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The North Face Wawona 6 Tent Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

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

The North Face Wawona 6 Tent

The North Face

The North Face Wawona 6 Tent

★ 8.0 Dome
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 20 lbs 15 oz Est. Price $585

Best for: Spacious family camping and gear storage.

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

Coleman

Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

★ 7.7 Blackout
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 16.4 lbs Est. Price $212

Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for beginners.

Our Take

Worth flagging before you compare: the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent is a dome and the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent is a blackout, so these two sit in different shelter categories.

The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent adds a blackout coating — 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 — 100 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 7.7.

The main tradeoff: the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent leads on value for money despite trailing overall.

The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $372 less at $212 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

The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Overall Score
8.0
7.7
Space & Comfort
8.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
9.0
6.5
Weather Resistance
9.0
7.0
Value for Money
6.0
9.0
Ease of Use
7.0
8.0
Intangibles
8.0
6.5

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 Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

  • Blocks 90% sunlight for sleep
  • Withstands 35 mph wind gusts
  • Quick 5-10 minute easy setup
  • Thin fiberglass poles creak easily
  • Missing standard Sundome ground vent

Full Specs

SpecThe North Face Wawona 6 TentColeman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Tent Type Dome Blackout, Dome
Capacity 4 people 4 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $585 $212
Weight 20 Lbs 15 Oz 16.4 Lbs
Floor Area 86.0 ft² 100.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 44.7 Sq Ft None
Peak Height 80 72
Doors 1 1
Floor Dimensions 120 X 96 Inches 120 X 120 In
Pole Material DAC MX Fiberglass
Floor Fabric 75 Denier Polyester Polyethylene
Rainfly Fabric 68 Denier Polyester Polyester
Setup Time 15 Mins 10 Mins
Warranty Limited Lifetime 1 Year Limited
Made In Imported Imported

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The North Face Wawona 6 Tent

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Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent

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