Is this a durable tent? Can it stand through strong rain and some snow? Also, would it be better to get this or the Coleman Sundome 3 Person Tent?
2026537
I have used the Wenzel Ridgeline Tent and love it for its durability and spaciousness. It can stand rain and snow. I have not used the Coleman tent, so can't comment.
2026538
Daniel, I haven't used it in snowy conditions, yet, mostly for backyard, weekend camping and mostly fair conditions, which is the intent of this one I believe. It has been used under a well staked tarp that reached the ground in a downpour once and used a spray weather proofer to protect better the seals and side fabric, there were no leaks. However, I have noticed a few of the seams near the stake strap have pulled apart slightly under strain of use. If you have to depend on the tent for long term shelter, spend a little more and buy a stronger made tent, made for strong weather.
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.
899623
It's very comfortable in cold weather and holds up to wind and snow very well. I use a Mr Heater inside and it's quite toasty. Awesome tent.
247991
No matter what tent u have to secure the sides. We used straps that hooked to cement blocks and only had 3 sides on. Believe it or not the front part helped with the wind and rain. I just have to make sure it dosent keep water. The thickness is pretty good. Not not thin like most of the ones I have looked at. It's not as thick as I thought it was going to be from the add. Yes I think this tent will last. I also like the fact u can put it at different hights and still have the sides on.
1073327
I have used it camping this year set up on snow and it did fine. No leaks, I do recommend Using a pad or something under your sleeping gear to provide insulation i have also camped in some pretty strong wind and again it did fine. I'm very pleased with my tent. Hope this helps.
236307
ProbAbly best for two season in colder climates. I always waterproof spray all my tents every year, doesn't matter how much you paid for one. *For the money it's a great little tent but if you want a superior tent you will have to shell out. I use this for short biking trips in summer only.
1576724
Its got sum waterproofing on it ,you can tell bcuz wen i was camping w/this particular tent u could see the raindrops run off a lil bit ,but there is so much stitching in my opinion that there wasnt enuff coating of water proof .if i were u i would jus buy the canvas type teepees bcuz i actually been in one and it stays completely dry,but u hav2 hav a fire going for it to stay that way when it is raining .
1895919
No problems with tent poles. I use this tent all winter ice fishing in extreme weather and wind. Very durable, easy to set up and take down.
2195761
Pretty small, also if you plan to do anything that may have rain id get a real tent. Replaced this one with the north face stormbreak 2, its relatively cheap bout 130 on the right place and it has held up through a real nasty storm that popped up at max patch NC.
2177732
Mine did not hold up well at all. First time I set it up and used it under what I would consider moderate winds (12-15mph with gusts to 20 mph) and I had a pole snap and tear open the tent material. All lines and pegs were used. I bought it last fall for family Christmas, used it in June (can't return) and not sure what to do with a torn tent with a broken pole. I am pretty disappointed with this Coleman tent.
1419294
Yes this tent is absolutely great in bad weather. There are 6 places where you can stake the tent into the ground and maybe 6 more places where you can tether the shell. So yes it will withstand the wind very well as well as the rain.
1479963
I have a similar Suisse Sport tent... the 9x7. The reason they are cheaper is because the material is thinner and more susceptible to ripping if you get a little rough with it, or stake it out too tightly. They are good tents though, lots of windows compared to some of the more expensive tents. If you waterproof the seams, and don't stretch the tent out too tightly, it will NOT leak. They keep the heat in very well too. Never buy a tent that doesn't have screened windows on all four sides. The number one sign of a cheaply made tent, regardless of the price, is the absence of windows on all four sides. If they scrimped in that area, they will have scrimped in others! Make sure the rain fly points extend out far enough to where a vertical line from the point to the ground exceeds the width of the tent at the lowest point of the windows.
435179
It isn't durable to endure bad weather but it is easy enough to set up and tear down if you wanted to have it outside to play during nice weather. For the most part it is an indoor tent, but would be fin to take outside to play for an afternoon.
1893523
yes a lot of wasted space at top, but you wont find a better tent for STRONG winded bad weather! For two people it is actually very comfortable.
1219215
I would have to say "no" to that. This tent will no keep out the cold, but the rain, and if its set up properly it can withstand wind. Hope that helps.
1790610
Mine did not through 2 really bad storms. But, because of the design, I couldn't keep the windows open so I purchased the rainfly. Not only can I keep the windows open for ventilation, but I have greater peace of mind. I'm just used to having a rainfly. I've been camping for 40 years and began using Coleman roughly 30 years ago and have never had the desire or reason to purchase anything else. My entire family uses Coleman tents
693740
We have been through winds and rain exceeding 50 mph. It did stay up but you need to have better stakes than what comes with the tent. So far we have been in 4 to 5 rain storms with little water in the tent.