Coleman Evanston Screened 6 Review Tested by GearLab

The biggest benefit of the Gazelle G6 6-Sided Gazebo is its rugged materials and design originally created for overland camping in rough, undeveloped places. You get a 210-denier oxford weave polyester shell with a roof that is waterproof up to a 2,000 mm HH rating. Gazelle also gives you extra material and stitching around the corner joints for increased durability. For wind resistance, Gazelle includes 12 stakes and guylines. If you want an easy-to-deploy screen shelter that’s also great for wind, Gazelle is our top pick.

You can forget about ducking when entering or walking around it. And that’s true for the whole 100-square feet area of this screen house. It may take a little bit longer to set up than some other models, especially the first few times until you get the hang of it. Once it’s up though, I think you’ll find that it’s impressively stable and resistant to windy conditions. If you’re likely to encounter rain you might have to look at another option.

As the name suggests, this screen tent pops up right out of the box, requiring just one minute and one person to erect it. It boasts a 12.5-by-12.5-foot surface area encased by six panels that quickly collapse for quick disassembly as well. coleman sundome The selected picks are made to be UV protectant, water-resistant, versatile in use, and easy to set up. Many selections take just seconds or minutes to set up while offering UV-protective waterproof mesh for sunny and rainy days.

The slanted design does mean slightly less than 100 square feet of usable space inside. But it’s still spacious and only weighs a total of 17 pounds. For instance, once the screen tent is up, it will give you some much-needed shade on a hot day.

To prevent it you can get a tent waterproof spray for just $5 and you will be all set to whatever mother nature throws at you. If you’re concerned about looking like an old-timey cartoon character tangled in ropes, poles, and mesh during setup, it’s understandable. Some screen tents are downright impossible for one person to assemble on their own. However, there are plenty of options that allow for easy setup and breakdown, even for one person. In good weather situations, you can easily sleep inside of a screen tent.