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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 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

Coleman

Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 6 Seasons 3-season Weight 33.6 lbs Est. Price $290

Best for: Large groups or families car camping together.

Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window

Ozark Trail

Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window

★ 6.7 Dome
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 17.6 lbs Est. Price $109

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

Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL
Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window
Overall Score
8.0
6.7
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.5
6.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
6.0
Value for Money
8.0
7.0
Ease of Use
9.0
6.0
Intangibles
6.0
5.0

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

SpecColeman 12-Person Skydome Tent XLOzark 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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Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

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Ozark Trail 8-Person Modified Dome Tent, with Rear Window

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