Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Best for: Bug-free car camping for large families.
Coleman
Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Best for: Warm weather camping and bug-free relaxation.
Our Take
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.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
- Integrated bug-free screen room
- 15-minute easy setup
- Welded WeatherTec floors
- Unprotected screen room
- Fragile fiberglass poles
Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
- Blocks 90% of sunlight
- Floor-to-ceiling bug-free screen room
- Keeps interior significantly cooler
- Flooding screen room
- Flimsy fiberglass poles
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent | Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Screen Room | Dome, Screen Room, Blackout |
| Capacity | 4 people | 3 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $290 | $150 |
| Weight | 26.4 Lbs | 22 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 180.0 ft² | 120.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 50 | 60 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 72 | 72 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 15 X 12 Ft | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester Taffeta 75D | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | — | Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | USA Or Imported |
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