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 Your tent...
is the most important piece of equipment of your camping trip. The tent is your home away from home. Campers have many choices in selecting a tent or shelter that will meet a variety of needs. Tents are offered in cabins, domes and other geometric shapes that provide many storage and comfort options. Choose a tent that meets your outdoor recreation needs for protection,
comfort, size, weight and features. By choosing carefully, you are laying a strong foundation for years of enjoyable camping experiences.
Coleman has literally built a rain room in our factory to rain upon our tents and provide simulated weather conditions, from a light spring drizzle to a heavy downpour.
 Coleman has built a wind machine capable of blowing hurricane force winds directly at our tents. Tests have helped us evaluate new technologies and designs.
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Things to Think About...
When Buying a Tent
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The number of people in your camping party
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Length of your camping trip and time spent inside the tent
- Amount of gear (coolers, clothes, flashlights, backpacks etc.)
- Distance to campsite you will have to carry the tent
- Sleeping space desired per person, since some campers may prefer more space
- Headroom needed inside tent
- Terrain, climate, temperature of campsite
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COLEMAN’S EXCLUSIVE WEATHER PROTECTION SYSTEM
incorporates the latest technology to protect you from the elements,
including these special features:
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LEAK-FREE SEAMS
In addition to fully taped rainfly seams, the rainfly covers doors and windows and incorporates easy-to-use velcro frame attachments. |
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WEATHER-RESISTANT FABRIC
Coated polyester fabric combined with anti-wicking thread, webbing and
zippers are designed to keep you dry. |
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PROTECTED SEAMS
Inverted floor seams dramatically increase weather resistance by hiding needle holes inside the tent, away from the elements. |
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WATERPROOF FLOORS
Welding technology strengthens the tent floor and eliminates needle holes. |
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ZIPPER PROTECTION
Zipper cuff adds protection from the elements to the door. |
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WIND STRONG FRAME
Engineered to be a stronger, more wind-responsive frame by using redesigned poles and
guy-out triangles to anchor tents and increase performance. |
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TENT MATERIALS - Glossary of Terms
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Polyester
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Sag resistance, good UV resistance
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Polyethylene (PE)
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A waterproof material that is tear and puncture resistant making this a strong
material for tent floors
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Polyurethane (PU)
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A coating used on tent fabric
for water protection; PU coatings are rated in MM (millimeters), for example “PU coated to 450 mm”;
a higher MM coating will increase water resistance
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Fiberglass Frame
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Strong and flexible, resilient in
the wind
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Aluminum Frame
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Lightweight, strong, great
for backpackers
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Steel Frame
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Creates upright walls, high strength
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Guylines
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Used to add structure to the tent; as the tent poles flex in the wind, guylines will keep it upright and sturdy
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No-See-Um Mesh
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Tightly woven mesh that
provides a barrier against insects and allows for breathability and ventilation
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Anti-Wicking Materials
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Thread, webbing and
zippers treated to repel water rather than
absorb water
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Shock-Corded
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Elastic or wire cord run through
the inside of the poles to keep the pole sections
connected, thereby making tent assembly easier
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Taped Seams
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Plastic tape applied over the seam (where the fabric pieces meet), during the manufacturing process, to cover needle holes for increased weather protection
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Door
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More common styles are “D” and “inverted T”; both generally have two layers, one fabric and one screen, and offer the ability to roll back the fabric and use the screen for ventilation and insect protection; tent doors feature zipper cuffs which add an
additional layer of protection to the tent door
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