The Coleman line of tents has been popular for decades. Coleman is at the forefront of camping gear of many varieties. Due to the length of time that they have been in the market, Coleman has been able to improve upon all of its creations over time based on customer demand. Coleman has testing facilities in which they test the waterproofing and wind persistence of their tents. Through testing, they have determined that the competing brands just don’t stack up against the Coleman tents.
We are going to be comparing the Coleman Red Canyon vs the Montana tents. Many people ask about these tents because they are so similar. They are both eight person tents that provide ample room for all of your gear. But there are several differences in these tents that you might want to be aware of before purchasing one of them.
It is our hope that we will be able to provide you with all of the information necessary about these tents for you to make a good decision.
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Coleman Red Canyon vs Montana
Comparing the Red Canyon and the Montana
In order to give you a better idea of how these tents stack up against each other, we will simply outline what makes them unique from one another. Below, we have listed the features of each of these tents that you may want to pay attention to.
Coleman Red Canyon
As mentioned above, the Red Canyon is an eight-person tent. Unlike the Montana, you can create three separate rooms using their room dividers. This allows for privacy between your party. For example, you might be a couple who has kids and may want to change in a separate room. Or, you may be camping with friends and do not want to necessarily share such close quarters with them.
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The Red Canyon is a great tent for accomplishing this goal. The Red Canyon does not have as large of a rain fly around the door area. You may find yourself opening up the door to the tent only to realize that a lot of rain is falling. You may want to simply open up the door and not step aside. When it is raining, some people prefer to keep the door open in order to prevent condensation. It is more difficult to keep the door open with the Red Canyon, as water is more likely to get inside than with the Montana.
One great feature of the Red Canyon as its adjustable venting system and cool-air port. This allows for adequate airflow throughout the tent and improves the access to your gear.
Many of the Red Canyon customers love the fact that this tent is especially easy to set up. Its shock-corded poles allow for setting up the tent in under 15 minutes.
Like the Montana, the Red Canyon has a D-style door in order to facilitate the entry and exit of the tent. The stands are in contrast with other tasks that have doors that you must always pop and unzip, which can be a hassle. Here are the specs for the Montana:
- Number of occupants: 8 people
- 17 x 10 feet footprint
- 72 inch high in center
Coleman Montana
Like the Red Canyon, the Montana was made for eight people. It does not have much of a difference in the dimensions of the tent, but it is wider than the Red Canyon, as well as lower. See below for more information on specific dimensions.
We will mention, as above, that the Coleman Montana does not have any room dividers. This means that you will have to make do with the fact that eight people sleeping in the same room as each other. You will not get the same amount of privacy that you might want with the Montana.
One great thing about the Montana is that the rain cover that goes over the door covers the entrance from top to bottom. This means that you can leave the door open during downpours and you will not get wet unless there is a strong wind blowing.
We love the electrical access ports and reverse angle windows of the Montana. This helps to improve airflow while keeping the rain at bay. Here are the specs for the Montana:
- Number of occupants: 8 people
- 16 x 7 feet footprint
- 74 inches high in center
Price Comparison
As prices tend to change a lot for outdoor gear, it is difficult to say which of these models is actually the cheapest. However, if you want to compare current prices for the Red Canyon and the Montana, please see below.
The Verdict
You may decide by now that these tents are extremely similar. While the Red Canyon can be separated into three rooms, the Montana's doorway has a lot more coverage. This means that you will be able to open up the Montana D-style door without getting wet. The Red Canyon does not have as much coverage.
It is difficult to choose between them, as they are both eight-person tents with many of the same features. Perhaps the price differences will be the deciding factor for you. If you’d like to comment or leave your opinion on any one of these tents, please leave it below in the comment section.
