Two questions: What makes this tent more "instant" than standard tents? And could one person put it up solo?
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I bought this tent for my Dad - 76 years old. He still loves to camp but got tired of arranging tent poles and building his tent in the dark. This Coleman tent is truly "Instant" set up. It literally unfolds and pops up - including a small rain fly. Very sturdy in moderate winds. I would stake down in strong winds. This tent is highly recommended for anyone looking for an super easy and yet durable 3 season tent and is not worried about weight. It is not a backpacking tent.
2027154
I don't have experience with other "instant" tents, but I can tell you that I put this tent together by myself in less than 5 minutes. Great tent so far, very durable and easy to you.
2027155
Yes one person can set it up and take it down. The tent is already put together all you have to so is unpack and adjust pies to lock in place. Then once that is done you are ready to camp in the tent
2027156
The tent is super easy to put up. Yes, it can be put up solo. Also, very roomy inside! Great tent!
2027157
It is not instant coffee but then why would you drink that anyway. Seriously, easy peasy, design takes only a few minutes to put up if that. I put it up myself and it goes on top of my SUV!
2027158
The poles are already inserted into the frame. It only takes one person to put it up.
40868
Yes it can be done alone, I do it often enough. Just grab one corner, lift so only one is touching the ground and walk it back. At some point one of the other legs will start to drag. From there just set it down and start walking around the tent, and pulling each corner out until they start latching into place. A little more time consuming than when you hae help but not that bad.
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1 person setup? Sure. Could probably do it 1 handed even, its dead simple ...1 person and a big dog? Might be overkill. Yet, if you're rained out for a day, you'd probably appreciate the extra real estate. . Btw the quality is worth more than the price.
414319
This is NOT a pop up tent. It has 3 poles and it is possible to set up yourself... With lots of effort. 2 people is the preferred method
101380
Scott, I bought two of these tents and if you have two people put the frame together without the legs and then put the legs on one side only that will take a couple of hours, if you then have at least four people to help guide the tent over the frame then you can be done in another hour. That is really taking your time and doing it right. This method also allows you to put it together without ladders. You install the other set of legs after you have attached the tent in the eves with the bungie straps.
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In answer to the question- "Can one person set up this tent?" --YES, easily. I set it up in my kitchen when I first got it so I could take my time and work out any problems. I had NO problems whatsoever. Read the directions, follow them step by step, and the next time you set it up will be Quite easy. Have fun! :)
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I'm sorry, I wish I could help, and answer your question. I bought this tent as a gift for a friend and i do not know anything about it specifically. I do not think he has had a chance to open it and use it yet. If I do get any feedback from him about it, I will post it on Amazon. I'm sorry that I can't help you out. I know I would like to know all I could about something before I bought it, too.
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It's really quick with 2 people. I'd say about 30 min for one person in daylight with no wind. Much of that will be fixing something that fell out or moved on one side when you were working on the other. Even 1 adult and a kid to hold things would be much better than alone.
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maybe it is because my memory of tents were super heavy canvas with alum poles, but i could not believe how easy this tent was to put up and take down. Like they said, do it in the backyard first- you should be fine.
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Shirley, It's a very easy tent to put up. I'm 51 and the only issue I have had is when first opening the tent at an event I have a hard time locking the first pin into place. I think it is because it is a new canopy and just tight. I have had this tent now for about 10 shows and it is now becoming easier. If you are using at a show, there is always someone around that can help you lock in the first leg, after that it is very easy. Tear down is just as easy. It's a very nice canopy with a denser fabric. I just waterproofed my canopy last week and was thankful this past weekend during a rain storm as I didn't have any leaks around the seams. I would definitely recommend. Lorie, J Rowe Apparel
592332
yes. I have owned this tent for over 6 years now. I take it camping at least twice per year. I set it up by myself every time. it usually takes about 20 to 30 minutes.
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yes, one person can easily set up this tent. I would set it up once inside before setting up in the wild, for practice.
2185606
The tent that I have is different form the one pictured. It look like the tent that one person can put up and it stands on its own. I do not know if it can be anchored or how sturdy it is. I considered buying this tent because I now work alone and needed something that I could put up by myself. The company has a demo on line
1374695
I recommend buying a tarp and cutting it to the size of the base of the tent, cheaper, easier and lighter. I've used this tent 32 times to date and in every weather including high winds. Can't go wrong with this as a solo tent.
2089591
I have never done it alone, but I do believe I could if I had to. The tent is not difficult to put up.
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1 person can do it if they're tall enough otherwise 2 will be needed but set up is easy just don't step onto the tent itself while its laying on the ground. It has an attatchment for the light and fan already installed and if you go walking on it you will break the tabs that hold them. To take it down 1 person can do it fairly easily.
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Just staking it down completely (8 pounts around the perimeter) is pretty secure. If you're expecting really strong winds then you can add guylines from the top corners. The wind fastness ultimately depends on your stakes and the soil type.We camp at a beach on Lake Superior a couple times a summer and have had strong onshore winds (strong enough to rock our trailer) and this tent with the extra guylines had no problem staying up.