Coleman Instant Up Gold 6PV Dark Room Tent
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- Опубліковано 30 чер 2024
- Not all of us are morning people who love getting up at the crack of dawn to potter around the campsite. If you prefer to spend your holiday time relaxing, and sleeping in then the Coleman Instant Up 6PV tent is just what you need.
The special coating on the fly blocks out 95% of sunlight so you won’t have blinding sunrises to contend with on your weekend away! The coating also reduces the temperature in your tent by up to 5° making it great for summer. This tent also allows you to get the kids to bed early, as the dark interior will help them fall asleep ASAP.
Featuring the same easy to pitch Instant Up frame from Coleman, but with the addition of a front vestibule for more living and storage space - the Instant Up Dark Room 6PV tent is perfect for a group or family of late risers.
In this video, our product expert, Ben shows us how to set up the Dark Room 6PV, and gives us a rundown of all the great features on this tent.
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G'day everyone,
If you want to know how dark it gets inside the tent, click here: ua-cam.com/video/glEI3yeZt58/v-deo.html
Cheers!
I have this tent and it is excellent. I wasn’t keen on the dark room but bought this model to get the vestibule and so glad I did as it’s surprising how much you can fit in there which is great to keep things dry overnight. It ends up that the dark room is a cool feature too that I quite like. Great review vid, I watched before my purchase and it definitely helped. Cheers.
Thanks for your feedback Punchypax. ~ Ben
You guys at snowys are legends. Your well thought out website, combined with these videos, made me purchase this tent. It is amazing and the dark room feature certainly is not a gimmick for our Qld heat. Keep up the great work!
Thanks for your feedback, Kevin. It's nice to know we made your purchase decision easy. Enjoy using your new tent. ~ Ben
Thanks for taking the time to make this video, enjoyed it and subbed y'all as well. Thanks again and have a blessed week.
Dale
this bad boy just arrived. Can't wait to try it
I would buy this tent just based on the fly/vestibule alone. Looks like an awesome version of insta tent market. Some added flooring for warmth and insulation with good sleep system and a mr buddy big buddy heater and good to go for cold weather!
They have proven to be a popular tent, myvids. Some floor mats would certainly help in cold weather, take care if you are using a gas heater in a tent though, it can be dangerous. You can read more information here - www.snowys.com.au/blog/can-you-use-a-gas-heater-in-a-tent/ ~ Ben
Awesome dark room tent. The night vision on that camera is top notch
We had to open all the doors and windows in order to allow enough light to shoot inside the tent, once it's all zipped up it's pretty dark. ~ Ben
Brought a 6 man tent, I love it. Only one flaw, the tent poles for the awning should be adjustable. I fixed that problem by purchasing adjustable oztrail poles, cost me extra sixty bucks.
Yeah, the awning poles are basic, Dirt Road, a couple of good quality extension awning poles are a good addition to any camp kit for a number of reasons though, including making the awning height adjustable. ~ Ben
i was a little concerned about setting up my 6pv darkroom, esspecially in windy conditions, had my first outing in this tent. majors creek folk festival 2019....80km to 90km winds plus 110km wind gusts, i pegged her down all corners then velcro attached the fly to the frame while it was still low to the ground, then guyed her out to secure it then popped her up,( im 5ft2 ) this tent stood tall didnt waver at all, took longer to set up but worth the time taken love my 6pv
Thanks for your feedback, Tammi. If a little consideration is taken in setup, and all the peg points are used, these tents can perform pretty well in windy conditions. ~ Ben
I have a 6 man Coleman easy up cabin tent and I find it easier to stake down after I set up the tent.
1. You can pick tent up can carefully lay it on it's side if need too.
2. You can adjust tent location
3. I always climb inside and check for uneven ground,sticks rocks,etc.
You can't see.
4. Then I stake and don't have to readjust.
Try it next time.
Thanks for your feedback IGOTAJOP America, I've set mine up in a similar manner too, the only time you may run into problems is in windy weather. On a calm day, and particularly with two people, it certainly can be beneficial to stake it out as a last step. ~ Ben
Snowys Outdoors agree. Good video and thanks I never knew of dark room tent till your video. I salmon fish by boat at night then sleep in the day time in August.This dark room maybe what I need. Better than putting a couple sleeping bags on the top of your tent to block out the sun. THANKS.
That's a great location it looks good and I like your polo shirt. Your behavior is very natural and at the same time highly informative during your demonstration . You have sold your self so well during this product demonstration I would have liked to have seen you choose 1 or 2 pairs of footwear inclusive of this film clip. (And your hair looks good).
Thanks, Mark. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors Thank you for your production.
Wtf
i bought this at Snowy's great tent
I'm glad you like it, j a. ~ Ben
My right ear dislikes this video .
Yeah, we had some trouble with the audio on this one sorry Liam Tremmer, hope you got the info you needed. ~ Ben
2 mins to put up... 5 mins to pull down... 25 mins trying to fit the thing back in the bloody bag
They never seem to want to go back in the same way they came out do they Gary! The best recommendation I can give you here (from experience), is to take the time to fold the fabric as flat as possible and make sure all the poles are collapsed as far as they will go before rolling the tent, this reduces the size as much as possible and makes it a little easier to fit back in the bag. ~ Ben
Snowys Outdoors cheers mate. I was just kidding around, i chuck my fly in a different bag and i rarley take pegs or poles so its only the tent that goes in the bag. Its a kick ass tent. I set up my whole setup last night in 10 mins in the dark, thats fold out beds table the lot. 15 mins packing away from start to jumping in me car( including beds and table). I acually timed it. I would recommend one to anyone. Ps it was your vid that made me decide to get 1
Glad the video was helpful Gary. It sounds like you've refined your set-up and pack-down procedures to a fine art. Thanks for your feedback. ~ Ben
I had a Wanderer Gibson 10p and the floor felt like a cheap tarp, it held it's own against *very* strong winds on Australia Day 2019 but one of the legs wouldn't clip out properly from day 1. Have these been tested extensively for this kind of thing? I'm so keen to buy one of these tomorrow, I'm lucky enough to live near a place that sells the entire Coleman Instant Up range, *and* they price match (Snowys is a bit cheaper).
They have been tested, Nathan to something in the vicinity of 56kph I believe, however, they are a boxy design and aren't specifically made for wind performance but they are better quality than the Wandered tents. If you are using them in excessively windy conditions, make sure you pitch it with all guy ropes and peg points.
I'm going to try and stop you from going to the dark side here!
We've (Snowys) got loads of these in stock at the moment, if you place your order with us before 2pm today we'll have your order to you in a couple of days... just give us a call if you have any questions - 1300 914 007.
~ Ben
hello. I just purchased this great tent and you mentioned it can connect to a colman gazebo. just wondering which gazebo it connects to and do you have a video on it. thank you
Most gazebo's have hook and loop strips on the underside of the canopy edge, vulcanrider. The hook and loop strip on the end of the tents awning attaches to the strip on the gazebo.
The Coleman gazebo's are specifically made, but the only real difference is that they have a continuous strip of velcro rather than patches. You can see the Coleman gazebo here - www.snowys.com.au/deluxe-gazebo-3x3.
~ Ben
The awning is interesting but I'd rather just save those poles at home and keep the vestibule close and other door open.
There's no reason why you couldn't use the tent that way, KishaScape. ~ Ben
Hi, the oztrail 6 man blockout has similar specs, do you have a preference out of the 2? Is one bigger internally?
The Coleman Instant Up and OZtrail Fast Frame tents are very similar, Lorenzo. The OZtrail models maybe have a few extra minor features but the Coleman Instant Up tents have been around for longer hence have had more time being tested in the field with refinements being made over the years.
I think anyone would be happy with either brand though.
~ Ben
do you know if the rainfly to this tent is for sale separately in the the united states anywhere?
It isn't sorry, Chris, it's not available anywhere as an off the shelf item. Your best bet would be to find a retailer who deals with these tents to see if they have any spares left over from any repairs or warranty issues, but I'm not sure how much luck you'll have in the US. ~ Ben
I am in Thailand to order this set of products, how much when sent to here.
We only send out products within Australia sorry ภูมิพิพัฒน์ ภูมิแก้ว, I hope you can find one locally.
Snowys Outdoors thx u
I don’t know why but since I’ve looked the roof top tents all the other ground tent looks way too wick..
Why did you not close it up and show actually how dark it is inside during the day?
You wouldn't have seen much, just a dark screen, and it would be hard to give an accurate indication as the camera would adjust differently than the human eye. It blocks almost all light though, you get some idea as the camera faces the ceiling, you can't see any light coming through the fabric. ~ Ben
It is pitch black inside if you close it up doing the day. You need a light on to see around in there.
It would be amazing if you can support international shipping as these tents are not available anywhere except Australia ...
Sorry, Mazhar, we're only equipped to ship within Australia at the moment. Sorry for the inconvenience. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors whenever you start it, I'll be the first one to order :)
Best camping/tent store ever, very proud to have it in my country and based in my home state, not just a chain in my town of another bigger states store... but our very own. And up to par in.proffessionalism with any big state... theys guys rock. And This guy makes the best tent set up videos to help with deciding what to get and generally helping with tent set up know how... comes in very handy. Hope you can eventually purchase from here, I feel priveledged to be able to buy from them. Great service, good prices, havent bought online yet but would expect fast delivery within state
Do they handle wind okay ?
Yeah, not too bad, interman 77, as long as they are set-up full with all peg points and guy ropes. They are not as good as a tent with less vertical walls, and not quite as strong as a canvas tent, but they are an excellent balance in between. ~ Ben
Is this a 4 season tent?
I'd give it a 3 season rating trailboy68. It does have a full polyester inner i.e. the only mesh are the windows which can be closed over, so it will provide good warmth in cold weather. However, the frame isn't suitable for extreme wind or heavy snow. ~ Ben
Hi does it comes with a floor mat? Thanks
Hi bocap1980. The inner tent has a built in floor and the tent comes with a 'door mat' which can pe pegged down at the entrance to the tent. It doesn't include a groundsheet to go under the tent though, we recommend something like the Oztrail Ultramesh Tarp for this. You can see our range here - www.snowys.com.au/ultramesh-tarp. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors great thanks will make an order now cheers for the link👌
Beside darkroom and vestibule, what are the others different between 6p gold and 6p gold darkroom version ?
The differences you mention are the upgrades, Simon. The most recent version, however, also has integrated lighting. Check it out here - www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-6p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent. ~ Ben
Darkroom version still come with side attach awning like normal gold version ?
@@sheechun my apologies, I'm mixing my Instant Up models here, there was another model in between called the 6PV that became the 6P Darkroom.
The 6P and the 6P Darkroom have the differences you mention, and the 6PV has integrated lighting but does not come with the extra side awning.
Check out videos and specs for each of them on our website via the links below.
6P - www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-gold-6p-tent
6P Lighted - www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-6p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent
~ Ben
Unfortunately, unable to get Gold 6PV darkroom Northstar in Malaysia.
@@sheechun I think it's just produced for the Australian market sorry. ~ Ben
What a pity it s too big for a motorcycle... This tent would be perfect !!
Might be ok if you have a really big motorcycle, maybe check the packed dimensions out. ~ Ben
Do you ship to the United States
We only ship within Australia sorry, Lee. ~ Ben
Where's the bathroom?
You'll have to create your own Eric, it will be more of an 'outhouse' than an ensuite though. You can choose your throne here www.snowys.com.au/camp-toilets, and if you don't like the breeze between your cheeks you can enclose it with one of these www.snowys.com.au/outhouse-toilet-shower-tent. ~ Ben
Walk 1000 ft away from your camp with a shovel.
so many vegetables in this tent
Hehe... you can store your vegetables in the vestibule. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors haha the perfect place for them. Then we can store the tuna in the tuner, the water with the porter and the chicken in the fridge because you don't want to get salmonella.
if it's black, wouldn't that make it hotter?
Much the same as those hot water bottle
I guess if the black was on the outside it would attract heat, JuzzyQld, but the black lining is on the inside. I imagine a lighter colour would reflect more light hence not making it as dark inside. ~ Ben
Where can i buy this
If you are in Australia you can purchase from our website, BROCK3Y, this is the latest model - www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-6p-lighted-northstar-darkroom-tent. ~ Be
Is it seam sealed
Sure is Ganesan, the flysheet is seam sealed throughout. ~ Ben
I bought a 6p gold evo & 6pv darkroom, both also facing seam sealed tape peel off since day one. Water drip into inner tent during heavy rain. May I know what is the issue ?
Is this water proof?
Sure is Marxlyn, these Coleman Instant Up Gold Darkroom tents come with a 3000mm waterhead, which will be more than enough to keep you dry in a heavy downpour. ~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors 3000mm i think you mean
Yes, sorry, 3000. Fixed now. :) ~ Ben
Do you have a model number for this tent. I can’t find it on amazon
It depends on which country you are searching from, Michael. We have all the information including the supplier code for Australian consumers on our website here - www.snowys.com.au/instant-up-gold-6pv-dark-room. If you are in Australia, you can grab one from us at the best price along with fast free delivery to almost anywhere in the country. ~ Ben
Didnt wanna show off how dark it is?
It's hard to show this on video, Aden. We did try and shoot inside the tent but it wasn't good footage and given the camera tries to adjust it doesn't give a good representation of just how dark it is inside. ~ Ben
So it is not "instant up" at all, is it
It's the name they give to the main frame, Martin, but all the extra's take a bit of extra time. ~ Ben
Instant wtf it took over 7min with editing.
That's an explanatory setup and pack down with a run through of all the features in the middle, BEERA GONE WHERE, and it was literally the first time I'd set this tent up and I made a few mistakes along the way (who needs an instruction manual).
I reckon you could have it setup in under 5 minutes if you were on the clock though.
~ Ben
Not really "instant-up".
Fair call Ross. The 'Instant Up' name started with a tent that essentially was instant up, it only had the main frame and a flysheet. The tents have evolved since this first range and whilst they maintain the instant up frame, all the extra features i.e. awnings and vestibules, are what take time to set up. ~ Ben
Nice review. I always do research before I buy something. It has the Coleman name but where is it made? If it's made in China it's junk. I check everything I buy I refuse to purchase items made in China because they have been taking advantage of customers from the USA for decades. They build junk and pawn off on the American customers and the products always have problems.That doesn't mean I wouldn't purchase a product from different countries. I just want quality.
Unfortunately, most tents are made in China nowadays, Mark. Manufacturers are making this decision in order to be price competitive. Not everything that comes out of China is junk though, it is dependant on the company overseeing the manufacturing process. Most of the problems we see with these tents can be associated with people not setting them up correctly, not considering the products limitations, or just not applying basic common sense. There's also a misconception between quality and durability. For a synthetic easy pitch tent, these are good quality, but if you want something super tough that will last thousands of kilometres of corrugated roads and rough outback environment, you would be best considering a canvas tent with a simple pole system. Give us a call if you'd like some help choosing a tent to suit your needs - 1300 914 007. ~ Ben
doesn't matter, cant get the gold series in the USA anyway.
Interesting, it's usually the other way around. ~ Ben
The frames on these tents snap like twigs if there is any wind. Don’t buy!
It's be great to get more insights into your experience with these tents, Adam, especially for other campers considering these.
I agree that they are not ideal in persistent high wind conditions, but a little common sense in the instance that you are caught out will see you through.
I have used mine in bad wind, but I either chose a sheltered spot or used my vehicle as a wind break.
~ Ben
@@SnowysOutdoors I think if you're going to pay $350+ for a decent dome tent or alike, you shouldn't have to sacrifice build quality for a handy feature. Sure if I take extra care where I set up there is less chance of damage, but I can get something for $100 in Big W that won't break that easy.
Not everyone is going to be fastidious when they choose their camping locations or time to go camping, in some cases that defeats the purpose of camping in the first place.
The darkroom feature worked well and it kept us bone dry in a few heavy downpours. But I think most people would be much happier with a different bit of kit for the same amount of money.
@@general8284 you're right, if you spend the same amount of money on a good dome tent then you will have a sturdier shelter that will withstand wind much better.
Anyone buying an Instant Up tent is spending the money for the quick pitch feature, but the drawbacks of this are that they are not as sturdy in wind. The boxy design itself makes them more susceptible to catching the wind.
All depends on the end-users wants I guess.
Happy camping!
~ Ben