By: Camping Guidance
The Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Tent and the Coleman Evanston 6-Person Tent have a similar set up process, with four poles to set up. The Carlsbad Tent comes with red-colored webbing under a pin, while the Evanston Tent poles are color-coded. The Carlsbad Tent took 11 minutes to set up, while the Evanston Tent took 17 and a half minutes. The peak height for both tents is 68 inches, and the base area is 10 by 9 feet. The door size for the 6-Person Evanston Tent is 47 inches in length and 26 inches in width, while the door size for the 4-Person Carlsbad Tent is 47 inches in length and 35 inches in width. The Carlsbad Tent has dark room tech, while the Evanston Tent does not. The Carlsbad Tent also has an e-port, while the Evanston Tent does not. The rainfly coverage for the Evanston Tent covers a bit of the screen room, while the Carlsbad Tent does not. The pricing for both tents is slightly over $100.
Overall, both tents are great, but the Carlsbad Tent is better for those who want a blackout tent. The Evanston Tent is more budget-friendly and has a slightly easier set up. Both tents have little to no rainfly protection over the screen room, so an extra tarp or canopy may be needed.
In conclusion, the Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Tent and the Coleman Evanston 6-Person Tent are both great tents, but the Carlsbad Tent is better for those who want a blackout tent, while the Evanston Tent is more budget-friendly and has a slightly easier set up.