Shopping For A New Tent

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We have two tents. One 5 person dome ..... EASY to put together, sleeps two on a queen airbed with squeezed in dog. Perfect for my daughter and I on a short trip.


A Colman Weather Master (shown above) that is awesome for longer trips and though it takes longer to install after a week of camping it's worth it. A must have for my 6'3" husband who doesn't want to be sleeping with the dog. Size 17'x9'

Our dog Bravo the Labradoodle
 
Now I am shopping for an easy up tent with space for three of us and the dog for short trips.

Here is what I found

Ultra Dome Tent, Six-Person From L.L.Bean see link for image

$249.00 Save 25%                           NOW $185.99

  • Easier setup, more helpful features and a better price than any tent in its class
  • Sets up in less than 10 minutes
  • Offers more shoulder room and usable floor space
  • Capacity: six people 
  • 10' x 9' x 6' high-ish

Coleman Sundome 6 10'x10' - 6 Person Tent 2011

Price: $129.99

  • Sleeps 6
  • All main fly and floor seams are factory sealed
  • Heavy duty 1000D polyethylene bathtub floor for extra durability and welded leak proof seams even in the corners
  • Coated polyester fly and wall fabrics (450mm coating) shield the tent from rain
  • 1 Large 'D' style front entry door
  • Freestanding design is easy to set up and take down
  • 10' x 10'  

 

SUNRISE 11 B from Eureka Outlet
Was $299.90      NOW Price $121.99

  • SLEEPS 6 PEOPLE
  • 1 DOOR, 4 WINDOWS, 2 VENTS
  • FLOOR 11' x 11', HEIGHT 7'
  • AREA 121 sq ft
  • MINIMUM WEIGHT 23 lbs 15 oz
  • 2-POLE DOME STYLE
  • 12.7mm FIBERGLASS FRAME
OR

 Instant Tent 6 by Colman

Price $178 ........... w h a t ! that's cheep !

Instant Tent 6 Instant Tent 6 Instant Tent 6
  • •  One minute set up or take down, based on average set up time
  • •  Our easiest tent - poles are pre-attached to tent
  • •  6 person / 1 room tent
  • •  Dimensions: 10 ft x 9 ft
  • •  71" center height, room to stand and move
  • •  Fits two queen airbeds

I'm thinking I found my new tent, what do you think?


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