CAMPROS CP 3P vs Coleman Sundome 3P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- CAMPROS CP 3P: Two adults plus gear, or a parent and kids, in mild weather.
- Coleman Sundome 3P: Two adults on a queen airbed, fair-weather car camping.
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CAMPROS CP 3P review
Best for: Two adults plus gear, or a parent and kids, in mild weather
A simple 7 x 7 ft dome for mild weather; the PU 1000 mm fly, fiberglass poles and single door make it a fair-weather tent, not one for storms.
A freestanding two-pole dome with clips, a mesh roof, one large mesh door and three mesh windows, plus a gear loft and mesh pockets. The fly is 185T polyester rated PU 1000 mm, and CAMPROS says only that it stays dry in light rain. The floor is 84 x 84 in with 47 in of center height. At 6.83 lb with 8.5 mm fiberglass poles, it is a car-camping tent despite the backpacking name.
Good
- 7 x 7 ft floor with 47 in center height: room for two adults and bags
- Mesh roof, door and three windows for airflow on warm nights
- Two-pole clip design that CAMPROS says two people pitch in about 5 minutes
Watch for
- PU 1000 mm fly: CAMPROS only says it stays dry in light rain
- One door, so everyone shares a single exit
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonColeman Sundome 3P review
Best for: Two adults on a queen airbed, fair-weather car camping
Room for two adults on a queen airbed in a quick fiberglass dome; keep it to mild weather because the fly covers only the roof.
A 7 x 7 ft dome with a 4 ft 4 in center height, one door, two windows, a ground vent and an E-Port for a power cord. Coleman says it fits one queen airbed. The WeatherTec tub floor has welded corners and the frame is wind-tested to 35 mph, but the roof-only fly leaves the walls to shed rain on their own.
Good
- 7 x 7 ft floor fits one queen airbed, per Coleman
- Welded-corner tub floor; taped seams on the fly and tent body
- E-Port for an extension cord
Watch for
- Roof-only fly; the walls are exposed to wind-driven rain
- One door and a 52 in peak: crouch to dress, climb over to get out
Specs from Coleman Sundome 3-Person product 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 | CAMPROS CP 3-Person Backpacking Tent | Coleman Sundome 3-Person Dome Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $50 | $100 |
| Capacity | 3-person | 3-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season | 3-season |
| Floor | 84 x 84 in, 49 sq ft | 84 x 84 in, 49 sq ft |
| Peak height | 47 in | 52 in |
| Weight | 6.83 lb | 8.45 lb |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Vestibules | not listed | 0 |
| Poles | fiberglass | fiberglass |
| Setup | clips | pole sleeves and clips |
| Rain fly | not listed | roof only |
| Packed size | 18 x 7 x 7 in | 23.23 x 6.5 x 6.5 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 CAMPROS CP 3P leads on price and weight; the Coleman Sundome 3P leads on peak height. The two are even on weather rating, floor and doors. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. CAMPROS CP 3P: A simple 7 x 7 ft dome for mild weather; the PU 1000 mm fly, fiberglass poles and single door make it a fair-weather tent, not one for storms. Coleman Sundome 3P: Room for two adults on a queen airbed in a quick fiberglass dome; keep it to mild weather because the fly covers only the roof.
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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