May 13
Designed for inflating and deflating beds, boats, and other inflatable items, this cordless, rechargeable electric pump makes the chore fast and easy. It works with Coleman double-lock and quick valves, Boston valves, and pinch valves, and is compatible with all Coleman beds and inflatables, as well most other inflatable products. It does not, however, work with stem and needle valves, such as those in basketballs, bike tires, etc. For valves other than pinch valves, there’s an adapter nozzle, and for pinch valves there’s a separate adapter. The pump inflates from one end and deflates from the other. A plug-in transformer comes with the pump to charge the battery.
Product Features
* Cordless pump for airbeds and inflatables by Coleman; fits other brands and items
* Compatible with double-lock and quick valves, Boston, and pinch valves
* Battery-operated with rechargeable plug-in transformer included
* 2 nozzles included, one for pinch valves and an adapter
* Coleman limited warranty
Customer feedback:
1. When I purchased my Coleman Comfort Control Quickbed (a decision I was less than thrilled with for many reasons), I found that I desperately needed an Air Pump and opted for this model after carefully weighing my other options. The reason I decided on this was because:
(1) of the name-brand,
(2) the fact that it seemed to be very handy with its recharging abilities and with its lightweigh features,
(3) the fact that my lungs cannot substitute for the action of my machine superior,
(4)and because it came with more accessories that were easily seen inside its packaging than all the other pumps on display at the time (perhaps not the best reasoning behind a buy, but the one I used anyhow).
2. I bought this pump in conjunction with a Coleman Comfort Control Air Mattress and I’m very pleased with both. The pump filled the air mattress firmly in under a minute when plugged in, and the pump seems to hold a charge quite well. The nozzles included make the pump ideal when inflating a Coleman air mattress, as they’re custom made for each other. The air pump takes the next step, though, in including additional nozzles that would (presumably) enable one to easily fill other inflatable items (short of a basketball or bike tire). The only minor annoyance to me was that the pump is quite noisy. If you’re planning to use this at the campground, try to make sure you get your business done before other campers go to bed, especially if you’re in close proximity. (Also, this product would have been pretty close to perfect if it had 9V car adapter capability.) Outside of that, this is a very efficient air pump – the price is more than worth the assurance that I won’t have to spend an hour laid out on the tent floor getting chapped lips from blowing up the air mattress.
May 13
Measuring 17- by 10-feet, Coleman’s Red Canyon tent is spacious enough to comfortably sleep eight campers. Ideal for weekend camping trips with family and friends, the Red Canyon features removable privacy walls, allowing you to create up to three separate rooms. Designed to keep you dry and comfortable regardless of the conditions, Coleman’s exclusive Weathertec System is guaranteed to keep you dry and offers leak-free protected seams, weather-resistant fabric, waterproof floors, zipper protection, and a wind-strong frame. The Red Canyon also features Coleman’s Variflow system and Cool-Air port, which also provides outside access to your gear.
Setting up the tent is quick and easy with shock-corded, color-coded poles and simple instructions that are sewn right onto the storage bag. Separate storage bags for the poles and stakes keeps everything well organized. To top it all off, the included welcome mat and interior pockets help keep everything tidy on your camping adventure.
Key Features:
* Features Coleman’s exclusive WeatherTec System
* Footprint: 17 feet x 10 feet
* Center Height: 72 inches
* Rooms: 1 to 3 (with removable privacy walls)
* Sleeps up to eight people
* Shock-corded poles for easy and quick setup
* Welcome mat and pockets keep interior tidy
* Access gear or adjust ventilation with Cool-Air port
* Variflo adjustable venting system increases airflow
* Separate storage bags for tents, poles, and stakes
* Simple instructions sewn onto storage bag
Customer feedback:
1. My husband and I were able to set the tent up easily. The second day of camping it started to sprinkle , then during the night and early morning it poured. We didn’t have one drop of water in our tent. It was wonderful after prior experiences with two different tents. (Indoor pools in our tent). There are two panels you can hang to divide the space. My kids each had their own room on the ends. We liked the little mesh panel for the ceiling used for a small cargo hold. Highly recommended!
2. We bought this a couple of weeks ago. We put in up in the yard ahead of our camping trip because we’re new at this. It was easy to put up. Looks nice. VERY roomy for our family of four.
May 13
Nicely lightweight and easy to set up and breakdown, the sporty Wenzel Pinon dome-style tent is a great choice for a weekend car camping outing. It features a generously sized single room that measures 7 by 7 feet–great for storing lots of gear–and a 50-inch maximum height. In addition to the good-sized D-style door (with a mesh window covering half of it), this tent also includes a window on the back for cross-current ventilation. The interior is quite spare, with only a small gear pocket in one corner near the door. Setting up the tent was easy, for the most part, and we erected the tent (with its two shock-corded fiberglass poles) in under five minutes. The one impediment to an even faster assembly was the heavy-duty nylon corner pockets that secure the poles, which included a polyester-reinforced interior flap that’s not seamed at the top of the entry. Thus, we had a tougher time than we should have trying to make correct purchase with the pocket, continually hitting the space between the nylon pocket and the interior poly pocket.
But we could forgive this slight design flaw for such a nicely light and easily backpacked tent. This tent also includes a fly that offers a good coverage area, including a bit of an extended cover over the door and back window. While we didn’t have rain during our testing, we did use a sprinkler for an extended period, and were pleased to note that the fly ably handled the water run off, guiding it away from the bottom of the tent. To improve this tent’s weather resistance, it’s recommended that you use seam sealer to coat all exposed seams, applying only to the underside of the fly and inside the seams of the tent.
Product Features
* Square-shaped, dome-style tent for two to three sleepers; measures 7 by 7 feet
* Lightweight enough for hiking and traveling
* D-style door, back window, full rain fly
* Shock-corded fiberglass poles; lightweight steel stakes for stability and strength
* Nylon floors have taped floor seams; tent is backed by 10-year warranty
Customer feedback:
1. I like this tent more than the other reviewer. I used it for one night with my son, and it worked well. Woke up dry and happy. It’s got about a 4 foot height, so you definitely can’t stand up in it, but it is a legit 7 feet by 7 feet. Pretty good size. Haven’t seen anything on the market at this price.
Other things I liked:
-Easy to get in and out of (D-style door is a plus)
-Fiberglass poles and overall easy set-up.
I forgot…I did use a seam sealer for all the edges of the tent. Worked well.
2. Since when were tents this affordable? I just received this tent yesterday. I set it up in my backyard, and I like the way it looks. Easy to set-up. Intuitive. This is not a tent that I am going to use to climb a mountain, but rather use for easy day trips around the area. Everyone calls these tents 2 or 3 person tents. But, I am certainly going to use just as a two person. I am 5’9″ and my wife’s the same height as well. We will be snug sleeping next to one another, but it will work…and at this price? Why not.
May 13
Take the family camping in style – and protection from the elements – with the Columbia CB-5300 Bugaboo dome-style tent, which fits four to five people. It provides a heady 74-inch center height and features a 1200 millimeter double-coated fly, sealed seams, and a polyethylene tub floor. The reflective zipper pulls make it easy to get in and out of the tent – even in the dark. It comes with a remote-controlled light (with a 65-foot reach) that attaches easily for exceptional nighttime security and visibility. The Clean Sweep zippered floor flap makes it easy to sweep out debris. The two storage foot lockers are accessible from outside and inside the tent so you can easily store your gear out of the way. Other features include a quick-release buckle system, two hanging cup holders, and a removable door mat.
The Bugaboo’s skylights offer large areas of mesh for maximum airflow and awe-inspiring views of the night sky. In addition, the rainfly has clear panels with zippered covers that offer you the option of having night views or no morning sun in your face. The Bugaboo’s venting system creates a vortex that flushes hot air up through the roof, providing fresh air all night long. For maximum climate control, open or close the lower vents to feel the cool night breeze or keep warm air in. The CB-5300 features the GoBe Dry Ultimate Rain Protection System, which combines patent pending fabric, component, and seam technology that culminates in exceptional protection from the elements, in particular rain, in any and all terrain. The DryTek Fabric repels moisture with a protective coating. The DryFloor Tub design elevates the floor seams to keep away water, while the DryGuard Skirt deflects rain from the floor seams and stake loops.
Product Features
* Family dome tent sleeps 4 to 5 people; includes polyethylene tub floor
* Features remote control light, skylights, and venting system to provide fresh air all night
* 74-inch center height
* Base size: 12 x 9 feet
* GoBe Dry rain protection system helps keep you dry in any terrain
Customer feedback:
1. We purchased this tent so we can introduce our family (my wife, 2 young children (4 and 3)) to the joys of camping. This tent easily hold all 4 of us with plenty of room for another kid and all of our gear. The tent sets up quickly, but you need 2 people to properly pitch it – so one man setup is out. It becomes pretty tight and sturdy once properly setup and staked, and has very good ventilation.
The directions are not the best in the world, but they will do.
2. I bought this tent mainly because of the height. My main criteria was that I be able to stand up inside the tent to be able to change clothes easily. I agree with another poster that it doesn’t feel like a true 9×12 tent that it claims. I think the slanting walls of a dome-style tent take up a lot of the room you think you’re going to have. I have an airbed that is a double bed size and sits 22 inches high. It fit nicely and I still had room to put a small table along with 2 suitcases and assorted junk. The tent stakes are cheap and I actually had 2 bend while trying to put them in the ground. But its also fairly cheap to buy some sturdy tent stakes to use in the future. Don’t let that keep you from buying the tent, but know that you should probably go ahead and buy some at the same time that you buy the tent.
The rainfly makes for a nice entryway overhang. Luckily it didn’t rain on my trip, but I can see how the rainfly along with the vents at the bottom of the tent side walls would allow for nice venitilation without getting wet. I had nice ventilation at night by opening the vents at the bottom and opening each of the windows about 5 inches at the top. I had privacy to sleep and plenty of fresh air at the same time.
