Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
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 Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Perfect for family 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 2 for the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 4'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 84 sq ft for the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 50 sq ft versus 28 sq ft.
On scores, the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology edges ahead — 7.9 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.
For most buyers, the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology 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 Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
- Dark Room tech blocks 90% sunlight
- Sets up under five minutes
- Vertical walls offer more headroom
- Traps heat without proper ventilation
- Fiberglass poles require careful handling
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent | Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Screen Room | Dome, Screen Room, Blackout |
| Capacity | 4 people | 2 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $290 | $270 |
| Weight | 26.4 Lbs | 15.91 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 180.0 ft² | 84.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 50 | 28 Sq Feet |
| Peak Height | 72 | 56 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 15 X 12 Ft | 126 X 96 In |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester Taffeta 75D | PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant |
| Rainfly Fabric | — | Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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