Type
Car camping tents
Driven to the pitch, so weight stops mattering and floor area starts. The trade here is between dome tents that survive wind and near-vertical-wall tents that let you stand up — very few do both.
3 designs from 2 brands. The cheapest is the Coleman Sundome at ~$118, the lightest is the Coleman Sundome at 9 lb 11 oz, and the roomiest per person is the Coleman Sundome at 15.8 sq ft each.
| Tent | Type | Sleeps | Sq ft each | Weight | Peak | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coleman Sundome | Car camping | 4 | 15.8 standard | 9 lb 11 oz | 59 in | ~$118 |
| REI Co-op Base Camp | Car camping | 4 | 14.8 standard | 17 lb 6 oz | 63 in | ~$489 |
| Coleman Skydome | Car camping | 4 | 14.0 standard | 13 lb 11 oz | 55 in | ~$140 |
Ordered by floor area per person, lighter tents breaking ties.