Skylodge Instant Tent: 8-Person 3-Season
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Set up camp in minutes with the Skylodge 8-Person Instant Tent, built for comfort and convenience
What Our Gearhead® Experts Are Saying:
"The Skylodge 8-Person Instant Tent makes setting up camp effortless, which is a game-changer after a long drive or a late arrival. With pre-attached telescoping poles, this tent goes up in about a minute, saving us time and energy. The spacious design easily fits two queen-size airbeds, and the convertible screen room gives us extra space for gear or lounging. The WeatherTec system keeps us dry, even in unexpected rain, and the large door awning and ground vents ensure great airflow on warmer nights. It's the perfect setup for hassle-free group camping."
Camping should be about adventure, not struggling with tent poles. With the Skylodge 8-Person Instant Tent, we can go from packed to pitched in just about a minute, thanks to pre-attached telescoping poles that make setup intuitive and easy. Once inside, the spacious cabin design gives us room to stand up and move freely, while the convertible screen room provides a separate space for lounging, sleeping, or storing gear.
When the weather turns, we stay dry thanks to the WeatherTec system, featuring welded corners and inverted seams that keep moisture out. The large door awning offers extra weather protection while also improving airflow, and ground vents keep the fresh air circulating. With an E-port for power access, mesh storage pockets to keep gear organized, and a wide door for easy entry, this tent is designed for stress-free adventures, whether we’re out for a weekend getaway or an extended car camping trip with friends and family.
Details
- Spacious 8-person tent with an intuitive instant setup in about a minute
- Pre-attached telescoping poles for fast and easy pitching
- Convertible screen room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a room divider
- WeatherTec system with welded corners and inverted seams for rain protection
- Large door awning and ground vents ensure excellent airflow
- Fits two queen-size airbeds with plenty of room to spare
- E-port for easy electrical access and mesh storage pockets for gear organization
- Stuff-and-roll carry bag for easy packing and transport
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- Material
- WeatherTec
- Capacity
- 8-person
- Season
- 3-season
- Wall Type
- double-wall
- Freestanding
- yes
- Poles
- fiberglass
- Pole Attachment
- pre-attached, telescoping
- Number of Doors
- 1
- Ventilation
- ground vents, mesh window, mesh canopy
- Seams
- taped
- Gear Loft
- yes, mesh storage pockets
- Interior Height
- 6ft 6in
- Floor Dimensions
- 9.5ft x 12ft
- Floor Space
- 114sq ft
- Packed Size
- 12 x 12 x 47in
- Packed Weight
- 30lb 13.6oz
- Activity
- weekend camping
- Manufacturer Warranty
- limited 1 year
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Overall Rating
4 based on 45 ratings
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Here's what customers have to say
The camping tent is generally well-received, with customers appreciating its spaciousness, easy setup, and durability. The large size can comfortably accommodate a family, and the tent is described as water-resistant with good airflow. However, some customers have experienced issues with the quality of the poles and locking mechanisms, leading to problems with the tent's stability and ability to stand up properly. Additionally, a few reviewers noted that the floor could use more reinforcement. Overall, the tent seems to be a good value, but some customers have encountered quality control issues.
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Selecting an option will reload the available reviews on the pageJune 12, 2025
Great summer tent
This tent is super easy to put up and take down. There is plenty of room for realistically up to 4 persons. The optional room divider makes this even nicer. What sold me on this tent are the large windows and 4 way ventilation. It also has the option of having one half of the tent be a screened in porch. The only change I would make for this tent is to make the door a D style door, although the zippers work better than any tent the I have ever had. I love that you can just pull on the windows and they open. The door will do that if you first open it part way. Overall I am very pleased with this tent.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
June 10, 2025
Not waterproof
We bought this a year and half ago and used it once. This tent goes up easily even for 2 elderly people. However, on our second camping trip that was to be extended travel, the first night it rained a slow steady rain for several hours and the tent was not waterproof. All the sides were seeping water which then left puddles in the bottom of the tent. Everything was wet. We threw the tent away at the campsite and had to resort to hotels. If your weather is clear and sunny this is a good choice.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
May 31, 2025
Doesn’t hold up to basic use
Broke with the first use. Tent looked like it was straining the struts when put up. One of the sewn seams was already coming apart. When taking it down, the plastic hinge locked up and the strut buckled. Got one use out of it, now it’s junk. Sad. Also the instructions were extremely hard to follow and only to in Spanish for some reason.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
May 28, 2024
Leaks amd breaks easily.
Very easy set up as promised, and I loved the large windows. However, I've used this tent twice and one of the poles has already bent, the tent is still usable but that pole no longer folds up properly. I've not been rained on in this tent yet, but while testing it's waterproof abilities with a hose, this tent dripped from all three back windows. Very disapointed.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
November 15, 2023
Easiest set up ever, front door could be better
Definitely the easiest tent I've ever set up. Most details were very thoughtful with the goal in mind of fast and stress-free set up, easily completed by one person. The top below the canopy is entirely mesh, so while it would probably be very breathable during the summer, you must put the canopy up for privacy and for the slightest chance of rain. However, there are two features that keep this from being a five-star tent. I had a few problems with the door: the zipper gets caught continuously. I did not have a single perfect open/close of the door. 100% fail rate. I really loved the bendable poles that went in the Evanston (my previous tent) door, they made it open almost like a hinge. That is the perfect feature for kids that run in and out a lot (let's face it, camping is exciting!) There are also no inside ties for the main door. Obviously, you want it closed most of the time for bugs, but the times you need it to stay open and tied down are crucial, like load-in. You don't want to snag or trip on the door while carrying things. There is a weird pocket on the floor of the front wall, presumably for the door, but it's completely inconsequential. Speaking of pockets, that is my only other complaint about this tent. All of the personal belonging pockets are located toward the rear of the tent. If you use the curtain to separate the inside into two rooms, there are no pockets at all in the front room.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
September 6, 2023
Expensive because it lacks durability
After 1.5 years this tent suddenly stopped closing one of its telescoping poles, and the water proof bottom shows excessive wear. It’s been used 4 times and sits in an air control room the rest of the time. Completely disappointing.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
June 26, 2023
Not a good tent
Bought this last year for my family of 5. It NEVER sets up right. I have been an avid camper my whole life, but we can never get the bottom flat. Found out this weekend that it leaks, despite being used twice. We all had soggy sleeping roles and damp clothes. Also, the poles get twisted very easily and it seems completely dependent on the rain fly to remain standing. Had my last Coleman 6 person for 20 years, and i am already looking to replace this one.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
October 30, 2022
A decent tent but still room for improvement
While the tent is indeed spacious and fairly quick to setup (certainly not a minute for most of us average users), the tarp flooring could use more strengthening. An easy solution would be to have the tent sit on top of another tarp. The most disappointing feature is the plastic joint between poles 1 and 2. While I understand that plastic joints can reduce its production cost, the joint split too easily with the metal screw that's inside it. Don't know if there's a sturdier plastic material available or if it's better to have a metallic joint altogether. Not saying this isn't a good product, but it certainly has room for improvement. The last thing is the carrying bag. It's somewhat strong, but it didn't make it after 1 day for me. After the first day, there were a few small tears in it. Likely possible from rubbing against a rock or something. With that said, a heavier denier nylon or other fabric is warranted. To improve the longevity of ownership, owners might want to consider reinforcing each joint between pole 1 and 2 with a high speed (duct) tape like military high speed tape. Owners should also lay the tent on a tarp that is larger than the tent itself. Would've given this a 3-star rating but the customer service was just top notch and therefore raised this to a 4-star rating.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
August 22, 2022
Great tent!
Great tent. Super easy to set up, held up through a rain storm without a single leak, and was the perfect weekend getaway.
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
August 15, 2022
Great tent, great value!
The space was well designed, and suited to what we were looking for. I also very much appreciate the instant-setup feature!
Originally reviewed on coleman.com
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