Coleman · Tents
Coleman Instant Up Swagger 1 Person Tent
Price verified 2026-09-20 — check Amazon for the current price.
A round, single-person Instant Up tent that sits between a standard tent and a swag: Coleman's own dual instant spine hub frame, 150D polyester, a heavy-duty PE floor, and compatibility with a separately-sold Instant Swagger Stretcher.
This one genuinely blurs our Camping subcategory lines — Amazon lists it under Tents, and it's named 'Tent', but the round shape, one-person sizing and stretcher compatibility put it much closer to a swag in actual use than the dome tents elsewhere in this list. We're keeping it filed as a tent since that's how Amazon categorises and sells it.
Also sold in a 3 Person size ($223.99), a 3P Dark Room variant ($299.90) and an Elevated version ($179.90) — we're listing the base 1 Person size here.
Ideal for: Solo campers who want a fast, round Instant Up shelter and may want to pair it with a stretcher later.
Specs
| Sleeps | 1 people |
|---|---|
| Weight | 11.2 kg |
| Packed size | — |
| Season rating | — |
| Waterproof rating | — |
| Freestanding | Yes |
| Product dimensions | 113L x 110W x 42H cm |
| Shape | Round |
| Fabric | 150D polyester |
| Other sizes | 3 Person $223.99, 3P Dark Room $299.90, Elevated $179.90 |
| Warranty | 1 year |
How it scores
Our own editorial judgement, grounded in the specs and reviews above — never invented to fill a chart.
Pros
- Genuine one-person Instant Up setup — no separate pole assembly
- Compatible with the separately-sold Instant Swagger Stretcher for an off-ground setup
- Heavy-duty PE floor
Cons
- At 11.2kg for a 1-person tent, this is heavier than most solo dome tents
- Only 7 reviews on this specific size variant
- Blurs the line between 'tent' and 'swag' — check the listing photos match what you expect before buying
Reviews
7 reviews, 4.4 stars average, on Amazon Australia.
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