← All Tents

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

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

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

Coleman

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 15.91 lbs Est. Price $270

Best for: Perfect for family car camping.

Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

Kelty

Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

★ 8.3 Blackout
Sleeps 2 Seasons 3-season Weight 13.4 lbs Est. Price $190

Best for: Ideal for dark-room car camping.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology is a dome and the Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent is a blackout, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

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

Floor space is also wider — 84 sq ft versus 57 sq ft for the Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent.

The Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology also offers significantly more vestibule space — 28 sq ft versus 18 sq ft.

On scores, the Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent edges ahead — 8.3 overall versus 7.9.

The biggest gap is build quality, where the Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent also has a price edge — $80 less at $189 versus $270.

For most buyers, the Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology
Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent
Overall Score
7.9
8.3
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.5
Quality & Durability
6.5
7.5
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.5
Value for Money
8.0
8.0
Ease of Use
8.5
9.0
Intangibles
7.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

  • Dark Room tech blocks 90% sunlight
  • Sets up under five minutes
  • Vertical walls offer more headroom
  • Traps heat without proper ventilation
  • Fiberglass poles require careful handling

Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

  • Twilight Tech fabric blocks sunlight
  • Quick Corners allow easy setup
  • Spacious vestibule keeps gear dry
  • Thin floor requires a footprint
  • Poor ventilation with rainfly on

Full Specs

SpecColeman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room TechnologyKelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome, Screen Room, Blackout Blackout, Dome
Capacity 2 people 2 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $270 $190
Weight 15.91 Lbs 13.4 Lbs
Floor Area 84.0 ft² 56.7 ft²
Vestibule Area 28 Sq Feet 17.9 Sq Ft
Peak Height 56 61
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 126 X 96 In 96 X 85 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric PE Sheet, 130 G/m2, Flame Retardant 75D Polyester / 3000 Mm
Rainfly Fabric Polyester Taffeta 68 Denier 190T 75 Denier Polyester With 5,000 Mm Twilight Tech Coating
Setup Time 5 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty 1 Year Limited Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

Ready to Buy?

Coleman

Coleman Skydome Screen Room 4-Person Tent with Dark Room Technology

Kelty

Kelty Daydreamer 4 Person Tent

Still not sure? Let us recommend the perfect tent for your adventures.

Find Your Perfect Tent →