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Camping is supposed to be a wonderful experience, especially in the fall, but if there is one painstaking truth, it’s that setting up a tent can come with a headache. Even with the best tents, you’re fighting poles, instructions, and time itself, but Coleman might have that solved. If you’re on the hunt for something simple without sacrificing functionality, the brand’s four-person Instant Tent goes up in about a minute, and you can get one for nearly half off right now on Amazon.
The Coleman 4-Person Instant Tent is now just $116 on Amazon, a 47% savings off its regular price of $218. Thanks to its smart design, you can go from bag to basecamp in about a minute. And with such a neat design, it’s easy to see how it has amassed over 16,000 five-star ratings, making it a top 10 bestseller on Amazon.
Person Capacity: 4
Weight: 19.1 pounds
Packed Dimensions: 39.95-by-8.37-by-9.37 inches
Tent Dimensions: 8-by-7 feet
Center Height: 4 feet 11 inches
Fits: Queen-size air mattress
Blade Edge: Plain
Materials: Polyguard 2X double-thick fabric
PFA-Free: Yes
This four-person design is also quite spacious with its roomy 8-by-7 footprint and peak height just under 5 feet. And while its listed height only states that number, quite a few reviewers closer to 5-foot-7 have mentioned being able to stand up in the center with no issues. Inside, you'll be able to fit a queen-sized sleeping pad or air mattress with room on the sides for gear, thanks to its nearly vertical walls. Bottom line: It’s a great tent for two campers, maybe three, with some room to spare.
While a lightning-quick setup may be this tent’s calling card, it's more than just that. It features Coleman's signature welded corners and inverted seams, and double-thick Polyguard 2X, allowing it to withstand the repeated wear and tear of years of camping use and abuse. There might be some other value models that are even more affordable, but their cheaper materials can only go so far.
Lastly, this is the best deal on this tent that we found online. On Coleman’s own website, it’s currently listed at $199, while Walmart is selling this tent at a much more reasonable price of only $118, which is right on target for this offering from Amazon.
Related: Big Agnes' 6.5-Pound Two-Person Backpacking Tent Is $100 Off at REI Right Now
A glance at the reviews will reveal what makes this truly a bestseller: its ease of use. One reviewer was completely shocked by how fast they were able to get it set up. They said, "It went up in about 30-45 seconds…It goes up on its own basically." They added that if you leave a window open, it helps to take it down faster.
Durability was another topic of discussion, with some marveling at it and others finding some flaws with its waterproofing. However, one camper said, “On my first campout with this tent, we experienced 90 mph straight line winds, 10 minutes of driving rain, and ping pong ball-sized hail—this tent stood firm and didn’t suffer any rips, tears, or punctures.” What helped them, they said, was the rainfly.
Not only will you save time with this quick-setting tent, but now with this nearly 50% discount, you’ll save some money too. Act fast if you want to grab yours, as a couple of hundred have already been sold last month alone.
This story was originally reported by Men's Journal on Sep 19, 2025, where it first appeared in the Shopping section. Add Men's Journal as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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