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Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

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

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

Marmot

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 17 lbs Est. Price $599

Best for: Perfect for family .

Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

Coleman

Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

★ 7.8 Dome
Sleeps 3 Seasons 3-season Weight 22 lbs Est. Price $150

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 83 sq ft for the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also offers significantly more vestibule space — 60 sq ft versus 41 sq ft.

Both score 7.8 overall, though the Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room wins more individual scoring categories.

The main tradeoff: the Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent leads on build quality despite trailing overall.

The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also has a price edge — $449 less at $149 versus $599.

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

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent
Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Overall Score
7.8
7.8
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
6.0
Weather Resistance
9.0
8.2
Value for Money
7.0
8.0
Ease of Use
7.5
8.0
Intangibles
6.0
8.0

Pros & Cons

Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

  • Palatial vertical walls maximize space
  • Color-coded clips make setup easy
  • Spacious vestibules protect muddy gear
  • Rainfly catches on side poles
  • Top pole sleeve is tight

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

SpecMarmot Limestone 6-Person TentColeman 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 $599 $150
Weight 17 Lbs 22 Lbs
Floor Area 82.9 ft² 120.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 40.90 Sq Ft 60 Sq Ft
Peak Height 76 72
Doors 2 1
Floor Dimensions 120 X 100 In 15 X 12 Ft
Pole Material DAC DA17 Aluminum Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 150d Polyester Oxford Taffeta PU, 3,000mm F/R Polyethylene
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Ripstop Polyester With An 1800mm Coating Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet
Packed Size 24.4x10.4 In —
Setup Time 15 Mins 15 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime Warranty Limited 1 Year
Made In Imported USA Or Imported

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Marmot Limestone 6-Person Tent

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Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room

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