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The North Face Wawona 8 Tent The North Face Wawona 6 Tent

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

The North Face Wawona 8 Tent

The North Face

The North Face Wawona 8 Tent

★ 8.2 Dome
Sleeps 4 Seasons 3-season Weight 20 lbs 15 oz Est. Price $785

Best for: Spacious family basecamp for car-camping.

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.

Our Take

These are two versions of the same base tent from The North Face, so the differences come down to specific features rather than overall design.

Floor space is also wider — 112 sq ft versus 86 sq ft for the The North Face Wawona 6 Tent.

On scores, the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent edges ahead — 8.2 overall versus 8.0.

The biggest gap is space and comfort, where the The North Face Wawona 8 Tent holds a clear advantage.

The The North Face Wawona 6 Tent also has a price edge — $200 less at $585 versus $785.

Check the full specs below to see exactly what sets these two apart and decide whether the difference is worth it to you.

🏆 Our pick: The The North Face Wawona 8 Tent scores higher overall.

Score Comparison

The North Face Wawona 8 Tent
The North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Overall Score
8.2
8.0
Space & Comfort
10.0
8.0
Quality & Durability
8.0
9.0
Weather Resistance
7.5
9.0
Value for Money
8.0
6.0
Ease of Use
7.0
7.0
Intangibles
8.5
8.0

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

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

Full Specs

SpecThe North Face Wawona 8 TentThe North Face Wawona 6 Tent
Tent Type Dome Dome
Capacity 4 people 4 people
Seasons 3 Season 3 Season
Est. Price $785 $585
Weight 20 Lbs 15 Oz 20 Lbs 15 Oz
Floor Area 112.0 ft² 86.0 ft²
Vestibule Area 44.7 Sq Ft 44.7 Sq Ft
Peak Height 78 80
Doors 3 1
Floor Dimensions 168 X 96 In 120 X 96 Inches
Pole Material Aluminum DAC MX
Floor Fabric 150D 105 G/m² Polyester, 1500 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC DWR Finish 75 Denier Polyester
Rainfly Fabric 75D 69 G/m² Polyester Taffeta, 1200 Mm PU Coating, Non PFC Durable Water Repellent (non PFC DWR) Finish 68 Denier Polyester
Setup Time 15 Mins 15 Mins
Warranty Lifetime Limited Lifetime
Made In Imported Imported

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