You’ll also want to set aside some extra time to strap on the secondary rainfly should you opt to purchase this along with the tent, but we’ll talk more about that later on. It’s also worth noting that this tent can easily be set up by only one person, something that cannot be said for several of the two-person tents in our review. That been said campers love this tent and the larger versions, and seem quite happy to pay extra for the convenience it offers. The larger 6 person version is better suited to families of four. Both are sold without a rain fly, which you will need to purchase. The Coleman 8 person instant cabin tent is an instant setup and a cabin-type tent.
However, this rainfly really only serves to add extra protection to the roof; it does not extend out far enough to provide sufficient protection for the doors and windows. Coleman isn’t mincing words when they call this an instant tent. The advertised setup time is a blistering 60 seconds, and we found that this was not an exaggeration—even if you start the clock with the tent still inside its travel bag. The tent is freestanding, so any additional pegging can be accomplished at your leisure (unless wind is a factor).
You can also leave the tent easily, and get back into the tent easily, through this super, super user-friendly hinged D-door on the left width of the tent. It works just like coleman screen tent a regular door, with no need for any zipping. The poles of the Coleman 10-Person Instant Tent are made of steel, and are all pre-attached for an easy set up and take down.
Before starting, ensure that all guy lines and stakes are removed. Begin by collapsing the poles starting from the center, gently pushing each coleman ice chest section downwards. Take care to neatly fold the tent fabric, avoiding any sharp twists or bends, to prevent tears and maintain its longevity.
Also, it’s not completely opaque, and you can actually see quite a bit through it. Each window comes with a small latch to tie the fabric of the windows up, so that it looks neater. Finally, insert the green-colored fiberglass pole through the door pole sleeve (which can be zipped open and close). That being said, I think this is the absolute perfect tent for hot summer days. I was so comfortable inside this tent, and didn’t feel like I was baking (even at 12 noon, when the sun was scorching).