The North Face Wawona 6 Tent Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
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 Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
Best for: Spacious car camping for large families.
Our Take
Both are dome tents, so this is a direct apples-to-apples comparison.
The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology adds a blackout coating — a meaningful structural difference.
Floor space is also wider — 162 sq ft versus 86 sq ft for the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent.
It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
On scores, the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent edges ahead — 8.0 overall versus 7.4.
The biggest gap is weather resistance, where the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology also has a price edge — $300 less at $284 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 Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology
- Blocks 90% of sunlight
- Sets up under 5 minutes
- 20% more vertical headroom
- Flimsy fiberglass poles
- Leaking floor seams
Full Specs
| Spec | The North Face Wawona 6 Tent | Coleman Skydome 8-person Camping Tent with Dark Room Technology |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome, Blackout |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $585 | $285 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 15 Oz | 22 Lbs. 9.6 Oz. |
| Floor Area | 86.0 ft² | 162.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 44.7 Sq Ft | None |
| Peak Height | 80 | 76 |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 120 X 96 Inches | 12 X 9 Feet |
| Pole Material | DAC MX | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 75 Denier Polyester | 1,000 Denier Polyethylene Sheet |
| Rainfly Fabric | 68 Denier Polyester | 68 Denier Polyester Taffeta |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 5 Mins |
| Warranty | Limited Lifetime | Limited 1 Year |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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