Coleman Montana 8 Person Modified Dome Tent Review

The Montana 8 has three windows and one door and a maximum center height of 6' 2, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 62 various 8 person tents we have examined With 112 square feet of space inside, it is a lot smaller than some other 8-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, up to seven other campers during the 3-seasons, this tent is suggested for use in, larger tents like this one can make a really good choice for families who like having loads of space inside of the tent for sleeping and hanging out.

Some of the fantastic things about modified dome tents are, that they are for, the most part not too heavy, making them easy to carry around. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the modified 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.

Modified Dome tents are without a doubt the most commonly seen of all the different types of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in bad weather than other types, allowing water to easily slide off the sloped sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, allowing the water to pool on the roof. The simplest modified dome tent should have a rectangular floor, slanted sides two or more poles which cross in the middle of the roof. Because of their construction, it is typically thought of that they are best for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

Beneath you can find a list of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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PROS

1. Freestanding. The Montana 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 good to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your gear.
3. Has awnings. The awnings protect the walls of the tent.
4. More than one window. With 3 openings it is easier to keep the tent cooler 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. Lots of Positive Reviews The Montana 8 has Plenty of great Reviews
7. Impressive Ratings The Montana 8 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com
8. Available in other sizes. 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 many tents available on the market provide this level of quality for only $129.99 info_outline

CONS

1. Susceptible 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 spacious. With a floor area of 112 square feet, the Montana 8 is smaller than quite a lot 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 suggested for 8 campers, many 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 elements, you will have to keep them inside the tent.
6. Rainfly does not totally 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 downpours.
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 tent is ideal for car camping. There are a couple of other cool things not mentioned above which, were noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: Extended door awning creates a dry area for entry and storage, E-Port makes it easy to bring electrical power inside your tent and Patented pin-and-ring system secures your poles to your tent.

With exceptional ratings, lots of reviews and headroom of 6' and 112 square feet of area to sleep, this tent is like your own miniature mansion. It will enable you together with 6 other people to enjoy some delightful time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you found this page looking for recommendations on this actual tent, our view is, it will make for a very good buy. If you simply happened to arrive on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having not heard of this manufacture or this model before, it is possibly a good thing to look at a few more similar tents also.

Value for money: When thinking about value for money, this tent is undoubtedly cheaper than the normal price point of all the sixty-two, eight-person tents we have looked at, this itself does not make it excellent value for money. One should also think about other things in detail, as we do with each tent.

When we tally up the score of an individual tent, we scrutinize a good deal of conditions, searching for points where the tent could beat out other comparable tents and where it is lacking. In this case, with a total rating of 4.8 and the price knowledge above, It is simple to observe that with a price point of $129.99 info_outline Coleman's Montana 8 is an awesome bargain and astonishingly competitively priced when compared with similar tents.

Its ratings show that the quality and capacity the tent gives you were not in any way skimped on to arrive at a price unquestionably under the normal price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 52% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It could make a remarkable choice for most people searching for an adequate three-season modified dome tent to go camping with, that should serve you well for years to come.