Coleman products have been around for nearly 100 years. Good quality yes. Luke says going to test the tent ⛺️ he means it! Thanks for testing more affordable gear.

I hope you understand how important the legitimacy of your lack of agenda is. It's priceless. It's very difficult to trust UKpostsrs. Very difficult. Appreciate you, Luke.

I have this tent, and it's completely adequate. I've spent several nights in it during cold, torrential downpours, and woke up dry every time, and that's really all I wanted out of it.

That extra piece is a “door mat”

I own this tent, 4 person version. First night in it we had a serious down pour and thunderstorms- bone dry. It’s worth it IMHO.

my wife and I used this tent for many years. We loved it went through a tornado in it and even freezing rain and snow. My wife even used it as a reading room in her classroom at work for months and it survived. We used the object as a doormat most of the time.

Companies must hold their breath when you review any of their products. No matter how confident they are in their product and its manufacture. You go through them so thoroughly and test them to their limits.

I own the the three man tent and it's 97 percent water proof and great In the wind. I love it my dog and I stay really comfortable in a rain wind storm.

I had a coleman sleepingbag for a long time, that thing was awesome. Not light and pretty bulky but i never slept better in any other.

I have this tent. 2 seasons later the screen mesh is falling apart a bit, but overall it's holding up ok. No leaking. Easy to setup. Got maybe 15 nights in it. For the price I'm happy with it.

Spent two years (2018-19) for a total of 14 weeks (2- 7week camps) no problem except the nylon ropes turned to dust from UV destruction. The "rug" seemed to be unnecessary, but was helpful in keeping floor from mud.

I have this tent and it's been great for me. I put a twin sized air mattress in it and have enough room left over to wash up each morning and store a bit of gear. It's also pretty waterproof if you take care of it. Can't ask for more than that!

I have a bigger version of this tent. Was camping at a state park in Georgia. A severe thunderstorm came thru one night. Blew down several trees in the park and campground. I didn't realize how bad the storm had actually been until the next morning. I slept thru most of it. This tent survived the high winds with no issue and I stayed dry

I have the 4 person and 6 person tent for almost 12 years. They have both worked great

I have had a sundome 3 man tent for over 10 years I love it

My daughter and I each have this exact tent. We used it last weekend to camp at a family reunion. It kept the bugs out. We didn't have condensation issues and it had just enough room for my sleep system and gear. I give this tent a 2 thumbs up.

This could be a good candidate for someone just starting out in camping or for fair weather, infrequent campers. THANKS.

Can't wait... For part 2

I've used this same tent truck camping for several years. No leaks during some serious storms. I purchased the 4 person for my grandkids so I trust Coleman.

Coleman hooligans are huge upgrades over this. We actually just retired our holograms after dozens of backpacking outings.switched over to alps mountaineering.

I have the 4-person Dark Room Coleman Sundome tent. Love it! It is dark for blocking out the campfire at night and the dawn's sun. I've slept to 9:30am in this tent without interruption from the sun. It has been through 4 rainstorms. The last one I had the zippers at the bottom of the door, this is the only time the tent has leaked (and only a little bit). SO if you get this tent, remember to zip the two-door zippers to the TOP of the door to avoid leaks. Strength and Honor, enjoy the camp.

This tent was gifted to me when I first got into camping. I've upgraded since to the Nature Hike 1P. However I can say I took that Coleman tent out for 3 nights, through some mild rain and it did not leak. It was a little heavy for a backpacking tent, but it's a great "first tent" for someone just getting into backpacking.

Thanks for doing a review on this tent. Me and my grandkids have used the 4 person and 6 person version of this tent for years (caught them ALL on sale at one time or another) and have never had any issues with water leakage. Granted, we are true 'glampers' that try to avoid going camping during rainy periods. However I recall i trip we made wherein it POURED the rain for a long time during an intense thunderstorm. I was really dreading to see how much water got into our tents..... but to our surprise, all three tents (one six person and two two person) were bone dry. I also recall another incident wherein it came a local flash flood in the area we were camping in with just the 6 person tent. We were at dinner during the gully washer and were truly dreading to see if everything stayed dry.....but to our amazement zero water had gotten in (and I had actually forgotten to zip up the door window (I guess we just got lucky and it wasn't a 'blowing' rain??). I'd highly recommend them for glampers. Just my agenda free and no paid story of our personal experience with them !.

Luke = The Tent Master! He knows his stuff

I have two different Coleman tents and I love them both. They never let me down. No matter if it was sunny, rainy or even snowy. Okay the mountains in the middle of Germany might not have that extreme snow storms, but I was well prepared with the tents for the conditions I was facing. That I learned from TOGR. Always be prepared for what might come. Greetings from Germany.

I remember that we had this exact tent (well, the 4 person version) back when I lived in the Emirates and we went camping in the desert almost every weekend. That thing held up for YEARS and never showed any sign of wear. Coleman really makes some amazing tents.

50 years ago, I bought 2 Coleman sleeping bags. I still use them. I still get cold. LOL

I bought it for my son in the boy scouts. First trip with it it poured raining for two days. The tent didn't leak and he was the only one who was dry the whole time. The only thing I wish is have a bigger mesh screen in the door to ventilate more air.

Coleman generally makes decent if unspectacular products. Their Weathermaster series cabin tents are quite nice, though, if way too heavy for anything but car camping. But the sheer amount of headroom in them makes them a superb choice for any 2+ person use.

I put Scotchgard waterproofing on mine and I had it set-up in my upstate ny backyard for several weeks, from April 2 through mid May. It snowed..alot.. it rained, we had nasty weather. My sleeping bag, my air mattress that I kept in there stayed dry the entire time. I slept in it on the weekends. No problem. I then took it on an overnight trip. No problems. Stayed cozy This tent in a word has performed well for a cheap backyard tent. It's not a backpack tent. But for me and my six year old son. It did well and fit a full Sized Coleman air mattress in it

That's what I'd use that extra piece of material for. Keep your knees clean while you're climbing in!

I just got home from a 3 night trip in the white mountains of new hampshire, rain all 3 days with one heavy rain day. Coleman Sundome 6 person didnt leak at all. And i am a lazy camper. I dont do extra water sealing, i dont do tie outs on the rain fly, i just hook up the poles, inflate my mattress, and crawl in at night. I dont even stake the corners, and its never leaked in over 3 years of using it

I have the Sundome 4 person tent and for the money, it is a really good tent. I can see 18-year-old guys buying this tent and really getting a good start in the hobby.

Thanks Luke....great video....Freedom for all people...

We have a Coleman tent (the fly does come all the way to the ground on ours) and we use it for longer term trips because it has more room. We took a trip to Cumberland Island and there were torrential rains. Everybody in their $600 tents were soaked and we were dry as a bone in our $75 tent. There is a time and place for different tents.

I've owned the 4 person Sundome since 2013, it's been a decent tent, we use it about 4-5 times a year. I've treated it with water repellent and Permethrin bug spray every other year, it's held up well for the price.

Love my Coleman!! Had it for two years! Quick to put up and tear down. Great space even if you use an inflatable bed in it. I have a metal S hook to hang my LED light fan from the ceiling. Yes, the little mat I use for my door mat. I will need to apply the water proof spray to it since I used it a lot, and I heard abrasion will naturally wear off factory applied water proofing. Love it!!!

Have a Coleman Flatwoods II 4 person tent and absolutely LOVE it.

My family used to have 2, but now we use a Coleman Tenaya Lake 8 person tent. I've found with lots of the Coleman tents that you should probably spray seal the seams connecting the floor piece to the walls. I do think the simplicity of the cross-poll dome tents is unmatched and makes the rain fly very simple to install.

ANY tent is a good tent if you only camp in the spring and summer. As long as it keeps the mosquito's out then it's a win.

I bought this exact tent but the 4 person size. Upon installation the only hole I had with mine was a tiny one around the opening which I sewed with the tiny sewing kit I had and seam sealer. Up in the deep woods of maine in late April it survived 4 days of some pretty heavy downpour and about 30-35 mph winds. No leaks or wet spots were found (very surprised).. I had 0 condensation as the whole top is mesh with the cover tarp gapped over it. The extra piece they supply I have been using as a front porch as other reviewers have. I have gone out with it a few times since and can set up within 5 minutes. Really simple and 4 man has a ton of room. And cheap!

I bought the Coleman Sundome 4 person tent and have used it once a month ever month for 4 years on camping trips with the Boy Scouts and it has never let me down. Rain, wind, sometimes snow and it has taken it all in stride. I bought 2 Coleman Sundome 2 person tents for both of my sons in Boys Scouts as well and both tents have given them outstanding service too.

That as others have said is a door mat. I made my own and take it with every tent I camp with. I never step on it with dirty boots/shoes, just stand on it as I take them off. Keeps the inside of the tent clean and free of sand and etc. When I was teaching my daughters how to camp, I always stressed never leave a tent unzipped or unroll your bag until you get it it. When they said why I explained that sleeping alone was better for a good nights sleep. After one found a mouse in her purse they never left anything open again 😲😱 🤣

I have a six person Coleman tent and we love it. I always bring a extra plastic tarp in case it rains. Just in case!

Got one for my wedding. Bring an extra tarp to throw over if it rains and you'll pretty much be fine in any situation. Unless it's winter, not for that at all.

Bought a 4 man ten 20 years ago used to go camping 6 weeks of the year that tent never let me down still got it ☺👍

I love my sundome 4 person tent. Takes no time at all to set up and I've survived many Florida thunderstorms with it, especially since me camping usually summons rain lol. But, I never did seam sealing and she's never leaked!

that extra piece of floor material is a "door mat" just like you mentioned

Bought this test 6 years ago and still waterproof, I still use it.. it's a good tent for the price you get more than whats expected

Perfect timing. Need a new tent that won’t break the bank, and this is one I was looking at.

I have the 6 person Sundome that I use for car camping. In hand it doesn't really inspire confidence, but to its credit it has never leaked and has always stayed dry inside, and has also withstood a significant beating from the wind that flat out destroyed a tarp. I wouldn't trust it over my MSR, but the 6-person Sundome was also less than half the cost of my 2-person MSR.

I've had a 3 person sundome for about 5 years now. I use it strictly for car camping and have had it in some pretty heavy storms with minimal leaking and it is still holding up pretty well.

Sundome 6 person with vestibule owner here. Car/backyard(woods) camper. So far so good....

I bought this tent last year as I was getting back into back packing after many years. I was not sure that my wife would like back packing so I did not want to spend a great deal of money on gear until we knew if she wanted to go more than a couple of times. When I received the tent I set it up in the back yard and it rained hard for two days on and off. It did not leak at all, however, I did not have the little holes that his tent showed in the corners. We used the tent last year in the RMNP camping at Sandbeach Lake. This lake is over 10000 feet in elevation and it got pretty could that night, but we stayed pretty warm even though it was around 28 degrees. We also used it in middle Tennessee at the end of October and it was good. However, it does not have vestibules and it could really use more mesh on the inner tent in my opinion. It is also 7.5 lbs which is heavy. You can get the Naturehike Cloud Up 2 for 134.00 and it weighs a little over 3 lbs.

My first tent was a Coleman three person A frame tent close to 40 years ago. I remember pouring over the Sears catalog looking at the toys, camping gear, and tools as a kid and figuring out what to try to pester my parents about for b-days and Christmas. Coleman was usually high on the list of wants.

That little floor mat that comes with it is one of my most used pieces of gear. I bring that thing on every backpacking trip.

Used the coleman 1 person for ages as a homeless person in Toronto...worked pretty much perfect. It was fairly waterproof, yet did well with some extra silicon spraying to ensure that..that thing you have though seems a bit weighty IMO, should be a pound or two lighter.

I have the 4 person red version and we’ve been using it for about 3 years now. It hasn’t failed us yet. I camp with my wife and 2 young kids. It basically boils down to what you said “it’s good, not great”. It could be a little bigger as I don’t think 4 adults would sleep very comfortably in it, but it fits us fine. I don’t regret buying it at all. It’s easy to set up, feels relatively sturdy, packs down decently small and It has always been dependable for us. We will use it for as long as we can and I would recommend it to others looking for a tent in that price range. Looking forward to see the results of the further testing. Thanks!

used this exact 2 person tent during a flash flood, rained for 3 days straight and was surprised how dry it stayed. only water on the inside was from condensation. if we had opened the door we would have been flooded because the water was up to the top line of the bathtub. for a low cost amazon tent, this thing held up pretty well. only cons i had are its fairly small if you're taller than 5'9" and not the best ventilation. but will fit 2 people snugly.

looking forward to test night..thank Luke.

I have the 4 person tent and LOVE it! That is a shoe mat.

I’ve had one of these for years! Great car camping tent! I’ve spent weeks at a time in it and no leaks

I've bought this tent twice. First time got it for $35. Just bought the second one last month for $25. Pretty good for the money.

I bought the 4 person version about 8 years ago. Used it twice. So far so good. lol

I had this in my yard one time during pouring rain and there was puddles under the tent and no water got in with the rainfly on. It is a pretty good tent.

I'm glad your doing a review on this tent, I'm interested in this tent

Growing up, going camping came with the expectation that it was going to be an adventure. If I wanted to sleep in perfect conditions, I'd stay home. Camping SHOULD include a leaky tent, hotdogs dropped in the fire, chips knocked in the dirt, flies, bees, yellow jackets, hail, wind, lightning, ants and anything else nature can provide. Going to sleep in the mountains during a storm is the best sleep aid I can think of. Waking up in the middle of the night with a wet sleeping bag is adventure sleeping! It makes my warm, dry bed at home feel that much better. :) I think it comes down to life or death. We always camped near our vehicle in national forest. If we were miles from shelter and heat, yeah, this might not be the tent. Not to mention 7lbs is a little heavy for a backpacking tent, wouldn't you say?

I think your right about the square piece of flooring. It looks like you place it in front of the door for shoes. Maybe even take it inside the tent to place shoes on it. I see alot of them being used they must be halfway decent. Thanks for review luke.

Agree With Sam D, it's a door mat.. It's a Coleman, I'd put "Seam Grip" on it regardless.. AND, while motorcycle camping years ago, I learned to use a long tarp ( a 10x 24) over my tent with poles as an awning...

Good morning, Luke. I’ve owned one of these Coleman Sundown 2 person tents for approximately 12 years. When I first started backpacking, we carried one but my son and I split up the weight. It’s definitely too heavy for backpacking. That being said, on one trip we had a severe thunderstorm roll through and it absolutely poured rain. We sat in the Coleman and stay perfectly dry. My wife and I use it for camping and it’s been solid for us. You can fit a queen size mattress in there but it doesn’t leave a lot of room. Our last trip we used an electric blanket and we stayed nice and toasty. I highly recommend this tent. Not sure if the newer ones are as waterproof. I really like the Sundown. We’re taking it camping this weekend in New York State. 👍🏻😎

I really appreciate these reviews, you have definitely influenced my purchasing decisions. Can't wait to see the rest of the series and the outcome 👍

My boy scout troop used Coleman Sundomes (older version of course) while I was in back in the early 2000s. They were decent, durable, good for their price. They did leak a small amount but no one ever got really wet in them.

I’ve used several Coleman tents. With enough rain and age you get some leaks but over all not a bad product. Bought this model for a friend’s daughters to play with

Nice, I have a 8x10. Fast up 2 minutes complete set up. Does not leak. Coleman makes very nice stuff.

Cannot wait any longer for next episode, this is cruel! Rainy overnight test is announced as funny!

I have the green one. It's been great so far, and a great option for the kids. I don't test things quite like Luke, but it has held up nicely to everything at this point. I think I paid around $40 a few years back. Hard to beat!

Coleman has always been our tent for years, main reason is of course, its affordable. Some leaked, some not. We upgraded to the instant tent for 6 people and so far it didn't disappoint us when all of a sudden it rained whole night non-stop that night when we went camping last year. We also tried Core tents and I like them too.

their warranty service is excellent.....had the oasis 4 man dome used 4 times .....my darn dog ran into the fly tie down cord wide open ....and slightly tore the tiedown eyelet on the fly where it’s sewed on ...got ahold of customer service ...they requested pics and some other info ....within 6 days they sent me a brand new darkroom 4 man dome tent and told me to keep the other one or dispose of it ......that’s why i’ve stood by there camping products for over 35 years ....they stand by there warranty

My hubby bought two coleman skydome 2 person tent....just in case......Thanks for doing the review.

I have had several Coleman tents, stoves, lanterns etc.. Had pretty good luck with the Peak 1 line. Loved the Peak 1 2 man tent. Wore it out at my mtn. property. Really like the peak 1 propybutyl stove. Had the old Peak 1 white gas stove. LOL1 It was a bomb but worked.

I've used this tent 2 or 3 years in a row at Assateague Island and I've had no issues with it. I was short on funds and I needed a new tent so I gave it a trrry.

I bought a Mountain hardwear tent 25 years ago, still have it... but I prefer to hand in a Hammock. A friend buys cheap new gear every year. Over the last couple decades he as spent about 10 times what I have and we go on many of the same trips. This tent I will bet would only be good for kids in the back yard.

I have this tent in the 4-person version. I searched a long time for the tent that met my physical and budgetary needs. I have a compact frame hammock that has its own built-in tent setup that I use in the summer in all weather. I was heading for some fall season camping with my Scouts and wanted a larger setup that would fit my hammock and I could set up myself (I'm 5-1" with a few physical limitations.) It poured the week before my camp out so I didn't set it up outside for a test. I did do a quick run through in my living room to make sure everything was there and I knew how it worked. And that my hammock did fit. I camped in below freezing overnight weather through the end of October and November (western NY). We also had rain. I did stay dry inside. When the wind picked up and our temp was going low, I re-staked the fly closer to the base of the tent to hold more heat inside, which did help. That scrap of material that you couldn't identify is supposed to be a shoe mat or floor mat. You can stake it outside the door. But the overhang isn't big enough to protect that in the rain, so I brought it inside the door and left my shoes on it. Saved the sweep out time at the end of the camp out. I really liked the tent. It isn't too heavy, I can set it up myself, and I stayed dry and relatively warm (yes, I did the proper sleeping gear set up for overnight personal warmth.) I like that I can almost stand in it to dress and had enough room for my hammock, my gear and my camp stool inside the tent. I like the blue because I can see it when camping in the woods and approaching it after a hike.

I had this tent for years. I used it in the snow and rain. hot weather and cold weather. It is an excellent tent for the price, and is the perfect starter tent for someone who doesn't know what they want. Once you take camping more seriously you will want to upgrade to a better tent.

You are correct on the outer peace to the tent

My friends and I have been using Coleman tents as well as the Walmart knockoffs for years in all 3 season weather scenarios...they're good like you said. Most of the leaking comes from human error.

I had the 4 man version and have slept through so many major storms and always started dry. My favorite budget tent that you can buy! Only difference is mine didn’t have the pole sleeves at the top just clips. Could set it up in 5 minutes even after some beverages

Such a great informative channel. Been watching you guys for awhile now. Keep up the great work!

We use the four person version of this tent in our Scout Troop and Venture Crew. They hold up extremely well to the abuse of monthly campouts and do not leak if set up properly. Like any other piece of gear they require proper maintenance and storage (every once in a while we find a moldy tent that was shoved in the back of the cabinet instead of being hung up to dry).

My friend was homeless and Lived in this exact tent year round.Northeast Pennsylvania. I tried to get him to compete on the show ALONE.

That extra piece is a door mat to leave your shoes on. I like this color of blue and green. My tent was the green and white model. I abused that tent by leaving it set up in my back yard to store propane and fire wood, charcoal and extra gear I didn't have room for in my house. It was up for over two years and one side of it was completely exposed to the sun while most of the other sides were shaded by an overhead tree. The exposed side finally ripped. It withstood heavy rain, snow, ice and wind gusts. The only leak was on the exposed side. The fabric was worn so thin I could touch it and it would disintegrate. If I had not abused the heck out of it I would still be able to use it.

" You can see so much light coming through the stitches." That's why they call it a Sundome. Haha

I just got my 2 person sundome tent I love it!!!

Good backyard and car camping tent, had one for several years before seems leaked even after seam sealer .

Thank you for your information it appears to be a decent product ….. strength and honor see you next week 👍👍👍👍

My family owns two of them (3 and 4 person) and they get used in scouting. Easy to set up, keeps us dry, and overall a really good value. Sure, you could spend a great deal on a tent, but for the price, these are very good.

If your anything like us, you started with a Colman...In fact, it seems like that was the only thing on the market 18 years ago! Don't throw away your Colman...It means something special! However, if you are looking to shed some serious weight off your tent without spending big dough; make sure to check out our version of Ultralight on Amazon! We weigh just under 2.63lbs and only cost $99! See you on the trails!

Thank you for this review Luke. I am enjoying your channel and am a new subscriber. So, I bought this tent as a beginner. I camped out in the backyard before trying it out elsewhere. I unleashed the sprinkler on it for a while and put it out in strong winds. It hasn’t leaked so far. It did have some condensation and it wasn’t too warm when it got below 50 degrees, but that could just be my personal temperature preference. It does seem to have a good bathtub floor. I like the space. It would be nice if it had two doors and more vents. I also wish the door had some Velcro or toggle to keep it open or out of the way. The thingies it does have on the inside seemed useless to me. I would use this in Spring, maybe Summer, but definitely not winter with cold temps, snow and freezing rain. But I am looking forward to the rest of this review series. 😄👍

I was in a Coleman tent once in northern Michigan and it rained something crazy like 4 inches. The campground flooded and walking around the inside of the tent was like walking on a waterbed but it never leaked. Just a fwiw.

Another great video with a bad tent. A buddy of mine bought this tent when he first became homeless, again. He saw holes everywhere even after using 3 cans of waterproof spray. He used a wool blanket between the fly and the tent body to keep in heat and block holes along the stitch lines of the vent/screens. To keep dry he put a vinyl shower curtain down for a ground sheet, and a vinyl table cloth inside to create a real bathtub floor as well as putting heavy plastic over the top to assist the "rain fly". How do I know all of this; I was in the site next to his. He tried returning it the same day as purchase and was told they couldn't take it back because it was opened. Back when he purchased his the electric cord port was a slot without a zipper. So at least they improved that feature. The door mat thing must be something new - otherwise my buddy was short-changed.