Coleman Camping Gear

More Coleman Camping Gear

FAQ about Coleman Camping Gear

Who sings the song from the Coleman Radio ad? I'm not sure if radio commercials are played everywhere but I'm in Colorado and I hear this commercial all the time. It's a comercial for Coleman camping gear and it has this really cool song that plays. The only lyrics that are played go: It's hot in here, Let's go outside It's a super catchy tune and I can't find credits anywhere so I'm hopin someone might know! Its called "Outside" by the Stereotypes

What is the most wind resistant tent you can get for beach camping? My wife and I are camping on the beach at Galveston Island State Park this spring/summer. We currently have a Coleman dome tent, but it tends to really bend and flex in the wind. We're looking for something a little more sturdy. We usually keep most of our gear and stuff outside the tent under a gazebo shelter, so storage, gear lofts, vestibules, etc. are not that big of an issue. We want to make this a longer stay than normal. A more sturdy tent that doesn't cave in and use up all the interior space will make all the difference. We'd like plenty of room if possible. My wife and I are both....uh...."full figured" so the person capacity needs to be a bit "negotiable.". You will need to spend a little more to get a stronger tent. You can stay with a Coleman but at the price range several other tent makers are better priced for a rigid tent. I like the Coleman Heka x tent for a rigid tent design and yet still affordable, their next level tent the helios x3 is an expedition class with expedition price to go with it.
Getting away from Coleman to REI brands they have a strong Multi season called the Mountain 2 with high ratings that is cheaper in price then the Coleman Helios.
Anyway the key to having your tent hold up in the wind is having it set properly to the wind, the low end facing the predominate wind direction and having some kind of wind break. a picnic table, tree, your car, a large pile of drift wood, whatever you can find.
Good luck!

Which tents are best for camping, Coleman, Swiss Gear, Wenzel or another brand? I have had the same Coleman 8 perosn tent for 5 years and have never had a leak, tear or otherwise. I might also mention that I have Coleman lamps, chairs, sleeping bags and inflateable matresses that were purchased the same year and they are all still going strong after much use from 2 adults and 3 children.

Camping Christmas List? I'm asking for my own camping gear this year for Christmas (I usually borrow my parents) I have used their beige Coleman air mattress and it's a piece of crap (have to reinflate it every night...) I'm looking for a new air mattress as well as a good sleeping bag. Any suggestions? Or any products/companies I should stay away from? If you want a big fattie mattress, I think one is probably just as good as another. If you want a backpacking one, get a ThermaRest, no contest. They have a lot of different ones, I think including for just women but also different sizes and a backpacking friendly one. You can get a self-inflating one, or a closed cell foam one (Compact ridge rest, Z rest? something like that it looks like yoga mat, and it has traction and accordian folds instead of rolling.)
Sleeping bag info:
I have a Sierra Designs bag from the Flex series and I love it! They are quilted with slightly elastic thread around the circumference of the bag, so they are stretchy...like stretch jeans. They kind of hug you but they are still plenty roomy. So nice for side sleeping!
Synthetic fill is always my recommendation because down is so touchy. It will have a lot of different trade names but it is all polyester. Basically it is various kinds of quilt batting. Down is more expensive than comparable synthetics, they require dry cleaning, and if you get it wet out in the field, you won't necessarily ruin it, but it is worthless until you dry it out which means you could be dangerously cold. Nonetheless, down fill is lighter weight and compressible.
I wouldn't worry so much about weight or fill if you are car camping. Just get the warmest one that you need for your budget. As far as brands, I'm sure a Coleman or whatever is fine. My SD bag is from my backpacking days and is still very serviceable. If you are getting a true backpacking bag...you get what you pay for but there are some good bargains out there. Try the High Peak Line of gear. They make EXCELLENT bags, and they are little known but still reasonable. I have also had two different packs from this brand and one was in amazing shape even after I backed over it with the car. hahah!
http://www.highpeakusa.org/
I can tell you that Slumberjack makes relatively low end bags for the money and in my experience their zippers don't work very well. But they are cheap, offer lots of temps and styles, and they seem to run warm if you can keep them zipped.
Re temp rating, if you camp year round, you will really benefit from having at least two bags. One just cannot be the end all-be all for every climate. Get a summer one, even if it is just a hostel bag or a silk or fleece bag liner, and then a 0 deg, 20 deg or 30 deg. Use them both independently in their season, and both together in the winter. If you do this, you need to make sure that they are the same shape (rectangular vs mummy) and make sure the zippers are on the same side. Late night pee trips will be a lot easier this way. In addition, I have a 10 dollar cheapo down throw blanket that I have used a million ways with my other gear. You can throw it in the mix to help you stay warm. It make a great shoulder, butt, or foot specific helper and also a pillow. It is also snuggly around the campsite, and I have even paired it up with my rain jacket to work just like a down parka! I didn't mind having this down piece because I was not totally relying on this to keep me safe, just comfortable. And it was cheap, only weighed a few ounces, and it fit in a gallon ziplock bag. So...easy to stuff in a pack.

They also make bivy sacks that are excellent for adding even more warmth to a sleeping bag, and they can protect your bag from getting wet. This is great if you go shelterless on a clear night, so your bag isn't covered in dew by morning.
Have a great time making your list!

I'm living (temp) in La Quinta,CA I have all the camping gear and nowhere to put it, single female w/ sm.dog? I'm 52 yr. old female, been out of work for 2 years. I'm waiting for unemployment (tier 5) to kick back in (????) I have a little Terrier mix that I've had for nearly 5 years (giving him up is not an option). He's been the only in my life that is solid since I lost my job. He's my best friend and I am his. We would suffer greatly if separated, this I know is a fact. We have nowhere to go and to be safe. We have a 13'x10' tent, coleman stove, lantern and ceiling fan(both battery operated), blowup mattress and pump, I also have (2) propane canisters. I receive food stamps on the 7th of each month. We just need a safe place and can work. Oh...we also need a ice chest. Thank you and God bless. Sincerely, Katherine Contact your local rescue mission and sadly give up the dog. A woman your age on the streets camping in an ally is a recipe for disaster. That's why they have shelters so that folks as your self can get the help they need and job training to improve their situations. The SPCA can take good care of fluffy and find it a home where someone else is better able to provide.

need help getting started collecting camping equipment? My fiance and I are registering on Amazon.com for our wedding because we want to build some a supply of camping gear. It's me, him, and our 4 year old. We need a tent, coleman stove, you name it. I just don't know where to start. I want to get quality stuff so any advice would be appreciated to get started. We probably will mostly do "car camping" to start, where you park right near your camp site. If someone has a list of stuff I could register for, that would be great. I remember my mom taking us all the time when we were little, and this is a tradition I would like to carry on. We really need help on choosing the right coleman stove and a tent! We probably will register for cots too. ( a luxury I didn't have as a kid. ha ha. A large air bed is better than a cot by far. A small (3-4 man) double wall, free standing dome type tent (with a full fly that reaches the ground, none of those little tiny flies just on the tip) for sleeping only, and a larger screen tent to go over or near the picnic table, where you'll spend a lot of time, would be nice. Folding chairs are sturdier than those fold up chairs if you have room to pack them. You'll want a good thick cooler, and two burner Coleman stove, and decent sleeping bags, not cotton but 100% synthetic. Always get the smallest, least fancy item, you might need, not the most complicated, but the most traditional and not the biggest and most expensive.
Coleman stoves and coolers are good but tents and sleeping bags are not their forte. A better bet would be to register at REI.
This air bed will fit into this tent:
http://www.rei.com/product/761895
http://www.amazon.com/Wenzel-Queen-Insta-Bed-Built-Pump/dp/B000B5KUAY/ref=sr_1_15?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1217483165&sr=8-15
http://www.amazon.com/Coleman-5430E700-Two-Burner-Propane-Stove/dp/B00005OU9D/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss_sg/105-4347332-3500414?url=search-alias%3Dsporting&field-keywords=screen+tent&x=0&y=0

What makes these brands of camping gear worth the price? I've been to REI and other sporting good stores in search for camping gear in particularly tents. I see brands like Kelty, North Face, and Eureka and have seen their tents and to be honest, I don't see the reason for such a high price for these tents. Some are as much as $500 and I just don't get it. Some say it's the quality but I've been camping for over 20 years and my Coleman tent has held up in pretty harsh weather including heavy rain stroms and even snow and my coleman cost me about $100. I even have a Ozark Trail tent that has held up and never leaked. So what's the rationalation for such high prices? I don't get it. I have friends who say the quality is better yet they always seem to buying new tents every year and I've had my Coleman and Ozark for almost 8 years now and I camp about four to five times a year so they get used. s the quality that much better? Agreed that the weight factor is a primary point. Any Coleman will weight more than any REI tent, in tent for tent comparison. Quality is also an Important issue, yes I can find a $40 dollar tent that weighs almost the same as a $400 tent but zippers fail, material fails, seams leak and who are you gonna call and complain to. REI stands by what they sell as does Coleman and they have a proven record in review products. Also look at what are professional guides using, here they want happy campers to return and use their services. If they were to put them in a tent that leaks, rips and falls down in a squall, that camper won't be back so again. You really do pay for what you get. If your buddies are buying new gear every year they are probably very hard on their gear and don't take good care of it. I have Coleman products and REI products that I have had for well over 10 years and all have served me well only because I take good care of them.
I agree with you that in some common tent designs like a simple dome or family cabin tent prices are ridiculously high for a name brand. Then you should consider dollar for dollar on it's guarantees and performance. In a family sized cabin tent used in car camping a Coleman tent will out perform anything out there at around $200 for their best tent. In a REI family tent double or even triple the price and you get less tent as well.

is Coleman camping gear good? its just a name now not like it used to be, got a cheep £15 gelert sleeping bag & it knocks the spots of the colman bag i had, son even took same gelert sleeping bag to Afghan said it was better than the one the army supply mates kept borrowing it for up in the mountains if he did not go,
if you listen to what the store tell you & belive what you have is the best then you will never know better,

Coleman Camping Gear is from category: Flashlights.