G'day Edgar,

Sorry to hear you've got some broken poles! We sometimes have some spare parts, best to send some photos of the poles you need to our email service@snowys.com.au and we can see what we have. Otherwise, you can contact Coleman on 1800 224 350.

G'day Moustapha, 

There isn't an exact fit but the Quest Outdoors Comfort Floor Saver (235 x 235cm) or the Oztent Main Tent Carpet RV5 size (260 x 260cm) would both fit with some space in the 6P Northstar tent. 

G'day Alex,

Check out our features video from the 6:50min mark for a demo on this.
It comes with a unit you can run from D-cell batteries, or you can use a universal USB powerbank.

Hope that helps!

G'day Liz,

There is some claims around it reducing temperatures to a certain extent, but there isn't any official or tested rating on that.
Realistically tents get hot - regardless of block out technology.  You're best bet is to improve ventilation by opening up windows and doors, and utilising awnings where possible.  Combined with the block out, you should have more success with reducing temperatures that way.
In terms of condensation, the coating doesn't really make a difference - ventilation is the key for managing that aswell.

Hopefully that helps!

G'day Kayla,

We'd recommend 6 for the main guy ropes of the tent, and an additional 2 if you want to set the awning up - so 8 in total should see you right!

G'day Mel,

Welcome to the awesome world of camping!
Being a synthetic tent, this one is fully waterproofed an seam-sealed, so there's nothing extra that you'll need to do with your tent.
Having a 3000mm waterhead rating will cover you for the majority of weather scenarios in Australia.
You may find some issues if you're in constant rain for days and days on end with no opportunity for the tent to dry out, but this will be an issue for almost any tent.
The main thing to consider is condensation, which happens to all campers in the right environment.  Its a good idea to get clued up on the best way to deal or offset that - check out our content on the topic: listen to our Podcast here if that's your jam, or read through our blog here.

G'day Claire,

The mesh material of the door/windows is Poly Mesh 50 x 50 and non-fire retardant.

G'day Stacey,

Yes this tent does come with all of the pegs needed to set this up. You can also get some stronger pegs I recommend the Supa Peg Key−Head Galvanized Steel Tent Peg 6.3mm x 225 mm they are stronger and the key head shape makes them easier to get in the ground! You will need at least 20-24 pegs for the tent including the guy ropes.

G'day Chris,

The Coleman Northstar vestibule is a little bit longer at 130cm long, this measurement is from the tent straight to the side vestibule where it is pegged down, the slight angle of the walls isn't taken into account. The front vestibule area would be slightly larger with the Northstar.

G'day Jim, 

At the moment there are no other accessories available for the Northstar Lighted Tent range. The Northstar range has no zipper to be able to attach the awning extension so this won't work. 

G'day Andrew,

The Coleman Instant Up Tents have an ultra-fine mesh and will keep most of the bugs out but could let some really small bugs in, the No-See-Um Mesh is the only mesh that is fine enough to keep sandflies and midges out, so the OZtrail Fast Frame Mesh will be better at keeping the bugs at bay.

G'day JJ,

I'm not 100% clear on what you're needing sorry, so I've got a few questions to make sure you get the best info.
Are you looking for a tarp to use under the tent floor like a groundsheet, a tarp to use over the top of the tent for additional weather protection, or something extra to use as an awning/gazebo shelter style thing out the front of your tent?

G'day Thin,

The Blackwolf Turbo 300 is designed as a rugged touring tent.  It has a super strong and thick aluminum frame, including all connectors and knuckles, and is made from durable ripstop canvas.
The Coleman instant up tents are a great option, but they're aimed at entry level campers who will do more weekend style, fair-weather family getaways.  They're ultimately not designed for touring or harsh conditions.
Hope that helps. 

G'day Brad,

The floor of the tent can just be dried when you are packing it up.  A couple of old towels or rags to dry off any wet patches as you fold them over is the best trick.
Keep a broom or dustpan brush on hand to get rid of any dirt or debris as well.  If the tent floor is super wet, it can take a bit of time, but its the best way to go about it.

The awning does have a velcro strip that is designed to attach to the underside of gazebo awnings, Jane., most gazebo's have patches to which the side walls can be attached, and they can be used to attach the tent awning in this case. 

They are pretty much on par with each other, Gene, it's hard to recommend one over the other. The Instant Up tents have been around for longer and have built more of a reputation, but that's really the only thing splitting htem. I'd recommend choosing based on features or price.

G'day Doug,

No difference in material or build quality.  The only difference is the Northstar tents have an extra internal coating to block out light.  As a result of that, they have internal lighting systems, and a slightly larger vestibule area to try and reduce external light through the doorway.  If you don't mind waking up with the sun & already have your own camping lighting, there's no real advantage.
Hope that helps.

G'day Pandji,

Glad to hear you are enjoying your tent!
Unfortunately, there are no further accessories available for the Northstar Lighted Tent range.
The only Coleman tents that have optional awning accessories are the Silver & Gold EVO series.

G'day Rod,

No, the 6P Lighted Northstar doesn't come with a room divider, or a way to divide this tent. If you're looking for something that is divided into two rooms, we'd recommend checking out the 8P Lighted Northstar Tent.

G'day Moustapha,

During wet weather, we'd recommend zipping the front awning shut to enclose the vestibule space. Securing all of the guy ropes, to ensure the fabric is nice and taught, will also reduce the chance of water pooling.

G'day Feri,

No, the bag for the tent is not waterproof.

G'day Pete,

Unfortunately not, the Evo Shade Awnings are only compatible with the Evo series tents, as they have a zipper to attach the awning to.

G'day John,

It's not a PVC coating, the flooring material is actually full heavy-duty PVC vinyl, which is a fabric in and of itself.
Hope that helps!

G'day Shan,

The guy ropes are tied through webbing loops, so absolutely ok to remove them and upgrade!

G'day Ian,

The 6 person tent might be a little on the extra spacious size for two people, but if you like your space, and camp when it is wet, it should give you room to stay in the tent during the day. The 4 people will also be large enough, however, it won't give you as much space to recreate in the tent if the weather is poor. It's up to you, but either option should suffice.

G'day Claire,

It would depend on how bright and clear the day is I'd say.
Check out our Features video with Ben, you can find this on the product page, at around the 4:30 minute mark you'll get a really good idea of what the tents like in the situation you're describing.
Hope that helps.

G'day Suzy,

We don't have one of these tents on display, but can confirm Bens hand firts easily in the pocket (as per the video) and his hand measures 12cm wide by 19cm long.
I'm not aware of any USB portable power pack that is larger than this, so you'll be absolutely fine.
In terms of the input, it's just a normal USB.  You can see this at around the 7:00min mark on the features video.
Hope that helps.

G'day Suzy,

There's no specific USB power pack for these tents, any brand or size will do the trick.
These lights use roughly 1Ah, so 1000mAh is small power pack talk.
If you're looking at a 10,000mAh pack, that will run the lights for around 10hrs as an example.
You can find our range of portable powerpacks here, they're all great options, whichever one you go with will come down to size (as above) and personal preference.

G'day Ron,

Tents don't come with a warmth or insulation rating at all, so you can use any tent in any conditions really.
The Coleman Northstar Darkroom series tents have a fabric inner, so compared to fully mesh inners, it's a good option.
The main issue that will probably come up is condensation, which is unavoidable, but there is some important considerations with dealing with it...we've covered this in a podcast if you need more info, HERE.
It's essentially your sleeping system gear that you'd need to focus on when looking at camping in those kinds of temperatures, so just make sure you're covered on that front aswell!

G'day Sarah,

You can fit two of the Oztrail Deluxe Double Bunks in the 6P Lighted Northstar, however you'd need to set them up toward the centre of the tent next to each other, and then each person could access their bunk from the outside edge.

G'day Ian,

The mesh on the Northstar Darkroom Tents isn't No-See-Um mesh, so, unfortunately, they're not classed as being midge proof.

G'day Veronica,

Overall these two tents are very similar with a few minor difference to the fabric and the lighting systems. In terms of fabric differences, you're somewhat right, the Lumos is 150D, while the Northstar is 75D, however, the Northstar is 185T, which is the thread count, so although the Coleman fabric isn't as thick, it is denser. Oztrail doesn't list the thread count for their fabric, but overall we're fairly convinced the two fabrics are very similar overall once you account for the denier and thread count. Personally, we think the Coleman has a slight edge, mainly because they've been on the market longer, and have built a reputation for reliability.

G'day Kelly,

At this point in time Coleman and Oztrail aren't including gusseted window flaps in their darkroom/blockout tents. If you're needing some airflow in wet weather then the recommendation is to use the floor based vents.

G'day Simon,

Unfortunately not, they're not available separately from Coleman.

G'day Nic, 

The power consumption of the lighting in the Coleman Northstar tent series is not one of the specifications provided, however we can probably work off a ball park figure based on the general/average power consumption of LED strip lights from other brands.
First things first, you'll need to make sure your power pack is 5V output minimum.  Based on roughly average consumption of 1.2ah per meter, from a 5000mah power pack you could expect to get around 4 solid hours runtime on maximum brightness.  
That should see you through a weekend away, but we'd recommend having a larger pack or a couple of the 5000mah ones to cycle through for longer trips.

G'day Valda,

Coleman indicates that these tents can withstand winds up to 100kh/hr, however, based on feedback and realistic usage we don't think this is accurate. We'd recommend making sure you peg out all peg points and guy rope attachments and proceeding with caution in any weather that is forecast as strong winds, or storms.

G'day John,

I've just measured the box in real life and it is 138cm long, so yes, the 135cm is the correct length one it has been taken out of the box.

G'day Jonathan,

Yes, you'll be able to fit 2 x King Goanna Stretchers in the Instant Up 6P Lighted Northstar Darkroom Tent.

G'day Stuart,

There is no need to season the tent as it is polyester, the soaking to seal the seams is just for canvas products.

G'day Adil,

Unfortunately, we don't really have a way of measuring the boot of a Camry Atise, however, we do list the packed dimensions of the tent in the Details & Spec section so you'll just need to measure your boot and double-check if there will be enough space.

Packed Dimensions: 135L x 25W x 25H cm

G'day Joshua,

Nope sorry mate, we definitely wouldn't recommend it and Coleman hasn't designed the Northstar Darkroom with this in mind. Cheers

G'day John,

Glad to hear you've had an Instant Up 6 and are looking to upgrade. 1. Coleman doesn't sell awning poles separately, however we do sell a whole range of awning poles that will suit if you wanted to have the front and rear awnings up at the same time. We'd suggest having a look at the Supa Peg Bigfoot T-Nut Steel Poles or Aluminium Tent Poles. 2. Inside the tent will be pretty dark even during the day in summer, so in winter if you can't open up the windows it will be fairly dark and gloomy (It'd be worth having a look at the features video between 8.5 and 9.5 mins). If you're not keen on the darkness and are happy with an eye mask for night time, then maybe the Instant Up Gold 6P might be a more suitable option for you.

G'day Nadine,

The mesh tarp works well under tents for a number of reasons but mainly it lets the grass breathe! The best size would be the 6P -Coleman Ground Mesh Footprint for Instant Up Tents or you can get the OZtrail Ultramesh Tarp in the 2.44 x 6.1m or 3.05 x 6.10m.