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REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent

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

REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent

★ 8.1 Tunnel
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 22 lbs 15 oz Est. Price $499

Best for: Spacious fair-weather family car camping.

Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent

Coleman

Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent

★ 7.5 Cabin
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 41.8 lbs Est. Price $212

Best for: Stargazing and spacious family car camping.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent is a tunnel and the Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent is a cabin, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

Floor space is also wider — 169 sq ft versus 83 sq ft for the REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent.

On scores, the REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent edges ahead — 8.1 overall versus 7.5.

The biggest gap is build quality, where the REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent also has a price edge — $286 less at $212 versus $499.

For most buyers, the REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.

🏆 Our pick: The REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent
Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent
Overall Score
8.1
7.5
Space & Comfort
9.5
8.5
Quality & Durability
8.5
6.5
Weather Resistance
7.0
7.0
Value for Money
7.0
7.0
Ease of Use
8.0
8.0
Intangibles
7.5
7.0

Pros & Cons

REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent

  • Massive vertical-walled interior
  • Color-coded intuitive setup
  • Excellent 360-degree ventilation
  • Inadequate rainfly coverage
  • No included vestibule

Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent

  • Quick color-coded setup
  • Zipper-free hinged door
  • Massive 6'10" head height
  • Outside-only window flaps
  • Small, fragile carry-case

Full Specs

SpecREI Co-op Wonderland 6 TentColeman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent
Tent Type Tunnel, 2 Room Cabin, Geodesic, Yurt, 2 Room
Capacity 4 people 4 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $499 $212
Weight 22 Lbs 15 Oz 41.8 Lbs
Floor Area 83.3 ft² 169.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 0 None
Peak Height 78 82
Doors 2 2
Floor Dimensions 120 X 100 In 13 X 13
Pole Material Aluminum Steel
Floor Fabric 150 Denier Coated Polyester Polyester Taffeta 68D
Rainfly Fabric 75 Denier Coated Polyester Polyester Taffeta 68D
Setup Time 10 Mins 15 Mins
Warranty None 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

Ready to Buy?

REI Co-op

REI Co-op Wonderland 6 Tent

Coleman

Coleman Octagon 98 8-Person Outdoor Tent

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