It is spacious, waterproof (rained heavily one day and no leaks or water inside at all), and it doesn't feel like you're camping! One of the most beloved tents has evolved to encompass Coleman's® patented BlackOut Bedroom® design. Able to block up to 99% of daylight as well as providing climate control making it 5°C cooler during the day and 1°C warmer at night, providing a better sleep regardless of what time of the day it is. There are two doorways in the tent: one has its own rain safe canopy over the top which is designed to stop the water from dripping in off the roof.

In addition to the main structure, the Octagon 8 features a hinged door and a small porch above the door. It’s very well ventilated with the mesh windows but can get chilly at night during colder temperatures but it was a lot colder than expected for the end of July. The fire retardant characteristic of our material ensures that the fabric will not flare dangerously out of control and will self extinguish, giving time to escape in the event of an emergency.

Offering a full 360 Degree view of your surroundings the distinctively styled and eye catching Octagon tent has a multitude of uses, it can be dressed as luxury glamping bedroom, a playroom for the kids or a suitable tent for festival gatherings. Copied a review from someone else as it was 100% correct and hilarious as it was totally relatable…. This of course means you can’t erect it when it’s raining, so unless you are absolutely guaranteed fair weather at your festival or camping trip, you are going to be taking a gamble. The tent comes with a divider which you can put up in the middle or the tent if there are less of you and you want one half of the tent for sleeping and one as a living or storage space, or if there are more of you but you’d like some privacy inside the tent. The tent comes with a carry case with wheels, which is great as the tent is very heavy so it helps to be able to pull it rather than having to carry it.

The flysheet can be removed and the Octagon transforms into a bug-proof screen room perfect for the garden.there are flaps over the zips but because it was windy, the flaps' velcro bits, which should be top to bottom rather than 3 little patches, flapped and water made its way through the zips. give it a punch or two (on the doors) and wait for 5-10 seconds for water droplets to flow down before entering/leaving the tent. The open sided design allows wind to whip through the tent in even the slightest breeze, with the retaining toggles for folding back and holding open the windows clanging against the metal poles loudly for as long as the wind persists. Coleman's Octagon Blackout 8 is a curious tent, blending some of the benefits of a bell tent, event shelter, and normal family/couple’s tent.