Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent

by Coleman

Product Features

• Lightweight, one-pole design tent for two campers
• Features a full-length rain fly with a large vestibule
• Coleman's Weather Tec System will keep you dry in wet conditions
• A mesh inner tent offers maximum ventilation
• Easy to set up

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Coleman's Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent is a convenient, small-sized tent that's ideal for weekend camping adventures. Measuring eight by six feet, this tent can sleep two people in complete comfort. Coleman's exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system. With 56-inches of vertical space in the center there is plenty of room to move around.

Featuring a one-pole design for easy setup, the Hooligan 2 comes with a rainfly that covers the tent for full protection from the elements. A mesh inner tent allows for great ventilation and insect control while a dry entry vestibule is ideal for gear storage. Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items while separate storage bags for the tent, poles, and stakes will keep you well organized.

Key Features:

The 8- by 6-foot Hooligan 2 backpacking tent from Coleman is ideal for weekend camping trips for two people.

• Features Coleman's Exclusive WeatherTec System
• Measures 8 x 6 feet
• Peak Height: 56 inches
• Sleeps two people
• One pole design
• Covered vestibule
• Exclusive pin and ring design quickly secures frame
• Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
• Easy-to-follow instructions sewn into carry bag
• Separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes
• Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow
• Full mesh inner provides excellent breathability
• No-see-um mesh window let the breeze in and keep insects out
• Interior gear pockets provide easy access to important items
• Pack Weight: 8 pounds, 12 ounces
• Trail Weight: 6 pounds, 15 ounces

About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture.

Amazon.com Tent Guide
Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes, Tunnels and Sacks
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Product Description

Great for first time backpacking/motorcycle camping/scouts. One pole design and full rainfly offer easy setup and protection from the elements. Weather Tec System - guaranteed to keep you dry. Center height 55". 2 person capacity.

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 22 x 7 x 7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0016HMBN0
• Item model number: 2000001978
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (86 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,875 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors)
  • #15 in Sports & Outdoors > Outdoor Recreation > Camping & Hiking > Tents

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

57 of 59 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Good Tent for the price, July 14, 2008

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Victor M. Cardona (Fort Hood Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent (Sports)

I purchase this tent and used it the next day. The good: Lots of interior room, enough for 2 adults and 2 small backpacks. I was even able to fit a queen size coleman inflatable mattress inside(At home to test it)with room to spare. Very easy to set up, I read the instructions and timed myself, it took me 10 minutes. With screen mesh all around it was very comfortable, even with the Texas summer heat. Comes with a 5 year warranty. The bad: At 6 pounds Is a little on the heavy side for most solo backpackers(I personally don't mind the weight in exchange for all the room). The tent isn't free standing, make sure to get good stakes for hard or rocky ground. It didn't rain when I used it, so I can't comment on how waterproof it is, but I always seal the seams on all my tents as soon as I buy them.

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great tent at any price, Esp. at $50, June 1, 2009

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Catrina L. Taylor - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent (Sports)

I just got back from Great Smoky Mt. National Park and my brother and I used this tent for 4 days of backpacking. It turned into 4 days of rainforest like climate and this tent didnt leak a drop. There were some substantial downpours at night that had me nervous about the money I had saved on buying this tent. The tent held up great. Just like any tent that I own it was sealed prior to the trip. Just like it was mentioned in other reviews you should prob. invest in better stakes as the tent is not freestanding so good stakes matter. The ones that come with it are the cheap metal kind that come with most small tents. I do have to admit that weight was a little much for backpacking but for two people you cant expect much more.

59 of 63 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hooligan 2 Backyard Review, July 7, 2008

A Kid's Review

This review is from: Coleman Hooligan 2 Backpacking Tent (Sports)

WOW! this tent is amazing. It had enough room to sleep two comfortably. It also had a vestibule for wet shoes or boots and maybe a backpack. Like most places the weather in my back yard was in a dry state so my dad and I tested it with the gardening hose. At first we did the regular rain and it was completely dry except for under the vestibule where the velcro on the door wasn't closed. After that we did the thunderstorm in which he aimed the hose directly at the tent and it still did not leak. After that I spent the night in it. When I woke up the next morning it was completely dry, and there were no dead bugs like in my bad, store brand tent that I had previosly. I would definately give this tent five stars and I would recommend it to friends and campers/backpackers everywhere.