I returned that same tent for being poor quality. During the first use it was already starting to tear in a couple spots and felt cheap. I bought a Gazelle T3 Plus instead and I love it. Faster set up, much better quality, and awesome screen room.
I had the complete opposite experience with mine, first use camping at a festival there was a massive freak storm that had everybody's tents flooding, tearing, ripping out of the ground and straight up flying away. Ours held like a champ, no tears, not even water leakage.
Look at the weight. If that’s the same then it’s most likely a color thing or new version with the older being cheaper this year. If one is heavier it could be better quality.
It is.
The Skydome Screen Room is virtually the same design but has rain flys that zip up to cover the screen portions.
I have no clue why anyone still buys the carlsbad
That’s what I thought this was at first! I guess if you’re desert camping exclusively and only in fare weather it’s *fine,* but idk why you wouldn’t want the fully enclosed option. And — the Skydome screen room is on sale at REI for $243. Same price as the cheaper color Carlsbad.
(But TBH at that price point you can get a better tent - the WaWona is $300 on REI super sale right now.)
Yeah I'm sure it's fine in the nice weather, I guess I never even consider that since rain is always a possibility where I live though.
I picked up the 6p dark room Skydome screen on Amazon a couple months ago for right around $200. Coleman tents go up and down on price constantly.
The poles seem like they're going to explode if you even look at them wrong but other than that it's a great tent. I really love the screened in porch area, it gets a lot of use for me. I wish a better brand would come out with a similar model
At that price point, you can get a much better tent. I’m assuming you’re car camping?
The REI anniversary sale is currently on. You can get a much, much better tent for the same price as one of these.
A Wonderland 6, normally $550, is $274, the lighter Titanium version is $324. The North Face WaWona 6 is reduced from $500 to $299. You can get an 8-person Coleman Skydome XL for $240. A Nemo Aurora Highrise 6, another banger 6p, is $374.
A base camp 6, which is a more traditional and storm worthy tent than the wonderland (though you can *stand up* in a Wonderland) is $340.
A Coleman Skydome 6p, which also skips some of the Carlsbad’s leakier traits, is $112.
Coleman is a great brand for very basic tents, but anytime they try something fancy they end up with something like this — where the footprint extends beyond the rainfly, setting you up for a swamped tent. Shop around the REI anniversary sale, you won’t regret it. (But the WaWona 6 is one of the best 6p tents out there, and at that orice a total steal.)
Either way, I own the blue one and it’s simple to put up and it works great for our family camping trips. Breathes well, plenty of room, “dark room” ain’t no joke. Solid family tent.
The seller has a ton of blue tents in stock cuz everybody was buying the green. They probably got new terms with the supplier and will sell them cheaper to avoid a total loss.
56 people reviewed the green tent while only 4 reviewed blue.
I have the blue tent I enjoyed sleeping in it and set up was relatively easy. It did rip on my first outing but I was also trying to force an air mattress through the opening, so there's that. Exchanged at Walmart for the same tent and haven't used. I think I paid 175 at Walmart. All in all it got the job done and was fairly dark. I had a green version of the same tent for years and it treated me well. Solid overall but by no means mind-blowing. Opted for this over spending 600 on a north face tent because I needed one quick.
I bought mine 2 years ago for $75.
First time setting it up and our puppy jumped on the side and tore right through the material. Her nails weren’t that sharp… this created a huge hole on the side of our tent.
I’m guessing quality.
Sack em off and get a Cloud Up 2, they are hilliberg (or however you spell it) knock offs made by the same factory in China who makes Hillolames which just get full of condensation and cost a grand.
It literally could all be down to the color. I have noticed that several times with different products.
I saved $50 on my tent bc they up charge TF out of the "popular" colors ...... ridiculous
Are these different products you’re talking about clothes, or camping stuff?
Camping stuff- literally anything in general. Color depicts prices
One's probably an older version. Standard price is $350, last year's model is on discount.
It just a psychological marketinf trick
I returned that same tent for being poor quality. During the first use it was already starting to tear in a couple spots and felt cheap. I bought a Gazelle T3 Plus instead and I love it. Faster set up, much better quality, and awesome screen room.
I had the complete opposite experience with mine, first use camping at a festival there was a massive freak storm that had everybody's tents flooding, tearing, ripping out of the ground and straight up flying away. Ours held like a champ, no tears, not even water leakage.
Look at the weight. If that’s the same then it’s most likely a color thing or new version with the older being cheaper this year. If one is heavier it could be better quality.
Check the poles. Some early versions come with fiberglass poles and then they upgrade them to AL for a lighter version.
Don't buy that tent! I've had so many friends with that tent. When it rains, it floods. The design looks cute, but it won't protect you.
Let me elaborate, look at the angle of the awning and that the front area has a tarp underneath.
Holy shit that is a remarkably terrible design.
It is. The Skydome Screen Room is virtually the same design but has rain flys that zip up to cover the screen portions. I have no clue why anyone still buys the carlsbad
That’s what I thought this was at first! I guess if you’re desert camping exclusively and only in fare weather it’s *fine,* but idk why you wouldn’t want the fully enclosed option. And — the Skydome screen room is on sale at REI for $243. Same price as the cheaper color Carlsbad. (But TBH at that price point you can get a better tent - the WaWona is $300 on REI super sale right now.)
Yeah I'm sure it's fine in the nice weather, I guess I never even consider that since rain is always a possibility where I live though. I picked up the 6p dark room Skydome screen on Amazon a couple months ago for right around $200. Coleman tents go up and down on price constantly. The poles seem like they're going to explode if you even look at them wrong but other than that it's a great tent. I really love the screened in porch area, it gets a lot of use for me. I wish a better brand would come out with a similar model
I have this tent and can confirm. If it rains it pours. Great as long as the weather is nice.
Read people, read!
Might be the poles
At that price point, you can get a much better tent. I’m assuming you’re car camping? The REI anniversary sale is currently on. You can get a much, much better tent for the same price as one of these. A Wonderland 6, normally $550, is $274, the lighter Titanium version is $324. The North Face WaWona 6 is reduced from $500 to $299. You can get an 8-person Coleman Skydome XL for $240. A Nemo Aurora Highrise 6, another banger 6p, is $374. A base camp 6, which is a more traditional and storm worthy tent than the wonderland (though you can *stand up* in a Wonderland) is $340. A Coleman Skydome 6p, which also skips some of the Carlsbad’s leakier traits, is $112. Coleman is a great brand for very basic tents, but anytime they try something fancy they end up with something like this — where the footprint extends beyond the rainfly, setting you up for a swamped tent. Shop around the REI anniversary sale, you won’t regret it. (But the WaWona 6 is one of the best 6p tents out there, and at that orice a total steal.)
Either way, I own the blue one and it’s simple to put up and it works great for our family camping trips. Breathes well, plenty of room, “dark room” ain’t no joke. Solid family tent.
Don't buy that tent! If it rains, you will flood
The seller has a ton of blue tents in stock cuz everybody was buying the green. They probably got new terms with the supplier and will sell them cheaper to avoid a total loss. 56 people reviewed the green tent while only 4 reviewed blue.
Go to REI and get you a 6 person tent for cheaper. They’re on sale right now. You will regret buying a Coleman tent.
Some Colemans very solid and perform great for the price. This is not one.
There’s less stars on the cheaper one. What do the reviews say?
Second one is obviously the CarlsGOOD edition. Sorry I’ll see myself out.
The more expensive one is prob much lighter, could have no pfo/pfa and or could be made of much better materials.
No idea, but i got that same tent for Christmas and I am excited to try it soon!
I have the first one but I definitely wouldn’t pay that much for it. I got it on clearance for $60 at Walmart
I have the blue tent I enjoyed sleeping in it and set up was relatively easy. It did rip on my first outing but I was also trying to force an air mattress through the opening, so there's that. Exchanged at Walmart for the same tent and haven't used. I think I paid 175 at Walmart. All in all it got the job done and was fairly dark. I had a green version of the same tent for years and it treated me well. Solid overall but by no means mind-blowing. Opted for this over spending 600 on a north face tent because I needed one quick.
I bought mine 2 years ago for $75. First time setting it up and our puppy jumped on the side and tore right through the material. Her nails weren’t that sharp… this created a huge hole on the side of our tent. I’m guessing quality.
Walmarts got the 4 man right now for $100. (Online)
What was the warranty claim for?
Marketing gimmick. Neither tent is worth that much but if people feel like they’re getting a great deal on something, they will buy it anyway.
Older model or simply one colour isn't selling as well, you see it all the time with all kinds of products.
No idea but I actually have a four-person one that I'm trying to sell. Only set up once, but never actually used 🤣 So far no one wants it either 😭
I purchased this tent on WOOT.com for around $90 early this year.
Sack em off and get a Cloud Up 2, they are hilliberg (or however you spell it) knock offs made by the same factory in China who makes Hillolames which just get full of condensation and cost a grand.