The North Face Wawona 8 Tent Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent
Head-to-head comparison: specs, scores and expert verdict
The North Face
The North Face Wawona 8 Tent
Best for: Spacious family basecamp for car-camping.
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 8 Tent is noticeably taller inside (6'6" peak height versus 6'0"), giving you more headroom to move around.
Floor space is also wider — 180 sq ft versus 112 sq ft for the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent.
On scores, the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 7.5.
The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent also has a price edge — $495 less at $289 versus $785.
For most buyers, the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent is the stronger all-round pick — but check the full specs below before deciding.
🏆 Our pick: The The North Face Wawona 8 Tent scores higher overall.
Score Comparison
Pros & Cons
The North Face Wawona 8 Tent
- Spacious interior allows standing upright
- Massive vestibule offers extra storage
- Color-coded poles simplify the setup
- Heavy, bulky 20-pound packed weight
- Common condensation in humid conditions
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 8 Tent | Coleman 8-Person Evanston Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Dome, Screen Room |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $785 | $290 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 15 Oz | 26.4 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 112.0 ft² | 180.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 44.7 Sq Ft | 50 |
| Peak Height | 78 | 72 |
| Doors | 3 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 168 X 96 In | 15 X 12 Ft |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 150D 105 G/m² Polyester, 1500 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC DWR Finish | Polyester Taffeta 75D |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75D 69 G/m² Polyester Taffeta, 1200 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC Durable Water Repellent (non PFC DWR) Finish | — |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 15 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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