VERDICT This is a super tent for smaller families. It’s quick and easy to pitch, and comes with that reassuring Coleman seal of quality. PRICE £749.99 |
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The thing about families is that they come in all sorts of different combinations and sizes. The days of the nuclear family of 2.4 children are long gone, if they ever existed in the first place. The same applies to family tents – generally a family tent is considered to be six-berth, but smaller families might not need or want that amount of space. And that’s where something like this comes into its own.
The Meadowood 4 has all the attributes of a family tunnel tent – separate living and sleeping areas, standing room throughout, a front porch – but in a compact size. It fits in the boot, is quick and easy to pitch, and comes with that Coleman seal of quality.
Coleman’s highly acclaimed BlackOut Bedrooms are the big selling point here. These are designed to block up to 99% of daylight, helping you get a longer sleep as well as keeping the bedrooms cooler on summer days and warmer when the temperature drops at night.
But there’s plenty more on offer. Zipper stoppers on the tent doors ensure that zips are always within easy reach in the event of an emergency, barrier-free access allows easy movement in and out of the tent and there’s zipped window curtains for privacy.
On the technical side, the fire-retardant flysheet has a hydrostatic head of 4,000mm so should be more than adequate for the heaviest rainstorm. It is also treated with Coleman’s UVGuard to provide SPF 50 protection from the sun’s rays.
Overall this is a super tent for smaller families with one or two children.
Style Tunnel
Sleeps 4
Weight 19.5kg
Packed size 78 x 53 x 38cm
Waterproof 4,000mm hydrostatic head
Pitching time 10 mins
Size 470 x 310cm
Height 200cm
Materials Outer Polyester Poles Air
Year 2021