REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
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.
Kelty
Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
Best for: Great budget car camping tent.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also offers significantly more vestibule space — 43 sq ft versus 27 sq ft.
The REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent and the Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule are remarkably well-matched, both scoring 7.9 overall.
The biggest gap is intangibles, where the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule also has a price edge — $249 less at $319 versus $569.
Your best pick will come down to personal priorities, so check the full specs comparison below.
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
Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule
- Extra-large vestibule for gear storage
- Quick Corners for easy setup
- Lofty 75.5 inch peak height
- Fragile fiberglass poles can break.
- Gets stuffy with rainfly on.
Full Specs
| Spec | REI Co-op Base Camp 6 Tent | Kelty Rumpus Tent 6 Person with Large Vestibule |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome |
| Capacity | 3 people | 3 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $569 | $320 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 10 Oz | 18 Lbs 7 Oz |
| Floor Area | 84.0 ft² | 84.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 27 + 17 Sq Ft | 42.89 Sq Ft |
| Peak Height | 74 | 76 |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Floor Dimensions | 110 In X 110 In | 117.5 X 105 In |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | Polyester | 68D Polyester (1,200mm) |
| Rainfly Fabric | Polyester | 68D Polyester |
| Setup Time | 20 Mins | 20 Mins |
| Warranty | None | Limited Lifetime |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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