CORE 9 Person Extended Dome VS The North Face Wawona 6 Tent

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

The CORE 9 Person Extended Dome sleeps 5 versus 4 for the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'8" peak height versus 6'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 144 sq ft versus 86 sq ft for the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent.

The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.

Both score 8.0 overall, though the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The CORE 9 Person Extended Dome also has a price edge — $435 less at $149 versus $585.

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