got to say, I love this tent. Compared to my $370 nemo dagger, it feels more durable and easier to set up. The nemo tent just feels like thin material that could rip easily, and far too many plastic components. I like that the nature hike has metal connectors in the corners for the stakes to co in to, and the plastic claps to attach the tent to the poles has a better design and stronger plastic in my opinion. The pockets are great, and I especially love the huge top pocket. I had trouble getting the rain fly to connect on either side of the cross bar, but I learned that the cross bar has to go over top of the main center pole. Worked great in the rain and kept condensation off of us. It is a true 2 person tent, and fit my big agnes double pad perfectly. In my pictures I have my long and wide ampex 25x76 pad, which leaves plenty of room for another pad or gear. Way bigger, cheaper, and more durable than my nemo. Also includes the footprint, which the nemo didn't!
