Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent VS Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

Worth flagging before you compare: the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is a blackout and the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room is a dome, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent sleeps 4 versus 3 for the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room adds a screen room — a meaningful structural difference.

Floor space is also wider — 120 sq ft versus 100 sq ft for the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

Both score 7.7 overall, though the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room wins more individual scoring categories.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also has a price edge — $62 less at $149 versus $212.

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