Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent Review – My favorite 10 Man Tent

If you´re like me, camping is more than a once a year activity. I always spend more time picking the right tent than any other piece of camping gear. So, for the frequent family camper, we will be taking an extensive look at the Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent. When you´re looking for a family cabin tent you need one that can withstand a lot of wear and tear, let’s face it, you’re out in the wilderness, it has to take everything nature (and the kids) can dish out.

Summary: I can really tell the Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent has had A LOT of thought put into its design. Whether you need a rugged wilderness protection system, or want to have a place for the family after a fun day in the woods. It is a 10 person tent that is the perfect setup for families, and the kids can even bring along a few friends.

Key Features:

Coumbia Cougar Flats ii Cabin Dome Tent

Columbia Cougar Flats ii Cabin Dome Tent

  • Tent type: Family
  • Sleeps: 6 to 10 people
  • Rooms: 2
  • Weatherproof: GoBe Dry rain protection system
  • Venting: Cyclone system for air circulation
  • Camp Port: Yes
  • Windows: 2
  • Doors: 2
  • Extras: Internal pockets, hanging cupholders, storage lockers, and gear loft
  • Storage: Wheeled carrying bag
  • Rainfly: Yes, with 800mm waterproof coating
  • Dimensions: 15 by 7.16 by 10 feet (W x H x D)
  • Weight: 54 pounds

 

Protection and Comfort from the Elements

The Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent is perfect in any weather. A unique Cyclone system provides perfect ventilation to keep you cool in the hottest of weather, and also provides plenty of fresh air, without letting out the heat in the colder camping months. The Columbia Cougar Flats Tent is waterproof with a 800mm coating, and its “GoBe Dry” system lets you go out even when heavy storms are predicted without any fear of getting wet. Seams won’t leak, and even the patented bay window is situated so perfectly, that you can leave it open to bring in that fresh rain smell without any water getting in the tent.

It’s Called Camping, Not Tenting

You don’t want to spend all your time setting up and tearing down. The Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent sets up fast, and collapses just as quickly. The wheeled storage bag makes putting it away easy with an expandable gusset that zips up as you stuff the tent in.

Rugged Flooring

The floor of a tent is probably the one part that gets the most wear and tear. While sides and tops of tents need to be weather proof, the floor has to be able to stand up to traffic and rough ground underneath. The Columbia Flats Tent has a strong nylon floor that resists tears and rips no matter how rugged the camping environment, or how rambunctious the children.

Room to Move

With two rooms the adults can have privacy from the kids, or a single/couple camper can enjoy a private bedroom separate from supplies and gear. The double cabin rooms can be unzipped to make one large room for the camper who really likes to spread out. There are overhead storage areas so tripping over gear in the dark is a thing of the past.

Heavenly Heights

At 6´5¨ I am not used to standing normally in a tent. Most family tents are great for the kids, but just let a grownup try and stand up without threatening to take out the roof. There’s no issues with the Columbia Cougar Flats II cabin Tent. If it is tall enough for me, it is tall enough for almost anyone. With over a seven-foot clearance you will be able to stand up with ease in any section of the tent.

Any complaints?

The newest version of the Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent has an awning that makes sitting out by the campfire a delight. However, it is located on the side of the cabin, rather than over the front opening which means you have to leave the protection of the awning in order to go in and out of the tent.

Bear in mind, for campers who like to hike deep into the woods, the Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Tent is a little heavy. At 54 pounds total weight, it is on the heavier side as it is a portable hotel. The good news is the wheeled storage bag makes it easier to pull along than a tent that you have to carry in a heavy duffel bag.

What are other customers saying?

” The tent goes up really easy and all of the poles are color coded… We stayed dry as a bone the tent also held up well in high winds.” – Wallace Billingham, Northwestern, Pennsylvania USA

“I researched the bejeezus out of family, cabin-style tents and this one seems to be by far the best all-around tent for the price, factoring features, materials, quality and price. “— Teresa, Bethlehem, N.H. United States

“The tent is great quality and we made it through a heavy rainstorm without getting wet ” – J. Kostlevy “jrlk”, Madison, WI

” We go camping about 30-35 days a year. I bought 5-6 tents for our camping trip. All of them were damaged from the wind. I bought this Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Cabin Dome Tent for Thanksgiving trip. The tent worked very well. We went camping again on Christmas Eve with this tent. We spent 10 days for this trip. It was very windy about 50-60 mph at night. We woke up in the morning. The tent was holding up very well. Nothing was damaged. The poles were not broken like other tents we got. It was raining for 2 days. The tent was very dry.” – FIRST, Location Not Provided

“Love this tent. We’ve already camped twice as many times as we did all last summer.” – Liz, WA, USA

” I am 6’3″ and have no problem standing up anywhere.” – Jeremy Claeson, WA, USA

Continue reading more extensive reviews of this 10 person family cabin tent on Amazon.com

Where can I buy the Columbia Cougar Flats II cabin tent?

You can buy the Columbia Cougar Flats ii Family Cabin Dome Tent on Amazon. At the moment they include free shipping and from what I can tell when comparing prices with other online merchants, Amazon do currently have the best deal especially with the free shipping option. Click here to view on Amazon.