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While the Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent is advertised as a 6-person tent, it’s important to note that the inner room is 10 x 9 ft (3.05 x 2.74 m), and it can be cramped if you try to fit 6 sleeping pads on the floor. For optimal comfort, it’s recommended to downgrade the capacity to a maximum of 4 people. The tent can still comfortably fit 2 queen airbeds, but keep in mind that this may limit storage space underneath the beds. Suitable Seasons and Weather Conditions UV protected fabric, good waterproofing and lots of internal storage options make this a thoroughly practical tent for anyone who wants a comfortable time under canvas but doesn’t have any interest in faffing about with poles and pitching. Turns out that we quite liked it and it worked rather well. The porch area is rather large, meaning that your stuff doesn’t get wet when it rains and neither do you. It was really nice to have the choice of sitting outside but still being sheltered a little from the canopy.

Be warned, though, that you’ll need to be at least five-feet eight inches (172cm) tall and have a relatively strong grip to lift and clip the tent together. When all the windows blinds are opened up, you get a really bright living space with a wide open and airy feel to it. The grey tent material on the roof helps with the lighting too, and the area is more than big enough for the family’s chairs and the dogs fabric crate too. And because the inner bedroom pod is already attached to the flysheet, once you’ve clipped the poles into each of the corners you just clip the flysheet to the poles and you’re done. This also means you can’t get the inner fabric wet if pitching in a storm. It took us less than four minutes to pitch. That being said, pop-up and fast pitch tents are generally small and designed for two adults at most. Some of the latest fast pitching designs have a little more space – with room for young children – but if you need an easy-to-pitch tent for a large family looking to camp for more than a long weekend you’ll need to invest in an inflatable design. These come in sizes that sleep up to 12 adults. How much should I spend? The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent is an extended dome-type tent, meaning that it has a dome-shaped top supported by two X-shaped poles, along with a screen room visible below that is supported by an additional front pole. This structure provides ample headroom and living space inside the tent while also allowing for a separate screened-in area for enjoying the outdoors without worrying about bugs. Screen Room

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The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent is designed to accommodate up to 6 people comfortably. The tent has a total floor area of 140 ft² (13 m²), with a total room per person of 23.3 ft² (2.17 m²). However, it’s worth noting that the screen room area is not fully protected from rain, so it’s not recommended for sleeping in wet weather. That being said, the screen room is a useful area for storing gear or cooking, and the tent provides a good amount of space for the declared number of people. The capacity of 6 People vs. 4 People Next to each door is a large side window, complete with roll-away blinds. On the front wall is the large front door with more windows each side. The reassurance of Coleman® construction in an economic design, it’s ideal for festivals and weekend getaways.

It has a handy toggle for holding the hobbit door wide open, and there is also an easy to grab handle on the outside of the door too, for pulling it open. The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent has a partially freestanding design. The dome part of the tent is freestanding, meaning it can be set up anywhere without the need for stakes or guy lines. However, the poles are connected to the top hub element and their ends are fixed by the fast fit feet system, so the tent does require stakes to set up fully. Extra Pole Above Screen Room

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Decathlon popularised the pop-up tent and revolutionised festival camping, but those early designs, while easy to put up, were extremely difficult to fold away again. Thankfully, the design has evolved and, while it’s still incredibly simple to pitch, it can also be put away without (much) swearing. Courtesy of colour coded straps and clips, it’s easy to fold the tent in half, after which a pull cord system then holds everything in place while you fold it again to fit the bag. It’s still a faff, but so much easier than previous versions. Overall, while the dome part of the tent is freestanding, the tent is not fully freestanding due to the need to stake the screen room to the ground. However, this is a common feature in many tents and does not detract from the tent’s overall functionality and convenience. Who is it for Space-Wise

I’ve already mentioned the zip-stop feature and it’s safety advantages. However this feature is even better if you have dogs or children as it means you can leave the bottom half of the door zipped to keep the dogs or kids in and then when you want to go through the door you can just step over and through. The outer fabric is made from silicone coated ripstop that will survive any weather and there are two doors with mosquito net protection, so you can avoid clambering over people in the night. The pre-attached hub element also makes setup faster and more straightforward. Some people have complained about this system, but I find it to be an efficient and convenient feature of the tent. Freestanding or Not? Tents are sized according to the number of adults they can feasibly sleep (two-, four-, six-person and so on), but unless you’re looking for an ultralight adventure tent for one person, the rule of thumb is that if you halve the stated person number, you’ll get the number of adults the tent will actually sleep comfortably. A four-person tent will give two adults plenty of extra space for bags without being squashed but, if you’re camping with kids, a six-person tent (with separate bedrooms) is ideal. To pitch, you simply pull on two chords that clip and bend the poles into position. With the flysheet, bedroom and groundsheet already fitted, you’re ready to go in 30 seconds, if that. Once pitched, you can move it into position and peg out.It’s expensive compared to basic pop-up and fast pitch tents, but this high-quality design is made using tough ripstop polyester, has excellent alloy components and is extremely waterproof. It’s an investment, but will last for years. The top half of the front door can also be unzipped to reveal a large mesh panel. You could leave this panel open in the daytime for ventilation and to cool the tent down.

There are two large side doors with mesh inners, one on each side of the tent. In the hot weather, we had both doors open (just leaving the mesh because of the dogs), and it helped to get some fresh air inside. The Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Tent weighs 19.01 lb (8.62 kg), which is relatively heavy for a camping tent. This is a tent that is best suited for places with car access, as it may be too heavy and bulky to carry long distances. However, the tent is easy to set up and take down, making it a great option for car camping trips where ease and convenience are top priorities. Organization and Structure You’ll want to take an eye mask if you plan on sleeping past dawn as it is very light in the mornings – but you’re using it for adventure, rather than sleeping off festival excesses. The tent also features an extra pole above the screen room, which is necessary for the screen room to function properly. To set up the screen room, you will need to stake it to the ground using the three loops provided. Only when the screen room is staked to the ground will the roof become fully tensioned and the ceiling take its proper shape and height. Not Fully Freestanding

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The classic pop-up tent is ideal for one person or a very cosy couple looking for somewhere to sleep, rather than basecamp in for any length of time. The large round bags are awkward to carry, so a car is generally needed, even though they’re quite light. To pitch, you simply peg out the flysheet and insert the pole. The tent’s inner can be removed if you want to use it as a sunshade or bivvy, and if the weather is warm the centre pole can be extended to increase airflow. The Coleman FastPitch™ Pop Up Galiano 4 tent is extremely easy to pitch - Just pull it out the bag and up it pops!