Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent

G'day Nino,

It will be a very tight fit, but yes you can just fit the Exped Megamat Duo 10 and the Exped Megamat 10LXW in the Gold 4P Tent.

G'day Paige,

Coleman doesn't give an extra specification on their pegs, but we think they're around a 6mm steel. We'd recommend upgrading to the Supa Peg Key Head 8mm Pegs in either 225mm or 300mm length.

G'day Cara,

If you have a look at our features video Ben trials out some mattresses in the tent at the 6-minute mark, so have a look there for some good visuals of the space. You'll be able to fit two singles or a double, but not a double and a single, unfortunately.

G'day Sarah,

The Instant Up Gold 4P tent doesn't have the Darkroom coating, the 4P Lighted Northstar Darkroom can be found here.

G'day Leah,

Unfortunately not, there are no sidewalls for the Instant Up Gold 4P & 6P tent awnings. I've had a think about possible things you could use, but there wouldn't be a way to secure it to the tent without the possibility of damaging the tent fly unfortunately.

G'day Bea,

Yep, you can definately close the floor vents on the Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P. You can double click on the product images to bring up a large photo to zoom in for more detail.  Picture 2 has the right side vent closed, picture 4 has it opened.  Hope that helps!

G'day Gemma,

The Coleman Instant Up Gold 4p is not waterproof without its fly.  Tent inners are usally not waterproof at all. If you are expecting any inclement weather, the fly will need to go up.  It also help with keeping the tent warm.

G'day Fiona,

You should be able to set up the Instant-Up Gold 4P by yourself. I've set one up solo at 5"4 and it was relatively straight forward. You can pop the fly over the tent before you extend the legs so you don't have to try and get the fly up too high. The Tourer 9 is also an easy option but as indicated they are a little heavier. Both tents are a great option but you might find the Coleman a little easier to manage in terms of weight.

G'day Jack,

The Instant-Up Gold 4P tent bag isn't waterproof so we'd suggest wrapping the tent in a tarp if you're travelling in the rain.

G'day Emma,

I've just measured the Coleman Instant Up Gold 6P Tent awning. The front awning is 1.5m in width, above the door and 2m in length, coming out from the tent. The side awning is 2m in length and 2m in width. Unfortunately, we don't currently have the 4p Gold on display to measure the awnings. However, as the 6P gold tent is longer than the 4P, I think it's pretty safe to say the 6P Gold will provide more undercover shelter at the awnings. I hope this helps.

G'day Karl,

You're Oztent King Goanna Stertcher will fit in the Instant Up 4 just fine. I can't see any issues with using it up in Jindi in winter as long as the snow isn't falling too heavily as these aren't designed as a true 4 season shelter. You'll definitely want to make sure you secure all the guy ropes just in case the wind picks up. 

G'day Matt,

Thanks for the question, the Instant Up Gold 4P version has a small front vestibule that will fit shoes etc but probably not much more. The Darkroom 4PV has a much larger vestibule space that you'll be able to fit shoes, bags, chairs etc in. So yes the Darkroom versions have a larger vestibule area.

G'day Mel,

I guess you could use an Instant Up tent as a beach shelter but it's not really designed for it. My main issue would probably be that it weighs 16.5Kg and I can't imagine I'd be keen on a hot day to carry all that down onto the sand. If you like the style of these I'd recommend having a look at the Roman Swift X3 Instant Shelter which I think would be more suitable. 

G'day Olli,

Thanks for getting in touch, I would dare say the small mesh square with the hooks is for the little gear hammock that slots into the roof of the tent to store bits and pieces out of reach of little people!

Hi Clinton. The 4P Instant Up offers sleeping space of 240cm in width and 240cm in depth. Given an airbed has a bit of height to it we need to account for the sloped walls and assume the available space will be a little less, so let's say 220cm wide x 220cm deep.
Now, your average queen mattress is about 200cm long and 150cm wide, which is going to leave you about 10cm of space at each end and about 35cm each side. Which essentially means you have no standing space inside the tent. 
The 6P version, however, offers floor level dimensions of 270cm width and 330cm depth, so if you want some storage space or room to stand, get changed, stretch and dance, then the 6P might be a better choice.

G'day Jen,

Most people will find this pretty easy. I'd suggest practising in the backyard before you head out into the field to make sure you have it all down pat. I know it's a slightly different tent but here's a video of our staff member Ben setting up the Coleman Instant Up 4PV Darkroom tent on his own. He is a bit taller than you but hopefully, this gives you an idea of what's involved in doing it on your own. Click here to watch it. 

G'day Jane,

I've just had a bit of a look at the Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent and the mesh is definitely a lot finer than the mesh on the silver model. The Dark Room also has a really fine mesh. Coleman doesn't claim that they are midge proof but the mesh is definitely a nice, fine mesh. 

G'day Jane,

The Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent has the loop (furry) side of the velcro along the awning but it's worth noting that there are only some patches. The end has a full strip though. The Outdoor Connection Side awning has the hook (prickly) side of the velcro. It doesn't line up 100% but you could definitely make it work if you wanted it to. 

G'day Deb,

To our knowledge, there's not a new model of the Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent coming out any time soon. As for the front awning. if you use guy ropes to secure the poles of the awning out, then you should have a pretty steady awning. If you did want to roll it up though, there is a clip and loop at the top of the awning so that you can tuck it away. 

G'day Jack,

You'll have no worries hanging the fly of the Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent on your clothesline but you might have some issues with the inner. The inner on these tents don't easily come away from the pole structure, so you might need to set it up somewhere to dry it off rather than hanging it on the line. 

G'day Hannah,

The Coleman Instant Up Gold 4P Tent comes with a side awning attachment as standard. We don't sell any spare ones, but if you'd like us to see if we can get one in as a special order for you, give us a buzz on 1300 914 007 and one of our friendly customer service ninjas will be able to help you out. 

G'day Adrian,

I'm not sure on this one mate, I'll have to have a look into it for you and let you know.

Hey Adrian,

Sorry about the delayed reply here. I'm waiting on a response from Coleman on the availability of fly sheets for the new dark room tents. They are not an 'off the shelf' item, instead, they need to be sourced as a part. When we were able to get them for previous models the price was $200 , it will probably be more expensive for these tents. I'll let you know as soon as I hear back from them.

Hi Adrian, 

I've just heard back from Coleman and unfortunately they do not have the flysheets available as a spare. He also mentioned that the new Instant Up Darkroom 4PV and 6PV flysheets will not fit the old model 4P and 6P Gold Series Instant Up Tents anyway. There are fittings on the new models to accommodate the extended vestibule that don't exist on the older models. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, let us know if you have any further questions.

G'day Eileen, 

It probably just depends on what you'd be comfortable with, but it is going to be an easier option that a heavier canvas touring tent. 

To set this tent up: you tent out of the bag, lay it down, spread the fabric out, extend the legs until they lock into place, put the fly over, and then peg it out. if you have a look at this

If you have a look at this video here, you can see how it comes together which will give you an idea of if it's going to to be the best tent for you. 

G'day George,  

Both the Oztrail Fast Frame Tourer and the Coleman Instant Ups have a full fly, it’s the Fast Frame Cruiser models (which we don’t stock) that have the partial fly, so the fly on the Instant Up and Fast Frame Tourer should offer the same level of ventilation.

As for waterproofness, the Instant Up will perform slightly better as it has a higher waterhead rating.

I would say that they are both on par with ease of set up. As for durability - we have had more experience with the Instant Ups (they’re one of our most popular ranges) and they get rated highly for their performance over time. The Fast Frames are newer to us, so we don’t have as much feedback for you on how they perform in the long term. 

We’re so glad to hear you’re enjoying your Gecko Stretcher George, also thanks for supporting Snowys! You shouldn’t have a problem with the feet of this stretcher in either tent if you want to use pads, but just note that the floor of the Fast Frame is going to be slightly thinner than the Instant Up. 

G'day JF,

The walls of the Instant Up 4P are only slightly sloped, and as the Gecko stretcher is 190cm long, and the tent is 230 x 230cm internally - you should have approx 20cm on each end so it's unlikely that stretcher will touch the tent walls. 

G'day Becka,

If you're comparing the Black Wolf Turbo range, the Coleman Instant Ups and the Oztrail Tourers - they're all good tents for different reasons. 

I'd say that the Turbos are going to be the most heavy duty (of the three ranges) in their construction so they will last longer over time. The Turbos also give you the option of accesories to add to your tent set up. They would be best suited for very frequent campers who are looking for an investment tent that can be used 3-4 seasons of the year. 

The Tourer range is closer in configuration to the Turbo, and has the option of accessories, and is made from polyester - so they're a lighter and lower priced option to the Turbo for 2-3 season use. 

The Coleman Instant Ups are also less heavy duty than the Turbos and are made from polyester so they're lighter and made to be used for 2-3 seasons of the year. They don't have the option of accessories like the Tourers so that's what sets them apart. 

I would say that construction wise the Tourers and Instant Ups are roughly the same, while the Turbo is heavier duty - so it's more durable than the others. 

G'day Becka,

I've just measured the side awnings for you from the in store display model and they are approx 90cm long, and the front awning measures 170cm. 

The front awnings of the Coleman Instant Ups have a strip of velcro along it, the Coleman Gazebos are generally 3m long - so while you can attach the awning to the velcro along the side of a Coleman Gazebo, there will be a bit of a gap on either side. 

G’day Jan,

I've just noticed that this answer didn't go through, it was all ready to go but it somehow didn't get approved. I am so sorry about that - I hope this hasn't inconvenienced you. 

You absolutely can put this tent up on your own, as it’s the smallest in the range and weighs 12.7kg so it should be very manageable.

Set up is very simple - you just take the tent out of the bag, lay it down, spread the fabric out and extend the legs (one at a time) until they lock into place. Then you put the fly over the top, peg everything down and you should be all set. 

**Update: we've just noticed the listed weight in this response was actually for the Instant Up Silver 4P model. Just to confirm the Instant Up Gold 4P is 16.5kg. 

G'day Ruth - Packed dimensions for the 4P Gold are 112L x 24W x 24H cm. In the cardboard box, as it'll arrive to you, add a centimetre or two to each of those measures. Hope that helps. Cheers, Paul

There's not necessarily a right or wrong here Matt, just personal preference. The groundsheet you mention will cover the base of the tent and most of the side awning but will leave nothing in the awning. To cover both the awning and the vestibule you will end up with a corner of tarp that will be out in the open, it would need to measure about 3.1 x 4.0 metres to cover all of this. I think the groundsheet you mention will be a good solution to cover side awning and protect the tent floor, and the doormat in the Instant Gold series will provide a clean surface in your vestibule, much bigger will just result in a lot of extra fabric around the tent.

It starts at the same width as the tent Matt, 2.4 metres in this case, and tapers to about 1.2 metres at a distance 70cm out from the front of the tent. Both the Instant Up 4P and Instant Up Gold 4P have the same dimensions. By choosing the gold you are basically getting the 'deluxe' version of the regular silver model.

I'm not sure I completely understand your question sorry Mr. Jank, I'll answer as best I can. The front vestibule is created once the fly is placed over the tent, without the flysheet the tent is a single room. With the flysheet in place a small vestibule is created in front of the entrance, and further to this the flap/doorway through the flysheet can be extended as an awning over the vestibule. Inside the vestibule the Gold Series have a doormat included. I hope this is clear, please don't hesitate to call us if you need further clarification.

Sorry about this Philip, we had a few of these that have appeared without the detachable side awning included. Please mention it to one of our team when you are in-store and we'll sort one out for you, make sure you mention this enquiry when you call in.

There are no roof vents in any of the Instant Up Tents Hayden, have you read somewhere that indicates otherwise? I have the standard model and there are definitely no vents in mine.

Hi Rachael, the Gold series features more durable fabrics on the upper, a heavier duty and nicer feeling floor and has a few extras including a door mat, floor level vents, more storage pockets inside and an extra awning that can be attached on either side of the tent. The frame is the same between both models.

Hi Andrew, I'll start out by saying that we always recommend pitching these tents in full. The issues we have seen are often a result of campers using these tents in windy conditions without the flysheet, resulting in the frame twisting and often becoming damaged. Using the flysheet mitigates these problems and allows guy ropes to be pegged out giving making the frame sturdier. I'm not familiar with the US versions of this tent, but If it was used in conditions where there is no wind, then the thickness of the fabric shouldn't have and impact on how well it holds up simply because there is nothing to test it's limits. UV light is the only exception, but assuming the inner fabrics are both polyester then resistance will be similar. I'm not sure if I have answered your question here, let me know if you need anything further clarified.

Hi Kerry, the boxy design of these tents means they will not perform as well in strong windy conditions than a traditional dome tent, or heavy duty framed canvas tent. However, Coleman claim these to tested these under their "Weathertec" system to 100 kph. I wouldn't suggest tenting this on a regular basis, and would recommend a sturdy dome tent if most of your camping is coastal, where strong and persistent winds are a rule rather than an exception.