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Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

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

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

Kelty

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 18 lbs 7 oz Est. Price $320

Best for: Great budget car camping tent.

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 12.6 lbs Est. Price $550

Best for: Perfect for comfortable .

Our Take

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

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule is noticeably taller inside (6'4" peak height versus 5'10"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 84 sq ft versus 57 sq ft for the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent.

Both score 7.9 overall, though the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent wins more individual scoring categories.

The biggest gap is build quality, where the Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also has a price edge — $230 less at $319 versus $549.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent
Overall Score
7.9
8.0
Space & Comfort
9.0
9.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.5
7.5
Ease of Use
7.0
7.0
Intangibles
8.0
7.0

Pros & Cons

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

  • Extra-large vestibule for gear storage
  • Quick Corners for easy setup
  • Lofty 75.5 inch peak height
  • Fragile fiberglass poles can break.
  • Gets stuffy with rainfly on.

Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

  • Generous 70-inch peak standing height
  • Roomy 57 square feet of floor
  • Intuitive hoop pole easy setup
  • Included stakes bend too easily
  • Fails in high wind storms

Full Specs

SpecKelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large VestibuleBig Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $320 $550
Weight 18 Lbs 7 Oz 12.6 Lbs
Min Trail Weight — 11 Lb 2 Oz
Floor Area 84.0 ft² 57.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 42.89 Sq Ft 37 Sq Ft
Peak Height 76 70
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 117.5 X 105 In 96 X 92 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68D Polyester (1,200mm) 75D Polyester Taffeta With 1500mm Waterproof Polyurethane Coating And A Water Repellent Finish Without Intentionally Added PFAS
Rainfly Fabric 68D Polyester Polyester With Polyurethane Coating
Packed Size — 26x13x7 In
Setup Time 20 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Kelty

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

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Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

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