We put this tent thru the ringer. It was lived in for two months in the dead of winter in British Columbia. Withstood two feet of snow on the roof and didn't collapse! However if you expect any tent to withstand any type of wet weather without properly using the guy lines and tarping off both under the tent and above you are sadly mistaken! Being from British Columbia and having spent most of my time in and around the Bush I can tell you that this tent is awesome I mean two months of constant... use near two months of rain/ snow with not a single issue. But you have to tarp it off!
Pros: I shopped for a while for a tent and am very glad I chose this one. It does seem to take 2 people to set up but the set up is FAST and EASY. The first time used was over 10K ft in the mountains of Colorado, it rained, wind was soaring and snowed the next day. The tent held up suprisingly in the heavy winds and kept dry as a bone! There was no condensation and that is my biggest thing about tents...hate condensation. The door on the tent is extremely awesome as well. No zip and unzipping... constantly for it has an option of zipping or velcro that holds it closed...even in high wind.
Cons: It comes in a 6-person but really it is a 4-person comfortable sleeping tent. It does need a few modifications. The screen closure door that leads into the sleeping area is not secure at the bottom. I am simply going to affix a few strips of velcro to keep it closed. Also it would have been nice to have screen covers for the screened walls. I am actually going to make my own with an old tent and velcro them to fit nicely. With heavy duty velcro instead of sewing, you can cover over the screens or not. It can also then be used as an additional sleeping and private room...there is no floor in the screened room but a larger tarp footprint can be extended there for the floor.
I am very picky about the stuff I buy and try to get my money's worth...this tent is worth the money and does not leak at all. I decided to seal the seams anyway but it held up without the sealant.
The Coleman WeatherMaster Screen 6, Family Tent Take advantage of the outdoors without any bugs inside a spacious, cabin design whenever you pack the Coleman WeatherMaster Screen 6, Family Tent. Including a hinged door, screened-in porch, large windows and 6 ft. 8 in. floor space in the head room, it feels a lot more like a home than the usual tent. The Coleman Weathermaster is also crafted to withstand the elements. Specifically-designed angled windows allow you to open them for additional air flow-even while it is raining without letting water in. The sturdy steel frame with Insta-Clip Pole Accessories withstand high winds, while the WeatherTec system s patented welded flooring and inverted shielded seams help ensure that you stay dry and comfortable. Snag-free, continuous pole sleeves result in overall reduced setup time of only twenty minutes. With a total floor span of 17 ft. by 9 ft the Coleman WeatherMaster Screen 6, Family Tent is big enough to situate two queen sized airbeds. Before you decide to rest, connect the fly for protection in the rain, or on dry evenings, look up towards the stars with the built-in mesh roof.
Coleman WeatherMaster Screen 6, Family Tent Features
Easy set up with continuous, color coded pole sleeves and shock-corded poles
Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
Carry bag also includes separate sacks for poles and stakes
Control airflow with Variflo adjustable ventilation
Cabin structure; heavier, stronger, better for extended stay camping
ANGIE W
How much ground in front of the door is protected from rain? We want to be able to have a dry, covered vestibule area for removing wet boots/clothes before entering the tent. Is there a separate entry for the screened porch from the outside or does the screened porch have to be accessed by going through the tent? Thank you.
WILLIAM G
By the side door you only have about 12". You can go into the screen room to change. That should be dry
Roboam M
the floor is one part with the tent or seperate and it is all over the tent or middile part only ? thanks
JOHN L
The floor is part of the tent and actually is up the wall about 6-8". There is no floor in the screened area. This tent has been very good and stays dry. I really like the door.
Shopper
is set up easy?
Arian S
Took me 15 minutes by myself after setting it up the first time. Super easy.
