Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent Review

The Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent is designed to accommodate up to six campers comfortably, making it ideal for family outings or group trips. Its spacious interior allows for ample headroom and living space, ensuring you won't feel cramped during your stay. With its user-friendly setup and durable construction, the Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent is a reliable companion for both novice and seasoned campers alike. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a week-long adventure, this tent offers the versatility and functionality needed for a memorable outdoor experience.

"My fiancé and I put it up within 10 minutes. Very spacious, love the green color. Love that it has a hook at the top of the tent on the inside for a lantern/fan. The storage bag has a piece that you can rip off, making the bag extend so you can put everything away easier. Very satisfied and it seems like it will last."

"I bought this based on positive reviews for keeping dry and I was not disappointed.

We put it through a hard test. We camped on a windy point overlooking lake Holcombe Wi. A storm came through, a hard driving rain that at its worst was intense. White caps on the water , minimal visibility, the hunkering down hoping for the best, maybe we should get the hell out of here 18 hours of this is no fun kinda rain.

The tent stayed bone dry. Not a drop other than what we slopped in.

Could not be happier for the price. Plus, easy put up, take down and nice looking (not that it mattered). Plenty of room for 2 people using cots with a decent amount of working room in the middle."

"We have used a smaller version of this tent for years and it has always kept us dry and stayed in good condition, but we have outgrown it. Wow this six-person tent did not disappoint! It's just as easy to set up as the smaller one and kept us dry in the rain. This one we can stand up in! Major upgrade for our family. It is hard to get back in the bag; We've always just used a box because I don't know what magical powers people have who can fold a tent back up into the original bag. The green color is bright and pretty. We were able to fit our massive queen size mattress through the doorway after it was inflated which we couldn't do with the smaller tent."

"We love this tent. It's our second one. It has stood up to 70 mph winds, torrential rain, snow, etc. It has a nice footprint for a family of 4, sleeps 4 comfortably and 5-6 less comfortably. It lacks many fancy things (vestibules, multiple doors, ceiling hammock, etc) that you don't need when you're car camping, so why pay for them? You can stand in the middle - good head room. Bathtub bottom means no puddle in the bottom of the tent. It goes up in about 5-10 minutes with two ppl, even in the dark. We camp mostly in the rocky mountains, April-Oct (including in below freezing weather) and have been comfortable. It is not sexy. But it's exactly what we need!"

"Bought this to replace a smaller tent so I could stand up in it & had room for a portable toilet. I love the size (6 person). I sleep on a regular twin size mattress & that, along with totes of clothes, I still have plenty of room. And despite the size it's easy to setup & take down. I even did it myself though it is much easier with 2 people. But it only took me about 20 minutes. We got some pretty good rain a couple times & the inside stayed nice & dry. My brother, who knows more about tents than I, said it's really good quality. I feel like it will last me quite a while."

"Had a hard time picking a tent as I intended to use it primarily on my patio which is roughly 12x12. My criteria was a quality tent that I could fit at least a twin air mattress in with room to spare, and that I'd be able to stand in without bending over (I'm 5'9") I also very much liked the cord access port and the bathtub style bottom, which aren't features of all tents. (though they should be.)

I would have preferred a tent where it could be rigged with the rain fly and still allowed you to be able to see out on all four sides. With the rain fly on, it affords a view out the front and back, but not the sides. Without the fly, the entire upper 2/3 of the tent is nothing but mesh.

As to waterproofing, I attempted to apply a waterproof coating as soon as I got it, however it was an exercise in frustration as the coating beaded up on the material like water on a freshly waxed car. Instructions said to dampen material, then spray on to coat, and then wipe with a damp cloth. This simply pushed the waterproofing around and as far as I could tell, none of it stayed on the tent because the factory coating repelled it. A difficult, messy, tiring job that was a waste of time as far as I can tell.

Poles are substantial, and tent is cut and sewn precisely to ensure it's all fairly tight when set up.

I set it up by myself and it was a bit tricky, particularly getting the rain fly flopped over the top and secured before it slid or blew off. Doing this in any sort of breeze by yourself would be very difficult as it acts like a kite and slides very easily against the material of the tent. until you can get some hooks on it to hold the upwind side.

D style door is OK. The zipper seems well sewn and though there was one rather tight spot in zipping it up, it's not bad and not a problem. The door does have a little flap over it to deflect rain, which might be handy, A little care to ensure it doesn't get caught in the zipper is needed, but no problem.

The guy lines that hold the fly down are essentially what makes the tent stable in any wind. The tent itself is only held down by the four corner stakes, which go through split rings at all four corners. The fly is also attached to the main cross poles holding up the tent by two hooks on all four sides of the poles, and then held down by attaching an adjustable line to the split ring at the base of all four corners. The guy lines at the sides of the fly serve both to stabilize the tent and hold the fly out for better cross ventilation. Ventilation is also aided for warm weather by a small vent that can be staked out near the bottom rear of the tent with the idea that it will draw air in from near the ground and through the tent and out the top and sides.

It's plenty roomy for two people I'd say. I have a twin air mattress and can also fit a small table and have plenty of room left over. It would easily fit two twin mattresses and likely two queens with a bit of room left over. You can also find a 10x10' or 12x12" tarp to use as a ground cloth. I bought a 10x20' tarp and double it over and it fits the footprint well.

It has a couple good size pockets that hand off the side walls that could hold some gear. And it has a single loop at the top of the "roof" for hanging things. Whatever you're wanting to hang has to have a hook on it. I have a lantern that has wire handles and it's impossible to hang it from this loop. I found a plastic hook that came with a package of socks I think... ha. And with a wire pipe cleaner I bent it around so it would go through the loop and provide a hook to hang the lantern. It would have been a lot better had they included a hook at this spot for hanging things.

It does have little toggles and loops that make it fairly easy to roll up the window covers on the front and rear and then hold them neatly when you want the tent open.

The electrical access port is on the front left of the tent when facing it and consists of about a 8 inche diagonal slit with a zipper. You pass your extension cord or whatever through the slit and then zip the opening shut against it. Since the slit is elevated a few inches from the ground this creates a nice drop loop for the cord so no water can follow it into the tent. By zipping the opening closed against the cord it also leaves very little room for bugs to get through. It's great to have a heavy duty extension cord and a power strip in the tent. Can use corded lamps, electric heaters, charge your phone, set up a radio or laptop, etc. I hope to splice into my cable and run an extension out to the tent and have a TV out there too. (really roughing it.)

Another little extra that is practical is that they provide a sort of door mat made of the same material as the floor that can be put either inside or outside the door to try to catch dirt or provide a place to take off shoes/boots.

I've set up this tent once for three days and the first night there was a steady rain for perhaps 4 hours. Not a drop of water leaked into the tent though there was some slight condensation, but not enough to run or drip. It seems to shed water very well. The next day, a lot of water droplets remained on the rain fly. But simply snapping it made them roll off. Since I was at home, I got out my leaf blower and that got rid of every single drop as they easily blew off all areas of the tent where they hadn't already fallen off due to gravity (It's a very handy way to dry a tent. If I had a cordless blower (Or even a corded one if there's plug ins) I'd take it along if car camping.)"

"I like the 10’x10’ footprint. It is just as large as another brands 8 person tent. Can fit my oversized cot (on a diagonal). Easy to put up alone. Rain fly is tough to set up alone if you are short in stature. Zipper quality is a little light. Overall, a nice tent for under $100. Arrived 3 days early."

"Tent is easy to setup. Not very comfortable for 6 adults, 4 or 5 can sleep comfortably. Easy to pack and store. Good zippers for enterance"

"Bought the tent for my dad. Easy to set up and worked great even in a little rain. Good size doors and the zippers worked well. I liked it came with a ground sheet and better stakes. It didn’t rain so cannot tell you about waterproofing."

"I could actually stand up in this tent. Lot's of room and easy to set up. Better quality than those cheap tents at Walmart. I just wish it came with aluminum poles but for the price, I can't complain."

In conclusion, the Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent proves to be an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable and spacious shelter for their camping trips. Its combination of durability, weather resistance, and ease of setup makes it a favorite among campers. With ample room for six people, the Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent is perfect for family outings or gatherings with friends. While it offers a wealth of advantages, it’s essential to consider your specific needs when choosing a tent. Overall, the Coleman Sundome 6 Person Tent delivers on its promises, making it a worthy investment for those who love to explore the great outdoors. With this tent, you can enjoy your camping adventures knowing you have a dependable shelter to retreat to after a day of fun. Happy camping!