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

Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup

Coleman

Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup

★ 7.6 Cabin
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 18 lbs Est. Price $218

Best for: Quick setup for dry backyard sleepovers.

Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent

Coleman

Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent

★ 7.6 Cabin
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 21.4 lbs Est. Price $240

Best for: Easy, intuitive, 4-person car camping.

Our Take

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

The Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent is noticeably taller inside (54'0" peak height versus 4'11"), giving you more headroom to move around.

The Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup and the Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.6 overall.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup also has a price edge — $21 less at $218 versus $239.

Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.

Score Comparison

Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup
Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent
Overall Score
7.6
7.6
Space & Comfort
8.0
6.0
Quality & Durability
6.6
7.0
Weather Resistance
6.6
8.0
Value for Money
6.8
6.0
Ease of Use
10.0
9.0
Intangibles
5.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup

  • 60-second instant setup
  • Fits queen air bed
  • Double-thick Polyguard fabric
  • Low 59-inch ceiling
  • Limited water resistance

Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent

  • Telescoping poles enable one-minute setup
  • WeatherTec system handles 35mph winds
  • E-port provides easy electrical access
  • Sticky poles make setup tricky.
  • Poor airflow with rainfly on.

Full Specs

SpecColeman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant SetupColeman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent
Tent Type Cabin, Instant Cabin, Instant
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $218 $240
Weight 18 Lbs 21.4 Lbs
Floor Area 56.0 ft² 56.3 ft²
Vestibule Area None
Peak Height 59 648
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 8 X 7 Ft 90 X 90 In
Pole Material 16 Mm And 20 Mm Steel Fiberglass
Floor Fabric Polythylene 1000D Polyester
Rainfly Fabric Polyster Taffeta 150D Polyester
Setup Time 5 Mins 1 Min
Warranty Limited 1 Year 1 Year Limited Warranty
Made In Imported USA

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Coleman 4-Person Cabin Tent With Instant Setup

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Coleman Skylodge 4-Person Instant Camping Tent

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