Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent
Best for: Stargazing and spacious family car camping.
Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker
Best for: Quick, easy setup for family car camping.
Our Take
Both are cabin tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker adds a built-in LED lighting — a meaningful structural difference.
The Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'10" peak height versus 6'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 169 sq ft versus 117 sq ft for the Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker.
Both score 7.5 overall, though the Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent also has a price edge — $82 less at $212 versus $294.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent
- Quick color-coded setup
- Zipper-free hinged door
- Massive 6'10" head height
- Outside-only window flaps
- Small, fragile carry-case
Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker
- Built-in Bluetooth speaker
- LED lighted poles
- Instant two-minute setup
- Lacks rain fly
- Weak wind poles
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent | Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Cabin, Geodesic, Yurt, 2 Room | Cabin, Instant, 2 Room |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $212 | $295 |
| Weight | 41.8 Lbs | 35 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 169.0 ft² | 117.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | — |
| Peak Height | 82 | 72 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 13 X 13 | 13 X 9 Ft |
| Pole Material | Steel | Poles Pre Attached To Tent |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester Taffeta 68D | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester Taffeta 68D | 1,200 Mm PU Water Resistant Coating |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 2 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | 6 Months |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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Ozark Trail
Ozark Trail 8-Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED Lighted Poles and Bluetooth Speaker
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