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Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

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Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

Coleman

Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 22 lbs Est. Price $150

Best for: Warm weather camping and bug-free relaxation.

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

Coleman

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 11 lbs Est. Price $150

Best for: Sleeping in late and staying cool.

Our Take

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

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room sleeps 3 versus 2 for the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

It also adds a screen room — a meaningful structural difference.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 4'11"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 120 sq ft versus 63 sq ft for the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person.

It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room and the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.8 overall.

The biggest gap is value for money, where the Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person holds a clear advantage.

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

Score Comparison

Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person
Overall Score
7.8
7.8
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
6.0
6.5
Weather Resistance
8.2
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
9.5
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
6.5

Pros & Cons

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

Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

  • Blocks 90% sunlight
  • Five minute solo setup
  • Fits queen air mattress
  • Fragile fiberglass poles
  • Leaky door seams

Full Specs

SpecColeman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen RoomColeman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person
Tent Type Dome, Screen Room, Blackout Dome, Blackout
Capacity 3 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $150 $150
Weight 22 Lbs 11 Lbs
Floor Area 120.0 ft² 63.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 60 Sq Ft
Peak Height 72 59
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 15 X 12 Ft 9 X 7 Ft
Pole Material Fiberglass 8.5mm Fiberglass
Floor Fabric Polyethylene Polyethylene
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet
Setup Time 15 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Limited 1 Year Limited 1 Year
Made In USA Or Imported USA Or Imported

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Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

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Coleman Dark Room Sundome Tent 4 Person

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