Coleman Skydome XL 8-Person Tent Review: Spacious, Easy Setup, and Family-Ready

Coleman Skydome XL 8-Person Tent Review

Room for Everyone, Rain or Shine

When you’re heading outdoors with a full crew, you need a tent that keeps things simple, dry, and spacious. The Coleman Skydome XL 8-Person Tent checks all those boxes—and then some.

Whether you’re camping with the kids, a group of friends, or just like a little extra room to spread out, this tent makes a solid case for being your go-to family shelter.

Setup in Minutes, Not Hours

One of the best parts? No wrestling with tangled poles.
The Skydome XL comes with pre-attached, color-coded poles, so it sets up in just 5–10 minutes—even for first-timers. You can have your shelter up before someone finishes unpacking the cooler.

Serious Space Inside

This tent is a true family-sized shelter, comfortably fitting up to 8 people or 3 queen-size air mattresses. With a peak height of 6 feet, most adults can stand up and move around without ducking—huge bonus for getting dressed, organizing gear, or just stretching your back.

Weather Protection You Can Trust

Rain in the forecast? No problem.

Coleman’s WeatherTec™ system includes:

• Welded corners

• Inverted seams

• A durable rainfly

• Strong frame tested to withstand 35+ mph winds

Campers report staying dry during full overnight storms—something you really appreciate when camping with the family.

Great Ventilation

Between the large mesh windows, ground vents, and open ceiling design, airflow is excellent. You stay cool during warm nights and reduce condensation buildup—no more waking up to damp sleeping bags.

Quick Specs

Feature Details

Capacity 8 People Dimensions 16' x 7' Peak Height 6 ft (72")

Setup Time 5–10 Minutes

Weather Resistance WeatherTec™ system w/ rainfly

Best For Family camping, group trips

What We Like

• Super quick setup

• Great headroom and interior space

• Dependable in wind and rain

• Mesh windows + vents = solid airflow

• Fits 3 queen airbeds!

A Couple Considerations

• At 25+ lbs, it’s best for car camping—not backpacking

• No room divider (if privacy matters for your group)

Final Thoughts

If you want a tent that’s spacious, weather-ready, and crazy easy to set up, the Coleman Skydome XL 8-Person Tent is one of the best options out there for families or groups.

It’s big enough to feel like a cabin but simple enough to pitch in minutes. Add in Coleman’s trusted waterproofing, and you’ve got a tent that can handle everything from calm weekends to surprise storms.

This one earns a top spot in our Camp Ridge gear guide—especially for families who want hassle-free camping done right.

If you're looking for a slightly smaller and easier to manage tent, check out our review on the CORE 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent Review.