1 / 7Coleman Waterfall 5 Tent, 5-person hybrid family tent
The Coleman Waterfall 5 Tent is a five-person family tent with a separate sleeping cabin and living area. Its 13.4 m² stated floor area and sewn-in groundsheet suit family or festival camping, while customer feedback raises practical concerns about durability, zips and rain protection.
At a glance
- Hybrid dome-and-tunnel design separates the sleeping cabin from the living area.
- The listing gives 13.4 Square Meters of floor area, including a 7.8 Square Meters vestibule area.
- The sleeping cabin can be divided into two rooms, and the front porch can be used for storage with additional poles.
- Taped seams and a sewn-in groundsheet are claimed alongside a 3000mm water column.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Separate sleeping and living spaces offer a more organised family-camping layout.
- A spacious vestibule provides room for camping equipment or a table and chairs, according to the listing.
- Customer feedback describes the tent as easy to put up and spacious.
Cons
- At 13.5 Kilograms, it is a substantial tent to carry rather than a lightweight backpacking choice.
- Customer feedback reports concerns with guyline durability, leaking seams and zipper performance.
Technical specifications
28 specifications| Brand | Coleman |
|---|---|
| Model | Waterfall 5 Tent |
| Occupancy | 5 Person |
|---|---|
| Number of rooms | 2 |
| Vestibules | 1 |
| Windows | 3 |
| Shape listed | Dome |
| Recommended uses | Camping & Hiking, Festival |
| Pitched dimensions listed | 5.1L x 2W x 1.65H metres |
|---|---|
| Floor length | 510 Centimeters |
| Floor width | 280 Centimeters |
| Maximum height | 165 Centimeters |
| Floor area | 13.4 Square Meters |
| Vestibule area | 7.8 Square Meters |
| Weight listed | 13.5 Kilograms |
| Installation type | Free Standing |
| Pole attachment | Sleeve |
| Number of poles | 4 |
| Water resistance listed | Waterproof |
|---|---|
| Water column | 3000mm |
| Material listed | polyester |
| Groundsheet material | Polyethylene |
| Pole material | Fibreglass |
| UV protection | Yes |
| Seasons listed | 4 Season |
|---|---|
| Closure type | Zipper |
| Care instructions | Hand Wash |
| Model number | 2212434 |
What to know before buying
- Customer feedback is mixed on rain protection, with reports both of keeping rain out and of rain entering. The listing claims a 3000mm water column with taped seams and a sewn-in groundsheet, but this does not resolve the reported variation in experience.
What’s in the box
Included- Guylines
- Tent pegs
- Rainfly
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Families or groups wanting separate sleeping and living areas for camping or festivals.
- Campers who prioritise a roomy vestibule and can transport a 13.5-kilogram tent.
Less suited to
- Hikers seeking a lightweight tent for carrying on a trail.
- Buyers who need consistently reliable zipper or wet-weather performance based on customer feedback.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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Customer feedback highlights ease of pitching and spaciousness, including a mention of a sleeping-area divider. Reports are mixed on build quality, value and rain protection. Some customers report broken guylines, leaking seams and zipper problems, while others say the tent keeps out rain, wind and insects. For a tent whose listing emphasises a 3000mm water column and separate living space, those contrasting experiences make setup, zip operation and wet-weather expectations important considerations.
Positive themes
- Customers describe it as easy to put up.
- Customers describe it as spacious.
Negative themes
- Customer feedback includes reports of guyline breakage, leaking seams and zipper problems.
Mixed feedback
- Customers differ on durability, build quality, value for money, design and water resistance.
Frequently asked questions
How many people is the Waterfall 5 designed for?
The listing specifies an occupancy of 5 Person.
Does the tent have separate living and sleeping areas?
Yes. The listing describes a tunnel extension and a separate sleeping cabin, which can be divided into two rooms.
What water protection does the listing claim?
It lists a 3000mm water column and describes taped seams and a sewn-in groundsheet. Customer feedback on rain protection is mixed, so those claims should not be taken as a guarantee of performance in every condition.
Is it suitable for backpacking?
Its listed weight is 13.5 Kilograms, making it better suited to camping where the tent does not need to be carried far.
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