- How long does it take to set up?
- Coleman rates it at about five minutes with two people. The poles come pre-attached, so you unfold, raise the frame and clip the tent on.
- Does it really fit eight people?
- It sleeps eight on sleeping bags, but that is tight. Most families use it for four to six people, or two queen airbeds with gear.
- Is it good in rain?
- Yes for three-season rain. The WeatherTec tub floor, taped seams and full fly shed water, but it is not built for heavy snow or extreme wind.
- Can I stand up inside?
- No. It is a dome tent, so adults crouch or stoop. The near-vertical walls do give more headroom at the edges than a classic dome.
- Is it good for backpacking?
- No. It is too heavy and bulky to carry far. It suits car camping, festivals and base camps.
- What comes in the box?
- The tent body with pre-attached poles, the fly, stakes, guylines and a carry bag. Check the stake count, since some buyers add extras.
- Where is the Coleman Skydome 8-Person Camping Tent cheapest?
- At Coleman, for $359.99, as of our latest check.