Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Kelty
Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
Best for: Great budget car camping tent.
Coleman
Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Best for: Warm weather camping and bug-free relaxation.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
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 84 sq ft for the Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule.
The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also offers significantly more vestibule space — 60 sq ft versus 43 sq ft.
The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule and the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.9 overall.
The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also has a price edge — $169 less at $149 versus $319.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
Score Comparison
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.
Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
- Blocks 90% of sunlight
- Floor-to-ceiling bug-free screen room
- Keeps interior significantly cooler
- Flooding screen room
- Flimsy fiberglass poles
Full Specs
| Spec | Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule | Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome, Screen Room, Blackout |
| Capacity | 3 people | 3 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $320 | $150 |
| Weight | 18 Lbs 7 Oz | 22 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 84.0 ft² | 120.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 42.89 Sq Ft | 60 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 76 | 72 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 117.5 X 105 In | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 68D Polyester (1,200mm) | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68D Polyester | Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | USA Or Imported |
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