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Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

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

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.

Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 4 lbs. 12 oz. Est. Price $400

Best for: Three-season backpacking and wild camping.

Our Take

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

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

The Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology is noticeably taller inside (6'0" peak height versus 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 125 sq ft versus 39 sq ft for the Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3.

The Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology also offers significantly more vestibule space — 40 sq ft versus 18 sq ft.

Both score 7.7 overall, though the Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3 wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology leads on space and comfort despite trailing overall.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3 scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology
Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3
Overall Score
7.7
7.8
Space & Comfort
9.8
7.0
Quality & Durability
6.5
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
8.0
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.0
7.0

Pros & Cons

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

Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

  • Quick swivel hub setup
  • Dual 9.2-sqft vestibules
  • Recycled ripstop nylon fabric
  • Cramped interior space
  • Limited wind stability

Full Specs

SpecColeman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room TechnologyBig Agnes Crag Lake SL3
Tent Type Dome, Screen Room Dome, Backpacking
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $390 $400
Weight 21.2 Lbs 4 Lbs. 12 Oz.
Min Trail Weight 4 Lbs. 4 Oz.
Floor Area 125.0 ft² 38.5 ft²
Vestibule Area 40 Sq Ft 18.4 Sq Ft
Peak Height 72 44
Doors 1 2
Floor Dimensions 150 X 120 In 88 X 66 X 60 Inches
Pole Material Fiberglass 7000 Series Aluminum
Floor Fabric PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant High Tenacity, GRS Certified Recycled Mipan Regen Robic Double Ripstop Nylon
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T; PU/flame Retardant/C0 Water Repellent PFAS Free/600 Mm/Dark Room Coating High Tenacity, GRS Certified Recycled Mipan Regen Robic Double Ripstop Nylon
Setup Time 5 Mins 8 Mins
Warranty 1 Year Limited Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported USA

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

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Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

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