Instant Up Gold 10P Tent

G'day Mel,

The Coleman Instant Up Gold 10P fits 10 people without any gear in quite a tight formation. In your instance, I reckon you'd be able to make it work. My suggestions would be that the two adults and the dog use one section and the four kids use the other section. Obviously, depending on mattress sizing and the amount of gear in the tent, will determine how much space is available, but it should be possible to make it work.

G'day Jade,

Good news - the Coleman Instant Up Gold 10P has two zippers.

G'day Gabrielle,

You're right - the upper shaft of the Coleman Instant Up 10P tent is 16mm and the lower shaft is 20mm. They have a really good track record of being very durable poles. The important thing with all Instant Up tents is to ensure you guy rope the tent to give it the most stability available. In turn, properly tensioned guy ropes will relieve a lot of pressure placed on the poles by wind etc.

G'day Sarah,

I would say that there isn’t a massive difference in set up time – it may take you a few minutes longer for the 10 with one adult due to its size, but both can be done with one person – it just may take you a few extra minutes. 

Both tents will in general are supposed set you back around 2 minutes – but that includes two people setting it up.

If you’re setting up with one adult I would say it may take you a little longer, if you have a look at the video here, you can see that with one person, you will have to go back and forth from each side to extend the legs etc so it may take you a bit more time.

I would recommend practising in the backyard at home before you go, so you can get a hang of it – which will make pitching faster when you’re out in the open. 

G'day Christina,

Whilst we'd love you to throw money at us, we can only do laybys in store at this stage so feel free to pop in. (They are over a 3 monthly term with a 10% deposit and regular payments).

Hi Chris, you could use a small padlock on the zippers to lock the tent, but personally I wouldn't bother! I think if somebody is going to nick my gear from the tent they could easily just cut it open, so I'd rather they just came in the door rather than destroying the tent as well! 

G'day Ludwig, 

The pegs that come with the Instant Up 10P are fine, but they’re definitely not a heavy duty option.

We’d recommend some Poles Apart Galvanised Steel Pegs 350mm as they're a bit bigger than the ones this tent comes with, so they’ll be very sturdy and also rust resistant.  

G'day Jenny,

You'll probably be able to put this tent up on your own but an extra set of hands will really make it a lot easier! 

There are a few differences between the Gold and Silver series Instant Up tents, mainly being that the Gold has a higher waterhead rating, an extended warranty period and is made from heavier duty materials. If you're likely to use the tent regularly, in all weather conditions, the the Gold would be the way to go :) 

Howdy Evatt,

The Instant Up Gold 10P Tent awning only removes from this tent with the fly. You can roll the attached awning up and tie it back however it is best to erect any tent with the fly on to ensure stability and strength in case of wind gusts or rain as the fly gives the tent most of its waterproof rating. This tent does not come with an additional awning as far as I know.

G'day Win. You are quite right. Our web page lists the weight as 30kgs and the Coleman website lists it as 25. I will need to take one out to the warehouse and get them to weigh it for you. They are currently in our container so I will need to have one taken out the back to check. 

Thanks for the feedback and tips Mark!

I'm glad to hear you think the Instant Up Gold 10P is worth it, while it certainly not the lightest tent in our range, you can't beat it for ease of use which is what makes it so popular with our customers. 

I guess you could cut them off Danielle, they are stitched to the inner of the tent. Alternatively, there are ties that enable you to tie them back to create a single room tent, which may be preferable in case you decide you want them at a later date.

I've just looked into this for you Danielle, and I'm as confused as you are. I don't have one on display to check for you, and Coleman have conflicting information between their website, packaging and catalogue. I'm going to get in touch with them and confirm dimensions for you, I'll post my findings back here for you.

Hi again Danielle, I followed this up with Coleman this morning and all their product team are away until next week. I will have to pull one out of its packaging and check dimensions for you, but I'm not sure I'll get the time or space to do this before next week anyway. My gut feeling is that the 3.05m width is the correct measurement, but I will confirm this with you as soon as I have an answer. I'm terribly sorry that I couldn't give you a definitive answer here.

I spoke too soon Danielle, I just found some floor space and pulled one of our demo tents out of its packaging. The specifications on our site are correct with the external width (pole to pole) being 3.05 metres, which gives you an internal width of about 2.95 metres. Sorry for the confusion here.

Hi Felipe,

There is no hard and fast rule here, but there are a few considerations. Firstly, if you use a waterproof tarp, it may be best to keep it smaller than the tent footprint to avoid water pooling underneath, in this instance you would want to make sure the tarp is still big enough to cover the main traffic areas.

However, if you use a mesh groudsheet the pooling is not an issue. You should also consider wether you want to cover the ground area under the awning. I'd suggest the Oztrail Ultramesh Tarp 3.05x4.88 (40773), this will stick out the ends a little but provide good coverage, or the Kookaburra Dura Green Heavy Duty Tarp (38060) which will cover the length nicely and a little bit of the awning.

You may find you need a combination of sizes to cover the area you want. Hope this helps.

G'day Miche. Two great tent comparisons! Aside from the price there are a few specific points on each tent that you can take into consideration for how you like to camp out for your family of 5.

One of the great features of the Northstar DarkRoom 10P tent is that it is much darker inside the tent so you will find it easier to sleep in once the birds have woken at the break of dawn. This will mean of course a lantern at dusk may be needed so you don't trip over the kids on the way in and out of your tent. The Northstar is also a longer tent at 6 metres compared to 4.3 metres which will provide a larger foot print at your camp site however the Instant Up Gold 10P is slightly wider giving an extra 75cm of room in its depth. 

The Coleman Instant Up Gold 10P sports a wider front covered awning stretching from one end of the tent to the other which can offer a little more protection from the sun through the large fly screen doors, however weighs an additional 12kgs over the Northstar. The Instant Up Gold also boasts a slightly higher head room at 200 cm as opposed to the Northstar at 190 cm. 

Both tents have the same waterproof rating of 3000mm and a 2 year manufacturer warranty, and very similar Floor and Side Wall material qualities. Both of these tents offer great ventillation with large doors and windows to keep your tent cooler on those warmer days.

Both of these tents are idea for a growing family. The top notch quality and living space will be able to accommodate you for many years to come.

Cheers!

G’day Miche,

The dividers on the Northstar are fixed to the floor, to access the sleeping areas you go through a zippered door. If you’d like to see what this looks like, have a look at the Northstar product page here at images ten and eleven.

I've just had a look at the measurements, and it seems that the sleeping areas of each room of the Northstar measure approximately 180W x 230L cm.

The Instant Up 10P is the same as the Northstar, it has a zippered door that goes all the way around, so while you can unzip it to have one big room – you will have to step over the bottom of the door. 

G'day Carrie,

I've just our display model, and all of the windows and doors on the Coleman Instant Up 10 definitely have both a mesh and solid option. 

When you're inside the tent, you can unzip the solid panel from the inside leaving just the mesh to see out of. You can also choose to have either just the mesh, or the solid option for the doors on this tent. 

Hi Leo. Great question! There is no black and white answer for how a tent can withstand strong wind. Although weather reports will give us an idea of what wind strengths we can expect, gusts can really be the killer for a tent. Generally speaking the more spent on a tent and the size you purchase will help determine how much resistance it will bear from strong wind and gusts. There are many factors to consider when putting up a tent in windy conditions, including how well it is pegged to firm ground with tight guy ropes, the expected gusts, and if the fabric is tight to avoid parachuting of the walls, however the tent can still fail if it . Tents are considered a temporary erection so really shouldn't be put up if the winds are going to be strong. Unfortunately warranty will not cover tents damaged in windy conditions so it is best to check the expected wind conditions prior to putting your tent up.

G'day Jenita - You sure are comparing apples with apples. They're very similar tents, but I must say we sell more of these and get more feedback. Feedback is generally very positive too. The downside with the Instant Up Gold 10P is that we don't have it in stock for a few months. If you're after something soon, go the Oztrail. If you can wait, wait for one of these. Hope that helps. Cheers, Paul

Hi Vanessa, yes there is. I can't do a physical check as this tent is out of stock at the moment, but both the 4 and 6 person versions of this tent have 2 storage pockets, so as a 2 room tent I would assume this has 2 pockets in each room.

Apart from the Northstar 10 being larger, the main difference between these tents is in the frame. The Instant Up Gold 10P has a steel semi-freestanding Instant Up frame, whereas the Northstar 10 utilises four steel/fibreglass Instant Up hoops which will lay flat until completely pegged out. This is best demonstrated through the images on our website. The configuration of the two differ slightly with the Instant Up Gold 10P offering two rooms each with individual doors, whilst the Northstar has three rooms with a central door and living space, and also offers a large semi-enclosed awning. Both tents are similar in their construction and durability with the same fabrics and pole materials used throughout. I hope this helps, I'd recommend choosing based on the size and configuration that best suits your needs.

Hi Nikki, the Instant Up Gold series will keep you dry and with the right sleeping gear, nice and warm in winter, but the 10P version is by no means a small tent. I would recommend looking at the 4P or 6P, these are a good balance of size and manageability for one person whilst offering more living space than a regular 4 person dome.

Hi Lewis, I would only recommend this for light snow, they are not designed for the heavy snow and winds that can be experienced in the high country. If you are sticking to protected campsites then you should be fine. The only other recommendations I would make are from either the Oztrail Fast Frame range, or a heavier duty option from the Black Wolf Turbo tents. Outside of this you can consider a dome such as the Outdoor Connection Bedarra, but these will take longer to set up. As for the room divider, I took one out of its packaging to settle this once and for all, and it turns out the divider is one large door with a zip running around the edge (llke a 'D' door) and it features both mesh and privacy panels. There is a strip of fabric (5-10cm) that stays at ground level to facilitate the zip, so once the door is opened, this strip stays in place and is not attached to the floor. I hope this makes sense.

It is the same or very similar Troy. Rather than a thin PU coated material or tarp like polyethylene, the floors of the Coleman Gold Series is a PVC coated polyester. It has a much nicer feel and doesn't have that plastic 'crunchy' sound that polyethylene has.

Hi Susan, both the Instant Up Gold 10P and the Instant Cabin Gold 8P are from the same series of tents and feature the same fabrics. They are both completely waterproof and durability is the same for both models. Wind is always going to more of a problem with larger tents than small low to the ground designs, but Coleman state the Gold Series of tents to be tested to wind speeds of 100 kph when pitched in full with all guy ropes and pegs in place. The main difference between the two models is in their configuration, and the choice comes predominantly down to which of these set-ups you prefer.

Once again the quality of the two is quite comparable, however the floor of the Coleman Gold Series is much heavier than that of the Mojave. The other difference here is the pole configuration with the Mojave not offering a quick pitch option. Give us a call on 1300 914 007 if you would like to discuss things in detail with one of our team.

There are products available Nerida, but we don't have anything readily available from our shop. The product we can get is called Nikwax Tent and Gear Solar Proof. We are happy to arrange some of this for you, give us a call on 1300 914 007 and we can give you some price and availability details.

Hi Rikki these tents are set at our lowest price everyday, there are no timeframes attached. It may change marginally from time to time, but rest assured you will always be able to get the best current price from Snowys.

G'day Sam. Since the catalogue was printed we have changed the price to ensure we're competitive in the market. Definately go by the cheaper price. ;) Cheers, Paul

They are not readily available sorry Peter, but we should be able to sort something out for you if you require replacements. Spare parts are also available from the Coleman Australia website, but nothing is listed for the Instant Up Gold 10P at the moment.

Hi Belinda, the floor dimensions for the Instant Up Gold 10P are 4.5 m long and 3.5 m wide, this makes each room 2.25 x 3.5 m. A standard stretcher measures about 2.1 x 0.8 m or 2.1 x 1.6 m together, so you won't have any problems fitting two stretchers in each end of this tent.

I need to make a correction to my answer here sorry, Coleman have a myriad of specs for this tent, width and weight heve big discrepancies between product labels, catalogue and website. Just to clarify the external tent dimensions are as per our website, 4.5m long and 3.05m wide. As for weight, we have independently checked this and the total weight is 30kg. Sorry for any confusion here.

Hi Tim, I am not 100% certain on this and we don't have one on display that I can check right now. I think it is a fixed curtain with a 'T' zip so the curtain can be pulled back. I am following it up for you as we speak and I'll post my findings back here for you as soon as I have an answer.

I stand corrected Tim, it turns out that the divider is removable. It features a split down the centre of the wall and clips around the edges so you can convert your two room tent to one large living space and back again easily.

Hi Tim, I need to come back here with my tail between my legs. I have just received feedback from a customer who owns one of these tents regarding the centre wall, and he claims that it is actually stitched in. Coleman's response was as per my original reply. I have not had a chance to unpack one of these to confirm, but I would tend to believe the customer who actually owns one of these tents. I apologise for any inconvenience or confusion caused here. Give us a call if you have any concerns - 1300 914 007.

Hi Dac, you can definitely open the tent up to have one large room, or use the divider to have two smaller rooms.