Coleman Family 3-Room Eight-Person Dome Tent

The Coleman 9271A141 Three-Room Family Eight-Person Dome Tent is roomy enough for the whole family to enjoy, but also provides a little privacy. This 14-feet by 14-feet three-room tent can sleep up to eight people at a time in complete comfort.

The Coleman exclusive Weather-Tec system is guaranteed to keep you dry and includes: a waterproof floor, leak-free and protected seams, weather resistant fabric, a strong frame design, and the zipper guard system. With 74-inches of vertical space in the center there is plenty of head room, and the two large doors make entering and exiting an easy affair. The room dividers are removable in case you want to convert your tent in to one big space. The Coleman Three-room family tent comes with a rainfly that covers the doors and windows for protection from the elements, as well as separate storage bags for the tent-poles and stakes and easy-to-follow set up instructions sewn into the carry bag.

Features include a mesh vent to keep your air in the tent fresh, a skylight, gear loft, two pockets for added storage, heavy-duty welcome mats, and CoolAir ports to further adjust ventilation or access your gear. Shock-corded steel poles will keep this tent a sturdy haven from the weather for years to come.

What's in the Box?
Coleman dome tent, rainfly, poles, stakes, storage bags, carry bag

Manufacturer Warranty
Five-year warranty

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Selecting a Tent
Fortunately, there are all kinds of tents for weekend car campers, Everest expeditions, and everything in-between. Here are a few things to keep in mind:

Expect the Worst
In general, it's wise to choose a tent that's designed to withstand the worst possible conditions you think you'll face. For instance, if you're a summer car camper in a region where weather is predictable, an inexpensive family or all purpose tent will likely do the trick--especially if a vehicle is nearby and you can make a mad dash for safety when bad weather swoops in! If you're a backpacker, alpine climber or bike explorer, or if you like to car camp in all seasons, you'll want to take something designed to handle more adversity.

Three- and Four-Season Tents
For summer, early fall and late spring outings, choose a three-season tent. At minimum, a quality three season tent will have lightweight aluminum poles, a reinforced floor, durable stitching, and a quality rain-fly. Some three-season tents offer more open-air netting and are more specifically designed for summer backpacking and other activities. Many premium tents will feature pre-sealed, taped seams and a silicone-impregnated rain-fly for enhanced waterproofness.

For winter camping or alpine travel, go with a four season model. Because they typically feature more durable fabric coatings, as well as more poles, four-season tents are designed to handle heavy snowfall and high winds without collapsing. Of course, four-season tents exact a weight penalty of about 10 to 20 percent in trade for their strength and durability. They also tend to be more expensive.

Domes, Tunnels and Sacks
Tents are broadly categorized into two types, freestanding, which can stand up on their own, and those that must be staked down in order to stand upright. Freestanding tents often incorporate a dome-shaped design, and most four-season tents are constructed this way because a dome leaves no flat spots on the outer surface where snow can collect. Domes are also inherently stronger than any other design. Meanwhile, many three-season models employ a modified dome configuration called a tunnel. These are still freestanding, but they require fewer poles than a dome, use less fabric, and typically have a rectangular floor-plan that offers less storage space than a dome configuration. Many one and two-person tents are not freestanding, but they make up for it by being more lightweight. Because they use fewer poles, they can also be quicker to set up than a dome.

Size Matters
Ask yourself how many people you'd like to fit in your fabric hotel now and in the future. For soloists and minimalists, check out one-person tents. If you're a mega-minimalist, or if you have your eye on doing some big wall climbs, a waterproof-breathable bivy sack is the ticket. Some bivy sacks feature poles and stake points to give you a little more breathing room. Also, if you don't need bug protection and you want to save weight, check out open-air shelters.

Families who plan on car camping in good weather can choose from a wide range of jumbo-sized tents that will accommodate all your little ones with room to spare. A wide range of capacities is also available for three- and four-season backpacking and expedition tents. Remember, though, the bigger the tent you buy, the heavier it will be, although it's easy to break up the tent components among several people in your group. It's also helpful to compare the volume and floor-space measurements of models you're considering.

Customer Review: Excelente carpa familiar
Excelente producto. Fácil y rápida de armar (recomendable la ayuda de 1 persona)ofrece gran espacio dentro de la carpa: dos espacios a los lados con separadores removibles donde pueden ir los sleepings (entran 2 personas a cada lado bastante cómodas) y un espacio al centro donde se pueden colocar los maletines,servir para acomodar más gente o como área de juegos para los niños si no se puede salir por mal tiempo. Posee ventanas a la altura del suelo para mejor ventilación además de las ventanas y doble sistema de puertas. Permite estar parado dentro del espacio central lo que es muy cómodo para cambiarse. Por su volumen y peso es obvio que no es una carpa para llevar en la mochila, pero si para quienes planean llegar al lugar de camping en su camioneta y no moverse. Recomendable comprar un juego adicional de estacas más resistentes.
Customer Review: Got soaked in driving rainstorm
This is a great tent for rain-free weather. Unfortunately, the first night we used it a thunderstorm with high wind and lots of rain came up. The wind blew the rain under the fly and we got soaked. (The fly BARELY covers the ceiling/roof areas in the 2 low-height portions.) The next day we returned the tent to the store where we purchased it and bought one with a more adequate rain fly. We did love the 3 rooms. Thought the tent went up quickly and easlity for such a large tent.

When they are moving or going on holiday, many people use a fantastic way to carry extra luggage in car top carriers. These devices double the amount of space you have in your trunk by letting you store some of the larger articles and luggage on the roof of the car. There are many different types of car top carriers from roof racks to enclosed box type carriers. Some travellers prefer a waterproof, soft sided carrier over the older hard top carriers. These carriers are made form 100% waterproof vinyl that is guaranteed to be leak proof as well. The sides collapse so there is no danger of scratching or denting the roof of the car.

When it comes to choosing car to carriers, you have to consider how much space you need. When you decide how much room you need, it is better to go a little larger than what you need. Depending on the type you choose, you may or may not need to have a roof rack already installed. Many of the newer carriers on the market do not need anything other than the hardware that is included in the price. They are very easy to install and you do not need to have expensive tools or bring the car into a garage to have the work done.

If you like the style of the car top carriers that are shaped like a box better than the collapsible styles, make sure that the one you choose is made from waterproof material. If you are storing things in the carrier where it doesnt matter whether or not they get wet, then this doesnt really matter.

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