Coleman Tents V.S. Core Tents - Which is Better?

[@CampingGuidance]

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[@flagstafup5857]

I have had the Coleman 6 person Instant Tent for many years. I also have experience of the Core instant tents. Both have the same waterproof properties, and Core have a number of extra features. The one important difference is the poles on these instant tents. Coleman have metal poles, whereas Core have a less durable hard plastic poles. This became an issue in high winds where both tents were in use. The Coleman tent survived the night intact, whereas the Core tent suffered a broken pole. I do like the Core range for the extra design features, however Colman tents are in my opinion are a better build and better able to withstand high winds. Great reviews 👏🏻👏🏻

[@CampingGuidance]

@Flagstaf Up Thank you so much for the input and sharing about your experience! I didn't get to test them in strong winds (don't have much of those around where I am), so I'm really glad that you could get that done! Wow I didn't think that the Coleman would survive better than the Core - that's good to know! Thank you so much for your comment and your kind words, they mean a lot 😊

[@HerrP58]

@6:23 "All my 14 Coleman tents." Wow! You've certainly got quite a collection! Thank you for investing in these and producing such detailed reports for us.

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure! 😊 I had a few at first and it grew larger and larger over the years 🤣 Amazon offers some really good sales at times. I’m really glad that you like these reports! And thank you so much for all your comments on my videos, they really help the channel out 😊

[@brittpacheco5807]

very thorough review! Very great job! As a new camper trying out camping for my first time this year, you’ve gained my trust!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Britt! Thank you so much! 🥰 I’m really glad that you liked the review! Feel free to reach out if you ever have any questions, I’ll do my best to help! And I hope you enjoy your first time camping! 😁

[@ninji522]

These reviews are insanely well done, very thorough. I really like the thought of an instant tent as I only will be using them once or twice a year so I don't want a ton of put up/take down time when I do.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like these reviews, it means a lot 🥰 Ah that definitely makes sense. Are you planning to buy an instant tent soon? 😊

[@TheChadWork2001]

A good coating of fresh silicone before use will stop these leaks

[@CampingGuidance]

And thank you so much for the input and tip too! 🥰

[@KFMunozArt]

My core tent survived 66mph winds in the desert during a sandstorm with proper anchoring. Barely any holes (3 small ones). Definitely great quality. I have the 12 person lighted tent

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh wow that’s really incredible! I’ve never been in such high winds before so its really nice to be able to hear it from someone with experience. Thanks for sharing! 😊 I’m glad it’s held up well!

[@RogainFromFabyanAirsoft]

I also went through a severe thunderstorm last weekend with my Core 9 person. 60+mph winds and rain for 5+hours with no issue whats so ever!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@RogainFromFabyanAirsoft Nice!!! That's definitely great to know. Thank you so much for sharing! 😊

[@chomp54321]

Thanks for the compare and contrast the features of the two very popular brands. Really useful info.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Chomp Thank you so much! I'm glad that you liked the comparison and all the info 😊 I really appreciate your comment!

[@CampingGuidance]

@B33R TIM3 Hey there! I got your comment as a notification yesterday, but somehow can't find it! Sometimes KZbin does this to my comments, where they just disappear :( But thank you so much though for taking the time to leave a comment! I'm really glad that you like the video 😊 I'm so sorry I don't have the Core 12P though, but I think Core tents are decent quality so I think the 12P will be the same 😊

[@vkhiev]

Had 3 tents from coleman, sold them all not too good. Both CORE and COLEMAN are ENTRY LEVEL tents

[@CampingGuidance]

Yup I agree! Entry level budget-friendly tents for sure 😊 Thank you so much for your input and I'm sorry your Coleman tents didn't work out :(

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

Nice review. I am not a camper, but it is interesting to see how tents have changed so much since I was young.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Rodney, thank you for your comment and I'm glad that you liked the review! 😊 And yeah it's really cool haha. About a decade ago I was using crappy no-brand tents to camp in, and now I've got all these cool tents 😊

[@HerrP58]

My favorite tent as a young man was a Eureka Timberline 4, shaped like a fairly large pup tent. Great memories of motorcycle camping with that bad boy.

[@The-Armed-Pacifist]

@@HerrP58 We had a canvas tent probably from Sears or Western Auto. Big pole in the center and room for a sleeping bag on each side. Always smelled like wax and leaked like crazy when it rained. Good times, for sure.

[@HerrP58]

@@The-Armed-Pacifist Makin' memories.

[@TheMajenos5]

my Coleman tent about 10years plus years old and still holding up no joke my wife saw something wrong with the hub and we take tools with us everywhere, so we fix up and now good as new but I'm liking dark room Coleman.

[@CampingGuidance]

@vee majeno Hey Vee, thanks for sharing! Dark Room Coleman is definitely awesome for sure! And wow your Coleman tents are 10 years old? That's great! And I'm glad you managed to fix up your hub for the Coleman tent too, I wasn't able to fix mine, sadly :(

[@TheMajenos5]

@@CampingGuidance yea last year we were setting it up and it was falling over for some reason and my wife like look that looks weird it was about an hour or so of setting up an Instant tent it was the hub so we took it apart and put it back together and now work find again

[@CampingGuidance]

@@TheMajenos5 It's great that you guys managed to fix it! Hopefully it doesn't happen again and you won't run into anymore hub issues 😊

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

i don't believe that for a second. unless you used it ONCE in a year, in the shade, and were EXTREMELY gentle with it. With no rain or wind. which is pointless for most campers.

[@richman117]

mine has laster 10 years without one leak lol she is spraying it from the side with a hose lol not a very good test

[@kessiawright1710]

I have an Ozark Trail tunnel tent with two rooms and two doors. There are several windows and I usually leave a bit of both doors open at the top so there isn't condensation. It is great in even a wind storm. Noisy, bit really great. The front room is also a screen room. I can fit two Queen air mattresses and bags etc in there. I usually just have a double and single air mattress If I could put it up myself, it would be even better. I didn't bother testing it for water resistance. I added water proofing because it seems most tents will leak. The rain fly is a long one so it goes almost to the ground. It also provides privacy if we leave the windows open at night. I have been thinking about getting an instant tent though because I would be able to put it up without help.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Kessia! Oooh thanks so much for sharing, it's really interesting to hear about your experience 🥰 And yeah adding waterproofing was definitely a good move. Hmm so far I've only tested the Ozark Trail Instant 6P (video not up yet), and I didn't really like their instant tents. But maybe the bigger ones (like the ones that you're used to) ight be better 😅

[@im_Spade_]

It's worth noting that Core does have some darkroom tents (called blockout)--I'm currently testing out the coleman Skydome darkroom 6P and the Core 6 person blockout instant cabin tent. The instant cabin tent is significantly bigger than the skydome when packed (i.e. twice as big) but I'm sure the setup will be much easier and the tent roomier as well. I'm excited to try them out and compare!

[@benoooofrag]

Hey can you give me a feedback on the Core 6 person blockout instant cabin tent please. I'm looking into it. Thanks

[@jeffsplace6670]

Thanks for the videos! This was fantastic and I actually made my purchase decision based on your review!

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Jeff! Thank you so much for letting me know! I appreciate that lots 🥰 Which tent did you end up going with?

[@michaelcunningham1361]

I would love to see a test of the Core 6 Person Instant Tent with the Full Rain Fly. I believe that one would do well in the rain tests.

[@Thekoffrekup]

I agree. Also with Seam and maybe some spray

[@CampingGuidance]

Actually quite a few of my viewers have told me it works well with no leaks! 🥰

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Thekoffrekup So far I've only heard good things about it from some of my viewers!

[@sydneywright7114]

Loved the video. Some good tips and reminders in it. Have a wonderful vacation!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Sydney! I'm really glad that you liked the video and the tips! 😊 Hope that it helps you out for your next camping trip! 😊

[@ltol3634]

Great job! Thank you for the taking the time to do these reviews

[@CampingGuidance]

@L Tol It was my pleasure! 😊 Thank YOU so much for taking the time to leave me comments too, it really means a lot 😊

[@wyattsdad8561]

Another great vid! The most detailed video there is. Thank you for making this

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much! Really appreciate you still being here after all this time! Glad you're liking all the newer videos as well 😊😊

[@hiramfergusson8241]

Thanks your reviews are amazing 🤩

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Hiram! I'm really glad that you like my reviews, it means a lot! 😊😊

[@SolarityTechnology]

Core now has a blackout version of their tents, which is something I like. Would love to see a review from you on that. It seems that both & coleman have similar quality, I bet weather and knowledge plays a part in people's experiences. The door on the coleman 10p seems pretty cool going between Core 9p blackout and coleman 10p. From your reviews I am leaning toward the coleman.

[@CampingGuidance]

Sadly I haven't had the chance to test out Core's blackout, but I do love Coleman's blackout (more than any other tent so far). Maybe next time i'll get one to try out!

[@ashk302]

Thank you for your review and all the detailed info! It was really helpful! ❤ Do you have any plan to review Core performance series tent? I want to buy one, but can't find any reviews yet. 😢

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Ash! Thank you so much for your comment, I'm really glad that you liked this review and all the info! 😊 For Core tents, I've only got the 2 that I featured in this video, which is the standard set up 10P (orange in color) and the instant set up 9P (green in color). I'm not planning to buy any others at the moment, sadly, because I lost my shipping service a few months ago, and haven't been able to ship all these tents into Asia since without incurring exorbitant fees :(

[@1ChiMom68]

I've had ozark. Coleman. Core. Tahoe gear.. Love them. This year I added A new Browning 10x15 tent in gray... I'll let ya know what I think

[@CampingGuidance]

Wow! Thanks for sharing Catherine! I've never had a Browning but I've wanted it for a while now. Do let me know what you think if you have the time! I would really appreciate it 😊

[@janesmith4851]

Excellent comparison, very helpful thank you!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you again Amanda! Glad you liked this comparison too! 😊

[@pizzasaurolophus]

Core has an instant tent with a full coverage rain fly too which is helpful if you camp in harsh rain

[@CampingGuidance]

Does it really work? Did you manage to try it? 😁

[@JackBug]

Great job, thank you!

[@nebulazur616]

Thanks so much, amazing review

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked this review 🥰

[@martincroke75]

You mention going over the bath tub seams with seam sealant. Are you going to use the sealant on outside,or inside? I hate the idea of the look on the outside,but dealing with that overlapping inside seam ,doesn't look any better.

[@CampingGuidance]

I've done it on both sides before for extra protection 😆 But I don't really care about the look on the outside though.

[@sunnyw4040]

Great video. So helpful. Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Sunny! I'm really glad that you liked the video and thank you for the comment! 😊

[@sgirard1984]

I really like your reviews! Do you plan testing the Core instant cabin with full rainfly (6 or 9p) ? Full rainfly cabin tents are difficult to find but it should offer the best weather protection. The NatureHike Village 13 looks nice too! Thanks

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Sebastien! Thank you so much and I'm really glad that you like the reviews 🥰 I've only heard about that recently and currently I don't have any plans to test that though due to the lack of funds and me spending on other camping gear instead 😅 But you make a really great point!! I'll see what I can do!

[@belaliayamina5444]

Wich one you recomond for tent.Polyster or fiberglass

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Belalia! Hmm polyester is usually for the tent fabric, and fiberglass is for the poles. If possible, I'd like aluminum instead of fiberglass. I hope this helps!

[@sebastianlochner1263]

Can you please do a review on the Coleman Skydome 8 person darkroom tent

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Sebastian! Thanks so much for the comment and suggestion! Hmm I don't really have that planned at the moment though I do have a review on the regular Coleman Skydome 4. Is that something that you might find useful? 😊

[@sebastianlochner1263]

@@CampingGuidance definitely would be something useful!! I'm looking to purchase one, however I cannot find any reviews on it. So if you do, it seems you'll be the first

[@CampingGuidance]

@@sebastianlochner1263 Hi Sebastian thanks for the reply! I don't have plans to review the Skydome 8P, but I was wondering if you would find the Skydome 4P (that's already published on my channel) useful instead 😊

[@TheHoovercm]

Your videos have been so helpful, I'm glad to have found your channel! I've been looking for a tent that my daughter and I can use to go moto (dirtbike) camping with. Even though it's just '2' of us, I'm looking at the 9 person Core easy up. That would allow us room for sleeping plus all our gear. And it also seems relatively easy to set up myself if I decide to go alone. I did have several questions. All the Core/Coleman tents I've watched you review seem to have slight leaking, particularly at the bottom seams and corners. You mention sealer; is there anything I can watch that shows how to apply to the seams/corners properly? Would also spraying the outside fabric help with the inside moisture you note, especially toward the bottom portion on the inside of the tent? Finally, can you tell me where you got the Coleman foldout (stool?) you are standing on at 6:38 of this video? I'm 5'6" and I could probably use this! Thanks for all the info you provide!

[@CampingGuidance]

@TheHoovercm Hey Chuck! Thank you so much for your comment and all the kind words, it means a lot. I'm really glad that you like the channel! 😊 And yes the Core 9P easy up is a great tent for lots of space, and an easy set up. It's really really long though, so I recommend keeping that in mind as well! As for your questions, I'll try to answer them as well as I can. Here goes: 1. I actually learned how to seal seams and waterproof the tent using REI's resources. I'll link an article here for you to check out: www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/how-to-waterproof-a-tent.html This article covers not just seam sealing but also waterproofing spray! And yes, spraying the fabric will definitely help with the inside moisture, and I would recommend it if you're expecting tons of rain! 2. I used the Coleman Folding Bench and I bought it off Amazon! I tried to see if I could get the link for you but sadly I think it's not available anymore :( Don't worry I don't think you're missing out too much cos it's not the most comfy chair I have. I'd recommend going for regular camping chairs instead. I hope this helps! 😊

[@TheHoovercm]

@@CampingGuidance Thanks for all the information, I really appreciate it! Still undecided on which tent will be best for us and me individually. I will be going by myself sometimes so still on the fence between the Core and Coleman offerings. If you were going to pick one that you had to put up and take down by yourself, and wanted plenty of extra room for gear or just to hang out inside out of the sun, which would you get? I do like the Weathermaster tents as they do have a steel pole structure as opposed to the Core's plastic structure; however, not sure if I could handle (or would get frustrated) putting up the Weathermaster by myself? Thanks again, you do such a great job reviewing all these tents! - Chuck

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Chuck! Thanks for the reply! I really appreciate it too 😊 hmm if I had to always put up tents on my own I would recommend at most a 6p tent for myself. I think 8P and 10P tents start to get a little too tiring especially because I’m not very tall 😅 that’s why I like to use the Coleman Sundome 6P quite often. (I don’t have any smaller Core tents at the moment.) It’s super easy to set up, there’s plenty of space for 1-3 people, and it’s super affordable. Packed size isn’t so big too. But that’s just my personal preference! I know you prefer something bigger and you’re taller too so you could go with something bigger. Feel free to let me know any other questions that you may have! I’d love to help you out 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh and for the WeatherMaster, I was able to set it up by myself but ONLY after breaking the tent in good. Some of my viewers told me that they couldn’t set it up by themselves! And I set it up without any wind too, so that made it easier. On your first go and if you camp in wind, it’s gonna be a bit of a nightmare I think 😅

[@dcfavorite]

would be nice if you compare the weight and the time to needed to pack up their instant tents. I notice that most videos talk about how quickly those instant tents pops up, but never talk about the hassle of putting them back in the bag when you need to leave. Also, since you did the rain test, would it be possible if you show us which is easier to dry? What methods did you use to dry the tents when you're packing up and leave?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi there! Thank you so much for your comment and all the feedback 😃 Ah, understood. I guess because I wasn't really focusing on just instant tents in this video so I didn't mention everything I could have mentioned. I am planning a "Best Instant Tents" video sometime within the next few months, and I'll be sure to talk about those points. I felt like both the instant tents I featured in this video packed up equally easy. The 9P Core took 9 mins, and the 10P Coleman took 10 mins. I'll probably elaborate on that next time in the Best Instant Tents video. The materials both tents are made out of are pretty much very similar, so the drying time was about the same for both. To dry the tents before leaving you can use rags to get as much water/dirt off the tent before getting them into your car. Then when I'm home, I pick a sunny day and take the time to dry the tents completely under the hot sun for an hour or so, before packing them up for the long term. I hope this helps! 😊

[@dcfavorite]

@@CampingGuidance Thank you so much for your quick feedback! I'm always having trouble properly cleaning the tent after using it. Sometimes I wonder if that shortens the lifespan of the tent. :)

[@CampingGuidance]

@@dcfavorite No worries! I'm here to help as best as I can. I'm usually here once a day so you'll get a response anytime between 24-48 hours. So feel free to ask me any questions you may have 😊 Hmm I don't think cleaning the tent shortens the lifespan of it, as long as you do it gently. And also, don't pack it up long term if it's wet, or it'll get moldy. How are you cleaning your tent nowadays after using it? 😊 Oh and also, if possible, I do recommend taking your time to roll the tent up and fold it up. Once I was quickly packing up a tent because there was some rain incoming, and I accidentally forced micro holes into the polyethylene base of the tent :(

[@dcfavorite]

@@CampingGuidance what you've said is exactly what I was worried about lol. I usually brush off the dirt or for a smaller tent (2 people instant pop tents) just flip and over and drop the dirt on the floor. My concern about packing up and about wet tent came from a bad camping experience. I once had a major downpour coming in the middle of the night that collapsed our tarp above the tent, we didn't have a rain fly the tent and I knew the rain would get into the tent in an hour or so. With several hours till day break, I had no choice but to move everyone into the car in the dark. By the time it was daybreak, the whole campground was like half an inch in the water. While the inside of the tent was damp and had some leaking, the problem was how to get everything back in the car when my tent is soaked. I couldn't put the tent back into the bag, just quickly tied everything up and threw it in the back of the car. Ended up with a muddy, wet, and overall very disgusting tent that I had to clean up afterwards. That's why I think it would be nice to know if there are some tricks to clean these tents, maybe make my next disaster less...disastrous? 😅

[@CampingGuidance]

@@dcfavorite Ohhh man I'm so sorry to hear that. That definitely is a really bad experience :( Could you maybe have packed up the tent before the campsite was completely flooded? Maybe that would have helped made the tent a little less muddy. Otherwise, I'd recommend just washing the entire tent down with a hose when you get back home, to get rid of all the mud. And pick a hot day to dry the water off your tent after that. That's usually what I do and it's fairly low effort, just leave it under the sun most of the time haha 😅

[@Savorychicken41]

I can’t decide between the Colman 10 person weather master tent and the Core 9 person instant cabin tent. On one hand I really like that hinge door with the Colman and on the other hand I really like how easy the Core goes up and it nice ventilation. I plan to do light camping with my three kids (10,7,4) and wife. Which would you recommend between these two?

[@CampingGuidance]

@T Ly Hey T! Thanks for the question. 😊 Hmm, I spent a few minutes thinking about this, but it's so hard to pick between the two! You're right on all the points though, the WeatherMaster has a neat hinged door and the Core has instant tech and great ventilation. But IMO I think if the only thing you like about the WeatherMaster is the hinged door, then I think the Core tent is better for you. The doors on the Core are MUCH bigger, and there are more features like the instant set up and lots of ventilation. What do you think? 😊

[@HerrP58]

​@@CampingGuidanceVery helpful, thoughtful answer.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@HerrP58 Aww thank you! I'm glad that you liked the answer. Btw thank you so much for always coming back to the vids and commenting, it means a lot! 😊

[@brockmccaw4259]

​@@CampingGuidanceyou're doing the Lord's work

[@CampingGuidance]

@@brockmccaw4259 Aww thank you so much Brock! You're too kind 🥰

[@mikehenthorn1778]

i'm looking at the coleman 4 person sundome vs the core one that is simular. looks like i would have to treat any tent i get. as i'm in Ohio so a day of rain when the weather man said no rain is a thing.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Mike thanks for the input! 😊 And yeahhh that has been my experience with budget tents, they aren't usually taped very thoroughly, sadly. If you're getting one of these, you definitely have to treat them, especially if you can't really predict whether there'll be rain or not!

[@yastrian]

amazing video. thanks

[@CampingGuidance]

You're welcome Alejandro! I'm really glad that you liked the video! Thank you so much for letting me know 🥰

[@sinaimuse6562]

Thank you so much very helpful.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Simcha! That means a lot to me 🥰

[@hectororozco371]

Hi. For the Core 6 person. Do you think it would resist heavy rain with a tarp above the tent? Now at Costco the Core 6p is at very good price

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Hector! With a tarp over the tent it'll be a lot better protected for sure. I'd say buy it, if the price is really good.

[@hectororozco371]

@@CampingGuidance Finally I bought the Coleman Carlsbad 8 persons. I like it very much. Some recomendation for this tent??

[@CampingGuidance]

@@hectororozco371 Oh that's great! I'm really glad you like it! Sorry can I just check what do you mean by some recommendations?

[@HillbillyMusings]

Excellent review !

[@CampingGuidance]

@Hillbilly Musings Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you think so! 😊

[@1ChiMom68]

You have the best info

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Catherine! I'm glad you like all the info in this video! 😊

[@Ali-RF110]

Hello, you have a very good channel, I wish you would check all the equipment needed for camping, such as cooking equipment, electrical equipment, etc. Thanks allot

[@CampingGuidance]

Hello Ali! Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you like the channel 😊 And yes! I'm just currently reviewing all the tents that I have on hand at the moment, and after that I'm gonna start reviewing the other equipment, starting with lanterns, flashlights and other lighting! That'll be towards the end of the year or maybe the start of next year I think 😊

[@michaelm7]

spray on waterproofing works well

[@CampingGuidance]

For sure Michael! Thanks for the tip 🥰

[@michaelm7]

I saw you recommended that a moment after I posted the spray and the seam seal @@CampingGuidance

[@CampingGuidance]

@@michaelm7 Haha no worries! I still appreciate your input 🥰

[@DanaDana-fn9ff]

Thank you!😊

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Dana! Thank you for your comment! I'm glad you liked this 😊

[@caseyschultheis]

Both are horrible at making bags to put the tent back into, sure it can go up fast, sure it could be windproof or weatherproof but when you are or the customer and you want to put the thing back in the bag it's like a full on struggle. the Core 6-person tent we have is great. But the bag is goes back into, really? the fixed polls are 42" long and the bag it goes back into is 43" long. I finally got the tent tight enough to fit back into the bag only after a few times of use and the zipper is broken. How can companies who make tents be so horrible at making bags to put them back into?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Casey! Haha you're definitely right about that! The bags that these tents come in - not that great. Although my Core 9P tent was pretty big and it went back in easily! The rest, not so much, like you mentioned. Thanks for the input, I really appreciate it! 😊 I find that taking your time to slowly let the tent 'deflate' really helps the ease of pack away. Alternatively, a replacement duffel bag would work too!

[@Doubleride]

Wow very thorough, great video!

[@CampingGuidance]

@rgutierr1 Thank you so much! I'm glad you liked this video! 😊

[@robertjerald4931]

They never seem to discuss pole quality, which is a major factor.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Robert! Thanks for the feedback 😊 hmm for this video I felt that there was hardly any difference between Coleman and Core tents for their pole quality. All of the tents that I compared in this video have steel poles of about equal quality and thickness. Not as great as some aluminum poled tents that I have, but definitely much better than regular fiberglass poles (which are what smaller Coleman tents are made of). What are your thoughts on the pole quality of Coleman VS Core? I’d love to hear it! 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh! And the poles of my Coleman instant 10P failed on me, so that’s why I recommended Core instead for instant tents. I didn’t quite like the poles of the Coleman instant 10P. I think I should have mentioned that in this video 😊 my apologies if I forgot to mention this!

[@offgridselfteliant]

I wear a tent out in a year! For 40 years! If you don't waterproof your tent the first time you set it up and let it cure your going to get wet! Water is just one issue and it's not the most important. The wind is your Number 1 enemy. Add the weight of water the force of the wind it brings you to the poles, connectors, and tie downs! Plastic has no place playing a part in poles! Ever! Fiberglass poles are like slinky's in the wind and tie downs are a must yet puts all the stress on the point of attachment. It's just a lose-lose situation. Then there's uv rays! Tents no matter how many windows heat up like s human oven. This brings me to my tent! It's a one piece hot welded impossible to rip white material in a 9 x 10 cube with extra wide window coverings that rain has no chance to get in. All seams are welded, floors walls and ceilings! It reflects 99% of uv rays keeping the tent cool during the day. After a cool night shutting the tent up it will stay cooler than outside temp. For quite a while. You can touch the walls and ceiling during a heavy rain and will withstand 3/4 heavy hail. I made a inside frame of 3/4 inch conduit. If placed on water it will float and it can set in water 10" deep and still remain dry! I welded ears on the corners for staking it down and for tie downs I've never had to use on the top corners.

[@CampingGuidance]

thank you for the input! 🥰

[@adriennebumb552]

Great review. However, now I am more undecided.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Adrienne! Thanks so much for the kind words 🥰 Feel free to ask me any questions you may have, maybe we could figure something out together.

[@bretmiller317]

All you have to do is put a tarp up above your tent. I’ve been doing it for decades these tents are not $800-$1000 tents and even if they were put a tarp up it helps you out if you’re wilderness camping you’re not going to use this tent anyways this is car camping .

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Bret! Thank you so much for the suggestion! I really appreciate it 😊 And I totally agree - the tarp definitely helps with the rain for sure. I'm just not sure that all folks would wanna do that though, especially those who are newer to camping? I could definitely be wrong though 😂 But yes that's definitely a great tip that I should have mentioned! 😊

[@chrisblyth6716]

600mm hh is a poor waterproof. Minimum needs to be 2000mm hh. Personally I won't use anything less than 3000hh.

[@TheChadWork2001]

Your accent…wow. It’s like continual A.S.M.R.

[@CampingGuidance]

HAHA oh wow I had no idea it sounded like that, but thanks so much for making my day! 🥰

[@SoCalSurfer69]

Step 1 buy tent step 2 water seal it yourself.

[@CampingGuidance]

Yup, that's probably the right way to do it 😆

[@Thomas-wn7cl]

👍

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you Thomas! 😊

[@chipdoctorkent]

But why do you need this many tents

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Kent! Thanks for the question! And hmm cos you can't have too many tents? 😊 Hahah I'm just kidding, my wallet is getting ridiculously thin and my storage space is running out real quick. I guess I just really like buying and testing gear, it's just always so fun to get new stuff to play with!

[@JohnDoe-mz7ud]

Hes a tent enthusiast! Tents are functional little homes and super cozy! It gives the feeling of indepence! Let the kid have his damn tents!!!

[@AmbuBadger]

Be happy someone bought them all for our benefit!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@AmbuBadger Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@JohnDoe-mz7ud Thank you!

[@LglyBl0nd3]

I have the core 9. I've only taken it out 3 times. in those 3 times, I split 2 poles vertically. core customer service is less than helpful. craftsmanship of the poles is shoddy. don't buy core.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Rebecca! Thank you so much for the input and omg I'm so sorry to hear about the bad experience :( I was able to take mine out about 4 times before I sold it off to a friend, and without any issues. Could it be just a defect in the poles? What the customer service rep say?

[@SoloHiker1]

Core had me at not made in China.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahaha that's a hard no for some folks too!

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

Coleman SUCKS. They are not the same company they used to be.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Dark Meta Hello! Thanks so much for the feedback and I'm so sorry that their products haven't been great to you. I only started using Coleman tents ~4-5 years ago, so I can't compare the quality of tents way before then, but yes I have heard this same complaint a few times too. :( I've had my fair share of defects but Amazon takes pretty good care of me haha

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

@@CampingGuidance yw. thanks for the reply! i would strongly suggest not using their stuff. Quality control is basically zero at this point. And they flat out lie, with no recourse. i used to trust them. Never ever again. up to you. good luck! don't get caught out in the wild in a coleman is all i can say lol happy trails : )

[@CampingGuidance]

@@DarkMetaOFFICIAL Thanks for the reply too! And for sharing as well 😊 Hmm I still think that some of their tents are good value for money, but I wouldn't want to get caught in bad weather with them for sure. I'm so sorry about your experience with them though, I get that can be frustrating :(

[@treal512]

Coleman sells trash tents in the US

[@mightyh9032]

Seriously? 1hr of wasting water with a hose...?😢

[@yamahass66]

Coleman worst tents off all brands.

[@mongonius]

What’s up with masks.😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Camera-shyness! 😅 I explained that at the beginning of the video and throughout the video too! 😊 I didn't want my face to be online tbh, but I'm better these days. I hope this makes more sense!

[@mongonius]

@@CampingGuidance gotcha!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@mongonius I appreciate your understanding 🥰

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

you'll BAKE in that darkroom in the sun. you are wrong or lying.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Dark Meta Hmm well to be honest I didn't use a temperature gun cos I didn't have one. In hindsight, I probably should have done so. I have felt cooler in all of my dark room/black out tents though, but I guess that can be subjective and I could be wrong! Next time I will have to test it out myself. 😊

[@DarkMetaOFFICIAL]

@@CampingGuidance ok. also keep in mind, this tent fabric tears to shreds in your fingers after a couple weeks of sun. the mesh snags and tears extremely easily it's very delicate. the cordage falls to shreds and dust. the walls rip apart if you touch them. the poles bend and warp, destroying them, and they break and shatter in mildly strong storms. also the whole tent is unstable and collapses under wind and rain. it is a living NIGHTMARE. their weather system is B.S. and their advertising are lies. stakes rust and are destroyed in less than one season. absolute garbage all around.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@DarkMetaOFFICIAL Thanks for the feedback! I'll definitely leave your comments up for people to get your perspective and point of view 😊 And yes I do agree that their WeatherTec system isn't the best for sure. Probably just marketing haha.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@DarkMetaOFFICIAL Thanks for the recommendation! I actually watched TOGR since before starting this channel, so he's great for sure. But he doesn't really do large family camping tents cos that's probably not his niche.

[@nunyabusiness3082]

Thumbs down 👎 I don't know why you would wear a mask in your own tent in 2023. 😂 If you can explain why maybe I'll remove It.😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Hello! Actually I think I explained it at the beginning of the video - I'm camera-shy, so I wear a mask to hide my face 😂 At least, I used to. I've stopped doing that in my latest videos. Hope this makes more sense! 😊

[@adam8323]

So you wanna be a douche because you can't watch the entire video and see where it clearly states why she's wearing a mask.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@adam8323 Thanks for your understanding and support Adam! I really appreciate it and I'm glad you didn't mind it 🥰

[@daswan07]

My core instant 9 person tent snapped the first time I took it down 😢