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Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent CORE 6 Person Dome Tent

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

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

Kelty

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

★ 7.7 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 14 lbs Est. Price $99

Best for: Best for 6-person 3-season car camping.

CORE 6 Person Dome Tent

CORE

CORE 6 Person Dome Tent

★ 7.9 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 12.72 lbs Est. Price $140

Best for: Affordable family camping in mild weather.

Our Take

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

Floor space is also wider — 99 sq ft versus 88 sq ft for the Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent.

The Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent and the CORE 6 Person Dome Tent are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.7 overall.

The biggest gap is value for money, where the CORE 6 Person Dome Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $41 less at $98 versus $139.

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

Score Comparison

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent
CORE 6 Person Dome Tent
Overall Score
7.7
7.9
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
7.0
7.0
Weather Resistance
7.0
7.0
Value for Money
8.0
10.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.0
5.0

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

CORE 6 Person Dome Tent

  • 60-second instant setup
  • Blocks 90% sunlight
  • H2O Block waterproof tech
  • Tight storage bag
  • Low center height

Full Specs

SpecKelty Timeout 6 Person TentCORE 6 Person Dome Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $99 $140
Weight 14 Lbs 12.72 Lbs
Min Trail Weight 12.72
Floor Area 87.6 ft² 99.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 0
Peak Height 68 72
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 119"x106" 11 X 9 Ft
Pole Material Fiberglass Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO WR Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 68 D Polyster / 120 MM / CO Polyester
Setup Time 15 Mins 2 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

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Kelty

Kelty Timeout 6 Person Tent

CORE

CORE 6 Person Dome Tent

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