Coleman Sundome 6 Person Dome Tent Review

The Sundome 6 has two windows and two doors and a maximum center height of 6' 0, which is a tiny bit less than the average height of the 118 different 6 person tents we have studied. With 100 square feet of room inside, it is a tiny bit smaller than some other 6-person tents, and it could be a little tight for you and, up to five other campers during the 3-seasons, this tent is approved for use in, larger tents similar to this one can make a superb choice for groups who appreciate having heaps of room inside of the tent.

Some of the fantastic things about dome tents are, that they are generally speaking light, making them simple to carry around. In most all instances, tents used for backpacking are of the dome type. They are generally speaking, freestanding and very simple to set up. In good weather, you could do without guy lines and stakes, not that this is suggested.

Dome tents are the most commonly seen of all the different sorts of tents you will find when camping. They tend to fair better in the rain than other types, allowing water to roll off the sloped sides, unlike cabin tents that have flat roofs, resulting in the water pooling on the top. The simplest dome tent should have a rectangular floor, slanted sides a couple of poles which converge in the center of the roof. Because of their construction, it is generally considered that they are best suited for up to a maximum of 6 campers.

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• 9 add_circle_outline CONS

PROS

1. Freestanding. The Sundome 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 nice to see Coleman has added a gear loft and pockets in the interior to store some of your things.
3. More than one door. With 2 doors, it is easier to get in and out of the tent, in the middle of the night if needed.
4. More than one window. With 2 openings it is easier to keep the tent ventilated on a hot summers night.
5. Breathable. The Sundome'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 summer.
6. Lots of Positive Reviews The Sundome 6 has Tons of great Reviews
7. Great Ratings The Sundome 6 has some of the best ratings of all the tents on optimumtents.com
8. Other sizes are available. Coleman has also made this model available in Other Sizes.
9. Low price. It is a great deal for a 6 person dome tent that provides this much space. Not a lot of tents available on the market give this level of quality for only $94.60 info_outline

CONS

1. Susceptible to wind. Because of its size and shape, the Sundome may not do best 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 want to stake and tie it down correctly.
2. Not roomy. With a floor area of 100 square feet, the Sundome 6 is smaller than quite a lot of the 126 other 6 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 factor for some campers.
4. Only one room. The Sundome is suggested for 6 campers, some 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 rain etc, you must store them inside the tent.
6. Rainfly does not totally cover the tent body. The rainfly only covers the ceiling and part of the tent body from the top. Meaning it may not protect against heavy rain.
7. Fiberglass poles. Poles made of fiberglass help to keep the price down, they do though tend to be not as strong. This is yet another reason to only use the Sundome in calm weather.
8. Footprint not Included. There is no included footprint, The floor may be made of Polyethylene, 140 g/m2 but it is still best to protect it further with a footprint, more so on rough terrain.
9. Sloping walls. Even though Dome tents have heaps of qualities to be positive about. The sloping sides do tend to make it all the more smaller inside.

Coleman's Sundome 6 tent is perfect for car camping. Here are a couple of other nice points not mentioned above which, were noticed and liked, while reviewing the model: The Sundome comes with a sturdy frame that can withstands 35+ mph winds., Large windows and a ground vent for superior ventilation and storage pockets to keep your gear organized. and WeatherTec system – Keeps You Dry…Guaranteed 1-year limited warranty.

With very good ratings, tons of reviews and a center height of 6' and 100 square feet of space for sleeping, this tent is like your very own modest home away from home. It enables you together with 4 other people to spend some delightful moments camping together. We found a decent amount of positive points about the tent that you can read through above.

If you came to this website looking for recommendations on this particular tent, our view is, it will make for a very good purchase. If you simply happened to arrive on this page while browsing for a brand new tent having never heard of this brand or this tent previously, it is probably a good idea to look at a few other comparable tents also.

Value for money: In terms of value for your money, this tent is significantly cheaper than the usual price point of all the one hundred and eighteen, six-person tents we have taken a look at, this by itself does not make it awesome value for money. One should also look at other things in detail, as we do for each tent.

When we measure the valuation of a tent, we consider plenty of areas, looking for points where the tent could outperform other near-identical tents and where it is lacking. On this occasion, with a total score of 5.0 and the price statistics above, It is simple to spot that with a price of $94.60 info_outline The Sundome 6 is a perfect buy and fabulously priced in comparison with comparable tents.

The ratings show that the build and capacity the tent offers were not in any way compromised to get a price tag unquestionably below the usual price for comparable tents. It is also worth noting it is discounted by 27% from the manufactures suggested retail price. It should make a superb choice for most people searching for an appropriate three-season dome tent to go camping in, that will serve you well for years to come.