GEERTOP 4P 4-Season vs Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P
Quick verdict
Choose by your trip
- GEERTOP 4P 4-Season: Family or group camping in cold, windy, shoulder-season 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)
GEERTOP 4P 4-Season review
Best for: Family or group camping in cold, windy, shoulder-season weather
A double-wall 4-season dome with two doors, two vestibules and a snow skirt for cold or windy trips; at 53 in tall you kneel inside, and it runs warm in summer.
Two aluminum poles make a freestanding double-wall dome with a 94.4 x 82.6 in floor and 53 in of inner height. The fly is 210T polyester rated PU 3000 mm, the floor is 210D Oxford rated PU 5000 mm, seams are taped, and a snow skirt runs around the base. Two doors with double zippers and two vestibules split the traffic. Packaged weight is 9.1 lb; GEERTOP publishes no packed size.
Good
- Two doors and two vestibules, so four campers are not all using one exit
- 210D Oxford floor rated PU 5000 mm, with taped seams
- Snow skirt and aluminum poles for cold, windy shoulder-season trips
Watch for
- 53 in inner height: kneel, don't stand, to dress
- The snow skirt that blocks drafts also cuts airflow on hot summer nights
Specs from GEERTOP Toproad4 4 Person 4 Season Tent (Green) product 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 | GEERTOP 4-Person 4-Season Waterproof Tent | Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $180 | $130 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Capacity | 4-person | 4-person |
| Weather rating | 4-season | 3-season+ |
| Floor | 94.4 x 82.6 in, 54.1 sq ft | 97 x 79 in, 53.22 sq ft |
| Peak height | 53 in | 58 in |
| Weight | 9.1 lb packaged | 7.5 lb trail |
| Doors | 2 | 1 |
| Vestibules | 2 | not listed |
| Poles | aluminum | fiberglass |
| Setup | clips | not listed |
| Rain fly | not listed | partial |
| Packed size | not listed | 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 GEERTOP 4P 4-Season leads on weather rating, floor and doors; the Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4P leads on price and peak height. Choose by which of those matter on your trips. GEERTOP 4P 4-Season: A double-wall 4-season dome with two doors, two vestibules and a snow skirt for cold or windy trips; at 53 in tall you kneel inside, and it runs warm in summer. 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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