Compare the documented 6 person and 6 person versions. This is a source-based specification comparison, not a field test or a current price ranking.
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The useful difference
Start with minimum and maximum floor dimensions, then compare the same weight definition. A two-person label alone cannot prove two wide pads fit. Tent weight rows should be read only when both brands report the same packed or minimum basis.
Exact versions compared
The North Face Wawona 6 — 6 person and REI Co-op Base Camp 6 — 6 person. Other sizes may change the result.
Specifications side by side
| Metric | The North Face Wawona 6 — 6 person | REI Co-op Base Camp 6 — 6 person |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed capacity | 6 | 6 |
| Minimum weight | 19.18 lb (8,700 g) | 18.38 lb (8,338 g) |
| Packed weight | 19.44 lb (8,820 g) | 20.72 lb (9,398 g) |
| Floor length | Not verified | 110.2 in (280 cm) |
| Narrowest floor width | Not verified | Not verified |
| Widest floor width | Not verified | 110.2 in (280 cm) |
| Floor area | 86.1 sq ft (8.00 m²) | 84.0 sq ft (7.80 m²) |
| Peak height | 75.6 in (192 cm) | 74.0 in (188 cm) |
| Doors | 2 | 2 |
| Vestibules | 2 | Not verified |
“Not verified” is an unknown value. It is never zero or proof that a feature is absent.
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(paid link)Search this model on AmazonAmazon search results may include different variants or sellers. No price or stock is verified here.Search for REI Co-op Base Camp 6 and check the exact size, revision and seller details before ordering.
(paid link)Search this model on AmazonAmazon search results may include different variants or sellers. No price or stock is verified here.How to choose
Start with minimum and maximum floor dimensions, then compare the same weight definition. A two-person label alone cannot prove two wide pads fit. Tent weight rows should be read only when both brands report the same packed or minimum basis.
Open each record to inspect the source for the exact figure and its revision notes: The North Face Wawona 6 — 6 person; REI Co-op Base Camp 6 — 6 person. The comparison has 6 shared numerical fields. Consider your shelter floor, sleep position and expected conditions with the sleep system builder.
What this comparison cannot establish
Neither listing verifies live inventory, price, independent durability, noise, waterproof performance in a storm, or comfort for every sleeper. Where a manufacturer gives conflicting figures, the product record preserves the discrepancy and may omit a normalized number.
Sources and further reading
Source pages and product listings can change. Specifications were assembled from the supplied dataset as of October 30, 2026; current availability is not guaranteed.
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