Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window
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.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window
Best for: Budget friendly family car camping trips.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL sleeps 6 versus 4 for the Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL is noticeably taller inside (7'0" peak height versus 6'2"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 128 sq ft for the Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window.
On scores, the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL edges ahead — 8.0 overall versus 6.7.
The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL holds a clear advantage.
The Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window also has a price edge — $180 less at $109 versus $289.
For most buyers, the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL scores higher overall.
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
Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window
- Fits two queen mattresses
- Removable center room divider
- Five extra-large windows
- Flimsy steel stakes
- Collapses without guylines
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL | Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, 2 Room | Dome, 2 Room |
| Capacity | 6 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $290 | $109 |
| Weight | 33.6 Lbs | 17.6 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 180.0 ft² | 128.0 ft² |
| Peak Height | 84 | 74 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 20 X 9 Ft | 16 X 8 |
| Pole Material | — | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | WeatherTec Tub Like Floor | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | WeatherTec™ | Poly Taffeta 185T 600mm |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 20 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year | 6 Months |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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