Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Coleman
Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Spacious car camping for large families.
Coleman
Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for beginners.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology is a dome and the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is a blackout, so these two sit in different shelter categories.
Floor space is also wider — 162 sq ft versus 100 sq ft for the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent.
On scores, the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent edges ahead — 7.7 overall versus 7.4.
The biggest gap is ease of setup, where the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $72 less at $212 versus $284.
For most buyers, the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
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
Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
- Blocks 90% sunlight for sleep
- Withstands 35 mph wind gusts
- Quick 5-10 minute easy setup
- Thin fiberglass poles creak easily
- Missing standard Sundome ground vent
Full Specs
| Spec | Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology | Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome, Blackout | Blackout, Dome |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $285 | $212 |
| Weight | 22 Lbs. 9.6 Oz. | 16.4 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 162.0 ft² | 100.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | None | None |
| Peak Height | 76 | 72 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 12 X 9 Feet | 120 X 120 In |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 1,000 Denier Polyethylene Sheet | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta | Polyester |
| Setup Time | 5 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited 1 Year | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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