Coleman Octagon 8 Front Extension, awning extension for all Octagon 8 models, a robust construction made out of steel rods, space for a table and chairs or more sleeping space

Perfect for large family. Gives you extra space. Assembly is not straight forward for first time but once you learn its easy…

Ok so after a lot of changing my mind I ignored reviews and went for this extension. Im glad I did. So for 2 people and a dog or 2 its a great little space. It was easy to put up after watching video of how to do it. After the first time we knew how to place it for the next time. It was very sturdy in some strong winds and very waterproof. It did freeze inside one morning so was a bit drippy when defrosting but once opened up it soon dried out. It gave us about 3x2 metres extra space and made the tent (octogan 8) so much warmer. Definitely a good choice for us.

We put our Coleman Octagon 8 up in about 5 minutes, this took much longer! Had to watch a youtube video a number of times to understand how to place the straps over the top of the tent to get it in the right position. Once up though it gave us enough space to store our kitchen and other stuff but I wouldnt call it spacious. Loved that the door can be made into a canopy with the supplied poles as this gave extra sitting space and shade in the heatwave while we camped. I wish the windows had zip up blinds though.

Excellent material, very good quality.

It does not fit properly to the tent. It is not wind resistant. The instructions are poor.

Do not attempt to put up when it’s windy!! Once we’d watched the video a few times we managed to get it up when it was less windy. Gave us so much more room.

There are many pros and cons to this extension. Cons: Tricky first time to put up & definitely need 2 people. Instructions aren’t amazing at where the top point is meant to sit. You need a tarp for the floor of it. Some places I read about this said it was enclosed and even said added extra space for someone to sleep. In my opinion this would not be an option Got very wet on the inside at night so water was dripping down the sides. In downpours you need to keep clearing the awning part or it will collapse. Or close the awning!! Pros I love the tent but it’s lack of a porch was a big negative There is good space in the extension for wet gear and boxes in the sides. Great to be able to leave wet stuff, shoes etc in porch at night. We got awful rainstorms so it was nice to sit under the awning but we were 2 adults and 2 small children…. Any more and it would be a squeeze. The tent and awning really stood up to awful rain and thunderstorms. Where the awning met the tent there was not any leaks which was great, the front of the tent remained dry. Although it’s not perfect I think overall if you’ve invested in the octagon Cortes and you like it, this extension is a good addition.

Good a bit time consuming to set it up

Wir hatten die Extension zweimal dabei. Sie haben immer auf beiden Seiten Zugluft über die ganze Höhe. Auch Kleintiere fühlen sich dadurch herzlich eingeladen. Innenboden Fehlanzeige. Fenster abdunkeln Fehlanzeige. Fensteröffnung Fehlanzeige. Insektenschutz Fehlanzeige. Die Extension heizt unheimlich auf, da auch im Dachbereich keine Lüftung vorgesehen ist. Wir hatten ständig tote Insekten auf dem Dach unserer Octagon. Jeder kann zu jeder Tageszeit reinschauen, auch wenn Sie nicht da sind.