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Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

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

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

Kelty

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

★ 8.3 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 17 lbs 3 oz Est. Price $280

Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for families.

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

Marmot

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

★ 8.3 Backpacking
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 9.2 lbs Est. Price $449

Best for: Versatile crossover for camping and backpacking.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent is a dome and the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint is a backpacking, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint adds a included footprint — a meaningful structural difference.

The Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'7" peak height versus 4'5"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 87 sq ft versus 53 sq ft for the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint.

The Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint also offers significantly more vestibule space — 37 sq ft versus 14 sq ft.

The Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent and the Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 8.3 overall.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $169 less at $279 versus $449.

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

Score Comparison

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent
Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Overall Score
8.3
8.3
Space & Comfort
8.0
7.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
8.0
Weather Resistance
8.0
8.5
Value for Money
8.5
8.0
Ease of Use
8.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

  • 79″ peak inside height
  • Two large 14 sq ft vestibules
  • Budget Friendly!
  • Fiberglass poles
  • Poor ventilation

Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

  • Huge vestibules offer ample storage
  • Quick setup with color-coded poles
  • Included footprint adds great value
  • Internal storage is quite limited
  • Low height makes changing difficult

Full Specs

SpecKelty Wireless 6 Person TentMarmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint
Tent Type Dome Backpacking, Dome
Capacity 3 people 3 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $280 $449
Weight 17 Lbs 3 Oz 9.2 Lbs
Floor Area 86.9 ft² 52.7 ft²
Vestibule Area 14 Sq Ft 36.6 Sq Ft
Peak Height 79 53
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 118 X 106 In 92.9 X 81.9 Inches
Pole Material Fiberglass Aluminum
Floor Fabric 68 Denier Polyester 68d 100% Polyester Taffeta
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester 100% Polyester, Ripstop
Setup Time 5 Mins 7 Mins
Warranty Limited Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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Kelty Wireless 6 Person Tent

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Marmot Tungsten 4 Person Tent with Footprint

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