Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL Big Agnes Bunk House 6
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL
Best for: Large groups or families car camping together.
Big Agnes
Big Agnes Bunk House 6
Best for: Spacious family car camping and glamping.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL is noticeably taller inside (7'0" peak height versus 6'6"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 82 sq ft for the Big Agnes Bunk House 6.
The Big Agnes Bunk House 6 adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL and the Big Agnes Bunk House 6 are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.0 overall.
The biggest gap is value for money, where the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL also has a price edge — $459 less at $289 versus $749.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL
- Fits 4 queen airbeds
- Sets up under 5 minutes
- Vertical walls increase headroom
- Snagging door zippers
- Tangled attached poles
Big Agnes Bunk House 6
- Huge 56-sqft vestibule
- Standing 6'9" peak height
- Versatile fast-fly shelter mode
- Awkward door design
- Limited interior storage
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL | Big Agnes Bunk House 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, 2 Room | Dome |
| Capacity | 6 people | 6 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $290 | $750 |
| Weight | 33.6 Lbs | 19 Lbs. 9 Oz. |
| Min Trail Weight | — | 18 Lbs. 6 Oz |
| Floor Area | 180.0 ft² | 82.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | — | 56 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 84 | 78 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 20 X 9 Ft | 118 X 100 Inches |
| Pole Material | — | DAC DA17 Lightweight Aluminum |
| Floor Fabric | WeatherTec Tub Like Floor | Polyester Taffeta With A 1500 Mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Rainfly Fabric | WeatherTec™ | Polyester Taffeta With 1500 Mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 5 10 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | USA |
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