Coleman Da Gama 4 Tunnel Tent - Green, Four Person

Good solid tent with plenty of head room, surprisingly easy to put up for such a large tent, having got the hang of it I can do it single-handedly in about thirty minutes. The trick, incidentally is, after getting the frame in place, anchor one end with the central guy, then go round the other end, with a peg and mallet ready, and from there pull it all up like a ship in a bottle, anchor that end, adjust everything, then peg it all down. Steel frame great in wind, used it on the North West coast of Scotland last year in gale force winds. Also means it weighs a lot, about the same as a heavy suitcase (it says 17 Kg on the bag), and is fairly bulky, probably not a problem if travelling by car. Two slight down sides, the "porch" is really just styling, and the wings flap uncontrollably in very high wind and are impossible to keep pegged down, I ended up taping them to the frame with gaffer tape.The manufacturer would do well to lose this feature altogether, though to be fair we are talking about extreme conditions. Also it is impossible to get back in the bag after use, I now put the inner tent in a separate bag. Why not loose pack it? It is never going to be a hiking tent!

Ideal tent for me. Easy enough to set up with only 3 poles to make up and feels sturdy on the two occassions I have used. Plenty of room in the bedroom and living areas. It feels a lot more comfortable being able to stand up in a tent after years of use smaller tents. I am very pleased with this tent.

The tent in itself deserves five stars. However: From the first use on camping went a zipper broken (see photos) and thus the usability is unfortunately already limited because the front "door" can not be properly closed. That's what I honestly did not expect in a tent COLEMAN, but this company is known for quality. The supplied pegs are not stable and keep nothing. But that can itself quickly corrected by changing. but the broken zip can not be fixed. This makes very sad and spoils the joy of the whole tent.The tent itself is built up quickly, it is nice and spacious and ideal for two people who like to have plenty of space. It has been thought through to the last detail and very stable. Annoying is not that interested tent carpets can not be delivered to Austria ...Pity, I would have liked to give it 5 stars, especially since I already bought three sleeping bags from the same copany and they are very good. The defect in the ZIP after the first use, there's only 3 star. Maybe COLE MAN or AMAZON find a way to fix this problem.

Very happy with this tent. Solid in the wind, Much more stable than the other tunnel tents on the campsite! Large living area, and cosy with the optional tent carpet.The sleeping area is not massive but adequate. We used the separate ( removable) section for bags etc and turned the other 2 bedrooms into one, ideal for three single airbeds but not much else.Easy to pitch. Look it up on utube as the instructions are rubbish.Fly screens on both doors a nice touch.It is heavy though, almost to heavy for me to carry any distance. I keep the poles out of the main bag to keep it manageable. That's what you get for sturdy steel poles though!All in all very happy, a good tent at a very reasonable price.

The tent is big, and easily accommodates 2 adults and 2 kids. It's not the perfect tent, as I could still improve it in minor details, but for the price it's rather close.Being able to merge the two bedrooms is nice, if you have small kids. Also being able to completely separate them (the divider zips all the way round) is also nice.The steel poles are sturdy and easy to assemble. The structural rigidity is fine, I didn't had any fear of the wind tearing it down, so I don't mind it being heavier that a carbon rod counterpart.Cons:My only minor complaint is the ventilation: dew can actually accumulate over night despite all the ventilation slits open (but the two doors closed). Also, it would be nice to be able to open the huge window opposite the side door. There is no rain cover over the side door, so if it start's to rain, you better run and close it, lest water comes in.Also, it would have been nice to have the outer surface of the ceiling to be white, as it can get rather hot in there if you can't find a nice shaded spot.Pros:It's a quality product, never leaked, not even in an intensive rain.It is sturdy, not just feels sturdy. Having small kids this was a major selling point for me.Versatile: if you buy the front extension too, you can have anything between 1 (but why would you do that?) to 4 rooms.It is possible to erect by a single, but determined person (if you are tall enough).Completely enclosed, no bugs can enter it.I recommend getting the carpet as well, it's really nice. If staying more than a few nights, the front extension comes in handy too. I added some carpets to the bedrooms and the front extension as well, those really makes the difference. Also: get the footprint too.I would recommend this tent if you are looking for a big family tent for a family of 3 or 4, and weigh is not an issue.

This tent is an example of what proper camping should be. The way it is put together and the ease with which it is erected is terrific, and when it is up it is as secure and sturdy as any tent Ive seen. There are a fair number of guys that need pegging out, though to be safe, you need 'em!! All the linking and folding back is done by neat toggles that link together in seconds. The sealed in groundsheet is nice and thick and if you go for the extra carpet, it makes it really snug. I don't really understand the "porch" jobbie, which Coleman claim to be the place for your wellies if it is wet!! Well - you COULD put them there, if you want to collect the rainwater! That is a small raised eyebrow from me because this roomy tent is just the job for couples, families, or just a load of good friends! Theres room in the living quarters for a dinner party.Heartily recommended - and good value for what you actually get.