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Hello there and welcome to UKCS.

Coleman are generally considered to be a reliable make - we have a Coleman Adrenaline 3 and it is superb.

I have looked at the Columbus 4 and it has some good design features, like a fully sewn in groundsheet, and it goes up outer first. I also like the rear vent across the back of the tent which can stay open even in wet weather because it is downward facing and this is really important for reducing condensation. TUnnel tents are easy to erect (with a little practice).

Just one thing to think about though - you do not say how many people this is actually for? The two double bedrooms are each wide enough to just fit a double airbed or 2 sleeping mats (either foam or self inflators) but you would not get 2 single airbeds in there, and probably not two of the metal framed camp beds. This means that there is no room in the bedrooms for personal kit, so the living area will have to accommodate that, plus your other camping kit. Would that make is a bit squashed even for a weekend break? 

And if you are taking children, you would not have much under cover living space for wet weekends - could get a bit stressful?

However, for 2 adults, it would be a spacious weekend tent; so it depends a bit on these factors.

Foggers thanks for the reply. The tent has to fit 3 ,two big ones and one little one and there is always the possibity of a fourth little one. I see your point on personal kit , I was hoping the space between the two sleeping compartments might accomodate some of this . I have had a look at a Vango Oregon 4 coleman trailblazer 5 and a Gelert strass tunnel ,any thoughts on these?                                                      

Thanks again Dial.

Hi

Sorry forget to say - are you going for the polycotton version which in my opion is much better than the polyester version, as the polycotton is much better in the wind and the rain (so I have been told).

Happy camping