Skydome Tent: 8-Person 3-Season - Darkroom
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Camp in comfort with the 8-Person Dark Room Skydome Tent, featuring fast setup and heat-reducing technology
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"I love how fast and easy this tent sets up—under five minutes and I’m ready to go. The Dark Room technology is a game-changer, blocking sunlight so I can sleep in and keeping the interior cooler during hot summer days. With near-vertical walls, there’s plenty of headroom to stand and move around, and the wide door makes loading gear and air mattresses a breeze. Plus, the WeatherTec system keeps rain out, making it a solid choice for extended camping trips."
We love waking up refreshed on camping trips, and the 8-Person Dark Room Skydome Tent makes it easy to sleep in, no matter the sunrise. Coleman’s Dark Room technology blocks 90% of sunlight while also reducing heat inside the tent, giving us cooler mornings and a more restful night’s sleep.
With near-vertical walls, we get 20% more headroom than traditional dome tents, making it comfortable to stand up and move around. Setup is effortless thanks to pre-attached poles, getting us pitched and ready in under five minutes. The WeatherTec system, complete with a tub-style floor and inverted seams, helps keep us dry when the weather takes a turn. Whether we're setting up base camp for a weekend adventure or just enjoying some backyard camping, this tent keeps us comfortable, cool, and protected.
Details
- Dark Room technology blocks 90% of sunlight for better sleep and reduced heat
- Fast, under-five-minute setup with pre-attached poles for convenience
- Near-vertical walls provide 20% more headroom for a spacious feel
- WeatherTec system with welded corners and inverted seams keeps water out
- Wide door design makes moving airbeds and gear in and out effortless
- Mesh storage pockets and gear loft keep small items organized
- Fits two queen-size airbeds for comfortable group camping
- Durable frame withstands winds up to 35 mph
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- Material
- WeatherTec, Dark Room technology
- Capacity
- 8-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Wall Type
- double-wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- fiberglass
- Pole Attachment
- sleeves, pre-attached
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Ventilation
- mesh windows
- Seams
- taped
- Gear Loft
- mesh pockets
- Interior Height
- 6ft 4in
- Floor Dimensions
- 12ft x 9in
- Floor Space
- 108sq ft
- Packed Weight
- 21lb 9.6oz
- Activity
- weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
4.5 based on 61 ratings
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The tent is described as spacious and easy to set up, with a dark room feature that blocks out light, making it suitable for sleeping. Customers generally praise the tent's quality and durability, though a few reported issues with the zippers or seams. The overall consensus is that this is an excellent tent for camping.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageMay 26, 2025
Best Tent Ever
Does that pesky sun wake you up earlier than you like in the morning while camping? Look no further. This darkroom technology is game changing. The set up is quick and easy as well. No need to struggle to poke rods through tight pockets anymore. This tent also boasts plenty of standing room. I’m 6’2” and I can stand up straight in the middle. We’ve been using this tent for 3 years now and won’t be changing tent brands for a long time.
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
May 12, 2025
No good in the wind
Overall, seems like a nice tent. Size is good, set up fairly easy. I'm not a fan of these fast set up tents, kind of gimmicky, but it is ok. However, we found it could not handle the wind. We tested it in our front yard with a 15 mph wind and gusts that were higher. It completely caved in half the tent. This is totally unacceptable. I have camped in many situations with at least that much wind and my tents have all stayed standing. We double checked out set up, but had done what the directions stated. I think tie downs on the poles would help. We used the guy lines that were on the rain fly, but they don't stop it from happening. Also, there are NO loops for tent pegs in the middle on any side. I can't believe the long side, does not have a place for a stake. I don't think that made the problem we experienced, but it just isn't a good design that way. The back wall can cave in a bit without that extra stake. Seems like a good tent overall, but no way can this be used on a windy day.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
August 2, 2024
Great for bigger families!
We have taken our family of 6 on a few camping adventures with this tent! The inside is spacious enough to have 2 cots (for the old people) and 4 sleeping bags on the ground. We have never had issues with water seeping in which can be a major pain when you are camping. I would recommend this tent to others!
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
July 1, 2024
Tent has some nice features, but was just average.
I love the size and shape of this tent. It worked great for my family of 4 and a dog. It had plenty of room for two air mattresses. The dark room feature was also great. We were able to sleep in for the first time ever while camping. This tent also had some great inside storage features with a safe place to put all our phones. Now for the cons. Only having one window on the door made for poor air circulation inside the tent. It got pretty hot in there. It rained on our trip, and this tent was not waterproof. It leaked pretty bad through the seam connecting the tent body to the floor as well as through the tent wall itself. Also, whenever we would open the door all the water would poor right in due to where the rainfly stopped. I wish this tent had more of a vestibule over the door.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
May 9, 2024
Dry camp
I love our Coleman tent . This one sleeps 4 plus has a screen area . We have been in rain and the Coleman tent kept us dry . The tent is dark , has window for air. It is easy to set up and take down it stores in a bag .
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
April 7, 2024
Best tent ever
Coleman 8 person dark room tent is absolutely amazing. On a hot sunny day in a tent can be miserable well not no more dark room keeps the tent really cool , and withholds a thunderstorm really well. There's so much room. I definitely recommend you won't be disappointed.
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
April 7, 2024
Amazing skydome!
Amazing tent! We have used this tent in our camping trip to Florida, it was great! The skydome is amazing, you can watch the stars when its dark, it is a great experience! Highly recommend!!
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
March 20, 2024
Take it on your next adventure
The Coleman Skydome Darkroom 8-person tent offers quick setup and reliable performance for outdoor adventures. It includes "Dark Room technology," which Coleman claims blocks out 90% of sunlight. I'm not sure how accurate that specific percentage is but it is noticeably cooler and darker inside the tent than would otherwise be expected, making it easy to sleep after a hot day or take a nap while the sun is still up. Construction is sturdy and it has a spacious interior, making it a great choice for camping trips with family. It's relatively easy to take down and get packed away, and includes a carry bag for transport & storage.
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
March 15, 2024
Best camping trip!!
We have used this tent on the weekend in our camping trip. It was the best! The tent is very spacious, it was great to be able to watch the stars in the moonlight. We have loved it!
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
February 27, 2024
Dark room feature is great
Perfect tent for camping. I struggled a little to set it up but Im not too great at these things. Haven’t really used it during the rain but it did great in the sun. It’s roomy and like the dark room feature.
Originally reviewed on influenster.com
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