Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent VS Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

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

The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent sleeps 4 versus 3 for the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.

Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 120 sq ft for the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also offers significantly more vestibule space — 60 sq ft versus 50 sq ft.

On scores, the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room edges ahead — 7.8 overall versus 7.5.

The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also has a price edge — $140 less at $149 versus $289.

For most buyers, the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.