The North Face Wawona 6 Tent Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
The North Face
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Best for: Spacious family camping and gear storage.
Coleman
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Best for: Bug-free car camping for large families.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent adds a screen room — a meaningful structural difference.
The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'8" peak height versus 6'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 86 sq ft for the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent.
On scores, the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent edges ahead — 8.0 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is build quality, where the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also has a price edge — $295 less at $289 versus $585.
For most buyers, the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
- Massive 44.7-sq-ft vestibule
- 76-inch standing peak height
- Strong DAC MX poles
- Heavy, bulky pack
- Tedious solo pitch
Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
- Integrated bug-free screen room
- 15-minute easy setup
- Welded WeatherTec floors
- Unprotected screen room
- Fragile fiberglass poles
Full Specs
| Spec | The North Face Wawona 6 Tent | Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome, Screen Room |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $585 | $290 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 15 Oz | 26.4 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 86.0 ft² | 180.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 44.7 Sq Ft | 50 |
| Peak Height | 80 | 72 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 120 X 96 Inches | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | DAC MX | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester | Polyester Taffeta 75D |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68 Denier Polyester | — |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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