REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
REI Co-op
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
Best for: Best for wind, rain, and shoulder seasons.
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 84 sq ft for the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent.
The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also offers significantly more vestibule space — 60 sq ft versus 27 sq ft.
Both score 7.9 overall, though the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent wins more individual scoring categories.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Carlsbad 6-Person Tent With Screen Room also has a price edge — $419 less at $149 versus $569.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
🏆 Our pick: The REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent
- 14 interior storage pockets
- Full-coverage ground-length rainfly
- Color-coded poles and webbing
- Snagging pole sleeves
- Sticky 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 | REI Co-op Base Camp 6 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 | $569 | $150 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 10 Oz | 22 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 84.0 ft² | 120.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 27 + 17 Sq Ft | 60 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 74 | 72 |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 110 In X 110 In | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester | Polyester Taffeta 75 Denier Flysheet |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | None | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | USA Or Imported |
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