Amazon Basics 4P with Rainfly vs Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Amazon Basics 4P with Rainfly: A first tent for two adults plus gear on fair-weather weekends.
- Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P: Two adults and gear, or a family of four, in mild weather.
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Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent
amazon.com price: ~$130(last checked Jan 30)
Amazon Basics 4P with Rainfly review
Best for: A first tent for two adults plus gear on fair-weather weekends
A simple 9 x 7 ft fiberglass dome with pole sleeves and one door; fine for fair-weather car camping, but the fabric is only called water-resistant, with no rating.
Two shock-corded fiberglass poles slide through snag-free sleeves, and Amazon says setup takes under 6 minutes. The floor is 9 x 7 ft with a 48 in center height, room for a queen airbed and bags. A back window and a cool-air port handle ventilation. The polyester has welded seams and a removable rainfly, but Amazon calls it water-resistant and gives no mm rating.
Good
- 9 x 7 ft floor with 48 in center height: a queen airbed plus bags
- Shock-corded poles in sleeves; Amazon claims setup in under 6 minutes
- Back window and cool-air port for airflow
Watch for
- Fabric is only called 'water-resistant', with no published rating
- One door, and fiberglass poles rather than aluminum
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonKelty Discovery Basecamp 4P review
Best for: Two adults and gear, or a family of four, in mild weather
A simple 4-person dome with an X-pole frame and Quick Corners, held back by fiberglass poles, one door and a partial fly.
The Discovery Basecamp 4 has a 97 x 79 in floor (53.22 sq ft) and a 58 in peak on three fiberglass poles in an X-pole layout with Quick Corners. The 68D polyester fly and floor are rated 1200 mm, and guylines come pre-attached. One D-door serves everyone, and the fly is a partial cover rather than a full one.
Good
- 97 x 79 in floor (53.22 sq ft) with a 58 in peak
- Quick Corners and an X-pole frame keep pitching simple
- Pre-attached guylines; 68D polyester fly and floor
Watch for
- Fiberglass poles are heavier and less durable than aluminum
- One door for four people, and a partial 1200 mm fly
Specs from Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4 product page, REI Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4 page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Amazon Basics 4-Person Dome Tent with Rainfly | Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $77 | $130 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity | 4-person | 4-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 108 x 84 in, 63 sq ft | 97 x 79 in, 53.22 sq ft |
| Peak height | 48 in | 58 in |
| Weight | 9.3 lb | 7.5 lb trail |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Poles | fiberglass | fiberglass |
| Setup | pole sleeves | not listed |
| Rain fly | not listed | partial |
| Packed size | not listed | 23 x 6 x 6 in |
Green marks the better figure where more (or less) is plainly better. Weights and ice claims are the makers’ own figures.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The Amazon Basics 4P with Rainfly leads on price and floor; the Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P leads on weather rating and peak height. The two are even on doors. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. Amazon Basics 4P with Rainfly: A simple 9 x 7 ft fiberglass dome with pole sleeves and one door; fine for fair-weather car camping, but the fabric is only called water-resistant, with no rating. Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P: A simple 4-person dome with an X-pole frame and Quick Corners, held back by fiberglass poles, one door and a partial fly.
Where do these specs come from?
From each maker’s product page and retailer spec sheets, linked under each review. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested these products. Check the listing for the exact version you are buying.
Where do these prices come from?
These are recorded Amazon prices. Check the listings for current price and availability.
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