Coleman 2-Person Pop Up Tent (TESTS + REVIEW!)

[@CampingGuidance]

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[@bessiemariner1465]

Thank you for this video. I just purchased this tent and after watching your video and a few tries I was able to put it down and back to the bag I’m a somewhat active 73 years old lady.

[@jakecornett5083]

Absolutely flawless review! Wonderful job

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Jake! I really appreciate your comment 😊 Glad you liked the review!

[@m.h.english4773]

Thank you so much for this channel!! My wife is from the Philippines, and will go camping with me, but has been forcing me to upgrade certain camping gear, like my original pop up tent I purchased back in 1995 after seeing it as a product placement in the Movie CONGO (which has a 37 inch diameter). She forced me to buy the Coleman 4 Person pop up tent. Your channel has really been both useful and informative. What I’ve come come to realize when I think back to the $20 pup tent I first started camping with in college, as long as I have camping gear that’s functional and works, I’ve never needed to purchase high end gear just to enjoy the great outdoors. But now after watching many of your videos (and I’m blown away when I think about how you’ve spent your own money to purchase all this gear), I should’ve probably been updating some of my camping gear which I’ve been putting off for fear of going bankrupt if I upgraded my gear all at once. But your reviews have really helped me identify pieces of camping gear I do wish to purchase or save up for in the future. And I really like the fact you give measurements of these items, which was helpful for me recently when purchasing a couple of modern camping cots which where long enough for the both of us, yet short enough to be able to fit inside some of my smaller tents I’ve owned for some time. And your attention to detail on items like camping lanterns, which I thought it either works or doesn’t. But you’ve managed to get me thinking about features I might not otherwise consider when making a future purchase. Keep up the great work!! Thanks to much of your hard work, my wife will now join me more often at some of my favorite State Parks, as well as other places. 😇

[@shonuffnuff2705]

😳Absolutely the BEST review I’ve ever seen on YT🏆👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 Thank you😎

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you sooo much Sho! It really means a lot that you think so! 😊😊 I'm really glad that you liked this review!

[@brucefsanders]

I really like this young lady's reviews. She is very thorough and methodical and it is obvious that she understands the requirements of tent ownership and usage. I personally think that these are what they are. A very inexpensive tents for light usage in fine weather. Having said that it is common for me to spray silicon water proofing spray on my inexpensive tents to ensure that the fabric remains water proof and as a standard response I also tend to seam seal all of the stitched fabric joins as i would on any cheap tent. Looking at the floor of this particular tent, I would suggest it would benefit from an external application of some sort of fabric sealer to improve the strength and water resistance of the fabric... But I do not yet have any solutions for that problem. It may even be possible to attach a water proof fabric similar to a ground sheet on the outside surface possibly using spray adhesive but to be honest carrying a seperate ground sheet within the package does not look like a major problem... And seperate ground sheet make sure water proof and cleaning as well as keeping the bottom of your tent clean and dirt free. As a concept I think I 0:03 prefer the side door access rather than crawling in from the end. It appears to allow step in and sit access rather than the crawling through a low entrance. Ask in all i like the concept of this tent. I like this review and I think this tent is more then adequate for fine weather short term camping for 1 person.

[@bili1301]

Great video. Putting the tent back together was no problem thanks to you

[@CampingGuidance]

I'm really happy to hear that! Thanks so much for letting me know! 😊

[@alengomez4818]

Great job on the video just what I needed to watch 2 thumbs up!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Alen! Im really glad that you liked the video 😊

[@LIVEINPEACE2023]

Thankd, this is the only video that help me pack it back up!

[@CampingGuidance]

Oh wow I'm really glad that I was able to help you out! Thank you so much for letting me know! 🥰

[@basskickersoutdoors5594]

I have one of these, perfect to keep in the truck for solo fishing trips in the summer in ADK.

[@CampingGuidance]

Nice! Thank you so much for sharing! 😊 I'm really glad that it's been working great for you. And yeah! It's definitely convenient the way it pops up 😊

[@lesliealperin8241]

Thanks for a very thorough review. Well done!!!

[@CampingGuidance]

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

[@erikswanson8666]

Thorough and informative. Bravo.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Erik! Glad you liked the review and all the info 😊

[@rm709]

This is such a great review- I wish you’d be a product tester for more camping gear! Thanks, they have this same model and color at Ollie’s near me for USD $20. Incredible for that price.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad that you liked this 🥰 And yeah the plan is to keep this channel running and eventually get around to testing all types of camping gear! 😉 I'm a little slow now, but hopefully I can get some help soon and start getting more reviews out there. Oh wow that's a really great price! If you get it, let me know how it goes!

[@kilngoddess424]

I bought that tent at ollies for $19.99 and then a few weeks later they had the 4 person pop up tent for 39.99 so i got that too. I've used the two person tent. I like that the fly can be removed from the top and there is so much see thru mesh, its great for star gazing. I'm not so happy about that rain test tho.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@kilngoddess424 Nice!! That's such a fantastic price. I think I easily paid at least double for both of them. Thank you so much for sharing! 🥰 And yeah it's great for fair weather but not so much for rain 😅

[@youtubestolemyname]

Just got mine in and ngl, that initial pop got me. 😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Thanks for sharing Anna! Don't worry, it got me as well 😂 I almost slapped myself in the face the first time 😂

[@captainfragger6295]

I think it's fair to mention that you said you have used it a couple of years. You have to perform maintenance on these things every year or two. That requires adding seam sealer around the seams to help keep it waterproof. And also spring something like silicone on the rainfly and around the body of the tent. I guess the factory stuff wears off. You can solve the door Problem by taking a cheap lightweight camping tarp and putting it under the brain fly and using guidelines to attach it to the ground and then using it with two poles to make an awning in front of course with two more guidelines. That keeps water from leaking anywhere around the door and you have a dry place outside as well. It works on Two And four person Coleman pop up tents. You can also hang a light if you use a small stick and a file clip or you could use a small rock and a piece of string with a slip knot through the top mesh. It won't hold anything large but I don't think you would be trying to use a huge kerosene lantern anyway. But it would hold a small battery powered lantern or even a candle as long as you let it hang down far enough not to damage the tent. Which in a two-man tent is almost halfway to the floor. I have a 4 man and a two man Coleman. And a two-man intense, and a one man intense which does not have a rainfly that you can easily use a hiking tarp. For the most part they handle high winds pretty good if they are staked down however, the doors are so dang tight that they will pop loose at the zipper when it starts jumping around from the tension of the Wind. I finally had that happen to me last night and I will probably be able to repair it. I got mine for camping off of a motorcycle. But you could go hiking with it. Like she said the tent Stakes are 6 lb. It's not that hard to use sticks as steaks so if you were trying to keep it even lighter you really don't need the steaks. Just remember that even the most expensive tents need maintenance from time to time. Also you can cut out a lot of the ground stuff by using a ground sheet.

[@CampingGuidance]

@captain fragger Thank you so much for your comment and all the helpful tips! And yeah the factory stuff definitely wears off, so I gotta get some seam sealant for sure haha. I've never thought to make an awning, but that's a great idea! Though it'll add time to the set up process hahaha. But it's a cool idea! And yeah I agree the doors can be tight, I hope you manage to repair yours! 😊

[@captainfragger6295]

@@CampingGuidance well the setup will be the same time. It's just when you want to put the awning on you just slip your tarp under the rainfly push it to the back and I guess you could have guy lines attached to it and just had two pegs. It would definitely take a couple extra minutes but you don't have to do it every time only When You're Expecting bad weather. You could probably even use a mylar blanket.

[@CampingGuidance]

@captain fragger Sounds like a great idea, gotta try that out one day! Thank you for all your great tips again, I really appreciate them 😊

[@captainfragger6295]

@@CampingGuidance I made out pretty good after that storm. Someone had lost the extender leg on their seven-person tipping tent and they were going to throw the whole thing away. So I took it. Went to Lowe's and for $9 got a steel rod the right size and cut it down. And I drilled a couple holes in it and put a screw with a wing nut in it. And now I have a working large TP tent. People with a lot of time don't realize that their gear can be easily fixed. The wind also tore up a gazebo which I was also given and I believe I can fix it as well. I looked online for replacement parts and the one for the TP tent was not listed anywhere I looked. So I made my own.

[@CampingGuidance]

@captain fragger Oh wow now you have a TP tent and a gazebo! That's super awesome haha 😊 I'll definitely keep that in mind to always try to fix my gear instead of just buying a new one haha. Btw I hope I managed to get to all your replies! The replies in KZbin don't notify me the same way new comments does, so apologies if I missed any! It's so interesting to hear about your stories though 😊

[@charliecarter1878]

Dude, BEST REVIEW video!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Charlie! Glad you liked the review 😊

[@charliecarter1878]

@@CampingGuidance Your video was clear as can be, to the point, answered all the questions anyone would want and need about this tent. Made it super easy to decide. I’m subscribing like right now lol. Thanks again!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@charliecarter1878 Thank you so much Charlie! I'm glad I could help answer all your questions and make the decision making process easier. Thank you so much for your lovely comment and for subscribing as well! 😊

[@statusshipscommanderbutche4261]

I am so impressed by this tutorial and I am not even buying a tent.

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much! That means a lot to me 🥰

[@carlolo607]

This is an excellent tent for one or two folks.

[@rykercritchfield921]

I’ve seen reviews on Amazon that say that the zippers get caught and break, is there anyway to prevent the zippers from breaking

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Ryker! Thanks for the question. Hmm yeah they're not wrong, I found the zippers and zipper track on this tent to be tighter than usual. Hmm, I'd zip everything up first before staking it down, and I wouldn't stake it out too tightly. Without the stakes, it's actually quite manageable working the zippers.

[@rykercritchfield921]

@@CampingGuidanceis it better to leave the door unzipped when you pack it up or is it fine if you leave it closed?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@rykercritchfield921 Definitely unzipped is much better. The open door helps air to leave the tent much more easily when you're packing it up. If I'm not wrong I think it might have been in Coleman's instructions as well. I hope this helped! 😊

[@shane9ish]

Hi -fantastic video well made easy to understand and captioned-Im 6ft are their instant tents where I can stand up in-thanks

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Shane! I think I replied you in your other comment, but I'll copy and paste it here just in case you miss that one. Here goes: " Hmm pop up tents (like tents that literally 'pop' open) don't tend to come in standing height, they're all short like this haha. Do you mind an instant tent? I've got the Gazelle T4, which I really love, and it has a peak height of 78 inches, which would fit your height!"

[@Ludifant]

Fun to see it is not water resistant.. I bought it, will be using it for two weeks, let´s hope it doesn´t rain much :)

[@CampingGuidance]

@Blind Spot Thank you so much! Glad you liked the rain test 😊 Fingers crossed it wouldn't rain too much! But you could definitely use waterproofing spray to keep the water out too since you've already got this tent 😊

[@redlilwitchy6088]

Awesome review, thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

You’re most welcome! Thank you so much for your comment and I’m really glad that you liked the review! 😊

[@shane9ish]

Brilliant video plus captioned -extremely well explained-well done-thanks for the time and effort- what tall pop up tent do you recommended I am 6ft

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Shane! Thank you so much, I'm really glad that you liked the video! 🥰 Hmm pop up tents (like tents that literally 'pop' open) don't tend to come in standing height, they're all short like this haha. Do you mind an instant tent? I've got the Gazelle T4, which I really love, and it has a peak height of 78 inches, which would fit your height!

[@shane9ish]

Hi thanks l have a sort of instant popup tent but not instant which l can stand up in.@@CampingGuidance

[@CampingGuidance]

@@shane9ish hey Shane! What are your thoughts on the Gazelle T4 Hub Tent? Is that something that might be suitable for you? You should be able to stand in that, and it does kind of like 'pop up' in 2 minutes too 😊

[@liedebunker1253]

Good review. It's a convenient tent. But for rains, you might need a tarp over head.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much WH! I'm really glad that you liked the review 😊 And yeah a tarp is definitely recommended if you're expecting rains!

[@ssao0000]

great video,

[@Warsi-c6s]

Very nice and detailed analyses. After watching this video I can easily decide weather I should buy it or not. Thanks.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Waseem! I'm glad that I could help make your decision a little easier 😊

[@PoppaTones]

This is one of the pop up tents I was considering. Your review was extremely helpful. Would using waterproof spray on the tent help in the rain proofing it?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Tony! Thank you so much! I'm really glad you liked the review 🥰 And yes! Using waterproofing spray will really help, but I recommend seam sealant too. Some of the seam taping on this tent wasn't great, which also contributed to the leaking.

[@mycoolbeernuts6870]

Thank you so much for the review

[@CampingGuidance]

You’re most welcome! It was my pleasure. Thank you so much for your comment! 😊❤️

[@mycoolbeernuts6870]

You added a mattress and the door loops can be used at lantern holders - 5 day camping Trip the first week of July - this will break down and set up simple and not a total headache - thanks!

[@CampingGuidance]

@@mycoolbeernuts6870 I'm really glad to know that! Thank you so much for sharing 😊 I recommend trying to break down the tent in your yard first though cos it can take a few tries to get it right. But otherwise it's pretty simple! 😊

[@Apolloyvr]

Love your accent 😍

[@Proteus41]

great over view!

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Bryce! Glad you liked it! 😊

[@lizapixie626]

Fantastic video

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Liza! I'm really glad that you liked the video 😊

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

This is an excellent review, very thorough! 👍I am looking at purchasing this. I like it's ease of set-up, and I think that size wise it's big enough for me as it'll just be me using it. I am a manual wheelchair user. Obviously the waterproofing is an issue. Do you know of similar pop up tents that react better to rain?

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad that you liked this review 😊 Yeah sadly the waterproofing is one of its biggest issues :( I actually have a separate video comparing all the best pop up tents including this one. And if you're looking for a great pop up tent that's MUCH better in the rain, I'd recommend the Quechua 2 Seconds tents. From Decathlon. I'll leave a link to the Best Pop Up Tents video in case you wanna check it out too: kzbin.info/www/bejne/laSkqmisqrF5sLM

[@irishmaninflorida1608]

You're so kind! I appreciate this. It's been such a long time since I've camped, and I would like to spend more time in the great outdoors this Autumn. Especially where I live here in Florida, the temps are very pleasant then. I wanted to ask if you do previews on other camping equipment, such as cooking equipment etc. But I will check out your channel some more. Thanks again!!👍😊

[@CampingGuidance]

@@irishmaninflorida1608 No worries! I'm happy to help anytime, if I can 😊 So feel free to shoot me a comment here anytime and I'll do my best to reply. I'm glad that you're finally getting to go camping again! I hope you're getting better? 😊 Oh man so sorry but I don't have any reviews on cooking equipment at the moment, only one on a very specific type of coffee brewer haha. It's taking me some time to get content out there, but I'll do my best to cover cooking equipment soon! (Hopefully) 😂

[@bradmettler4566]

I always just brought an appropriate sized regular tarp if I was expecting weather.

[@CampingGuidance]

@@bradmettler4566That works well too Brad! Thanks for the input! 😊

[@NocturnEternal]

I just purchased this is a four person variant. I have seen a lot of the reviews and a lot of the cons and they echo you almost tit for tat. My camping trip will be on Oct 1 - Oct 8 this year at Daniel Boone National Park in Kentucky. In preparation I have purchased water repellent/waterproof spray along with seam sealer for the rain with intent on applying them over the weekend, should the weather hold; I intend on applying multiple coats. Only time will tell how my tent holds up if I get rain when I go camping. I will not lie: I really wish all tents were waterproof, but sadly that seems to be reserved for the heavy duty canvas tents out there. I really enjoyed your video and how informative it was. I am now a subscriber.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for subscribing, watching my video and even taking the time to leave a comment Eric! I really appreciate it :) I've got the 4-person version as well! I'm glad you didn't get the 2-person one, cos it was a little cramped for 2 people for sure. It's great that you got the waterproof sprays cos this tent will definitely leak in the rain, unfortunately hahaha. Yeah I totally agree! I used to think all tents were waterproof too, then I started camping hahaha. Haven't got any of those heavy duty canvas tents though, maybe I'll give them a shot next time :) Let me know how your Coleman tent holds up during your camping trip! Safe camping Eric :)

[@marchfifth1754]

How did the trip go? How did the tent hold up?

[@NocturnEternal]

@@marchfifth1754 The tent has done well for me after I applied four layers of Kiwi waterproof spray and seam sealant. But my big trip turned out to be a disaster. I enjoying myself some sleep in the crisp air when someone roared through the campsite firing their guns wildly. A few rounds passed by my tent but it was enough for me to leave. I found out those who did it were caught. I’m going to try this year again.

[@marchfifth1754]

@@NocturnEternal Glad to hear the tent is doing well. Sorry to hear about your trip, that really sucks and is a super scary experience. Hopefully this year is better! Have fun.

[@NocturnEternal]

@@marchfifth1754 Cheers!

[@plastiktide]

Thank you!

[@CampingGuidance]

You’re most welcome! 🥰 I’m glad you liked this review!

[@flisms]

Whoa! Review master!!

[@CampingGuidance]

Aww thank you so much JC! It really means a lot that you think so 😊

[@akcess3343]

Very very good review and totally unbiased which I like.

[@CampingGuidance]

@Akcess Thank you so much! Really appreciate your comments on my videos and I'm really glad you like the reviews 😊 I do my best to make them as unbiased as possible

[@jabroni_killer13]

What's the mat you used?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Erick, thanks for the question! The first mat I used (the 4-inch thick mat) is the Exped MegaMat Duo 10, which I highly recommend! The second one I used is the Coleman Quickbed (about 8 inches thick), which I don't quite recommend as much haha. Hope this helps! 😊

[@scott.joshua]

What a champion effort.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Scott, I'm really glad that you enjoyed the review! 😊

[@istupid4454]

Thanks for the review this helped a lot

[@CampingGuidance]

@iStupid You're most welcome! I'm glad you found the review helpful 😊

[@rakiraki8984]

Thanks for you sister

[@CampingGuidance]

It was my pleasure! Thank you so much 🥰

[@sandeesandee2562]

Thx for informative review

[@CampingGuidance]

You're most welcome Sandee! Glad you liked the info :)

[@rcinematic]

Hello. Do you have a truck? If so, would this fit at the back truck bed? Lol just curious thank you

[@CampingGuidance]

@rcinematic Hello! I'm so sorry I don't have a truck though, so I don't know about that. I did give the dimensions in the video so you can use those :) If you need more info on the dimensions, feel free to let me know too!

[@rcjames5286]

👍👍

[@CampingGuidance]

@RC James Thank you James! 😊

[@Charmayne7]

It might be good for an easy beach shade.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Charmayne! Yes that's a great idea! 😊 Thank you for your comment!

[@Charmayne7]

@@CampingGuidance thank you for your response. I've been watching a lot of camping videos recently, though I've never gone camping in my life. I'm interested in trying it out, but I don't know where to start. Would you consider creating a video for absolute beginners showing what the minimum equipment and supplies you need to get started?

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Charmayne7 Hi Charmayne, thank you so much for your response as well, and for sharing! Hmm if you've never camped before, maybe you could try backyard camping or even a quick 1 or 2 day campout, just over the weekend or something, to see whether you like it. I highly recommend going for a shorter and easier campout. And thank you for the idea for absolute beginners! I'm actually backed up with quite a lot of editing work at the moment, so that might have to wait a while, but it's a great idea though 😊 Maybe in the meantime, I could leave you with some resources? I actually did a lot of reading up on REI resources, like these two articles - www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping-for-beginners.html?series=intro-to-camping and www.rei.com/learn/expert-advice/camping-for-beginners.html?series=intro-to-camping Hopefully you find these helpful!

[@Charmayne7]

@@CampingGuidance thank you!

[@captainfragger6295]

They sell those same designs a lot cheaper for Beach shade. Just an FYI

[@Cornz38]

Narrator sounds like one of the 3 girls in the animated and very funny Daria show from the 90's.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much for the input! I didn't watch the show but I just googled and saw the trailer! Maybe cos our voices are both kinda a little bit on the low side hahaha 😆

[@Cornz38]

You saved me buying the colman tent. I bought it, then saw your video and realised i had bought a completely useless item. Cancelled and refunded. So many thanks for that...@@CampingGuidance

[@Cornz38]

Daria is funny. Well worth a watch..@@CampingGuidance

[@CampingGuidance]

@@Cornz38 Thanks for letting me know! I might if I have the time 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

Omg sorry I didn't reply to this! It somehow didn't come up in my notifications :( I only saw it when I was looking for another comment and saw this. But I'm really glad that I could save you from buying what you didn't need! Though some folks do like this for the ease of set up though. I personally love how it pops open too haha 😆

[@Vincent-fo7xp]

I like the way you talk.

[@CampingGuidance]

Thank you so much Vincent! Glad you like it 😊 Thank you for taking the time to watch the video and comment as well!

[@pdogg9240]

Luv it but the mask😂

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahah sorry about that! It was just to cover my face so I don't expose myself on camera ahhaahha

[@josephpetrillo2243]

Why do u have a mask on?

[@CampingGuidance]

Hey Joseph! Sorry about that, it was only to hide my face from the camera, cos I used to want to be "anonymous". Wasn't a smart move though hahaha

[@jacksonbrown9451]

This tent lost me at being so terrible in rain.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahaha yeah I was surprised myself too when I tested it out! 😅

[@davidgomez5116]

Dang it's almost like the rainfly is useless

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi David! Thanks so much for your comment 😊 and yeah sadly it's not super helpful hahaha. If they had made it bigger, it would have been much better!

[@tarajade5035]

15 seconds to pop open and 3 hours to figure out how to shut it down

[@CampingGuidance]

Hi Tara, thanks for the input! It's a little difficult the first time, but not when you get used to it! Feel free to ask me questions if you need to 😊

[@jabroni_killer13]

Yeah if your an idiot

[@CampingGuidance]

@ML Roberts Hey ML! Thanks for sharing 😊 I'm so sorry you're having an issue folding it though, I had the same problem at first too! Hmm after I fold it down, mine collapses into two circles, which I then just push together, and it goes back into one small circle. I don't think I recall it folding into 3 circles. I think one key takeaway that really helped me is using my knee to press down on the end that you fold in "towards you". Once I learned this, the rest became a bit more simple. Let me know what you think!

[@CampingGuidance]

@ML Roberts Hey ML thanks for replying! 😊 Hmm I guess if you don't have the reach to fold it "towards you", then it definitely makes sense to return it. If you're still looking for a pop up tent, you could get the Quechua 2 Seconds Tents from Decathlon. The fold up is MUCH better than these Coleman tents. It's more guided, and you don't need to be of a certain height to fold it down. These Coleman tents are definitely of the more budget variety, hence the fold up can take some getting used to it. I'm sorry that we couldn't figure out your issue, but I'm glad that at least you would be able to return it and get your money back 😊

[@CampingGuidance]

@ML Roberts Glad to hear that you manage to fold it up with some help! Feel free to let me know if I can help in any other way k? Like recommendations or anything 😊

[@zipzip8239]

Garbage tent. Thanks for the review.

[@CampingGuidance]

Hahaha it could be better for sure! I'm glad you still liked the review though 😊

[@yamahass66]

Coleman cant produce a good tent. have useless reviews everywhere.

[@CampingGuidance]

Haha but they're quite budget friendly for folks who don't need a rugged tent!