Coleman Instant Up Darkroom 6P Tent $269 + Delivery ($0 C&C) @ Anaconda (Club Membership Required, Online Only)

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WELCOME10

Seems like a fair price for a mid-sized tent. Model is exclusive to Anaconda with mostly positive reviews on the website, not sure how reliable the reviews are…

Not the Gold model but should be decent enough for casual camping.

**Features **
Darkroom Technology reduces light by filtering out up to 95% of sunlight
Darkroom Technology reduces heat by up to 5 degrees so you are cooler during the day and warmer at night.

Circle Ventilation - Keeps the tent cool
WeatherTec System, patented welded floors and inverted seams keep water out - keeping you dry.

Instant up frame for simple setup in under 2 minutes.

Superior RipStop fly material provides extra strength.

Front mesh screened D-door with awnings - poles included.

Pre-tied guy ropes to assist campers to correctly erect the tent.

Integrated frame pre-attached to tent
Fully seam-sealed fly with large front awning
Three large windows with roll up rear flaps.

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  Thrifty Dan on 21/07/2023 - 11:30

  -2

  Is that what they put up if the official darkrooms are too full?

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  Dauphin3 on 21/07/2023 - 11:35

  Club price is showing as $279 for me…?

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    drogba on 21/07/2023 - 11:35

    WELCOME10 coupon for extra $10 off

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  aneil915 on 21/07/2023 - 11:52

  +2

  Great price and a very good tent. Good idea to buy pegs too as the ones that come with these tents are crap.

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  Jazza11 on 21/07/2023 - 11:54

  Op got one

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  frewer on 21/07/2023 - 12:19

  +3

  Just curious, I want to get into camping in spring. It'll be myself + 3 children (4yo, 5yo,8yo). So we will need sleeping bags ? Or air mattress ? Is there a website that I can get more infor about 'how to camping' for noob lol. Cheers

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    Zitane on 21/07/2023 - 12:25

    +4

    def need sleeping bags and some sort of bedding (inflatable mattress or foam padding). depends also on how far out you go and what state you're in as this will affect how cold it'll get at night.

    give this guy a start - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KkJX8_5GfJw

    Good luck and have fun!!

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    OlorinSledg3 on 21/07/2023 - 12:35

    +6

    Do yourself a favour and bookmark the Snowy's website (https://www.snowys.com.au). One stop shop for all your camping/hiking needs.
    They have a great blog that is helpful for beginners and those with more experience - https://www.snowys.com.au/blog/.

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      aneil915 on 21/07/2023 - 15:18

      Agree snowys is great for gear and information. Highly recommend checking out the snowys podcast on YouTube too.

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    theoofside on 21/07/2023 - 13:03

    +4

    If it's your first time, don't try to be too adventurous! Book a powered site in a holiday park, preferably go with friend(s) who can help out or keep an eye on the kids. And definitely do a practice run in your backyard first, to make sure you have all the equipment you need in working order.

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      mathew42 on 21/07/2023 - 13:16

      +3

      Nothing worse (or more amusing) than watching someone take a tent out of the packaging and attempt to set it up as the sun is setting.

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        figlia on 21/07/2023 - 13:45

        +4

        totally, had one guy setting up his tent just after sunset.

        (for the 1st time I'm guessing)

        end result, his front entrance was facing a tree with about 5cm gap.
        the only tree in 10m radius

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      afoveht on 21/07/2023 - 14:34

      +3

      Each to their own but tenting in most "holiday parks" is my idea of hell - no nature, people everywhere, neighbours, need to pack up and get out by a certain time, can't have a fire, people watching you struggle for the first time as mentioned above, etc. I do it only if I need to (eg going to an event with little other convenient option, use facilities to recover after a period of free camping). Could be a way to turn sometime right off camping if they're expecting "the great outdoors."

      Also sleeping bags: in warmer weather can easily do without if your mattress is suitable. I regularly go for a night or two out with just a sheet or light blanket when it's warm - in just undies no less. Bring a comfy pillow - that'll be the real deal maker.

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    mathew42 on 21/07/2023 - 13:14

    +5

    Find your nearest scout group enrol the kids and tag along.

    Scouts is one of the few organisations where kids are expected to do stuff and the role of leaders is more as mentors. Each of my kids by thirteen could plan and successfully run a 3 day hike. That includes preparing a budget, planning the route, shopping for meals within budget, transport and complete the dreaded paperwork.

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      JutakuHome on 21/07/2023 - 15:47

      +1

      As an adventurous high school teacher who spends a lot of time outdoors, this warms my heart! Bravo!

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    ausdday on 21/07/2023 - 13:19

    +1

    A sleeping bag is good enough for many people. But floor can be cold at night, a mattress can help create a gap between your body and the floor. I am using $7.50 kmart mattress with an air pump and it lasted for years.

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    colossus on 21/07/2023 - 13:44

    +1

    Sleeping bags: absolutely.

    I recommend camping, self-inflating mattresses rather than air mattresses. Air mattresses are a pest to inflate and lose level of inflation when ground cools the air.

    If you find you camp a lot, also consider stretcher/fold out bed.

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    lysp on 21/07/2023 - 15:26

    +1

    Start with a trial run - camping in the backyard.

    For matresses i personally prefer 4wd inflatable mats. They are a thin layer of foam, and also self inflate with air - so you have best both. Not too airy / bouncy.

    Also I get 2x singles, and just place them together instead of a double. GIves more flexibility.

    If it's cold, you can use sleeping bag enclosed. If it's warmer, I just put a cheap sheet over the mattress and use the sleeping bag as a doona.

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    AzzaClazza on 23/07/2023 - 08:29

    +1

    I suggest getting the minimum gear and then deciding where your priorities are. Kids don't know/ don't care what they use so a 2 blankets…one to sleep on to make the ground a bit softer, and another to wrap up in, is more than enough. Mattresses are just another chore to inflate/deflate…especially on your own…that's a lot of time. Bring a pillow from home…they'll have a blast.

    This is a great tent, I actually bought 3.
    One for the adults, one for the kids (14,16) and another as a gift for my daughter (22) who is starting on her own camping adventures. It's a big package so be prepared to strap it to the roof.

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    frewer on 24/07/2023 - 10:09

    Thank you for all the replies. It will be a blast for us this summer.

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  bgh80 on 21/07/2023 - 12:20

  +1

  I got the 10 person version of this tent from BCF earlier in the year for $250.

  It is actually better quality than I was expecting for the price and can recommend.

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  Skky on 21/07/2023 - 12:38

  i saw several review claiming it is bad - on amazon, tentworld, bcf , anaconda - all says that poles are fragile, instant system is designed badly and it cannot stand even an easy wind:
  "Tent is easy to set up but doesn’t hold wind. Parts are fragile and will brake easily. Do not recommend. Warranty does not cover weather damage."

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    dav3 on 21/07/2023 - 13:08

    +1

    The thing with a lot of those negative reviews is that most of those people are morons, most of their issues would be because they didn't read the instructions, tried to force the "instant system", didn't secure it properly, or used it in conditions it just wasn't designed for.

    I mean personally I'm not a fan of the instant systems like this, I'm sure they're fine, but one little break in the plastic hinges and the whole thing is useless. But if you're after something cheap, decent quality, and easy to setup they're a good option.

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    dtpearson on 21/07/2023 - 13:24

    +2

    I have a Coleman instant 6P bought 4-5 years ago that is working fine and a Blackwolf instant using the same mechanism that is 10-12 years old that is also fine (but its seam tape is coming away). Any regular tent will struggle in high winds, especially if they are not put up correctly, these ones are designed for ease of use, not extremes = the usual "Tent let in water during just one minor cyclone, and when we closed up ALL the openings it got condensation inside - One star" type reviews.

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    miicah on 21/07/2023 - 18:48

    +1

    "Doesn't hold wind" = "I camped on the top of a dune and it got damaged"

    These people would give a two thousand dollar mountaineering tent one star because they have no idea what they are doing.

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    Kikkoman56 on 22/07/2023 - 07:47

    "doesn't hold wind" At least it won't be a dutch oven?

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    Yeahyeahok on 22/07/2023 - 20:15

    Have this exact tent and it's great. Can't fault anything about it. Even had a night in heavy rain and not a drop got in

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  tonka on 21/07/2023 - 13:00

  +1

  Watched the video, doesn't look 'instant up'. Seemed like it glossed over the process to fit the description actually.

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    scratchy on 21/07/2023 - 13:22

    +1

    No they are the instant up poles. I have been using this tent (Non Darkroom version) for about 6 years. It is possible to pinch yourself when pulling the tent down so it's good to pay attention.

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    dtpearson on 22/07/2023 - 06:39

    +1

    For just the tent, no fly, no pegs (for kids in the backyard) it really is basically instant up (< 1 minute). Getting it set for proper camping might take another 5-10 minutes (pegs, fly poles etc)

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  OzBerghainer on 21/07/2023 - 13:34

  Wow i got the 3 person version yesterday for $299

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  scratchy on 21/07/2023 - 13:34

  +2

  Absolute ripper of a tent for weekend car camping. Infact I think it's the perfect tent for car camping. I've got the same tent (Non Darkroom) and always relish rocking up to a site and being able to literally throw it up in the time it takes for my mates to figure out which pole inserts into which. Once you've done it a couple of times you could do it around the 2 minute range with 2 of you.

  It's great to see they continually improve on this tent. Stored it fits easily into a car (although it is a bit long because of the poles). It's easy enough to put back into the storage bag (some tents are impossible). The pegs are pretty average but that is easy to upgrade.

  It has a nice hook for a light in the middle of the roof. If you live in a state that doesn't have daylight savings then you'll appreciate the Darkroom feature as summertime camping the sun is up at 5am.
  My version has green guy ropes which are impossible to spot, it was good to see the later model came out with high viz yellow guy ropes, much more sensible.

  In high wind this style of tent catches the wind, the poles are strong, but you should pay attention as they move counterintuatively when you errect the tent and damaging the poles would suck.

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    drogba on 21/07/2023 - 13:37

    Awesome write-up, thanks mate!

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  jaimex2 on 21/07/2023 - 14:07

  +2

  If you can wait this is the Aldi tent that sells for $200

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    miicah on 21/07/2023 - 18:49

    I thought it looked familiar.

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  Hugh G Rection on 21/07/2023 - 14:23

  i have the mansion version of this one and love it. 10P with 3 rooms. the blackout works very well especially at night so no one can tell why the tent is shaking :)

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  djprima on 21/07/2023 - 17:10

  +2

  If you're searching for something a bit bigger and better, worth considering an upgrade to the 10P Gold @ Tentworld. They are currently offering a promotion with a free ground mesh included for only $449. The mesh alone is valued at around $100.