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

Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent

Coleman

Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent

★ 7.5 Dome
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 26.4 lbs Est. Price $290

Best for: Bug-free car camping for large families.

Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology

Coleman

Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology

★ 7.7 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 21.2 lbs Est. Price $390

Best for: Perfect for fair-weather car camping.

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 Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 125 sq ft for the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology.

The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 50 sq ft versus 40 sq ft.

On scores, the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology edges ahead — 7.7 overall versus 7.5.

The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also has a price edge — $100 less at $289 versus $390.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology
Overall Score
7.5
7.7
Space & Comfort
8.0
9.8
Quality & Durability
6.0
6.5
Weather Resistance
6.0
8.0
Value for Money
9.0
8.0
Ease of Use
7.0
7.0
Intangibles
7.0
7.0

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 Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology

  • Dark Room technology blocks light
  • Vertical walls maximize interior headroom
  • Setup takes under five minutes
  • Flimsy fiberglass poles can shatter
  • Partial rainfly offers subpar protection

Full Specs

SpecColeman 8-Person Evanston TentColeman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology
Tent Type Dome, Screen Room Dome, Screen Room
Capacity 4 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $290 $390
Weight 26.4 Lbs 21.2 Lbs
Floor Area 180.0 ft² 125.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 50 40 Sq Ft
Peak Height 72 72
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 15 X 12 Ft 150 X 120 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric Polyester Taffeta 75D PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T; PU/flame Retardant/C0 Water Repellent PFAS Free/600 Mm/Dark Room Coating
Setup Time 15 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty 1 Year Limited 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

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