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The Sundome's interior is notably spacious, with a base that measures 10 feet by 10 feet and a center height of 72 inches--plenty of headroom for most people. In addition, the tent is engineered to keep you cool thanks to the adjustable Variflo ventilation and vented Cool-Air port. Best of all for travel-weary campers, the Sundome sets up quickly, with two shock-corded steel poles, continuous pole sleeves, a pin-and-ring design, and InstaClip attachments. The tent even comes with easy-to-follow instructions sewn into the durable carrying bag. Other features include a heavy-duty welcome mat, a single door, separate bags for the poles and stakes, a privacy vent window, an interior gear pocket, and an electrical access port.
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About Coleman
More than 100 years ago, a young man with an entrepreneurial spirit and a better idea began manufacturing lanterns in Wichita, Kansas. His name was W.C. Coleman, and the company he founded would change life in America. A man plagued with such poor vision he sometimes had to ask classmates to read aloud to him, Coleman saw a brilliant light in 1900 in a drugstore window that stopped him in his tracks. He inquired about the light inside and discovered he was able to read even the small print on a medicine bottle by the illumination. The lamps had mantles, not wicks, and were fueled by gasoline under pressure instead of coal oil. Soon afterward, Coleman started a lighting service that offered a "no light, no pay" clause--a big step forward for merchants who were burned by inferior products that rarely worked--and drew substantial interest from businesses that wanted to keep their lights on after dark.
In the ensuing years, Coleman expanded its product line well beyond lanterns. The company's current catalog is thick with products that make spending time outdoors a pleasure. There are coolers that keep food and drinks cold for days on end, comfortable airbeds that won't deflate during the night, a complete line of LED lights that last for years, powerful portable grills that cook with an authentic open-grill flame, and much, much more. Coleman has truly fashioned much of our outdoor camping experience, and expects to do so for generations to come.
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106 of 106 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great tent for the money,
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This review is from: Coleman Sundome Tent (10-Feet x 10-Feet) (Sports)
This is a review as well as some suggestions for the other reviewers.
1) The rainfly does cover the windows if you align it / center it correctly. 2) It has excellent vetntilation. The cealing does not have a closeable nylon covers inside the tent. This is because it is a 3 season tent. If you were able to close it to keep dust out you would find that the tent would be wet from condensation inside on the inside. So the cealing is mesh to let warm air and moisture excape. The rainfly keeps moisture out. If the cealing had zipper covering over the mesh,it would be a 4 season tent useable in winter. The tent sets up easy and served us well in our first weekend camoing in it. We did not get any real rain so I cant comment on its waterproof effectiveness. But it is gaurenteed waterproof. I love the headroom and the zippers opperated smoothly without a snag. I'm happy with it. Hope this is helpful. 5-13-2008 I used this tent 6 times this year already. One night it rained very hard. The tent was amazing as not one drop on either of us throught the entire storm. I honestly thought that we were going to get wet. This tent does what it says. Update 2009 Ok it is now 2009, the rainfly ripped last year but Coleman sent me a new replacement at no charge. Suggestion, you don't need to tighten the 2 side rain fly cords so tight just enough so they are away from the tent. You should however tighten the 4 corner rain fly cords snug, this help keep the rainflt and tent stable and keep pressure off the 2 side rain fly cords where rips occurred. Follow this and you should not tear your rain fly. It rained all weekend while camping this weekend. 2 nights very hard and not a drop on us. third season and the tent still has no issues. I really like this tent. I would confidently buy another Coleman tent. Don
48 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
For two, it's practically a portable hotel room!,
By ¤ Candi ¤ "a.k.a. 'Shoes & Chocolate'" (Annapolis, Maryland) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Coleman Sundome Tent (10-Feet x 10-Feet) (Sports)
My husband and I are occasional campers (1-3 times per year) and were looking for a tent that was tall enough to stand up in. I got a great price on this one and took a chance on it, after seeing it set up in a retail store.
First: Yes, the side windows are open when the rain fly is off, and that could pose a challenge for campers in state parks and the like, where privacy could be a concern. I bought a few yards of super-cheap, lightweight fabric (muslin), cut it to size, and clipped it to the inner seams across the screened windows whenever we wanted privacy--problem solved, if inelegantly. OK, so I'm a dork: I made curtains for my tent. ;^) Now, onto performance: This tent held up beautifully in the dusk-to-dawn, constant downpour (rainfly on--duh!) that we endured during our last trip (see photo). The tent is big enough that we were able to pull our cots and all our belongings in away from the walls, which I'm sure helped us stay rain-free all night. We literally did not touch the inner walls of the tent at all and were rewarded with dry floors and gear in the morning. Compared to our previous tent, which measured 6' by 6' with about a 4' center height, this tent was absolute luxury. When the first showers hit during dinner, we threw a tarp over the table and finished eating in the tent. Later, when the rain became steadier, we abandoned our campfire and played cards and Yahtzee on the tent floor, cots shoved off in a corner. I swear we could have played Twister in there! Maybe next time. =) I can see a third person, or two small children, easily fitting in the tent with two adults, even without touching the walls. Five would, I think, be pushing it, *especially* if there's rain. Setup was simple and took just a couple of minutes when two people work together. The little port in the back was a surprisingly handy feature: keep your backpack near that corner, and you can reach it from outside, without having to take your shoes off or track mud/dirt/dust inside the tent. All in all, I would say it's a good, solid tent for casual campers, with some nice features. At WAY less expense than other models of similar size, this tent is a good value at a good price. ===== UPDATE, September 2008: My DH and I had a backyard "campout" with my two nieces (5 & 7), and the four of us slept in the tent. We fit a queen-size air mattress (on which we three girls slept abeam) and a standard single cot in there. It was fine for our purpose, but if we start taking them on camping trips, I'd like to get a bigger tent. So yes, two adults + two kids will fit, but it's VERY cozy!
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesome tent for the money,
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This review is from: Coleman Sundome Tent (10-Feet x 10-Feet) (Sports)
My wife and I (plus Dalmation!) have now been camping in this tent three times in the Hill Country outside Austin in Texas. Twice we have experienced serious thunderstorms (and if you have been to Texas, you'll know that I am not exaggerating when I say they were bad) and have stayed dry both times. Also has excellent ventilation for the hot and humid weather here. Thoroughly recommend this tent for the money.
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