The North Face Wawona 8 Tent Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person 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 Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent
Best for: Budget-friendly car camping for beginners.
Our Take
Worth flagging before you compare: the The North Face Wawona 8 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 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 — 112 sq ft versus 100 sq ft for the Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent.
It also has vestibule storage for muddy boots and wet gear.
On scores, the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 7.7.
The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent holds a clear advantage.
The Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent also has a price edge — $572 less at $212 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 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
| Spec | The North Face Wawona 8 Tent | Coleman Sundome Dark Room 6 Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Tent Type | Dome | Blackout, Dome |
| Capacity | 4 people | 4 people |
| Seasons | 3 Season | 3 Season |
| Est. Price | $785 | $212 |
| Weight | 20 Lbs 15 Oz | 16.4 Lbs |
| Floor Area | 112.0 ft² | 100.0 ft² |
| Vestibule Area | 44.7 Sq Ft | None |
| Peak Height | 78 | 72 |
| Doors | 3 | 1 |
| Floor Dimensions | 168 X 96 In | 120 X 120 In |
| Pole Material | Aluminum | Fiberglass |
| Floor Fabric | 150D 105 G/m² Polyester, 1500 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC DWR Finish | Polyethylene |
| Rainfly Fabric | 75D 69 G/m² Polyester Taffeta, 1200 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC Durable Water Repellent (non PFC DWR) Finish | Polyester |
| Setup Time | 15 Mins | 10 Mins |
| Warranty | Lifetime | 1 Year Limited |
| Made In | Imported | Imported |
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