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  A portable tent is always good to have around.  You can order them online or pick one up at your local dealer.  Depending on what your needs are, it is a good idea to keep the family tent in your car and one in your backpack.

The following are just a few that you can pick up online:

Coleman makes quality tents.  I have used them before and was very satisfied with them.

Family tents:

Coleman offers a large variety of family tents that are reasonably priced.  Not all are available on line.  You should be able to fit one of them into your budget.
 

 
 

 
 
 

Low end family tent.

8′ x 8′ Trailblazer™ Tent plus Vestibule
$79.00

Model No. 2000000281

 

•  Exclusive WeatherTec™ System
Keeps you dry -- Guaranteed

•  8 x 8 feet
•  Sleeps 3
•  Center height: 59 inches
•  Oversized "U" shaped front door for convenient entry
•  Full-length rainfly forms vestibule with dual zip entry door
•  Mesh roof for optimum ventilation
•  Gear loft and two inside pockets for added storage
•  Dryline for hanging wet gear
•  Separate storage bags for tents, poles and stakes
•  Customized Insta-Clip™ hooks snap securely to poles
•  Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
•  Snag-free continuous pole sleeves
•  Limited 5 year warranty
•  Made in China•  Available exclusively at Coleman Factory Outlet Stores
 
 
 

 

 

•  8 person/1 room tent
•  16'x7' footprint
•  Exclusive WeatherTec™ System
Keeps you dry -- Guaranteed

•  Modified dome structure, easy to transport & simple to set up
•  74" center height
•  1 hinged door
•  Great for family car campers, scout leaders, extended camping trips
•  Fly has an extended overhand and a fly pole and wings
•  Front Porch and Wings provide great outdoor living space
•  Control airflow with Variflo™ adjustable ventilation
•  Vented Cool-Air™ port
 
 
 
 

Middle range family tent

Montana™ 8 Tent
$179.99

Model No. 2000001594

 


•  Privacy vent window
•  Interior gear pocket
•  Electrical access port
•  Reverse angle windows
•  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
•  Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
•  Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
•  Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
•  450mm PU coating for flysheet and inner tent
•  11mm fiberglass poles
•  Limited 1 year warranty
•  Made in China 
 

 

 

High end family tent

WeatherMaster™ 6 Screened Tent
$249.00

Model No. 2000001597

 

Probably more expensive ones at the Dealers.

•  6 person tent/ 2 rooms
•  17'x9' footprint
•  Cabin structure; heavier, stronger, better for extended stay camping
•  76" center height
•  2 Doors - Front Door is Hinged (Patent Pending)
•  Strong steel and fiberglass frame
•  Control airflow with Variflo™ adjustable ventilation
•  Vented Cool-Air™ port
•  Privacy vent window
•  Interior gear pocket
•  Electrical access port
•  Reverse angle windows
•  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
•  Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
•  Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
•  Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
•  450mm PU coating for flysheet and inner tent
•  11mm fiberglass poles
•  Limited 1 year warranty
•  Made in China
 
 

 
 
Accessories:  

Queen Size Double High QuickBed® Air Bed
$69.99

Model No. 5998D601

•  Coleman® Airtight® System guarantees a leak-free inflatable. Click here to see a demo
•  Advanced Double Lock™ Valve locks in air two ways
•  Inflated size: 78" x 60" x 17"
Wrap ´N´ Roll™: Saves time - just roll into attached carrier, tie and transport
•  Soft suede top for luxurious comfort
•  Conveniently fits deep-pocket queen size sheets
•  Inflates in less than 3 minutes with electric QuickPump™ unit (sold separately)
•  Made in China

 

 

Twin Size Double High Quickbed® Air Bed with Electric Pump

Model No. 5998C602

•  Coleman® Airtight® System guarantees a leak-free inflatable. Click here to see a demo
•  Advanced Double Lock™ Valve locks in air two ways
•  Electric Pump Included: fast, easy inflation and deflation•  Wrap 'N' Roll™: Saves time - just roll into attached carrier, tie and transport
•  Raised height ; 17" inflated height, as tall as a mattress
•  Creates a mattress-like experience wherever you are
•  Convenient: fits deep pocket twin size bed sheets
•  Made in China  
 
 

 
 
Backpack Models:  

 

 

 Low End Pricing Hooligan® 3 - 8’ x 7’ Tent

Model No. 2000001590

•  3 person/1 room tent
•  Two pole dome structure, easy to transport & simple to set up
•  8'x7' footprint
•  Exclusive WeatherTec™ System
Keeps you dry -- Guaranteed

•  59" center height
•  1 door
•  Control airflow with Variflo™ adjustable ventilation
•  Window is accessible from tent's interior
•  Dry entry vestibule allows convenient access and adjustable airflow
•  Entire mesh inner tent provides maximum ventilation
•  Full fly offers complete protection in the harshest conditions
•  Easy setup with continuous pole sleeves and color coded, shock corded poles
•  Easy instructions sewn into durable carry bag
•  Carry bag also includes separate sacks for poles and stakes
•  Fly: Polyester taffeta 75D
•  Mesh: Polyester 68D inner tent
•  Floor: Polyethylene 1000D-140g/sqm floor
•  450mm PU coating for flysheet and inner tent
•  11mm fiberglass poles
•  Limited 1 year warranty
•  Made in China 

Middle of the road pricing

Tyl™ X2
$169.99

Model No. 2000000455

 

•  Spacious interior, comfort and convenience
•  Compact, lightweight backpacking tent
•  Simple to pitch
•  Three season tent
•  Quick, convenient 2 pole setup plus vestibule brow pole
•  Plastic clips attach the tent body to the pole frame for fast and easy setup
•  Big D shaped door for easy access
•  Excellent cross ventilation with generous mesh panels in walls
•  Two layer mesh door
•  Two mesh wall pockets
•  Large dry entry, front vestibule for protected gear storage
•  Convenient repair kit included
•  Packed weight is 5 pounds, 11 ounces
•  Trail weight is 5 pounds, five ounces
•  Dome structure
•  Footprint is 86.6" x 59.1"
•  Peak height is 43.3"
•  Floor area is 31.4 sq ft
•  Vestibule is 8.9 sq ft
•  Flysheet is 210T polyester ripstop, 68D WR/FR PU 4000, UV protected
•  Inner tent is 185T polyester breathable 68D FR/WR
•  Mesh is polyester no-see-um mesh 50D
•  Floor is 190T nylon taffeta 70D WR/FR PU 5000mm
•  Poles are aluminum, 7001-T6
•  Made in China

 

Top of the Line

Helios X³ Tent
$549.99

Model No. 2000000437

 

  • Co-designed by Coleman® Exponent® spokesperson and Professional Climber, Mike Haugen, the Helios X2 is four season tent worthy of the most grueling conditions. Developed to withstand high elevation conditions the Helios Series tent features four Yunan Atlas Scandium poles and a combination pole sleeve, pole clip pole structure for maximum strength and quick setup.
    •  Utilize state of the art materials
    •  70D silnylon flys
    •  Air Hercules FC poles
    •  Robust four pole architecture
    •  Vestibule pole(s) and numerous equalized guy-out lines
    •  Perfect for base camp at higher elevations
    •  Can withstand the harshest alpine environments
    •  Four season, specialized mountaineering tent
    •  Two large "D" doors for convenient access in front or back of tent
    •  two large vestibules for ample gear storage space
    •  Extensive pole coverage with multiple guy-out points for "bomber" strength
    •  Combination pole sleeve, clip design for quicker set up without compromising strength
    •  Zipper vents in ceiling for increased ventilation, minimizes condensation

•  Stake loops sized to fit back country skis for anchors
•  Pack weight is 12 pounds, four ounces
•  Trail weight is 11 pounds, eight ounces
•  Modified dome structure
•  Footprint is 92" x 82"
•  Peak height is 48"
•  Floor area is 52.3 sq ft
•  Vestibule area is 12 + 12 sq ft
•  Flysheet is nylon ripstop, 70D 190T, 5000 mm silicon/PU WR/FR
•  Inner tent is 190T nylon ripstop, 75D WR/FR
•  Mesh is no-see-um mesh 40D FR
•  Floor is 190T nylon taffeta 70D WR/FR, PU 5000 mm
•  Poles are Air Hercules FC poles
•  Made in China

 

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