The Coleman Cortes Octagon 8 Tent - How To Set it Up, Long Term Review

[@triffidgrower]

Camping gear has evolved amazingly in my time, so many bugs eliminated and conveniences incorporated. Just great design. I noted that you did this alone, but I could still pick the exact time, once it was standing, that my kids would have stopped helping, and dived inside the still incomplete project. Good watch...Stay rusty...lol

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

lolololo, no ....my girls would be flat out on the swings , no help at all

[@niallcraig4087]

Great review & tutorial. Picked mine up today for €185 in Halfords. Took me about 30 minutes to set it up on my own 👍. Might come back at the end of summer with an update. Thanks again.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@niallcraig4087 excellent

[@andreanefraser9322]

not even a tent I had considered, and your video just convinced me to get it for myself! Thank you!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@andreanefraser9322 my pleasure, a great tent

[@hairlesscactus]

Thank you for this video. I had some friends and all of us scratching our heads unable to figure it out quickly. Great to know a single person can set it up. I'm taking mine to my yard to try!!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Excellent stuff, a great tent

[@hairlesscactus]

@@RedBranchBushcraft Just want to thank you again. I set mine up, alone, first try 45 minutes. Using a rope to throw over to pull up the rain cover was super helpful, although the first time I had the cover upside down. Took about a half hour longer to get it back into the bag. Thanks to your video I will soon be a pro!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@hairlesscactus fantastic stuff, well done, look after it and it will last you years

[@delboyg2690]

Just bought one for £219 (about €256). There’s a huge sale on just now. This video sold it to me. Absolutely spot on review. I only read one negative about this tent and it was someone saying that a velcro section had come loose but they fixed it. Apart from that I’m buzzing to try it out this weekend. It looks like luxurious camping 😊 👍🏻

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It's a great tent, I completely abused it and it stood up to it all, it's not dog proof though, my German pointer ripped a big hole in mine!!

[@delboyg2690]

@@RedBranchBushcraft no dogs so I’ll be fine. Keep pumping out great reviews 👍🏻

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, cheers buddy

[@matthewroyan2449]

Just Bought mine from Robert Dyas....£160

[@delboyg2690]

@@matthewroyan2449 enjoy. You got a bargain there. FYI, it’s like a circus tent 🎪 but is awesome 🤩

[@leggyj74]

Great vid. We’ve just bought this one for our family of 5, although my teenage son will probably sleep in his own little 2 man as usual. Looked really easy to put up. Thanks for the demo.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

No problem at all, thanks for watching and commenting

[@StormlightStudiosOffical]

Got one today just looking for tutorials on how to put it up and this has been the best one

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I'm glad I could help

[@StormlightStudiosOffical]

@@RedBranchBushcraft quick question about the inside is quite spacious because from the outside it doesn't seem to take up as much room as thought maybe it's the angle though

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@StormlightStudiosOffical it's very big

[@StormlightStudiosOffical]

@@RedBranchBushcraft thank you

[@CiaranGallagher77]

​@@RedBranchBushcraft have you any recommendations for a heater for the t as the missus likes to be toasty when camping we previously had a van to sleep in so heat is a necessity for herself 😂

[@kenmorrison1725]

That must be so much fun to do when Bruno is around😂😂😂😂😂. Nice big tent, lots of fun for the family

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

lol, soon after this bruno destroyed the tent, went straight through it after some left over food

[@kenmorrison1725]

@@RedBranchBushcraft oh no🤣🤣🤣 he's such a character. Leaning towards the mischievous. Bless him 👍 cracking vid. We are looking for a big canvas tent for our wild glamping site. Ten if us from work lease a patch of wood surrounding a stables which we are making our little piece of heaven

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

check out my bison tipi vids cracking tent, or have a look at anchor supplies 10 man arctic tent

[@Gothika222]

Just bought this tent so needed some tips how to do it without the arguments looks easy thank you!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Best way to do it with no arguments is to do it yourself!! 😆😆 Great tent, I hope you enjoy it

[@suzypordage2792]

This video helps me put my tent up every yr. love this video.great tent. Happy times.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I'm so happy I could help Suzy

[@Ssm280]

This video help me too! Great video. Thank you 👍

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@Ssm280 my pleasure buddy

[@Yolande-w5r]

Thanks for the video 👍 just bought this tent and booked our 1st camping trip as a family in a few weeks. Can watch this video again if we get stuck putting it up 😂

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, feel free to watch it 1000 times if you need to, enjoy your camp

[@cstout1634]

Great video. I like the thorough explanation. I've owned this tent for two years and you showed me a couple new tricks. I really like this tent so much. Its big and simple to put up. My only knock is that during late season camping this tent is to well ventilated. There is no way to stop the wind completely from coming in. A couple of times I had the opening/door lined up with the prevailing winds and was freezing my butt off. I rotated the tent and that helped out. I would still recommend this tent for size, the easy and simple set up and the overall bomb-proof of the poles.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

agreed, great comment, thanks

[@Ssm280]

Another thing with the door, if the wind is side ways you will have the door opening alone all the time and can break it! . You could close it with the zip and will be strong, but the great thing about that door is how easy you get in and out and for that it has to be unzip d. You can see that happen in your other video in your house yard 👍 I used a carabiner to deal with the wind in the door, but only works at certain wind speed.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@Ssm280 excellent stuff

[@BradleyCoyne-e4s]

Thanks for this vid just bought one for first family trip and this video massively helped in prep for setting up 👌🏽

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Glad I could help

[@neilvee451]

That view without the flysheet on is just breathtaking.. it almost looks like 8k screens it's crazy. Btw just ordered one in green cannot wait 😅 great review matey 👌🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Cheers buddy, a great tent

[@kazhilly]

Brilliant video. We just bought this tent yesterday, this time just for a short trip next week to start with for now. So I thought I’d look it up, just so I know what I’m doing next week, and this is Just what I needed, Thanks!!!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

No problem at all, I hope you have a great time. Thanks for the comment and for watching

[@alanbutler487]

Great video, thanks. We've just bought a 2nd hand one 😊

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

excellent stuff, hope it helps

[@StephenMerchant-up8sg]

Brilliant! Not used mine for 6 years so completely forgot how. Not a 2 man put-up job then? Thanks

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Not at all, you can do it on your own

[@nigelrobinson8201]

Great review. Youve certainly sold it to me. Thanks.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

My pleasure

[@soldierloz]

Excellent work my friend, you may well just made my mind up to buy one! Thank you indeed. Laurie

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

My pleasure Laurie, happy camping

[@sharonmclaughlin2035]

Just bought his tent am really excitrd about using it, had the Quebec base 4.1 pop up great tent but cramped to stand in. This looks class.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It is Class

[@321scully]

Thank you for this video, I have just bought one of these tents and this has been a great help to me as I am likely to be putting up alone.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Excellent, a great tent , look after it and it will last for years

[@garystockman3638]

We’re heading off camping today just bought this tent thanks for the Informative video

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

No problem at all, thanks for the comment, hope you have a great time camping

[@christianaaronperry]

Fantastic video. Bought one and it is class!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Thanks very much, your right it's a Class Tent

[@SamanthaJanesCreations]

Thanks for the video! Very helpful!! I’m thinking of buying one for my arts and crafts and travelling around…👍

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It's a really cool tent , very bright and airy

[@jaroslavb.korinek7285]

Just bought it (festival version), it's freaking HUGE! All my family of 4 gets a ton of space.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Nice one

[@EatwithCoralBlush]

This looks like an amazing tent, I’m definitely gonna get one, thanks for the great video🥰

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It's very cool

[@f5fstop]

Now, need a video of it all being packed up and placed back into that small container.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

lolololo

[@hassan4345]

Thinking about purchasing this! Awesome video! Quick question - can you zip the door from the inside so it can’t be unzipped and opened from the outside? The window covers look like they can only be zipped closed from outside, does that mean somebody could come and upzip them and look inside?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

yes they could I suppose

[@KainKustomGarage]

Wooly! I just realized this is your other channel! Brilliant!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Cool, have a look around, ask any questions you like , it's all about knowledge sharing

[@FOXY-2023]

Great video.. going to get one . Seems very practical size for us . I would have to set up alone as my boys feet would hit the site and run off making friends and playing footie in no time. The outer cover looks like it would be tricky on a windy day . We will see lol . Thanks for a great demo

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

No problem, great tent

[@kyle9256]

Great to see u reviewing tents now. Love everything about this channel

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Thanks man

[@EllisGamingshorts]

Thanks mate, we needed this video

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Glad I could help buddy

[@FayeMoore-is4dy]

Very late on this video so hoping to get some help :) I’m bringing this tent for a festival in Cumbria so can be very unpredictable in the weather. Usually have quite heavy and rainy winds. How does it hold up in these conditions or is there anything to help? Managed to pick it up for £90!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It held up fine for me in rain and wind , try and pitch it somewhere sheltered, I'd say really strong winds would destroy it

[@FayeMoore-is4dy]

@@RedBranchBushcraft it’ll be in a open field but with other campers around which I’d think would block the wind abit more. Just didn’t want to end up going to a festival and coming back to it either soaked or flying away 😂

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@FayeMoore-is4dy lol, it's a sturdy tent , mine handled 50 mph no bother

[@travelwithsatijeet1899]

Love from Jammu Kashmir India 🤘🎁❤️

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Greetings from Ireland

[@MarkVenn66]

Great video that has made up my mind about getting one of these tenrs. Shouldarrive in the next week hopefully. After having out tunnel tent up for most of 2020 and basically destroyed by a mix of UV and strong winds I was looking for something to setup as an outdoor room and something that we can take with us on holiday and I was interested in this model. Your hints about putting it up are going to be helpful I am sure. The channel looks like a good find for me so off to check your other videos out now :)

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

i left this up for nearly 18 months in the forest, i did feel stiff from the sun, in the end Bruno decided he wanted in one day and ripped a massive hole in it. still it had a good run, a great tent for the price but i think if i had another one i wouldn't leave it out for as long as i did

[@ironix1]

Great review. Well done

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Thank you

[@finjibuns]

Using this tent in 2 weeks. Cant wait. One negative for me is that it doesn't have a small zip opening to allow cables from a solar panel Etc to run into the tent. Something that other coleman tents have. Great video though.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

thanks for the lovely comment, its a great tent, i think coleman could make a great hot tent out of the shape and pole design, just beef it up a bit

[@antking8847]

@@RedBranchBushcraft They do a blackout version which is more £££ - it looks beefier

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@antking8847 i saw that, black out tents are great if you want a lie in but with my kids there is no chance of that

[@antking8847]

Thank you - just bought one of these so this is really helpful. Probably should have watched it first lol

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, my pleasure, it's a great tent, easy enough to put up

[@richardgreaves255]

Brilliant! Best video out there on how to set up this tent. I've bought this one but not had the chance to set it up yet but your video really explains it very well so for me... Monkey see... Monkey do.... I'm sure I'll have no problems pitching it now. Cheers 👍

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, thanks man lovely comment, it's easy enough to put up once you start

[@carlworrall]

very informative and this is the next tent i want. You see most cut through the set up and edit it out so frustrating

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Thank you Carl, it's a very good tent, I left it up in the forest after I made this video, I've had no issues at all

[@siltzi]

What do you think, could it handle -10 / -20 degrees celsius weathers if I craft a chimney bushing in the ceiling for a hot stove?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Mmmnnn.. I don't know, it's quite lite weight

[@jennifersmith54]

Such a massive help thanks so much

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

My pleasure

[@inavogel626]

I wished that you would have shown exactly how the tent poles go in down on the floor, to see how to do it, and exactly which pegs to use.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I just used the pegs that came with it

[@thevixefn]

From where do we insert the electric cable to the inside to use electricity for charging?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I've never used it with electric, but I'd say you have to go through a door

[@jonnyp1778]

Looks a good tent, I'm looking for a tent with high sides, what's it like in wind and rain?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It was a great strong tent , stood up to a lot of wind and rain

[@jonnyp1778]

@@RedBranchBushcraft might bite the bullet and buy one this week, currently £200

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

That's a great price

[@andrewkett4821]

Thank you, looks like just what I need great video.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Glad I could help

[@beverleyroberts9369]

Brilliant thanks so much.. I'm now definitely going to get this tent.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@costastsamis6706]

Could you fit a double and a single air bed inside?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

A double with plenty of room to spare

[@costastsamis6706]

@@RedBranchBushcraft thank you!!!

[@halasfil]

I am wondering to buy either this or octagon 8 blackout. my concern is that blackout can get super hot in the summer but on the other hand, getting woken up with the sunrise also doesn't sound great. is this tent getting super bright or does the walls actually cover from the sunlight a bit?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Super bright, which is nice during the day, but not at 4 am

[@Ssm280]

I have a OctagoneBlackout version. When is super hot if you close the tent will be hot as any tent. But if you open all the windows it il be ok because the black out will create a shadow inside. The Blackout version is only blackout in 2/3 off the tent. The entrance area is not blackout, and for the 2/3 to be blackout you need to put the divider inside loosing 1/3 off space. Also the zippers are not blackout, so the 2/3 are no 100% blackout, but is good enough! Another thing if you put the diviser if you want light in that 2/3 off the tent you have to open the divider not realy easy, or come out and open a window. The windows can only be open from outside, and if you open everybody will see inside. The tent is made of strong and good materials, to last a life! Can hold strong winds. I feel that is a good tent if you going to stay a few days in the same place. 30 to 45 min to build it. Very heavy tent (blackout version) And takes a lot off space in the trunk!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@Ssm280 excellent stuff, cheers

[@curtisowen]

Thank you so much for this video 😊

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@curtisowen my pleasure, I hope it helps

[@kjobrien09]

I have same tent (festival version) unfortunately I find I get a lot of rain coming in around the secondary door area. It has rained constantly for the past 24 hours though. All other areas are dry. Just looks like it's coming through that lower panel, below the plastic window. Would a spray help?.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

How long have you had it? Spray would help but if it's new I'd contact Coleman

[@mattsmindfulmeals5981]

I have the orange one which we use in the summer as a party tent for the kids to have camping parties in. Fill it with bean bags n sleeping bags with loads of fairy lights. They always have a great time!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Great tent until Bruno wrecked it

[@JourneyNorthAK]

I like the door..no zipping ..just a swing door..great

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

it has a zip to but you dont have to so it up

[@DanielaJCC]

Hi there! Did the tent come with a room divider?

[@coprmac11]

Great video brother 🤙

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Thanks very much, it's a great tent

[@SacredCenturion]

Awseome video. I have this tent and will be using it in the isle of wight in July. So much room inside

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

A great tent, you will love it

[@PIRANHA_MAN]

Do these get draughty? or too hot in direct sun?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

No for the draughts but anything I think will get too hot if left in direct sunlight

[@PIRANHA_MAN]

@@RedBranchBushcraft Thanks, seen some people say these get cold and draughty because of the gap by the door that goes between the flysheet and mesh, and because the fly sheet doesnt go all the way to the ground. But im guessing but these people that said that arent as hardy as us and probably the type that complain about everything lol

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Might be lol

[@lilrr1431]

Hi does this tent have a divider? Or everyone has to sleep in one place?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It has a removable divider

[@jbearmcdougall1646]

Great review my friend... I wish I had one.. but its the price that puts me off..

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

thanks man

[@ianc8398]

£240 brand new off amazon, 250 at go outdoors if in the UK! I have one and they are brilliant but they do get cold at night! Iam in Scotland though so maybe that's why so cold🤣👍

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I think I paid about 120 for mine , great tent, but not German shorthaired pointer proof!! My dog ripped a massive hole in it

[@tjbaby2411]

Just got one for 219 quid I'm so excited!!!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Wow , great deal

[@Sound_And_Color]

So you can’t open the windows from the inside for ventilation?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

you dont need to , it has massive mesh panels/windows al round

[@GaryGeraldJohnston]

Great video; thank you. What’s stopping somebody unzipping the outer cover and looking through the mesh as you’re sleeping, etc?

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@GaryGeraldJohnston nothing, unless you lock the zips together, but it's a tent ? You can just unzip all tents

[@GaryGeraldJohnston]

@@RedBranchBushcraft Yes, good point 👍 I think I was just viewing this as a lot quicker for would-be intruders to see inside, compared with other tents - and the small one I currently have. However, I’m still going to buy one though, as I like it and your step-by-step video to help with the set-up is great. Thanks again.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@GaryGeraldJohnston thats a great comment, thanks , i see what you mean now, ye sit would be easier

[@1ChiMom68]

Would did you buy another octagon 98 tent? I know your dog killed the blue one...lol

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

If I hadn't bought a canvas teepee I would have got another one. It's a pity they didn't make a hot tent version

[@markashlock9017]

Cool vid. Just curious…it appears you have to close the tent up from the outside. If so, and we’re camping together, you would be the one going out in the pouring rain in the middle of the night to do so 😂.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, yes

[@jarfur559]

Love this tent but it’s a nightmare to set up and take down in slight wind

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Can be hard

[@arijatmiko46]

Nice

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Nicce

[@shaunmoran2886]

I can't believe how fast he can move

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

me or the dog?

[@shaunmoran2886]

You it flew up, good job 👏

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

@@shaunmoran2886 cheers, a great tent but not suitable for leaving up long term in the forest i found , it went a bit brittle, then my dog ripped a massive hole in the door area!

[@tomware1303]

£180 on sports direct or £120 with afrazer card

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Wow , some prices

[@simonlee8889]

Only one thing missing here, guy... Subtitles for the birdsong...

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

lol, god knows what profanities they would be saying

[@jonnyp1778]

Had anyone used a paraffin type heater in a tent like this? Send much cheaper than gas

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I've never used one

[@Blinkybottom]

Genius having the tent bag as a suitcase style as even when you know you'll never fold it like the factory you always have to close your partner's suitcase that goes against physics.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, it's handy enough to put away

[@stevenbuckley1416]

Your name is rusty 🤔I thought you were Wooly 😱sorry I’ve got the wrong channel and stop hitting the camera with your pole 🤣😂😅love the tent great fun for the Family but no Sectioning side the tent I see . So it open plan I like my privacy . Thank you rusty or what ever you like to be called 😀

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lol, no there is a curtain that goes down the middle for the more bashful campers out there

[@caeciliusmetellus3038]

Nice tent but about triple the price in only 4 Years. (230 € in 2019 and 525 € in 2023) is too much. Shame on the provider.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I know!! Story of everything

[@jasonpip5417]

Wow

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

I think I paid 120 for mine

[@mimijones1826]

It’s currently around £220 in the UK.

[@stojanovskipavle]

​@@mimijones1826could you send me a link please ?

[@leecheetham2269]

Nice tent but your fucked if it gets in a windy storm the thing is like a fucking parachute.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

It stood up to plenty of wind

[@thesmallwoodlot433]

Try packing it on your back for 4 days,😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣, then tell us what you think!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lolololo, imagine!!

[@jonathanphillips2388]

Bored!!!!

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Cheers buddy

[@louisbarthou6337]

Un hideux barbu dans un bois sombre, monte sa caverne de toile. Ne pas regarder le soir sous peine de cauchemars.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Sorry I don't understand

[@1ChiMom68]

U r soon cute. Any brothers single?.

[@RedBranchBushcraft]

Lololo