Coleman Flatiron 4 Person Instant Dome Tent Review

The Flatiron 4 Instant has one door and a maximum center height of 4' 2, which is 11 inches smaller than the average height of the 158 other 4 person tents we have examined With 56 square feet of room inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 4-person tents, and it would be quite tight for you and, up to three other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is recommended for use in, smaller tents similar to this one often make a really good choice for campers that prefer spending loads of time outside their tent getting some air.

Some of the great points about dome tents are, that they are under normal circumstances not too heavy, making them easy to carry. In nearly all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very simple to set up. In calm weather, you can do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are easily the most commonly seen of all the various types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to do better in storms than other types, allowing rain to easily slide off the sloped sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, resulting in the rain pooling on the top of the tent. The most straightforward dome tent will have a rectangular footprint, slanted walls two or more poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Due to the way they are made, it is typically thought of that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 people.

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• 4 add_circle_outline PROS

• 12 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Flatiron Instant can support its own weight on any terrain. It does not need 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 good to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your stuff.
3. If you are searching for this actual tent, you are in luck it has been discontinued on the manufactures site, but is still available elsewhere.
4. Available in other sizes. Coleman has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
5. Low price. It is a great purchase for a 4 person dome tent that provides this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $129.99

CONS

1. Not spacious. With a floor area of 56 square feet, the Flatiron 4 is smaller than quite a lot of the 159 other 4 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 11% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some campers.
3. No windows. With no windows it is not simple to keep the tent cool on a hot summers night.
4. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the rain etc, you will have to keep them inside the tent.
5. Rainfly does not completely cover the tent. The rainfly only covers the ceiling and part of the tent body from the top. Meaning it might not protect against heavy rain.
6. 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.
7. Not the best Ratings. Unfortunatly the Flatiron 4 has some of the worst ratings of all tents on optimumtents.com
8. A little heavy for backpacking. Even though the Flatiron 4, looks like a small tent, it is not ideal for backpacking as it weighs 11 pounds. This is quite a lot more than many other backpacking tents
9. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have heaps of qualities to rave about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.
10. Storage Space. Due to the size of the tent, one cannot store much gear inside..

Coleman's Flatiron 4 Instant tent is perfect for bicycle & motorbike camping. There are a few other nice points not mentioned above which, were 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., Storage pockets to keep your gear organized and Illumiline reflective guy lines for greater visibility at night.

With half decent ratings, a decent amount of reviews and headroom of 4' and 56 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your very own modest home away from home. This will allow you together with 2 other campers to share some delightful time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can look at above.

If you came to this website looking for an endorsement on this actual tent, we consider, it would make for an ok purchase. In case you just happened to land on this page while browsing for a new tent having never heard of this manufacture or this model before, it is perhaps a good idea to check out a few more similar tents.

Value for money: In so much as value for money, this tent is significantly cheaper than the normal price point of all the one hundred and fifty-eight, four-person tents we have looked at, this alone does not make it remarkable value for money. We also need to take into account other things in detail, as we do with every tent.

When we measure the ratings of a single tent, we consider plenty of data points, searching for points where the tent could outperform other comparable tents and where it is not quite as good. On this occasion, with an overall score of 3.5 and the price statistics above, It is simple to notice that with a ticket price of $129.99 Coleman's Flatiron 4 Instant is a good deal and astonishingly cheap in comparison with comparable tents.

The ratings show that the quality and size the tent gives you might have been lightly compromised to obtain a price tag undoubtedly beneath the normal price for comparable tents. It will make a good choice for most campers looking for a comfortable three-season dome tent to camp in, that will serve you well.