Customer Reviews

Coleman Exponent Northstar X4 Tent

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I can't review the "camping quality' of this tent quite yet, But can say out of the box it isn't like any tent I have owned before, I'll start with the tent case itself, which is a excellent design in itself. It unfolds and has three generously sized compartments that are completely separate from one another. 0ne containing the tent, the bottom part of the case or middle contains all the thick aluminum poles and the third section has the rain fly and on the tent pocket is a small Velcro enclosure clearly labeled "instructions". When all folded up it has clips that keep it together and a decent carry handle to tote it around.
Now the tent itself is quality material I have not owned in a tent before. The material feels thick and much more stable compared to cheaper tents. The mesh on the windows of the tent also feels very sturdy, one disapoinment is the zippers seem about the same as any other tent, so only time will tell. The floor is a thicker material that is definitely better than other tents, the other tent I have is a Coleman Sundome and the floor in that tent is like a tarp material while this one is a smooth thick material it is roomy on the inside and feels very sturdy compared to tents that use fiberglass poles the rain fly is just as thick as the tent material which makes me believe it will contain heat well. The only cons I see with this tent is that it is heavy, I wouldn't want to pack far from my truck and also it comes with the same cheap tent stakes that all tents seem to come with. So I will be upgrading those to the MSR groundhog ones.

I just got back from a musical mud fest with Severe thunder storms. The X4 has plenty of stake ropes and points. The front screen room provided a secure place to wait out the rain. During one scary burst of wind I stood up and hold the corner loops. This tent stood up to the wind. It is also water tight. A cooler "sweat puddle" evaporated quickly after mopped with a towel.