Coleman’s Octagon sits in the brand’s family camping range, aimed at groups who want more living space than a typical tunnel tent. It competes with larger dome and cabin style tents by focusing on headroom and a sociable, central area, so it suits weekends away, festivals, or a base camp where people will spend time inside, not only sleep.

Who is this for?

If you camp with friends or family and hate crouching, the Octagon’s tall, near-vertical sides make moving around and getting changed far less cramped. The octagonal shape also gives a more “room” feel than long, narrow layouts, which can help when you are juggling bags, chairs, and wet kit. It is less appealing for lightweight touring, as big family tents trade pack size and weight for comfort.

• 8-person capacity: best read as generous sleeping space, or fewer people with more gear.
• Roomy central footprint: better for communal time than many traditional domes.