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Your tent...

is the most important piece of equipment of your camping trip. The tent is your home away from home. Campers have many choices in selecting a tent or shelter that will meet a variety of needs. Tents are offered in cabins, domes and other geometric shapes that provide many storage and comfort options. Choose a tent that meets your outdoor recreation needs for protection, comfort, size, weight and features. By choosing carefully, you are laying a strong foundation for years of enjoyable camping experiences.

Coleman has literally built a rain room in our factory to rain upon our tents and provide simulated weather conditions, from a light spring drizzle to a heavy downpour.

Coleman has built a wind machine capable of blowing hurricane force winds directly at our tents. Tests have helped us evaluate new technologies and designs.



Things to Think About...

   

When Buying a Tent


  • The number of people in your camping party
  • Length of your camping trip and time spent inside the tent
  • Amount of gear (coolers, clothes, flashlights, backpacks etc.)
  • Distance to campsite you will have to carry the tent
  • Sleeping space desired per person, since some campers may prefer more space
  • Headroom needed inside tent
  • Terrain, climate, temperature of campsite

COLEMAN’S EXCLUSIVE WEATHER PROTECTION SYSTEM


Coleman has the latest technology to protect you from the elements,
including these special features:

LEAK-FREE SEAMS
In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use velcro frame attachments.

WEATHER-RESISTANT FABRIC
Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing and zippers are designed to keep you dry.

PROTECTED SEAMS
Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements.

WATERPROOF FLOORS
Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes.

ZIPPER PROTECTION
Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door.

WIND STRONG FRAME
Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance.

TENT MATERIALS - Glossary of Terms

Polyester- Sag resistance, good UV resistance

Polyethylene (PE)- A waterproof material that is tear and puncture resistant making this a strong material for tent floors

Polyurethane (PU)- A coating used on tent fabric for water protection; PU coatings are rated in MM (millimeters), for example “PU coated to 450 mm”; a higher MM coating will increase water resistance

Fiberglass Frame- Strong and flexible, resilient in the wind

Aluminum Frame- Lightweight, strong, great for backpackers

Steel Frame- Creates upright walls, high strength

Guylines- Used to add structure to the tent; as the tent poles flex in the wind, guylines will keep it upright and sturdy

No-See-Um Mesh- Tightly woven mesh that provides a barrier against insects and allows for breathability and ventilation

Anti-Wicking Materials- Thread, webbing and zippers treated to repel water rather than absorb water

Shock-Corded- Elastic or wire cord run through the inside of the poles to keep the pole sections connected, thereby making tent assembly easier

Taped Seams- Plastic tape applied over the seam (where the fabric pieces meet), during the manufacturing process, to cover needle holes for increased weather protection

Door- More common styles are “D” and “inverted T”; both generally have two layers, one fabric and one screen, and offer the ability to roll back the fabric and use the screen for ventilation and insect protection; tent doors feature zipper cuffs which add an additional layer of protection to the tent door