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Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule REI Co-op Base Camp 6 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.

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 20 lbs 10 oz Est. Price $569

Best for: Best for wind, rain, and shoulder seasons.

Our Take

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

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also offers significantly more vestibule space — 43 sq ft versus 27 sq ft.

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule and the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.9 overall.

The biggest gap is intangibles, where the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also has a price edge — $249 less at $319 versus $569.

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

Score Comparison

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
Overall Score
7.9
7.9
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.0
Value for Money
7.5
7.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
10.0

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.

REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

  • 14 interior storage pockets
  • Full-coverage ground-length rainfly
  • Color-coded poles and webbing
  • Snagging pole sleeves
  • Sticky door zippers

Full Specs

SpecKelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large VestibuleREI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $320 $569
Weight 18 Lbs 7 Oz 20 Lbs 10 Oz
Floor Area 84.0 ft² 84.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 42.89 Sq Ft 27 + 17 Sq Ft
Peak Height 76 74
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 117.5 X 105 In 110 In X 110 In
Pole Material Fiberglass Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68D Polyester (1,200mm) Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 68D Polyester Polyester
Setup Time 20 Mins 20 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime None
Made In Imported Imported

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Kelty

Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule

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REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent

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