logo

Info

Reviewbucket.co.uk scanned the internet for Coleman Sundome 2 reviews.
You can find all Coleman Sundome 2 reviews and ratings on this page.

Read the reviews.

Analysis

For Coleman Sundome 2, 1034 customer reviews collected from 1 e-commerce sites, and the average score is 4.5.

Detailed seller stats;
Amazon has 1034 customer reviews and the average score is 4.5. Go to this seller.

Similar Items

18.5.2019

This is the 4-person dark room version. It is very cool looking and can be set up/taken down by one person relatively easily. It really does fit back into its bag (with a little squishing effort), along with all the parts. The materials are typical quality for a tent at this price point. Expect to seal the seams if you use in wet environment. The corner zippered opening for a power cord was one of the selling features for me, but if nothing else gets seam-sealed, THIS spot should. Everyone who has mentioned this feature has said it leaks in the rain. Caveat emptor. Also, the vent pictured on the bottom rear for some versions is not present in the dark room version.Some have complained about that vent being a source for water getting into tent; others like the air it provides. YMMV. But if you like it really dark when you sleep, this is the tent for you.The walls and underside of the rainfly are very opaque, and the rainfly extends a tad lower on this model than the other ones--another selling point for me. Should you sleep with the rainfly off, it's very open and airy, but when buttoned up, it's extremely dark. I should mention that below where the tent wall and the bathtub-type floor meet, the flooring material that curves up is not as light occluding as the other material. So, in the day time, there's a band of light around the bottom (see picture). Could be a potential future modification with duct tape, but air mattress(es) would likely cover most of that. However, that raises another issue.As other reviewers have mentioned, this is NOT a tent for 4 people. Only 2 adults max, and they would have to be pretty friendly. In the picture of the inside, there's a 3X6 foot pad on the floor that takes up a bit less than half the 9X7 foot floor space. Another pad/air mattress will fit with a bit of room in between them, but whoever is sleeping on the right side will be partially blocking the zipper for the D-door. So, you cannot fit 2 high air mattresses or cot beds and still have access to the door. You'll also be touching the tent walls while lying down this way on any pad or mattress higher than about 4-6 inches. A solo camper or a couple could put their *one* larger bed sideways and still fit in the tent, but for a couple, the person sleeping on the back side will likely disturb their partner to get out of tent. For these reasons, for 2 adults the 6-person or larger tent is probably a better option.This handy 106" X 83" footprint tarp is the best fit for a ground cloth for the 4-person tent (which should not extend beyond the edges of your tent--a common camper mistake): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JGC66XL/ref=asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 It even comes in its own stuff sack, which you can stuff into the tent bag.UPDATE: Have now camped out in this tent, and the very first night it rained off and on all night. Not a drop in the tent, though, even with a power cord coming through the zippered access point for it (albeit, with it zipped snugly against the cord, not left wide open). The tent fabric is also so dark that you can hardly see a lamp on inside the tent from outside. The privacy that affords is appreciated.Update #2 (7/2019): Have camped out in this tent several times now and it continues to perform well. It does flex a lot under windy conditions, but it held up fine. Make sure you properly stake out ALL the guy lines. One odd thing we noticed was that the lime-green rainfly seemed to attract a lot of small flying bugs! They just hung out on it, but did not get into tent, so no big deal.
Read more..

8.6.2015

After years of camping in a collective tent with my family (about 4-5) all crammed in once space, it was time to buy a smaller tent for myself and possibly a partner. Did my research, and living on a college budget, I knew I couldn't afford to drop $300+ on a nice backpacking tent. At least not right away. However, I finally managed to put it through it's paces this weekend, and I'll admit, it's a pretty decent product, with only a few cons.First, the travel bag it comes in is not meant for backpacking. At all. This is standard Walmart-esk canvas bag that is heavy, cumbersome, and square. However I've had absolutely no problems getting the tent in and out of the bag. The tent isn't an odd shape,and it rolls up really well. However, if you're going to go backpacking, you'll need to buy a separate bag.Second, assembly is a dream! I could probably do it with my eyes closed if I had to. Two poles, same length, lightweight and pretty sturdy. Had no problems getting it set-up, in fact I had my partner set it up (with supervision) who had never set up a tent before. The only thing of note is that the rain tarp (or whatever you locally call it) has a pole that you slip in horizontally across the bow of the tent that can be tricky. More simply put, the pole extends from back to front with only a little velcro pouch to hold it in, thus it is easily missed the first time you try and set it up. Once you know where it is, it's easy.Third, the room. While my partner and I fit rather well with little to no effort in putting pads, blankets, and sleeping bags in, I will note that it was a tight fit. At least, our packs did not fit easily inside. In fact they pretty much didn't, but it was slated to rain rather hard that night, so it was our only option. To be fair, we had an ungodly amount of padding and blankets we were laying on, and ultimately would probably had enough room for at least one pack if we hadn't had so much padding (had to use old fashioned couch-like cushions at the time). Overall definitely roomy enough for one person and their gear+, but a tight fit for two grown adults and their gear.Fourth, and possibly the most important but also easily fixable: It leaked. Not gratuitously, but enough to leave just a little water on the bottom of the pads. However, this was after a night of *very* heavy rainfall and wind. I was curious to see if the factory seal would be enough to make it waterproof, and I can't say I'm surprised that it didn't. However, I will be resealing it myself, which is easy enough for people to do. So don't think too poorly of it's water abilities.Another note: it doesn't come with a footprint, so I would invest in one. In fact, screw the traditional heavy canvas, and invest in some Tyvek 1443R Kitemaking Material. It's SUPER lightweight (it's kitemaking material), waterproof, and comes recommended by pretty much every backpacker out there. Worked like a charm, and it so thin and lightweight that it fits in the crappy square tent bag with everything else.All in all, this is a damn good tent for the price, and you should probably buy it.
Read more..

24.3.2018

I've used much more expensive tents over years of camping but I find I keep the Coleman stuff around more than others. While not as high tech or ultra-lite as many of their competitors, they've mastered simple, easy to use products that are both inexpensive and of good quality. I've literally camped in a version of this tent for so long the bathtub floor was starting to get a little thin from the air mattress rubbing on it. (Like 4-5 years of scouts use). Coleman products just seem to keep going where other stuff breaks. I've got a 1980s lantern and dual fuel stove that have hundreds of hours on them and still work as good as the day I bought them.This 2 person tent is no exception.I've had this same tent in several models (this same footprint in a model called "Traditional" is what almost all the cub scouts were issued in the 90's and 2000's). It's still available with several names and colors but the 5' by 7' floor plan is pretty much the same.This is a tent and shares characteristics of most dome tents. Two long poles cross in the middle and are tensioned into an arc and thereby hold up the dome. It comes with a good rainfly that still allows the back window and front door to be mostly open during a rain storm. Nothing worse than being zipped up in a tent, in July, in a thunderstorm, with NO ventilation...this one has good ventilation. The top is mostly mesh under the rainfly ("SUN"dome) so you lose a lot of privacy with it off. I keep it on for that and the random showers. There's also a lower vent you can peg open for even more ventilation. Tent was of good quality and construction. All seams were even and straight. No extra material hanging off or tape not trimmed. Tent was clean and smelled new (some people have been getting Amazon return ones but mine was new from factory). Set up is like every small dome, two main poles that hold up tent, smaller pole for rainfly, CRAPTASTIC tent pegs (purchased good aluminium 9" ones with tent). Goes up in about 10 minutes. I ALWAYS suggest a ground tarp. I also routinely use a hanging tarp over the tent if I can. I use this with the Coleman 10x10 Screenroom (another small bag, easy to carry Coleman product). Great to carry in my camper for an emergency or for the kids to borrow for a weekend trip.....at $36 bucks I should buy 3 or 4 of them and just stash them in the closet. Perfect for younger grandkids to camp in the back yard (my first grandchild is only 30 days old !!:) :).All in all it's a 5 Star "worth the money'' product from Coleman.
Read more..

30.5.2014

I'm posting this review as a two parter. Part 2 will come sometime in early August for those interested, and I'll try to make the entire review as thorough and specific as possible, as I personally appreciate a good review. I'll also divide into sections.~Set-up: So, first off, I ordered it a few days ago and just got it today. I put it together in the living room the first chance I had and as far as difficulty, it was pretty easy. There are just two main poles that you insert after you've staked your tent corners. Took me about 10-15 minutes(I'm not a tent expert, but I have set up a few ). I attached the included rain fly after I pitched the tent and, again,it was very easy; although the instructions recommend doing this while the tent is still laying flat. Either way, it fits perfectly on top and makes a nice sort of awning over the front and back.~Space: It's 7 by 5 feet, so as a 6 foot tall person, I fit pretty nicely long ways and even more comfortably diagonally. I bought this for a weekend camping/float trip with my girlfriend who is about 5'3" and I'm confident that we'll both sleep comfortably with some of our stuff. Don't worry about those negative Nancys saying "I'm tall and there's no way this is 7x5". I measured it, and it indeed is.~Stuff: It comes with the usual gear: tent, poles, rain fly, stakes, instructions and a bag for everything. Now, the stakes are a little scrawny looking, but I'm sure they'll hold up just fine for our intended light use. I wouldn't mind having some beefier ones, so I may pick up a set before the trip. On the inside, there are two high-hanging mesh pockets. Plenty of windows with a little vent area towards the bottom as well as a sweet, huge, open-mesh top for clear weather nights(don't worry, the rain fly covers this top very nicely). There's also a good zippered electrical cord port on the front left bottom corner if you're at a site with electricity. The bottom of the tent is a nice tarp-like material that actually runs up the sides about 6 inches or so.Overall, I'm very satisfied with the size and quality of this tent, given the cheap-but-not-too-cheap price. I'm going to get some water-proofer for this baby and I know I'll be juuust fine. Part 2 of this review will come after the trip when I actually use the tent towards the end of July and I'll try to keep it a little more simple by just telling you how the tent treated me. I will say this: if you're on a budget and looking for a decent tent, this one is worth it.
Read more..

21.3.2013

I rarely write reviews, but when I come across a product of good quality and usefulness, I want to share it with fellow consumers so that we may be educated consumers and not just buying things blindly.The Coleman Sundome 2-Person tent is a great tent for camping on your own, as a couple or with a child from an adult perspective. It can easily accomodate 2-3 children if you're looking for a solution on that end as well. Don't anticipate much space if you aim to use it for more than one person considering you will also have gear that needs to be accomodate it. There are two mesh bags opposite each other along the wall of the tent and they come in very useful. It's an easy set-up, as most Coleman Tents are,and easy to unpack and pack after you're done. The tent is lightweight when packed and the bag probably measures about 2 1/2 - 3 feet long at the most, also making it easy to carry.I used this tent for a campout with my son's Boy Scout Troop during the month of March (2013) in the Chicagoland area, where the previous year the weather was averaging 70-75 degrees and this year we hit a high of 30. The troop was aiming at a Polar Bear Patch (camping in cold weather) and this tent held up well to the element. However, this tent IS NOT intended for cold weather camping. It has various ventilation ports in order to keep you cool, thus making it a summer tent. Particularly one on opposite the door on the ground level. If you can hack the weather, certainly a good tent. Otherwise, I would keep it for spring, summer and early fall camping. To give you a visual idea of what this tent can handle, I'm 6' 1" and approximately 285 lbs (actually a little more, but whos' counting?!) and it worked well for me. I'm a heavy sleeper and move around quite a bit but overall my sleep wasn't disturbed. The tent gives you ample space for the purpose of camping with a 4' high ceiling, 5' x 7' sleeping ground space.Pros: Easy set-up, lightweight, easy take-down and packaging.Cons: None. Except that it's not really an all-weather tent (not really a con for a product not claiming to be)That's it for now, I don't want to make this too long winded, I'll try to post a few pictures after I use it again.
Read more..

11.6.2018

I must admit that I am a newbie camper. So, I was looking to buy a tent that is not expensive as well as easy to set up. This 2-person tent from Coleman perfectly suits my needs. I am writing this review after two nights of camping in this tent. The product Arrived on time, in perfect condition, no damages or missing parts. I did try setting up the tent in my living room first before camping so that I'll get accustomed to the set-up instructions. This did help a lot since the instructions given with the tent were not 100% clear during the first try. The instructions on where exactly to insert the poles A and B can be made more clear. That is why I've included pictures of the tent - with and without the rain fly attached.You may get an idea from there. With regards to space, this tent can fit a 2 person sleeping bag (queen bed size). I and my spouse could comfortably sleep here along with 2 backpacks and a camera bag + tripod. Also, the tent has two pouches that can fit phones, wallets and other small things. It is well ventilated too. We camped near the Yosemite valley and the temperature did drop a lot during the night (nearly as low as 35 - 40 degrees Fahrenheit). The tent along with our sleeping bags were good enough to protect us from the cold. The rain fly looks sturdy enough to endure light rains even though I didn't use this tent during rain or snow yet. Will update my review once I do. As from what I've seen, this tent is perfect for camping in California during summer. It took us hardly 8 minutes to set up this tent and maybe 10 minutes to take it down. It came in a pretty compact bag and proper folding ensures that the tent would fit back into the same bag. Very compact and easy to set-up, take down as well as to store! Go for this tent and enjoy camping!!PS. I should probably mention that almost 80% of the tents that we saw in the campgrounds near ours were from Coleman too. This definitely is a great brand!!
Read more..

18.2.2019

It's probably too heavy for a backpacking camper, but this little tent is perfect for my needs, since I don't have to carry it far. It sets up and comes down very easily -- I'm an out-of-shape old woman and I did it by myself. It exactly fits my "full"-sized futon mattress, which means that yes, it will fit two people ... but they'd better be pretty friendly.This tent has withstood snow, sleet, and rain without a leak. I did have to poke at the rain fly before I got up on the morning after a sleety "winter mix" of precipitation. The fly was heavy with icy snow that would have all gone down my back (and probably into the tent door as well!) if I hadn't reached out through the top of the door only,to jiggle the roof and make that stuff fall before I got out.There is a small risk of rain getting inside when you enter or exit during a storm, as the fly doesn't protect the bottom of the door, and if the door itself falls inward (as it tends to do), it will drip all over inside. But that's easily avoided when you know the risk, and it's really the only problem I've had with this tent.No condensation inside. No leaks. On clear nights I've slept without the rain fly, so I could see the stars through the generous screened areas. The rain fly is easy to remove and replace, though I wouldn't want to have to replace it in a big quick hurry if it started raining during the night, so I do check the weather forecast before I take it off.Both of the "windows" that are less well covered by the rain fly have zip-up covers in case it's raining sideways (or, I suppose, if the wind is just too much inside). There's a nice vent at the back of the tent near the floor, so there's excellent air exchange inside even when there's little or no wind.Overall I'm completely satisfied with this tent and recommend it to anyone who just wants a good tent and doesn't need it to be extremely light-weight.
Read more..

27.7.2016

I bought this tent for my college aged daughter and her boyfriend prior to them embarking on a trip to New England. Neither are avid campers but had used my larger 10 person tent on 1 other occasion. My one and only goal was to ensure a cost effective trip where they could get two nights in at different campgrounds instead of spending twice as much on a seedy motel. At the time of purchase from Amazon I paid a flat $29.99 for this tent so it immediately met my base requirement.The ultimate result exceeded expectations. At 7' by 5' the tent was perfect for two smallish adults. Being a dome tent with a relatively simple fly, they were able to have it up in a few minutes and found it "cute and stylish." Most telling,however, is that while there a pretty severe thunderstorm rolled through the mountains and they had no leaks or structural issues riding it out through the night. After reading the negative reviews and examining the product myself I did advise them to take extra care during dis-assembly to ensure the thin nylon pole ropes remained intact, but other than that I let them be. They had no problems setting or breaking down camp at the two different destinations.I can see where a serious backpacker, hiker, motorcycle camper, or whatever breed may be disappointed with the overall sturdiness of the tent poles, stakes, and straps. However anyone in that category who thought they were getting L.L.Bean quality for less than $60 should probably stay in the safety of their own homes. For the occasional weekend warrior or someone just looking for decent gear on the cheap I recommend this purchase (especially at the cost I paid).In my experience the negative reviews are SOMEWHAT deserving (other than the one complaining about water proofing) but again careful use and expectations aligned with product cost make it hard to provide a substandard rating.
Read more..

24.10.2013

I took this to a Bluegrass festival for three days on Oahu. First time I have slept in a tent in over thirty years, but this tent was fine. Very easy to set up and take down. I like the two storage pockets inside, too. It was just me and my guitar, mandolin and duffel bag in the tent, enough room. Two people could fit, but then I think the gear would have to stay outside. It didn't rain, so unfortunately I can't say how waterproof it is... I recommend this one! (there were other Coleman tents too, all sizes. People seemed to really like them!!)Update, almost 5 years later: I still love this tent! I have used it 9 times since I purchased it, 8 out of the 9 times it RAINED. Tent stayed fairly dry on the inside,maybe a tiny bit of leakage in the seams the last time I used it. There was also condensation, but that couldn't be helped, considering the humidity. I am about to use it again next week; this time I sprayed it well with water-proofing, both top, fly, and bottom.I have to say it is a little tricky getting in and out of--I am 5'6", not a spring chicken... my next tent will have a better entry, with more of a cover.6 months later: This little tent survived a DELUGE over the weekend: about 4 inches of rain DUMPED on us (I wasn't in it at the time) and it came through with flying colors! Just a tiny bit of seepage around the edges. Amazing. The ground was very boggy, I had a tarp under the tent, and all was good! Definitely 5 stars for this little gem!PS: I would recommend this for one person plus gear. I think 2 people plus gear would be too crowded. If you can store your stuff elsewhere, then it would work, but I camp alone, and would not want anything smaller.
Read more..

24.8.2015

Good gosh folks! I bought this 2-man tent due to the low price and the high scoring reviews here at Amazon and the reviews are spot on. I had my eye on quite a few other tents at $125 to $250 but I have to say this one caught my eye early on because of the reviews. I said: "wtf? Order it and see how it performs and if it was all a big lie then I'm out a measly $38!"NOTE: On the advice of lots of folks here I purchased a small 2 oz bottle of "Coleman Seam Sealer" (available here or at Wal-Mart). The day the tent arrived I set it up outside on my back deck and sealed all the seams and let it dry for about 4 hours before folding it back up and putting it away.PROS: This tent is inexpensive,light weight, easy to erect, and does it's job quite well. It assembles in about 3 to 5 minutes (if you've done it once or twice). The instructions are a perfect guide if you cannot remember the 3 easy steps.CAMPING IN THE RAIN: So I went on my first camping trip with it this past weekend and I was caught in an off-and-on torrential downpour from 10 PM at night through 9 AM the next morning and guess what? I stayed completely dry and slept very well. I did forget to zip the small electrical cord opening shut for the first few hours and the sideways rain got a few drops in there until I realized it and zipped it tight. I left the vent windows open during the entire storm and had zero issues with water.TIP: Be sure to bring a couple of large black trash bags to put the tent into if you have to break camp while it is still raining. That prevented a huge wet mess inside the car when I departed the camp site.Time will tell if this is a durable product ... but so far so good. LIKE!
Read more..

24.8.2013

I'd been looking to take a long weekend trip to North Carolina for several weeks so I was religiously following the weather forecast in the area hoping for a dry weekend. Finally, the chances of rain letup the first weekend of August. Of course, there were only 3 days until I left for my trip, and I had still not ordered my gear. So I quickly researched light, compact tents and found this particular one to be well reviewed. Naturally no local stores carried it, so I signed up for prime to get fast shipping, and received it 2 days later (the day before leaving).After a long drive, I was nearing my destination only to see it was damp and an occasional light shower would spring up.I kept meaning to stop for a tarp to place under the tent but for some reason never did. I reached the camp site and was able to set up the (not yet opened) tent in ~15 minutes for the first time. At this point I don't think it was raining, but drops of water were falling from the trees so I couldn't be 100% certain. Anyway, even without a tarp, I stayed dry throughout the night. Since this was a solo trip, I had plenty of room on the sides for my gear, which consisted of a backpack and a portable 10" fan. I'm about 5'7" tall and even I thought the tent was a tad short on occasion. It's fine most of the time, but I find I shift up or down slightly during the night and my head or feet will hit the (sloped) walls.By my final night at the campground I was able to set the tent up in 8 minutes without rushing.
Read more..

31.3.2013

This tent was purchased as a gift for my daughter's 5th birthday. We do a few small camp outs a year, and one big festival every year and she has decided that she is old enough to sleep in her own tent. We helped her set it up (fairly easy and straight forward assembly) last weekend on a camp out with friends at a state park. We put her in there on a regular twin air mattress which takes up all the length and 3/4 of the width. So far it seems pretty good for a child's first tent. We have not tested it out in rainy conditions yet, so I can't speak to that, but I do have a slight concern that the lower vent window (that does not close) would let some amount of rain in even if the rain fly is properly staked out.It also means that you will be nice and chilly if it is a windy, cool night because there is no way to keep the wind from coming right in over you as you sleep. Great feature in a hot summer, but not a bonus for other times of year. So, all in all, a great little tent for one person. Two might fit if you forgo the luxury of an air mattress, but you better be pretty friendly with each other. Great for summer camping (it seems) but that little vent window brings it down a star for us. I made my daughter sleep in with us on the second night of our trip because of a very windy cold front, and I'm glad she did. She would have been freezing in this tent. We were all cold enough in our tent which zips up tight against the wind.
Read more..

27.9.2018

After doing a cross-country bicycle trip across America in the Coleman Hooligan, I decided to buy a new tent for my next venture just to try something new.The Sundome is a pretty good tent overall! It has that Coleman quality i've learned to trust, and I DO RECOMMEND it. However let me point out some things are different compared to the Hooligan.Pros:- IF its not raining , its base without the Rainfly offers more privacy- If you have to set up this tent while its already raining, the base already has SOME protection to help keep less water out while setting up- The pockets inside the tent are in a higher spot which keeps your stuff safer- Has a zipped up opening to plug in your devices (personally not my thing,I like less temptation to use my devices while out camping)Things to mention:I find this tent (the Sundome) to be a little less "hardcore". In the sense that:- The stakes are smaller and a tad bit thinner- The window doesn't open which is my least favorite thing as in the Hooligan I found an open window to be surprisingly useful- The tent is smaller in every dimension including my favorite dimension: the height of the tent (I'm a tall guy!)- The Rainfly "hugs" the tent less so you can expect it to be slightly less warm ( = better for warm weather, less for cold)- You have to pull 2 poles through the tent which means more setup time
Read more..

26.7.2015

I'm very pleased with this little tent. Used it for the first time this weekend, and it worked perfectly for my girlfriend and I. Enough room for us both, along with a couple bags. Simple, and not too bulky when put away in the convenient carrying bag. I was concerned about getting wet (after reading reviews), as there was some rain in the forecast, but forgot to pick up a tarp to put underneath.Wasn't a problem, as the bottom of this tent is heavier duty tarp-like material and the seams were sewn on the inside only to prevent seepage. The sides weren't damp on the inside either, and the rain-fly kept water out while allowing some air in. It was breathable and comfortable in the morning when it started getting warmer.Overall,this is a great tent for the money. Don't really have any complaints. For two people and some supplies, it works great and it comes with a small rectangular mat for you to place your shoes on. Has access for electric cord, and two small hanging built-in storage spaces. We hung a flashlight from the hook at the roof, which gave us enough light to get settled in at night. I am happy with this purchase, and would suggest this tent to anyone looking to comfortably sleep 2 people for a great price. I don't intend to use it too frequently, but hopefully this will hold up through the years.
Read more..

4.8.2017

Got this tent for a short camping trip in Shenandoah, VA with a friend. I am new to camping, and was just looking for something relatively cheap to try out. My friend already had a large tent for her family, and I was just looking for something for only me that would provide a bit of privacy. This did do the job, but it was a tight fit. I don't see how anyone could fit two people and their stuff. I have a blow up twin sized mattress that fit perfectly, leaving only about a foot of room on the long side of the tent. Great for sleeping, but that was about it. Had to change clothes lying down :).We did get caught in quite a storm and this tent did splendidly. Kept all my stuff dry,and I didn't see ANY water in the tent except what I tracked in myself. (We did have an additional tarp set up above it, so I can't speak to the efficacy of the rain fly, but the bottom of the tent performed very well!This is a SUMMER WEATHER tent. There are two sides at the top where it doesn't close at all, it just has a mess netting. This made for one very chilly night for me, but I was very happy the rest of the time. WOULD NOT recommend if you are going anywhere where it gets below around 50 at night.I put this tent up alone with no problem, even as a novice tent setter-upper. All in all, very satisfied!
Read more..
Terms and ConditionsPrivacy Policy