Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
Kelty
Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent
Best for: Best for 6-person 3-season car camping.
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 88 sq ft for the Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent.
The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room adds vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
Both score 7.7 overall, though the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room wins more individual scoring categories.
The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room holds a clear advantage.
The Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $51 less at $98 versus $149.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent
- Fast Shark Mouth pack-up
- 68-inch standing peak height
- Bug-proof no-see-um mesh
- Single door access
- Sticking door zippers
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 Timeout 6 Person Tent | 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 | $99 | $150 |
| Weight | 14 Lbs | 22 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 87.6 ft² | 120.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 60 Sq Ft | |
| Peak Height | 68 | 72 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 119"x106" | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Fiberglass | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO WR | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO | Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | USA Or Imported |
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