Coleman Exponent Cadence 2 Yard Review
Channel: polifrog
Date: 2013-06-15

I could find next to nothing on the Coleman Exponent Cadence 2 in my research so I thought I'd do a short yard review of the tent for those of you would like to see a little more of the Cadence before buying.

A little background...

I received this Coleman Cadence 2 in lieu of a mispriced Vaude Power Lizard. Bargain Sports had listed the Power Lizard with a free-shipping-buy-it-now price of $49.99. I bought it. 

Later after researching what the Power Lizard was I realized that it was more than anything I needed.

Needless to say Bargain Sports, once aware of their mistake, offered to refund the $49.99. I replied that I preferred to take the Cadence in lieu of the Power Lizard instead.

They agreed. Good on Bargain Sports. Their 99.9% ebay rating is earned.

To the Cadence...

In short, I like the Cadence. From the aluminum pole to the taped seams and nicer than normal tent pegs, the Cadence is a higher quality tent than we have come to expect from Coleman. There is even a repair kit clipped to the inside of the tent bag that includes fabric patches, an aluminum sleeve for emergency pole repair in the field, and the lifetime warranty.

It has a single vestibule, a single door, sleeps two easily and weighs just over 4lbs. Additionally there is a window opposite the entry door that can be unzipped from the inside. Just unzip the screen, then unzip the fly and viola... increased venting.

Of course the Cadence is no Power Lizard but not only is it plenty lite enough, but with an extra for and a half of length, it is also long enough for this 5'10" Scout Dad.

This review will later be followed by a field review. 

up, over and out,

polifrog