Is there a difference between this tent and the black/brown Coleman 6 Person Instant tent? This tent is $60 more expensive.
509806
As far as I know there is no difference on the tents quality it is a matter of color - I took this tent as I got a good deal from a local dealer and then I am situated in a sunny state so the lighter colors I hope should be keeping the tent cooler. It is a great tent - a bit heavy and taking up quite some space in the trunk but wow is it large, and you can stand inside!!!
509807
The only difference seems to be the color. I preferred the orange version because it isnt as dark so it feels bigger inside. I suspect they stock less inventory in this color which tends to up the price for most merchandise.
509808
I have no idea.I took this tent to burning man and it was so easy to transport put up and tear down.I love it.
509809
I wondered the same thing and called Coleman's toll free number and got a representive who said they were qualified to say that there is no difference, some retailers want a certain color for their inventory. I have since found out that Walmart may get some short cutting due to their price points and the business generated. I'm not sure on the tents yet but if you compare the Coleman extreme coolers at Cabellas and the same model at Walmart there is quite a price and quality difference.
509810
Not sure why it's $60 more, but if it's their INSTANT TENT, it should be identical, but without seeing it, I'm not sure. Will say this, the INSTANT tent is excellent, goes up in a few minutes, including staking it down. Used it on four camping excursions this Summer. Look around at other vendors, I did. They're not all priced the same and you might find one somebody's clearing out of their inventory.
509811
I do not know if there is a difference---would have to compare the thickness of materials, ventilation, etc. May just be a later model with no major difference at all.
509812
I paid $99 for the orange tent. I'm unsure about the brown one without doing research.
1448675
Descriptions are the same. Go with the less expensive one. Difference in price is significant.
1970707
I LOVE this tent. However, I made the mistake of purchasing it directly from Coleman, I then found it at a local store for about $80 less two weeks after it arrived. I contacted Coleman asking if I could either return it or get a price match. They refused, their policy is to not compete with local store prices on their own products. Lesson learned.
2205689
I am not sure of the exact price difference - but I did not notice a huge difference. The mattress does seem to have more of an indentation where my toddler son sleeps, versus the infant son (they have the same mattress- I bought them each one (meaning we own two total). But, that may have more to do with weight of the kid rather than firmness. In other words, it does not seem to be a huge difference - at least to me.
724571
Cannot answer about any comparison, but I like this fan. I bought it mostly for my tent but indoor plug-in use is a bonus and that was part of my purchase decision. I don't remember what I paid....almost 2 yrs. ago.
1621856
The towel suggestion is excellent. We also have the double and a single, and the double handles so much better than the single that I wish we'd gotten 2 doubles. The Coleman double is wonderful, but the single is so short and much more unstable that paddling the double alone is much better to me than using the Coleman single. Look into other songles, but I do highly recommend the Coleman double!
737050
This seems similar to a gorilla lite line tent (210D; might be higher); the difference being the reflective material. It is of comparable quality, though, i do notice more of an plastic/resin odor; hopefully will out-gas.
1853691
The tents are offered by different sellers (not Amazon.com) so the question would need to be addressed to a specific seller who can tell you about the tent(s) that they personally have on hand to sell. The one I got was Eureka. I also wrote a review here which may give you more information.
1884646
thanks for the post. I do not know which type to buy. it is confusing that many reviews state that there are little or no leaks without a fly. I do like the instant design though. However, the pics of the hub at the top into which all the "rails" must fit makes the hub frail looking. we camp in rainy weather at times in SE U.S. and Colorado/Wyoming Rockies. my grandson just returned from camping in the Smoky mountains in a Coleman 3 person tent with a fly and said there was almost no leaking in rainy weather even though he had not added a seal to the seams.
327258
Just experienced an ice storm in DFW area and lost a brand new 12 x 12 instant canopy ... Coleman doesn't warranty against damage from weather or "acts of god", so they offered 25% off new purchase direct from Coleman. Currently they offer free shipping also (.75 * $220 = $165) ... same price on Amazon (from Coleman)
1576354
I only used it once so far, but it was an easy set-up. The poles are "permanent", not separate. You just swivel out the poles & push the top up. If you watch any of the videos of the Coleman instant tents, you'll get the idea. I love it.
1527865
I just read in one of the reviews that the High Sierra Appalachian 2-Room Family Cabin Tent is the same tent under a different brand. It appears to be the same tent in green and blue (I have the Columbia). The manufacturers contract with Columbia ended in 2010, but they are smart to find another vendor for it. I see a very nice price of around $130 for this at some computer geek site. The Columbia lives up to it's reviews; we've camped worry-less in windy areas other people avoided, and did stylin'. Someone wrote the Sierra may have even better stitching.
731909
Where do you see this tent for that price??? I thought I had, but when I put it in my cart the price "popped up"! Please let me know where I can get it for that price and I'll but it.
503607
There is no difference. Not sure why you are seeing it as more expensive. I'd just try to get the larger one at the lowest price you can find.
789764
I just got this net tent yesterday. It is better then I thought it was going to be. It looks just like it does in the picture except mine has blue edges instead of purple. The tent has zippers on both sides of the tent just like the picture shows. The netting is small enough to keep EVERYTHING out, but it is also very delicate so you must be careful and the zipper feels like it could break easily too. I would TOTALLY recommend this tent though! Hope this helps!
603814
The materials are fine. My only problems is design. The rainfly attaches by elastic straps with hooks as oppose to straps with clips found on more expensive tents. Also, this tent is HEAVY! Fiberglass poles are heavier than aluminum and Coleman uses a tarp-like material for the floor. The floor, though probably tougher than most adds weight. It seems to be a very capable and sturdy tent that should last for years if you can deal with the weight and design issues. My biggest issues are; the poles have to be fed through LONG sleeves, and the door is ridiculously short (you have to crawl in). On the upside, the tent goes up relatively easy and has plenty of guy outs. It's also very roomy for a 7x8. Hope this 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