Coleman Sundome 4P vs CORE 4P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Coleman Sundome 4P: Two adults plus gear, or a small family, in mild weather.
- CORE 4P: Two adults and gear on fair-weather car-camping weekends.
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Coleman Sundome 4P review
Best for: Two adults plus gear, or a small family, in mild weather
A roomier Sundome that fits a queen airbed with space for bags; one door serves everyone, and the fly covers only the roof.
A 9 x 7 ft dome with a 4 ft 11 in center height, one door, two windows and an E-Port. Coleman says it fits one queen airbed and the frame is wind-tested to 35+ mph. The fly covers the roof only, and with a single door everyone goes in and out the same way.
Good
- 9 x 7 ft floor: one queen airbed plus room for bags, per Coleman
- Welded-corner tub floor and taped seams
- 9.1 lb and packs to 23 x 6 x 6 in
Watch for
- Roof-only fly; the walls take wind-driven rain
- One door for up to four people
Specs from Coleman Sundome 4-Person product page, Coleman Sundome 4-Person (Navy) variant page and Amazon.com listing, checked Oct 26. We compare published specs and design; we have not tested it ourselves.
Check price on AmazonCORE 4P review
Best for: Two adults and gear on fair-weather car-camping weekends
A plain 8 x 7 ft fiberglass dome with good headroom and room for one queen airbed; CORE says it is most comfortable for two, and the fabric is rated 1200 mm.
A traditional two-pole dome: fiberglass poles seat in ball-and-socket feet, over a 68D polyester body rated 1200 mm, a P.E. sheet floor, sealed seams and a taped rainfly. The 8 x 7 ft floor has 54 in of center height and fits one queen airbed; CORE rates it for 4 but calls 2 plus gear the comfortable load. Ground vents and a mesh ceiling move air. It weighs 10 lb and packs to 24 x 10 x 6 in.
Good
- 54 in center height and room for one queen airbed
- Ground vents plus a mesh ceiling to let warm air out
- Gear loft included; packs to 24 x 10 x 6 in
Watch for
- 1200 mm fabric and a P.E. sheet floor: low ratings for heavy rain
- One door for up to four people
Specs from CORE 4 Person Dome Tent 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 | Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent | CORE 4-Person Dome Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $113 | $100 |
| Capacity | 4-person | 4-person |
| Weather rating | 3-season | 3-season |
| Floor | 108 x 84 in, 63 sq ft | 96 x 84 in, 56 sq ft |
| Peak height | 59 in | 54 in |
| Weight | 9.1 lb | 10 lb |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Vestibules | 0 | not listed |
| Poles | not listed | fiberglass |
| Setup | pole sleeves and clips | poles with ball-and-socket feet |
| Rain fly | roof only | not listed |
| Packed size | 23 x 6 x 6 in | 24 x 10 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 Coleman Sundome 4P leads on floor, peak height and weight; the CORE 4P leads on price. The two are even on weather rating and doors. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. Coleman Sundome 4P: A roomier Sundome that fits a queen airbed with space for bags; one door serves everyone, and the fly covers only the roof. CORE 4P: A plain 8 x 7 ft fiberglass dome with good headroom and room for one queen airbed; CORE says it is most comfortable for two, and the fabric is rated 1200 mm.
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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