Coleman Skydome 2P vs Night Cat 2P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Coleman Skydome 2P: Two campers who want the quickest dome pitch.
- Night Cat 2P: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating.
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Coleman Skydome 2-Person Camping Tent
amazon.com price: ~$100(last checked Jan 30)
Coleman Skydome 2P review
Best for: Two campers who want the quickest dome pitch
Pre-attached poles make it quick to pitch, but it is a heavy, single-door 2-person tent with a partial fly and no vestibule.
A 7 x 5 ft dome with a 4 ft center height and poles pre-attached to the body; Coleman quotes setup in under 5 minutes. It fits one queen airbed and the frame is wind-tested to 35 mph. It weighs 8.13 lb, has one door, one window and no vestibule, and the fly leaves part of the walls uncovered.
Good
- Pre-attached poles; Coleman quotes setup in under 5 minutes
- Fits one queen airbed, per Coleman
- Frame wind-tested to 35 mph
Watch for
- No vestibule: shoes and packs go inside or get wet
- Partial fly, one door and fiberglass poles
Specs from Coleman Skydome 2-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 AmazonNight Cat 2P review
Best for: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating
A 4.4 lb double-wall tent with aluminum poles, two doors and two vestibules, and a 3000 mm fly; the floor is narrow at 55 in for two.
Two aluminum poles make a freestanding frame that Night Cat says one person pitches in about 3 minutes. Mesh inner walls and two ceiling vents cut condensation, and a full-coverage fly rated 3000 mm with taped seams goes over the top. The interior is 6.8 x 4.6 ft with 43 in of height, and two D-shaped doors each open onto a vestibule. Guylines come included, and it weighs 4.4 lb.
Good
- Aluminum poles, double-wall build and a 3000 mm full-coverage fly
- Two doors, each with its own vestibule
- 4.4 lb, light enough to carry as well as car camp
Watch for
- 55 in floor width is snug for two adults
- 43 in of height: sitting room only
Specs from Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 28. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonSide-by-side
| Spec | Coleman Skydome 2-Person Camping Tent | Night Cat 2-Person Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $100 (last checked Jan 30) | $60 |
| Capacity | 2-person | 2-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 84 x 60 in, 35 sq ft | 82 x 55 in, 31 sq ft |
| Peak height | 48 in | 43 in |
| Weight | 8.13 lb | 4.4 lb |
| Doors | 1 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 0 | 2 |
| Poles | fiberglass | aluminum |
| Setup | pre-attached poles | not listed |
| Rain fly | partial | full coverage |
| Packed size | 23 x 6 x 6 in | not listed |
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 Coleman Skydome 2P leads on floor and peak height; the Night Cat 2P leads on price, weather rating, weight, doors and vestibules. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. Coleman Skydome 2P: Pre-attached poles make it quick to pitch, but it is a heavy, single-door 2-person tent with a partial fly and no vestibule. Night Cat 2P: A 4.4 lb double-wall tent with aluminum poles, two doors and two vestibules, and a 3000 mm fly; the floor is narrow at 55 in for two.
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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