Coleman Sundome 2P vs Night Cat 2P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Coleman Sundome 2P: One or two campers on sleeping pads in mild weather.
- Night Cat 2P: Two people who want a light tent with a real fly rating.
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Coleman Sundome 2P review
Best for: One or two campers on sleeping pads in mild weather
A basic fiberglass dome that suits two people on pads in fair weather; the roof-only fly and single door are the trade-offs.
The Sundome 2 is a 7 x 5 ft dome with a 4 ft center height, one door, two windows and a ground vent. Coleman's WeatherTec floor uses welded corners and inverted seams, and the frame is wind-tested to 35 mph. The fly covers only the roof, with awnings over the door and window, so the side walls shed wind-driven rain on their own.
Good
- Welded-corner tub floor and inverted seams to keep ground water out
- 7.5 lb with poles, stakes and fly; packs to about 24 x 6 x 6 in
- E-Port lets you run an extension cord inside
Watch for
- Roof-only fly leaves the side walls exposed to blowing rain
- One door, so the inside sleeper climbs over; fiberglass poles
Specs from Coleman Sundome 2-Person product page, CampSaver Coleman Sundome listing 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 Sundome 2-Person Tent | Night Cat 2-Person Backpacking Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $79 | $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 | 7.5 lb | 4.4 lb |
| Doors | 1 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 0 | 2 |
| Poles | fiberglass | aluminum |
| Setup | pole sleeves and clips | not listed |
| Rain fly | roof only | full coverage |
| Packed size | 23.89 x 6.22 x 6.14 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 Sundome 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 Sundome 2P: A basic fiberglass dome that suits two people on pads in fair weather; the roof-only fly and single door are the trade-offs. 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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