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The Coleman 9277E107 Crestline Four-Person Tent is a convenient, moderate sized tent for the whole family to enjoy. This nine-feet-10-inches by seven-feet one-room tent can sleep up to four 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 59-inches of vertical space in the center there is plenty of room. The Coleman Crestline tent comes with a rainfly that covers the door 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 the air in your tent fresh, a heavy-duty welcome mat, skylight, gear loft, two inside pockets for added storage, and a CoolAir port 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. Manufacturer's Warranty
Five-year warranty About Coleman
The Coleman Company has been creating and innovating products for recreational outdoor use since W.C. Coleman started selling gasoline-powered lanterns in 1900. Inventor of the hugely popular fold-up camp stove, Coleman developed a plastic liner for his galvanized steel coolers in 1957--the birth of the modern cooler--and the company has been improving their utility and design ever since. The array of products that bear the Coleman name now includes just about everything you might need to work or play outdoors, from tents and sleeping bags to boats, backpacks, and furniture. Amazon.com Tent Guide
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.
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 Great tent at a great price!!!! |
| Review Date: July 5, 2005 |
| Reviewer: rileydog, Scottsdale, AZ USA |
| I bought this tent for nice weather camping in Arizona. It is wonderful! Looking for something sturdy and good, but for normal outings. This is perfect. It has a lot of ventilation which is wonderful for warmer weather. May not work as well in cold weather though for that fact. The skylights are just vented, though completly covered once the fly is put up. My favorite feature?? They call it a Cool Port, I call it a doggie door! It's a small door in the back of the tent, my dog (Jack Russell Terrier) was convinced it was designed just for him! It's screened as well, so perfect to keep the screen closed so you can see out and allow extra air at body level while sleeping, but perfect size for a small dog to go in and out. He used it non stop. It was hysterical. People were even commenting on our tent with a 'doggie door'. Other great features included 3 pouches for storing as well as a mesh net at the top.. maybe to hold a light? The doormat at the front is also wonderful to help in keeping the inside clean. Very easy to put up as well. I was very impressed with this tent for the price. |
So roomy and sturdy at the same time!
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| Review Date: July 10, 2006 |
| Reviewer: Courtney L. Coe, Longmont, CO USA |
| This tent is fantastic for weekend camping!!! It is roomy, airy, and yet still sturdy enough for the mountains. The rain flap is perfect to detach on a clear and starry night, but does it's job well when necessary. Definitely a plus to have for a short weekend recreational trip!! |
Great Tent, Great Price
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| Review Date: April 29, 2009 |
| Reviewer: G. Mitchell, Orange County, CA |
| I purchased this tent from a local sporting goods store about 5 years ago. It has been used on several weekend camping trips, first with my son, and now with my daughter. We are in the YMCA Adventure Guide/Princess program. The tent has been great, it still looks almost as good as new. Granted, we have not encountered any really severe weather, but it stood tall through several pretty windy (30-35mph) nights. I would recommend this tent for no more than two adults, or 1 adult and two younger kids. It is not a 4 person tent. Me, one of my kids and all our gear is perfect. If your crew is the right size, this is the right tent. |
older verison with the longer rainfly
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| Review Date: September 13, 2009 |
| Reviewer: Kathleen A. Wood, chittenden vt |
| i bought the older verison of the coleman crestline dome tent. i've had it for seven years. love it. i just dug it out to use for camping in august. it had rained one night i was there. it never leaked at all. i would highly recommend this tent. i've tried alot of coleman tents and this one gets a thumbs up. |
Tent gets a 5 / Rain fly gets a 1
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| Review Date: September 6, 2006 |
| Reviewer: D. Patrick, Ohio |
| Great tent - see other reviews. Rain fly shock poles are too thin and snapped within 3 days of the tent being set up. I did not overstress them. The rain fly was in place and working perfectly, but within 2 days the poles on the back side of the rainfly snapped and a day later the ones over the front door snapped. I was not even in or near the tent when it occurred. The poles are much thinner than the shock corded poles for the tent itself. Coleman does not offer replacement poles for the rain fly on their website. |
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US $269.99
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