Coleman Carlsbad Dark Room Tent with Screened Porch 4/6 Person Tent Blocks 90% of Sunlight to Keep Inside Cool Weatherproof with Easy Setup Made of PFAS-Free Materials

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1. RJ Verified Buyer – 7 April 2024

   Really easy to set up which is great, but quality and durability is poor. The screen room poles broke on me during the first use (the elastic line that connects the links snapped and it’s now useless). I also noticed a tear in the tent after first time out. It’s not that easy to breakdown and pack up either. A bit disappointed.
   

2. KGoldie Verified Buyer – 22 April 2024

   Best Feature: I love the screened in porch option on this tent. I helps keep dirt, mud and bugs out of the sleeping area of the tent. We were able to fit a full size blowup mattress, foldable table and overnight bags plus two campers with no problems! It is easy to set up with one person BUT I did have some difficulty with the pole that holds up the screened in porch so I had to ask for assistance from a fellow camper. I am hoping that after the initial set up, this will get easier to hook into the holder with use. Take down is super easy and I was able to fit it back in the bag without ripping off the expansion tag. I wish the back window had a zipper for privacy like the side windows but since the back window is WIDE OPEN, we opted to use the rain cover even though it was a gorgeous weekend so you couldn’t see directly into the tent. The cover makes the airflow/ventilation a little stuffy so we used a camping fan to keep the air moving around at night.

   

3. Hunter S. Verified Buyer – 22 November 2024

   Just for background, I’ve backpacked and camped on several continents, and while I don’t claim to be an expert, I do claim to have some experience when it comes to tents. There are criticisms of this tent, some valid and others not-so-valid that I’d like to address. First, I’ve seen a few complaints about this tent not being watertight. That shouldn’t surprise anyone since there are very few tents with floors that are entirely waterproof off the shelf, and even fewer that are waterproof after a few days/weeks of use. Nearly all tent floors will leak in rain, especially if you’re camped in a location that allows water to pool underneath the floor. The water will likely seep through micro-tears in the flooring, and it will certainly seep through seams eventually. The best ways to remain dry when camping in wet weather is 1) choose location that won’t have water either running or pooling underneath the tent; 2) expand the rain fly to be as wide as possible, so as to shed water away from the base of the tent; and, 3) bring another liner (e.g., a tarp) to place INSIDE the tent. If you put your tent on top of a tarp, water will collect between the floor and tarp and turn into a puddle, which is exactly what you don’t want. After camping with this tent in wet weather conditions for several nights, it performed as expected and I have no complaints. I DO have a mild criticism of the porch area. First, if the rainfly were large enough to cover the porch area, it would be possible to store gear outside the sleeping area. However, since the porch isn’t protected from the elements, you can expect anything you put in the porch area to get soaking wet. Moreover, the porch area has a screen on the floor intended to let water drain out. This is a good idea, but it only works if the tent is angled one way (i.e., water flows TOWARD the main tent zipper. Coleman should ALSO have installed a second screen on the floor to let water drain out if the water is flowing away from the main tent zipper. The result is that you’re likely to get some puddles in the porch area which, again, could have been mitigated with a larger rainfly or a second screen on the ground. In all this is a great tent for car camping and will serve you for many years. It’s comfortable, easy to set up, provides plenty of space, and seems well-made. This would be ideal for people who camp a few times a year, especially car camping. It would be great for families with a few children, and perfect in hot, dry conditions. It would also be great in wet conditions, so long as you select a good site, as you would with any tent.

   

4. timymity Verified Buyer – 8 December 2024

   Superbe tente, qui correspond parfaitement à nos attentes. Par contre 3 bémols.
   Elle a mit beaucoup de temps pour nous être livrée.
   Un angle de la toile du dessus est déchiré. La couture n’a pas tenue.
   Sur le côté droit de la tente, une partie de la toile n’a pas été cousue.
   Je vais donc devoir m’amuser (ironique) à devoir recoudre tout ça.
   

5. Jessica Palmer Verified Buyer – 27 December 2024

   Took almost a year … or it was a year, but I finally for to use this at our favorite spot in Ludington, MI. It is not as dark as I hoped, but it was darker than the other coleman tent we have and I did get to sleep in later. The area to bring in a power supply is small you almost have to tear it open. Suggestions: Buy a tarp for under the tent to help with keeping dirt off the bottom and from inside the tent… it makes for an easier pack up too. Added benefit is it keeps debris from poking through tent and the air mattress. Start with the screened in awning at the front. When all put together, doing that last is a herculean task. If using said air mattress, use a high quality low profile one. There won’t be a lot of top room otherwise. Leave the back flap of the top cover down when facing the back against dunes…. cold air off the lake sweeps over the dunes down to the tent up the sides and right on to your sorry sleeping butt. If you don’t have enough blankets… you are going to wish you had a tauntaun or that you could turn your partner into a tauntaun. Likes: Screened in awning. It is not big enough to have a regular fold out chair. It will fit a three legged triangle chair perfectly. I used this as an area to put on my shoes and store wet items. It has a mesh strip on the floor where sand and dirt easily falls out of. This is an extra layer of defense from letting dirt and sand get in the main tent. *Suggestion* Easy “porch” cleanup if using a electric inflater for the mattress. When packing up open the porch curtains and use the blowing option on the inflater to blow any extra sand out before packing up the tent if you don’t have a portable vacuum. This is a solid tent 10/10 but hope I have it long enough I don’t need to buy another… although, could always go bigger… Nah, I’ll be good.

   

6. Mandy Verified Buyer – 11 January 2025

   I got the used option with a discount. It did come dirty like it was definitely used for a night of camping then returned. It was great though! Really easy to set up. Dark room works amazing with the sun at the beach and it stood up great in high wind. Mine and another Coleman tent were the only ones standing after a downpour thunderstorm. Very happy with this purchase. And I got it even dirtier so starting condition didn’t matter to me at all.
   

7. joy Verified Buyer – 15 January 2025

   Bought as a gift and it was well received. The first camping trip it rained and rained. Some water came into the porch area, we extended the flap and it now works great.
   

8. Manuel Guzmán Verified Buyer – 17 January 2025

   Práctica, de buen tamaño! Me encanto.
   Coleman es excelente. Tengo una de 10 ir en bola. Pero esta de 6 personas es perfecta para 2 con cama matrimonial y con suficiente espacio.
   

9. Max Verified Buyer – 18 February 2025

   I browsed a ton of different style tents before purchasing this one and I am mostly happy with it. We took it on its maiden voyage this last weekend and noticed a few things holding it back. I’ll start with the pros: -Darkroom technology was great. Definitely not as bright as all my other tents. Kept it cool! -The porch/screen front area is awesome! Our dog liked chilling in it and when it was sunny we set up two small chairs inside to shelter from some sun. -Spacious. For a queen sized air mattress comfortably with room around it for your bags and stuff. -Super simple set up. I set this up by myself in about 10 minutes including stakes are rainfly. Sets up like most tents with nothing fancy or weird about the process, which was nice. Cons: Thin material. When setting it up we noticed a tiny hole in one the of walls and when breaking it down o noticed the same size hold below it on the floor. Looked like whatever made the hole was the same pierce that made both. Easy fixes so I’m not too upset. -When sitting in the front porch area for some reason there’s a strip of mesh that’s on the floor where it connects to the main tent. Obviously since it’s at the front door of the tent, it sees the most travel and will rip fairly easy. After just two days of use a hole tore through that mesh part. -the zippers in the front looked like they were barely sewn on. I posted a picture for reference. Looks like it’s already separating from the tent which is why I wouldn’t recommend this tent for rainy weather conditions. Overall it’s a decent tent all around, but I would advise against using it in anything but perfect weather.

   

10. Anonymous Verified Buyer – 19 February 2025

    Me gustó mucho el diseño y lo práctico de la casa… el espacio interno es muy amplio y cómodo, aunque no bloquea tanto la luz como lo anuncian, pero sí es más oscura que la mayoría de casas de campaña. El espacio en la terraza es muy útil, aunque algo justo. No he tenido oportunidad de probarla bajo la lluvia. la calidad de los tubos, estacas y anclajes es muy buena. Me encantaron las cuerdas de sujeción reflejantes que le dan un toque muy atractivo en la noche.
    En general estoy muy satisfecho con mi compra.
    

11. The Rudds Verified Buyer – 25 February 2025

    The enclosed patio is a brilliant idea but as others haven’t pointed out, the rain fly doesn’t cover it. We were able to cover some parts of it but it wasn’t enough and with the rain pouring down, it ended up puddling inside of the patio area, getting pretty muddy. It was useful enough to keep the dog contained for brief periods of time. The blackout feature worked pretty well. There was a gap in the blackout area on the bottom areas. It was dark enough to keep the kids asleep until 8am but the dog saw the light coming in at 6. There was a hanger for the light and two pockets for glasses / water bottles / books / phones etc. Moderately sized pockets. There was only one entrance into the tent, through the patio. Would’ve been nice to have an alternative way since the patio was muddy with the rain. The zipper was great. No issues. Putting up the tent was fast. Maybe 15 minutes for one person, but he’s put up many types of tents before. Taking it down took closer to 30 minutes…that was more difficult. Overall a great price for what you get. Would’ve been a dream with no rain.

    

12. Nicole W. Verified Buyer – 3 March 2025

    Easy to set-up with two people (even in the dark).

    Stayed comfortable, dark and warm inside the tent in 30-40 degree weather with the rain fly on. Note that we also used a reflective mat under the tent for extra warmth.

    Comfortably fit two single cots. However, there was very little room leftover and would not be able to accommodate a third cot or sleeping bag. We also kept our bags in the screened in porch to maximize walking space inside the tent. One con: You cannot store things in the screened in porch if the forecast calls for rain as the screened in porch is not covered by the rain fly.

    Very easy to take down and store in the carrying case, no tears in the screen or flooring.

    Overall, we’re happy with the tent and are excited to try in next in the summer.
    

13. BolideStryke Verified Buyer – 24 March 2025

    Fast fixing it up but material quite fragile so must handle with care. Tent entrance need to face wind direction to have more cooling effect since there is only one entrance. Awesome space for 6p tent and no regret buying it.
    

14. Phill Pack Verified Buyer – 2 May 2025

    Not a bad tent… Great tent for tropical climates like here in Hawaii. I have taken it out two times: Once beach camping in North Shore, and the second camping mauka in Kaneohe. Then why only 4 stars? It has mostly to do with design shortfalls, and not build quality. So here are the pro’s, con’s, and meh’s: PRO’S • Visual appeal – You will get compliments. The tent just looks cool. My friends started referring to it as “Darth Tent.” • Dark Room – This function does make a difference. It allows for deeper sleep, and makes you feel like a bear settling into a cave for a winter’s hibernation. • Quality – Coleman does a good job. The tent held up perfectly in tropical winds and rain, along with staying comfortable in radiant sunlight conditions. • Size – For two adults, a queen size airbed, and a pair of dogs, the sleeping area fit us well, and the porch area serves as a nice bug catch, and gear storage area. • Fast Pitch – I would say “Quicker Pitch.” Poles come pre-attached, so that knocks off a couple minutes erecting the tent and breaking it down. Nice that they have done away with inserting poles through sleeves that rip too. CON’S • None – it’s a good tent… However there are design elements that make it miss it’s mark. MEH’S • Screen Room Entrance – There is no stake point in the front center. This simple design flaw makes it annoying to unzip without having to hold down the base with your foot. This can become a sobriety balance test some nights. Quick tip, stake the bottom zippers to the ground. • Screen Room Water Resistance – Due to the pitch of the screen, and no zip up panels or rainfly overhang, it gets wet in rain. This essentially makes the area useless for things like gear storage or a pup patio in wet weather. • Front Door – The entrance only half opens. You essentially have what could be a two-panel door. However, only the right side opens. That reduces visibility and airflow for whoever sleeps on that side of the bed (Thanks babe). If Coleman only extended that zipper all the way across, or made it a two-door design, it would be perfect. • Back Window / Wall – This section of the tent is a screen. That makes it nice for airflow and star gazing with the rainfly off. However, with it on, the view is blocked completely, and you have no airflow control from inside the tent. Coleman should place a window here that can be zipped up, and a screened ceiling for clear night sky viewing. • Window Views – This is a trend I have noticed with Coleman tents. The windows are high off the ground, making it so you cannot see out of them while laying down unless you have a raised airbed (I do not). In addition, with the rainfly on this model, the overhang reduces visibility even more. I realize this is a darkroom tent, however I still camp to see the views. Coleman should make these items adjustable with bigger window panels and arched rainfly awnings. • Height – So close… I am 5’9″, which is a typical height. At the top of the dome, the height would be perfect so I would not need to slouch. However, once you have a bed in there, you are relegated to the outer edges and required to stoop or crank your neck to the side like you are at the Roxberry. Just another inch or two in height on this tent would increase comfort immensely. • Rainfly – Neon green! Great for visibility, and unfortunately also attractive to bugs. Insects love this color for some reason, and flock to it (or is swarm the right word?). Coleman, chill with the 80’s neon, and choose another non-insect attracting point on the spectrum. Overall, a good tent, but not a great one. Happy camping, and I hope this helps!

    

15. Luis Vazquez Verified Buyer – 8 May 2025

    Llevo 3 años ya con la casa de campaña y es excelente!! En una ocasión llovió super fuerte y apenas y se humedeció la colchoneta en la que me quedé, al otro día por la mañana varias casas de campañas aledañas estaban inundadas y otras hasta destruidas. La mía intacta!! 🙂