Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent
Best for: Budget-friendly family camping in mild weather.
Coleman
Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Spacious car camping for large families.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.
Floor space is also wider — 162 sq ft versus 112 sq ft for the Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent.
On scores, the Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology edges ahead — 7.4 overall versus 7.0.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent also has a price edge — $65 less at $219 versus $284.
For most buyers, the Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent
- Hinged door access
- Angled rainproof windows
- Quick 15-minute setup
- Fragile fiberglass poles
- Zero side windows
Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
- Blocks 90% of sunlight
- Sets up under 5 minutes
- 20% more vertical headroom
- Flimsy fiberglass poles
- Leaking floor seams
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman Montana 8 Person Tent | Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome, Blackout |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $220 | $285 |
| Weight | 23.14 Lbs | 22 Lbs. 9.6 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 112.0 ft² | 162.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | — | None |
| Peak Height | 74 | 76 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 16 X 7 Ft | 12 X 9 Feet |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | Polyguard™ Polyester Fabric | 1,000 Denier Polyethylene Sheet |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyguard™ Polyester Fabric | 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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