Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Perfect for fair-weather car camping.
Coleman
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Best for: Bug-free car camping for large families.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent sleeps 4 versus 3 for the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 125 sq ft for the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also offers significantly more vestibule space — 50 sq ft versus 40 sq ft.
On scores, the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology edges ahead — 7.7 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also has a price edge — $100 less at $289 versus $390.
For most buyers, the Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
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
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
- Integrated bug-free screen room
- 15-minute easy setup
- Welded WeatherTec floors
- Unprotected screen room
- Fragile fiberglass poles
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman Skydome 6-Person Screen Room Tent with Dark Room Technology | Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Screen Room | Dome, Screen Room |
| Capacity | 3 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $390 | $290 |
| Weight | 21.2 Lbs | 26.4 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 125.0 ft² | 180.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 40 Sq Ft | 50 |
| Peak Height | 72 | 72 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 150 X 120 In | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant | Polyester Taffeta 75D |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T; PU/flame Retardant/C0 Water Repellent PFAS Free/600 Mm/Dark Room Coating | — |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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