Coleman Cobra Backpacking Tent, Black, Blue, 3 Person

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It would also be nice if it looked good whilst doing so – and I can safely say, with its blue/black colouring and sleek finish, the Coleman Cobra 2 ticks all these boxes, and then some! Since then, the Coleman Cobra 2 has come with me to Iceland, Norway, and National Parks all throughout the UK.

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Room for 2 may be a stretch, but it’s certainly doable if you both pack light and make good use of the vestibules. It is squat and can be pitched close to the ground reducing the effect of adverse weather conditions. In addition, we use a number of third party cookies to enhance your experience, some of these include videos from Youtube, which will not work if you decline third party cookies. We've added a Coleman Universal Tarp and a homemade footprint, and found that combo nearly perfect for cycle touring in France. Bought the three man version as difference in pack size and weight over the two man was marginal and it is really spacious and can sleep a couple in reasonable comfort with acres of room for a single camper.Pack size, is a little more bulky than I am used to with ultra light tents but a bungee helped to reduce volume a little it fitted on my bike rack slotting under the saddle and between the panniers but my husband couldn't get that set up to work on his bike. Don’t forget to check out the rest of our blog for more tips, tricks and gear reviews from the trail. I was about halfway through my week-long hike along the Hadrian’s Wall Path – an ancient wall built by the Romans 1,900 years ago. We provide hints and tips about camping as well as reviews of the gear we’ve found useful over the years.

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Unclip the inner and fold, pull the alloy pegs on the outer and slip out the 2 alloy poles and fold. Have tried moving things around but can't seem to find the answer with the problem being the same on both doors.

I needed something relatively lightweight, quick to pack down, and durable enough to survive long-distance hikes and wild camping in rugged and remote locations. I will use it again but am keeping an eye out for something else for my solo cycle camping and I have learnt from some of the issues with the cobra design. This doesn’t cause it to flap, as the outer canvas stops the wind, but it can be a little irritating.

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Plenty of ventilation in the inner, with a zippable mozzie mesh panel in the top of one of the side doors. The groundsheet is tough and can be pitched on rough ground with jutting sticks, rocks, stones, and thorns present. Established in 1962, we're a family run business and one of the most respected independent retailers in the industry. I once had a fox try and nab some of my food that I placed in the outer compartment which gave me a massive scare in the middle of the night!Even when stuck into hard, rocky ground, the pegs gain purchase, and I’ve never had an issue with any snapping or getting bent. Once the poles are inserted, clips attached to the fly can be hooked onto the poles to stretch out the canvas and provide more tension. We and our partners use data for Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development.

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Porch: having 2 was useful for middle of the night wee exits but also meant I forgot what stuff was where, in terms of keeping track of stuff it was a lot better just having the panniers in the tent with us. Maybe I'm not used to travelling with 3 or didn't vent it right but it was a real pain have to separate the fly carefully every time from the inner and spend a while airing and drying it.

Bring this review up to the present, the canvas of the tent is still as waterproof as ever and not one tent peg has been bent or guy rope broken. Berth – This shows the number of people that the tent can sleep within the inner tents of a model of tent, in line with the industry standard. A lightweight tent offering superb value for a budding adventurist; the wedged tunnel design is wind responsive and strong. If a tent has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm it means that a 3 metre column of water can be placed on its surface before any drops will show through the underside of the fabric. But the fact is that the Cobra is a totally solid and reliable performer for the budget-conscious camper.