Coleman Phad X3 Backpacking Tent

[tpcornet12]

Just to add my thoughts - this is definately my favourite tent to date. Very light weight and easy to erect. The crossovers give fantatic resistance to high wind. I have re-waterproofed - not because I needed to but I wanted to make sure I prolonged its life as it is a tent I hope to use for many years to come. There is plenty of space for 2 with a good sized porch.

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[monty9120]

I have one of these as well. use it for camping trips on rallies.

What i love is it always goes back in the bag like the way it came out. to try and do this with a cheaper tent is a pain.

Not only that it fits a double airbed and has a seperate porch

My only grumble is the flysheet in the porch is slightly too big so if you dont adjust the straps each time water runs off the side into the porch and all over your stuff. its a great piece of kit well worth the money

[Boris]

Originally Posted by monty9120

My only grumble is the flysheet in the porch is slightly too big so if you dont adjust the straps each time water runs off the side into the porch and all over your stuff. its a great piece of kit well worth the money

Do you mean the groundsheet in the porch is a little large? If so I can imagine that to be a problem if the wind and rain conspire against you.

The porch ground sheet is held in with a zip and a couple of plastic buckles so you could just unclip the corner and fold back an inch or so on the few occasions it's a problem.

Of course if you adjust the straps properly then it isn't a problem except in the most extreme conditions

[tpcornet12]

I usually just unclip the porch groundsheet at the porch end when inside the main tent and roll it up a bit to protect it from the elements - but will agree it seems like a bit of an issue - only fault I can think of though.

[monty9120]

I use mine for rallys on my scooter so i need to store stuff init.
I did not have to adjust the straps for ages but now everytime and it seems only to give you a cm past not getting soaked