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Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

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 Crag Lake SL3

Big Agnes

Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 4 lbs. 12 oz. Est. Price $400

Best for: Three-season backpacking and wild camping.

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 3'8"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 84 sq ft versus 39 sq ft for the Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3.

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also offers significantly more vestibule space — 43 sq ft versus 18 sq ft.

Both score 7.9 overall, though the Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule wins more individual scoring categories.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also has a price edge — $80 less at $319 versus $399.

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

🏆 Our pick: The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3
Overall Score
7.9
7.8
Space & Comfort
9.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.5
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
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 Crag Lake SL3

  • Quick swivel hub setup
  • Dual 9.2-sqft vestibules
  • Recycled ripstop nylon fabric
  • Cramped interior space
  • Limited wind stability

Full Specs

SpecKelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large VestibuleBig Agnes Crag Lake SL3
Tent Type Dome Dome, Backpacking
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $320 $400
Weight 18 Lbs 7 Oz 4 Lbs. 12 Oz.
Min Trail Weight — 4 Lbs. 4 Oz.
Floor Area 84.0 ft² 38.5 ft²
Vestibule Area 42.89 Sq Ft 18.4 Sq Ft
Peak Height 76 44
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 117.5 X 105 In 88 X 66 X 60 Inches
Pole Material Fiberglass 7000 Series Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68D Polyester (1,200mm) High Tenacity, GRS Certified Recycled Mipan Regen Robic Double Ripstop Nylon
Rainfly Fabric 68D Polyester High Tenacity, GRS Certified Recycled Mipan Regen Robic Double Ripstop Nylon
Setup Time 20 Mins 8 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported USA

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Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

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Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3

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