Weighing in at 17.4 lbs., it’s lighter than some of the other models on this list. However, it’s also still quite a bit heavier than some of the lighter options that are available. The thing that sets the Wenzel magnetic screen house apart from the rest is the magnetic door mechanism. It allows you to move in and out of the tent quickly and freely without having to put down what you’re carrying. The walls of this screen house feature Noseeum mesh, which protects you from even the tiniest bugs out there.
It’s large enough that you can easily fit all of your gear inside and still have room to stand freely inside. There’s even additional space for a picnic table in the screen house as well. You can go from grill coleman screen tent to table without having to risk running the gauntlet of insects waiting to pounce when you leave your screen house. Comparatively, the Alvantor screen house is also fairly decent with a high roof design.
But the L.L.Bean tent’s peak ceiling height of 6 feet 6 inches is half a foot lower than that of the REI tent, making it feel notably darker and less spacious. It typically costs more and lacks the convenient strap-equipped carrying bag we like. Several REI reviewers who bought both the tent and the fly for rain protection note that the fly has only two walls, leaving much of the tent exposed. The add-on fly for our runner-up pick, the L.L.Bean Woodlands Screen House, offers four-walled protection, though it’s also more than twice as expensive. You can most definitely get a sunburn through screenhouses—you can even get one through the thin fabric of regular tents. Always wear sunscreen and sun hats if you wish to protect your face further.
This adds a layer of insect protection and keeps the shelter from flying away. The sloped wall means that the height at the edge of the tent is lower than the height at the peak and, in some instances, could be uncomfortably short. The EAST OAK is best for RVs though because it has flat walls that can be set up flush with the wall of your RV.
This screen room is the first of our picks with a floor (and is the best screen tent with floor), making it an excellent tool to stop the little ones playing in the mud and dust. It would also suit a backpacker who’s taking a break for a few minutes and wants a camping shelter from nature. The Quest canopy tent comes with a wide door you can utilize for putting furniture through or having your kids run in and out with ease. You can use the screen house with the curtains swept back or pulled right, so you have some or total protection. Nor does it have retractable side panels to wall up the screen house when the weather starts turning. Setting up the screen house is also more difficult and requires a three-step process, compared to the Clam tent which comes pre-attached and ready to pop up.
But as far as ventilation goes, large mesh windows are providing tons of airflow inside. There are four hang loops and four pockets available, which help you organize electrical cables as well as other stuff you need close at hand. There’s also a lantern loop that makes it easy to add lightning inside the shelter.
If you need a screen house that springs into action instantly, the Alvantor works well. For a place to cook bug-free, the YDYL screen house is a safe, applicable option. Cheaper than the Clam and still very good, but setup is harder and wind and rain performance is poorer. In summary of this Coleman 15 x 13 Instant Screen House review, if you want something that is truly easy to use, then look no further.
While this tent has UV protection, it is not waterproof and not the sturdiest given its lightweight. So I would not recommend this model if you anticipate experiencing any inclement weather conditions. The tent took our team 14 minutes and 20 seconds to pitch fully — much longer than the majority of our other tents and with much more frustration. First, the cheap fiberglass poles get snagged when pushing them into the sleeves. The poles also use a pin setup instead of the grommet setup seen on all the other tents in our lineup.
While some competing shelters have waterproof roofs, poor user setup can compromise effectiveness in rain. The Victory Screenhouse, on the other hand, removes user error through innovative design — and we appreciate that. While the Victory Screenhouse doesn’t include a floor option, NEMO perfectly sized the floor coleman sundome dimensions to fit its XXL Victory Picnic Blanket. If you want a luxurious floor, particular for use on sandy beaches, consider the Victory Picnic Blanket. If you’re wondering how it will stay put with people traffic, don’t worry because it has corner loops to keep it in position inside the Victory Screenhouse.
It’s also the only big screen tent that can close up its walls when the weather suddenly changes. This Coleman screen house comes in at a light 17 pounds which packs down into a reasonably small carry bag (included). And before you ask – yes, it will fit most campground picnic tables inside. It has a base area of 195 sq ft and a peak height of 7’, which might sound huge, but keep in mind that it’s shaped like a pyramid.