Customer Reviews With Photos

We had a great experience using this tent while camping for two weeks in the summer in Iceland. Given other reviews, we used seam sealer around each of the velcro straps on the fly. It rained almost every night and we never had a problem with any leakage. The ventilation was great because it was so adjustable; for more ventilation, you can peg out the fly pretty far with the elastic bands on the sides, and you can velcro open the vent at the top of the tent. We actually pegged it out too much for the first few days, and then tried pegging not as far and it made a huge difference in temperature. (Of course, I can't comment on how the ventilation is in a warmer climate.) The tent also stood up to some high winds in a storm on the Snaefellsnes peninsula, although this made me a bit nervous. The large vestibule was convenient for keeping things under. We were two people using the tent so we had tons of extra space (we had planned it this way on purpose, since we would spend so many nights sleeping in it). However, I would say it is a true 4-person tent, taking into account that tents are sized according to how much space is needed to just sleep only. But for car camping, might as well have some extra space! We had two backpacking camping pads and they took up about half the space. At this price and considering it is a car camping tent for 4, I thought it was reasonably compact - about the volume of 2x a 2-person backpacking tent. We camped a different place every night and found it easy to put the tent up and down. It's the kind where you have to thread the poles through a pocket, so it was easier with two people. We got pretty fast at it. It does take some effort to put it back in the bag, so we just left out the fly folded up in the car, and only packed it back up before our flight back. There weren't a ton of extra bells and whistles, but it was functionally great and if I could go back in time, I would definitely purchase this tent for the trip we did again. I am really glad we had this tent. Since there are so many places to peg it and it can be easy to lose pegs, we also picked up some extra pegs on an colemandiscount.com add-on product. Edit1: We took the tent camping the following May and unexpectedly ended up in 6 inches of snow! The tent held up fine, although I wouldn't plan for this. Some snow built up on the vestibule but didn't compromise the integrity. It's not technically rated for snow, however. Edit2: We went to New Zealand and it rained a lot. No leakage. Edit3: We went back to Iceland in August. It was a little cold in the tent, but we did make it and camp through freezing temperatures relatively comfortably. This was with better sleeping bags than before.

The Coleman Silver Springs self-inflating camping pad comes rolled up in its own cinch bag. The bag has a quality feel to it; lightweight but durable. Pulling the black clasp back and opening the top of the bag, you'll find the pad rolled up and held closed with two black cloth stretchy bands, an instruction leaflet, and a warranty paper. The bands have a nice amount of stretch and remove and reapply easily. The pad itself feels well constructed as well. It is a little bit longer than I had originally pictured in my head. If you unscrew the grey cap covering the valve, you'll find a white plastic piece with a yellow rubber seal on it. You can push on this to flip it between the inflate and deflate sides, or leave it halfway in between for "fully open". The guide recommends flipping the valve to the fully open position for some time to let the pressure equalize, and then flip it to inflate to get the pad to the fullness you want. From there it is a bit vague as to how it inflates, but apparently it should fill by itself without any further interaction. Unfortunately, this is where I ran into issues. I tried leaving the valve fully open for some time and then switching it to inflate over a period of a few hours, but it did not come close to inflating to the same level the pictures on the product page show. It did manage to fill slightly, as I could hear air rushing out as I rolled it up. But it did not have the same cushiony or fully inflated/unwrinkled look that the product pictures show, and it certainly didn't "inflate in seconds". That being said, its good construction and fairly comfortable foam padding would still make for a good camping pad. I have to wonder if it would work well with some other method of inflation. I hope that I just got a dud and that others have a better experience.

I took a chance on this, even though there were no reviews yet. This is an interesting little manual coffee dripper with two pieces, which I'll call the filter (the main part with the handle, which has a piece of mesh in the bottom, so no paper filter is needed) and the diffuser (which sits on top). The instructions are all in Japanese on the package, but it's clear that the recommended way to use it is like a Vietnamese Traditional Coffee Filter (Phin) 11 Ounce, Gravity Insert: you place the ground coffee in the bottom of the filter and then you put the diffuser on top. The whole assemblage sits on top of your cup; then you just pour hot water onto the diffuser; the water goes through the diffuser's holes onto the coffee grounds and the finished coffee drips through the mesh of the filter into the cup. The openings around the rim of the filter allow you peek at the level of coffee in the cup so that you don't overflow. This does have the disadvantage of allowing heat to escape. Futhermore, every phin that I've seen includes a lid that also helps keep heat in; the Coleman dripper has no lid. For these reasons, I prefer to use the Coleman with an insulated cup. Of course, if you want to make iced coffee by dripping directly onto ice, then the heat loss would be a good thing. Other differences between the Coleman dripper and a Vietnamese phin: 1) the Coleman's diffuser rests on the rim of the filter, rather than fitting inside it. That means that the Coleman is always going to have space between the grounds and the diffuser, whereas with a phin, the diffuser usually touches the surface of the grounds. I'm not sure how big a difference this makes in the brew, but I think it may allow the water to spend more time in contact with the grounds, which should be a good thing, in my opinion. 2) the Coleman dripper's filter is a fine mesh, whereas most phins have holes in the metal (in both cases the diffusers are metal with holes). I worry a little about the durability of the mesh, but the because it's finer than holes, you can use a finer grind of coffee without getting too much sludge in the cup. A finer grind, though, makes for a slower drip process. So is there any reason to prefer this to a stainless steel phin? Probably not, although I will say that I've found it a little easier with the Coleman to get a decently strong cup in reasonable time. I wouldn't try to brew any more than 12 oz with this, but how much coffee you should use and how fine to grind is probably going to depend on your taste and your beans. As for size, your cup needs to be small enough to fit inside the bottom lip of the filter, but big enough for the mesh part to be entirely over the cup. Maddeningly, the mesh part is almost exactly the same diameter as a wide-mouth Klean Kanteen, so while you can precariously perch the Coleman dripper on it, it's very likely that you'll end up with coffee running down the outside of the Kanteen. I don't think you'd be able to keep them aligned, level, and balanced in a camping situation, which is a pity. My favorite cup to use with the Coleman dripper is the Innate Americano Tumbler (340ml/11.5-Ounce) - 2012; it's the right diameter and volume, and also mitigates the heat loss. Although you certainly don't need to use a paper filter with this, I've found that with a bit of folding, a size 2 Melitta filter will fit in this (will post an image). This "double-filtering" seemed to speed up the drip process, probably because the paper filer prevented the mesh filter from getting clogged. Overall, I would say this is a well-made product. Both pieces are nicely polished steel, which cleans up easily. Apart from the mesh of the filter (which I may be overly worried about), it feels quite sturdy, but time will tell.

The chair takes a considerable amount of effort to open and close - maybe it'll break in over time. Arm pads are flimsy. Otherwise, it's a well made, sturdy and comfortable chair.

I wasn't to keen the color, it wasn't the actual color I wanted the deep blue but I got an aqua color....but I chose to keep it cause it's not like anyone care about the color and it's the perfect fit for my new outdoor patio bar...I had a base with wheels for easy clean up, I can roll it out to let the water flow out when the ice melts. We haven't used yet so we do hope the ice doesn't melt quickly! Will keep you posted!

Perfect replacement on two mantle lantern.

Great, but mismatched hooks put strain on the stitching. Might not hold up. Assembly was unclear but still easy.

Didn't hold up. The inner parts came undone and now there is a large bulge in the mattress.

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!

I used borrow a small single mantle Coleman lantern and it was already enough for me when camping. I missed using that one it so I checked out from a coleman store here inthe Philippines to buy my own but it was already too late, Coleman doesn't manufacture these kind of items anymore, even Coleman tents. That is why I tried to search for this in colemandiscount.com and found this double mantle. I would have been perfect for me the smaller version and if the one delivered to me doesn't have dent. I also purchased this Classic Coleman stove. Hope Coleman starts manufacturing these items again.

Bought two of these cots for a hunting trip in CO. They are very comfortable and very easy to set up. Overall, I had a great experience with them. A couple gripes I have: The cot is heavy at about 23 lbs so it’s a bit of a pain to lug it around. This cot is best suited for camping close to the vehicle. If you’re sleeping in a cold climate, be sure to bring an insulated sleep pad, or you’ll freeze! Also, because the material is so slick, I had to wrap cargo straps around the cot in order to keep the sleeping pad from slipping out from under me. With that being said, they’re a great value for the price, and I’ll be using mine again in the future.

Great big tent! Room for our family of 4, our medium-sized dog, all of our stuff, and room to walk through. Also the front eaves have enough space for a couple of camping chairs and to keep some firewood dry (!) It was a little drafty on cold nights (40s F). (Maybe we need better sleeping bags.) We waterproofed it with a silicone spray before camping. One night we got hit with a 3-hr hail storm and stayed pretty much dry, but the hail formed puddles on either side of the dome and we had to keep pushing up to drain those pools. Still it didn't let water in EXCEPT the seam where the gray floor material meets the blue wall material, where it did let slow drips in. Nothing a quick wipe with a camping towel couldn't take care of, but I was hoping the WeatherTec and silicone spray would keep us 100% dry. Oh well.

Comfortably chair, but the build quality is not so good. I have had to replace most of rivets at the hinge points. Also the vinyl under layer is falling off.

Ordered this for a multi-day event in Hawaii where I anticipated we would need to chill drinks and food as the hotel refrigerator was not big enough for our group's needs. Also needed to transport food and drinks to our second hotel. Thanks to colemandiscount.com Prime, I had it shipped directly to our hotel (free shipping yay!). Used it as intended for drinks during a party; filled it with leftover food to transport to the next hotel. Wheels made it so easy to move around! At the end of our trip, filled it with a few frozen foods and island sweets and checked it with our luggage (we check bags free on Delta). Great little cooler made it from Honolulu to LAX with no problems and still looked new upon arrival! First photo shows 4 soft drink cans and 8 beer bottles filling the bottom layer of the cooler. We could have easily fit another layer before dumping in the hotel-supplied ice. Second photo shows the cooler upon arrival at LAX after transport by shuttle to the parking lot. This worked really well on paved areas; don't know how it will handle off-road on grass, sand and other unpaved areas. What a terrific find at a bargain price! It still looks brand new, not showing any wear, but even if it did, it served its purpose for less than $40 paid! Love this cooler!