Tent Comparison
Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent vs Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent
Specs side by side, today's prices, and which one to buy.
Only the Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent is in stock on Amazon today; the Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent is out of stock on Amazon right now.
Quick verdict
Winner: Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent
The Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent leads on price. The two are even on quality tier, packability and weather rating. Nothing else we track separates them, so pay less unless you specifically want the Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent.
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Our pick
Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent
amazon.com price: ~$130(last checked Jan 30)
Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent
amazon.com price: ~$200(last checked Jan 30)
Currently unavailable on Amazon
See in-stock alternativesSide-by-side
| Spec | Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent | Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent |
|---|---|---|
| Price (typical) | $130 (last checked Jan 30) | $200 (last checked Jan 30) |
| Quality tier | mid | mid |
| Capacity | 4-6-person | 4-6-person |
| Packability | standard | standard |
| Weather rating | 3-season-robust | 3-season-robust |
Green cells highlight the leader on that row. Capacity, fill, and size-class rows have no objective winner and are shown plain.
Common questions
Which one should I buy?
The Kelty Discovery Basecamp 4-Person Tent leads on price. The two are even on quality tier, packability and weather rating. Nothing else we track separates them, so pay less unless you specifically want the Kelty Tallboy 6-Person Tent.
How are these specs verified?
Specs come from the makers' own pages and are checked by hand; stock is checked on Amazon every day.
Where do these prices come from?
Amazon prices, checked daily. The listing has today's.
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