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ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent

Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict

ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent

ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent

★ 7.3 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 16 lbs 1 oz Est. Price $200

Best for: Spacious three-season family car camping.

Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent

Wenzel

Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent

★ 7.5 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 8 lbs Est. Price $60

Best for: Budget-friendly camping for small families.

Our Take

Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.

The ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 4'10"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 100 sq ft versus 80 sq ft for the Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent.

On scores, the Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent edges ahead — 7.5 overall versus 7.3.

The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent also has a price edge — $140 less at $59 versus $199.

For most buyers, the Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent
Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent
Overall Score
7.3
7.5
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
6.0
Weather Resistance
7.0
6.0
Value for Money
7.5
9.0
Ease of Use
7.0
9.0
Intangibles
5.0
5.0

Pros & Cons

ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent

  • Two-door dual-entry design
  • Oversized #8 zippers
  • Lifetime brand warranty
  • Low 6-foot ceiling
  • Thin floor fabric

Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent

  • Integrated Lite Reflect system
  • Removable privacy divider curtain
  • E-port electrical cord access
  • Low 58-inch height
  • Poor wind stability

Full Specs

SpecALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 TentWenzel 5 Person Dome Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $200 $60
Weight 16 Lbs 1 Oz 8 Lbs
Floor Area 100.0 ft² 80.0 ft²
Vestibule Area No
Peak Height 72 58
Doors 2 1
Floor Dimensions 120 X 120 Inches 120 X 96 Inches
Pole Material 11mm Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 75 Denier Polyester Taffeta Nylon
Rainfly Fabric 75 Denier Polyester Nylon
Setup Time 20 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime None
Made In Imported Imported

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ALPS Mountaineering

ALPS Mountaineering Meramac 6 Tent

Wenzel

Wenzel 5 Person Dome Tent

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