Coleman Skylodge 12 Person Cabin Tent Review

The Skylodge 12 has four windows and one door and a peak center height of 7' 0, which is a tiny bit smaller than the average height of the 17 other 12 person tents we have studied. With 171 square feet of space inside, it is considerably smaller than some other 12-person tents, and it would be quite cramped for you and, up to eleven other campers during the whole of the 3-seasons, this tent is recommended for use in, larger tents like this one can generally make a very good choice for groups who prefer having heaps of space inside their tent.

A nice thing about cabin tents is, that the sides are near vertical creating a larger interior, this allows for a lot more headroom at the sides of the tent, making it feel much bigger than other types of tents, they also, tend to have large sleeping areas, making them great for groups. In general cabin tents will be used by families going on a camping trip in a car or a truck as they are quite heavy when compared to dome tents. That dose though make them well suited to cooler nights. Cabin tents often have more than a single room, like the Coleman Skylodge two-room tent

Down below, you can see an account of the tent's strongest and weakest points.

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• 7 add_circle_outline PROS

• 8 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Internal storage. It is nice to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your stuff.
2. More than one room. The Skylodge comes with two rooms, allowing for more privacy. Perfect for a large family and groups who do not want to be all sleeping together.
3. Removable divider. For those who would like to maximize all of the available space that the Skylodge provides, the divider can be detached to have one large room for everyone to share.
4. More than one window. With 4 windows it is easier to keep the tent cooler on a hot summers night.
5. Breathable. The Skylodge'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. Tons of Positive Reviews The Skylodge 12 has Tons of fantastic Reviews
7. Available in other sizes. Coleman has also made this model available in Other Sizes.

CONS

1. Not roomy. With a floor area of 171 square feet, the Skylodge 12 is smaller than quite a few of the 18 other 12 person tents we have looked at.
2. Lacking in Headroom. With 8% less headroom than similar sized tents, one can see how this could be a negative factor for some people.
3. Only one door. With just one door to get out in the middle of the night, it could wake other campers that are sleeping.
4. No Vestibules. If you want to keep your dirty shoes, clothes, and backpacks protected from the elements, you need 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 may not protect against heavy downpours.
6. Uses Fiberglass poles. Even though the poles are comprised of steel & fiberglass. Using even some fiberglass with a large tent like the Skylodge 12 could possibly lead to problems, if there were to be extreemly windy conditions.
7. Heavy. Even though heavy is not in it self a negative, it is worth noting that the Skylodge 12, weighs 34 pounds and has a packed size of 31 x 11 x 11 inches. obviously it is designed for camping with a vehicle and would not be super easy to set up on your own.
8. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of WeatherTec system's welded corners and inverted seams help keep water out but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.

Coleman's Skylodge 12 tent is ideal for car camping. There are a few other things not noted above which, were found and liked, while reviewing the model: Convertible screen room features floor-to-ceiling windows and room divider, Wide door makes it easier to move airbeds, sleeping bags, and other gear in and out of the tent and Front left corner on tent, rainfly, and brow pole sleeve are color-coded red to orient rainfly.

With excellent ratings, lots of reviews and headroom of 7' and 171 square feet of space to enjoy, this tent is like your own miniature palace. This enables you and up to 10 other people to spend some real quality time exploring the great outdoors. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can check out above.

If you came to this page looking for suggestions on this actual tent, our view is, it will make for an awesome buy. In case you just happened to land on this page while browsing for a new tent having not heard of this manufacture or this tent previously, it is perhaps a good thing to look at some more comparable tents.

Value for money: As far as value for money, this tent is tad bit cheaper than the standard cost of all the seventeen, twelve-person tents we have looked at, this by itself does not make it good value for money. We also need to think about other factors in-depth, as we do for every tent.

When we measure the score of a tent, we consider plenty of conditions, finding things where the tent could beat out other comparable tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with a total rating of 4.6 and the price statistics above, It is simple to observe that with a ticket price of $339.29 info_outline The Skylodge 12 is a fantastic bargain and cheap when compared with similar tents.

Its ratings show that the quality and capacity the tent offers were not in any way compromised to get a price significantly beneath the normal price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is reduced by 13% from the manufactures MSRP. It could make a superb choice for nearly all people looking for a comfy three-season cabin tent to camp in, that will serve you well for years to come.