Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology
Best for: Quick setup and darkroom sleep comfort.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent
Best for: Affordable large group summer car camping.
Our Take
Both are cabin tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent sleeps 6 versus 5 for the Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
It also adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.
Both score 7.2 overall, though the Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The main tradeoff: the Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology leads on intangibles despite trailing overall.
The Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent also has a price edge — $260 less at $199 versus $459.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology
- One-minute instant setup
- Blocks 90% of sunlight
- Convenient hinged door design
- Low 73.5-inch ceiling
- Minimal rain ventilation
Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent
- Pre-attached poles setup fast
- Massive 88-inch peak height
- Fits four queen mattresses
- Single door entry
- Minimal rain ventilation
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology | Ozark Trail 10-Person Instant Cabin Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Cabin, Instant, Blackout, 2 Room | Cabin, Instant, 2 Room |
| Capacity | 5 people | 6 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $460 | $199 |
| Weight | 44.6lbs | 31.86 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 140.0 ft² | 140.0 ft² |
| Peak Height | 79 | 78 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 48 X 11 X 11 Inches | 14 X 10 Ft |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Steel |
| Floor Fabric | — | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | — | Polyester |
| Setup Time | 2 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited 1 Year | 6 Months |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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Coleman 10-Person Cabin Tent with Instant Setup and Dark Room Technology
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