Coleman Sundome 4P vs Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- Coleman Sundome 4P: Two adults plus gear, or a small family, in mild weather.
- 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)
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 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 | Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent | Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $113 | $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 | 59 in | 58 in |
| Weight | 9.1 lb | 7.5 lb trail |
| Doors | 1 | 1 |
| Vestibules | 0 | not listed |
| Poles | not listed | fiberglass |
| Setup | pole sleeves and clips | not listed |
| Rain fly | roof only | partial |
| Packed size | 23 x 6 x 6 in | 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 Coleman Sundome 4P leads on price, floor and peak height; the Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P leads on weather rating. The two are even on 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. 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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