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Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

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

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent

Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent

★ 8.2 Dome
Sleeps 8 Seasons 4-season Weight 85.8 lbs Est. Price $9,500

Best for: High-alpine basecamp and mountaineering expeditions.

Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

Coleman

Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 6 Seasons 3-season Weight 33.6 lbs Est. Price $290

Best for: Large groups or families car camping together.

Our Take

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

The Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent sleeps 8 versus 6 for the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL — if headcount matters, that's the deciding factor before you even look at scores.

The Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent is noticeably taller inside (8'5" peak height versus 7'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.

Floor space is also wider — 284 sq ft versus 180 sq ft for the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL.

On scores, the Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 8.0.

The main tradeoff: the Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL leads on ease of setup despite trailing overall.

The Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL also has a price edge — $9210 less at $289 versus $9500.

For most buyers, the Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent
Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL
Overall Score
8.2
8.0
Space & Comfort
9.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
10.0
7.5
Weather Resistance
10.0
8.0
Value for Money
5.0
8.0
Ease of Use
5.0
9.0
Intangibles
8.0
6.0

Pros & Cons

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent

  • Massive 284 square feet floor
  • Strong 15 DAC Pressfit poles
  • Tall 101 inch interior peak
  • Heavy weight makes transport tough
  • Steep price tag hurts wallets

Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

  • Fits 4 queen airbeds
  • Sets up under 5 minutes
  • Vertical walls increase headroom
  • Snagging door zippers
  • Tangled attached poles

Full Specs

SpecMountain Hardwear Space Station Dome TentColeman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL
Tent Type Dome, 4 Season, Expedition, Basecamp, Mountaineering Dome, 2 Room
Capacity 8 people 6 people
Seasons 4 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $9,500 $290
Weight 85.8 Lbs 33.6 Lbs
Floor Area 284.0 ft² 180.0 ft²
Vestibule Area None
Peak Height 101 84
Doors 3 2
Floor Dimensions 228 X 228 In 20 X 9 Ft
Pole Material Aluminum
Floor Fabric 70D Nylon Taffeta (3,000mm) WeatherTec Tub Like Floor
Rainfly Fabric 180D Sil/PU Ether Type Nylon Oxford WeatherTec™
Setup Time 40 Mins 5 Mins
Warranty Lifetime 1 Year
Made In Imported Imported

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Mountain Hardwear

Mountain Hardwear Space Station Dome Tent

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Coleman 12-Person Skydome Tent XL

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