Best Coleman Tents Under $200

Camping has many positive things going for it. Money is saved by camping instead of staying at hotels when traveling, time for nature loving activities, and getting away from it all without going to far. A basic requirement is a tent that meets your needs in order to have a comfortable and pleasurable experience. It is important to have a tent that is both large enough and able to be set up by your camping party, especially if the party is only you.

When it comes to camping, Coleman is a household name. That's because Coleman has delivered the best and most innovative gear through the years. So Coleman should be the first name to look for when buying a tent at any number of stores across the area. Here is five of the best Coleman camping tents that cost less than $200.

If a backpacking tent is what you need, then the Kraz X should be on the top of your list. This lightweight and durable tunnel tent is well ventilated and easy to setup with one person. It is a three season tent with a center height of nearly 3 ½ feet and a parameter measurement of 94"x40" and has a packweight of 3 pounds and ten ounces. It sleeps one with room to spare. It is made of a nylon taffeta tent floor, a polyester taffeta rainfly, and has a nylon ripstop canopy and aluminum tent poles and has a two way compression carry bag. The Kraz X tent retails for about $99.

For a small camping group the Coleman Crestline 9' 10"x7' is the ultimate in ease and usability. This tent sleeps four in one room that has a center height of 59". The Crestline tent has a heavy duty welcome mat, pole leaves, and privacy windows. There is also a skylight, gear loft and two inside storage pockets. It has rainfly covers for doors and windows, and a Cool Air port for additional storage and air ventilation. Setup is done with shock-corded poles and Insta-Clip hooks. It retails for $70.

Coleman really came through with the Montana 14'x7' family cabin tent. You are guaranteed to stay dry with the Montana because of the exclusive Weather Tec System. It has constructed pole leaves, privacy windows and a heavy duty welcome mat. This family tent sleeps six in one room with a center height of 64". It sets up with shock-corded poles and Insta Clip hooks. There is a mesh vent for air and also a Cool Air port for air ventilation or for storage. There is rainflys for the doors and windows. The Montana retails at around $190.

Coleman provides the perfect family dome tent with the Evanston 14'x12'. With a center height of 80" there isn't any need to complain about room. This family tent sleeps twelve in one room. With the Cool Air ports, you can reach in and grab something from storage or adjust openings for air ventilation. The tent is set up using shock-corded poles and Insta-Clip hooks tent securely to poles. There is separate bags for tent, stake and pole storage. The Evanston 14'x12' comes with an amazing five year warranty and costs about $190.

If you have a large party that requires privacy among its members, then try the Coleman Weathermaster 17' x 9' Screened Three Room Tent. It has the Weather Tec System that is guaranteed to keep you dry. This tent has two doors, hanging dividers to separate rooms with a center height of 76 inches and a heavy duty welcome mat. Set up is done easily with Insta Clip hooks and shock-corded poles. This Weathermaster tent retails for about $187.

Now all you have to do is decide which Coleman tent that you need. However, it is a good idea to buy a couple different sizes so that you will be prepared for any future camping trips since they are all under $200. Or even for a friend that decides to go out of the blue. With Coleman tents, you can be prepared for almost anything.