Best Camping Tents of 2024

Durable and cheap are two words that can’t be put together in a sentence when looking for the best camping tents out there. That’s why we break down the industry’s top picks for this year.

By: Camping Feed Staff  |  Last Updated: Jan. 31, 2024

The camping tents evolved in the last years so much with so many options, features and innovation that you may end up confused, not knowing what to choose. We believe you; there are many variables to consider before dumping loads of cash on a tent. It depends where and when you will be camping and also if you are an experienced or passionate camper or you go for an adventure here and there.

Below we break down our top picks for the best camping tent brands, designed for every situation. You can go to the comparison table and buyer guide from here.

Best Overall Camping Tent

1. REI Co-op Base Camp 6

• Weight: 20 lbs. 10 oz.
• Durability: 5/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 11 x 24 inches
• Footprint included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 6 Person
• Floor area: 110 x 110 inches
• Pros: Spacious, weatherproof and a better wind resistance then REI Kingdom 6.
• Cons: The side vents are sometimes struggling to seal in case of heavy rain.

This tent is one of the best camping tent for families or groups with a sturdier shape and better protection from the elements compared with the Kingdom version from REI. One benefit is the rainfly which covers completely the entire length of the tent and protects you pretty well from the elements like rain, snow and strong winds. It has two doors and vestibules, one bigger in front and one smaller in the back which can be used in different situations, for example, more storage, more ventilation and in case that somebody wants to go out from the tent in the middle of the night, they have that extra exit so it will not bother the others while doing so. It comes in a big bag with a lot of extra room in it which can be carried like a backpack but we recommend to better carry it with your car because is quite big.

The installation of REI Co-op Base Camp 6 is very easy, the poles slide really smooth and it comes with some extra sets of poles that gives a more geodesic and sturdier design and which are really helping shape up the entire tent. You can see the stars really nice on clear nights if you remove the rainfly, it has many ventilation areas and small windows which can be opened and closed from inside or from outside. Pockets are everywhere around the tent. Overall is constructed to hold better in harsh conditions, compared with the other models from REI, which in our opinion, the money are justified.

Our Second Best Favorite Tent For It’s Features

2. REI Co-op Kingdom 6

• Weight: 21 lbs. 6 oz.
• Durability: 5/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 25.2 x 15.75 x 8.6 inches
• Footprint included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 6 Person
• Floor area: 120 x 100 inches
• Pros: High quality built with many pockets and vents.
• Cons: The rainfly is not completely covering the entire tent.

Usually this is the tent that’s on the top of the most camping gear sites. We also love this tent but the only reason why REI Co-op Kindgom 6 is not on our first position is mainly the rainfly which in more extreme conditions like strong winds, is not fully covering one of the doors, unlike the REI Co-op Base Camp 6. The tent is large, built with a tunnel shape design, perfect for families or groups. It’s really easy to setup, even if you do it alone, it can be done in about 15 minutes. Once the tent is installed, you can enter through the door while standing up, good for those with back or neck pain. One the rainfly is on you don’t have much visibility outside, which can be a downer for some. Keep in mind that you need to brink a few extra blankets and a good tarp in case is cold outside because you will feel it even with the rainfly on.

The same like Base Camp 6, this tent is build with quality materials, with pockets almost everywhere and two doors. Keep in mind that this tent is not suitable for extreme weather conditions although is advertised as suitable for 3 seasons. Footprint is sold separately and some accessories are not compatible with any model year 2018 or older.

Best Camping Tent For the Budget

3. Coleman Sundome 4 Dome Tent

• Weight: 9.7 lbs
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Assembled: 108.00 x 84.00 x 59.00 Inches
• Footprint included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 9 x 7 ft
• Pros: Affordable price and easy to install.
• Cons: Ventilation and rainfly could be better.

Our best proposal as a budget camping tent is Coleman Sundome 4 Dome Tent. This tent you could set it up alone in under 10 minutes and is great for beginners or first time campers. The rainfly is not covering the entire tent completely but it was reported that even in hard rain, you’ll be pretty safe inside as there are no leaks. The tent is for 4 person but the best would be to be used for 3 person if there are many belongings and air mattresses. The bags for the poles, stakes, and tent are good. They hold the gear very well. We like the storage bag because it’s zippered instead of being made like a stuff sack with a draw string. With the zipper open you can easily fit the stakes, tent and poles back inside.

Coleman Sundome 4 Dome is perfect for light and medium duty use and not for an experienced, heavy duty camper. If the weather is fair or even some light to medium rare, Sundome 4 performs pretty well, so for this price is really hard to beat. One potential minus of this tent is the ventilation, even with the privacy vent added. The windows are quite small and they are covering only the top part of the tent. As for privacy, if the rainfly is on, you’ll have no problems in case you want to change your clothes without being seen. That being said, if you are just going in some occasional trips or one weekend every one-two months at a time, then the Sundome will serve you well.

Best Camping Tent For All The Seasons

4. Eureka Space Camp 4

• Weight: 12 lbs 10 oz
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 8 in x 25 in
• Footprint included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 60 ft²
• Pros: Enough space inside.
• Cons: Sometimes the zipper cover gets caught in the zipper track.

Eureka! as a company started back in 1895 as a premium custom camp tents and wagon covers manufacturer. Today, they produce many types of camping gear like cooking systems, furnitur and high quality sleeping bags.

The Space Camp 4 tent is a three-season tent that offers great comfort to groups and families. It’s pretty big in size, both in the height and in the footprint with plenty of ventilation possibilities according to their “Air Exchange System”. The ventilation is in both upper and lower part of the tent and is completely adjustable so you can choose the right venting style for every weather condition. Opening the flaps provide even more efficient ventilation.

It’s amazing how much space you have in this tent and it really if for 4 person as advertised, not like other tents when you usually don’t have plenty of space left. After accommodating 4 person, you have a lot of room for you bags and stuff and the tent provides 10 pockets inside for an extra storage space. Two big doors and vestibules keep the entrance clear and dry while allowing you to store even more stuff there.

Eureka Space Camp 4 tent is having thirteen stake down points; four for the body of the tent, four for the rainfly, two pull outs for the sides, two for the front and one for the back. The poles are made from a durable 7000 series aluminum to withstand almost any storm or wind .

Fastest To Setup

5. Sportneer Camping Tent 2-3 Person Automatic Instant Pop Up

• Weight: 8.8 lbs
• Durability: 3/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Assembled: 80 x 83 x 55 In
• Footprint included: No
• Easy to install: 5/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2-3 Person
• Floor area: 80 x 83 In
• Pros: Very fast to set up, it comes preassembled.
• Cons: The bottom of the tent is thin.

This is a good looking tent, perfect for summer camping and maybe during the warmer days of spring. It comes preassembled and you could set it up in a matter of 2 minutes. The quality of the materials are not the greatest and the bottom part is pretty thin so you’ll need to be careful to avoid the dew coming into the tent. It has a nice design and colors and is advertised as UV proof. The rainfly is not covering the whole tent so you’ll be able to go and camp with it only during the warmer days of summer.

Ideal for 2 person and cozy for 3, the Sportneer Camping Tent provides enough ventilation and privacy with it’s solid canopy fabric, but be careful, against the bugs you are not so protected. The storage bag is quite roomy with a size of 31.5 by 6.6 inch. So if you are a seasonal camper, a beginner or just want something that fast pops up and provides you some shadow and a place to sleep while not spending a fortune, then this tent is the right choice for you. Just, don’t forget to reinforce that thin bottom.

Best For Family

6. KingCamp Tent 6 Person 2-in-1

• Weight: 29.8 lb
• Durability: 3/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 27.6 x 9.8 x 9.8 in
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 6 Person
• Floor area: 129 ft²
• Pros: It has 2 separate, detachable rooms.
• Cons: The poles are from fiberglass.

The tent is great for fishing, backpacking or hiking in all kinds of weather with big screen rooms which are detachable I supports your entire family. The two spacious rooms provide enough space for six person, perfect for family use in any outdoor situation. The front and the back door are perfectly designed for you to get easily in and out and they can protect pretty good against wind, dust or rain. It has a really good ankle with its two ropes and 46 still nice which are included in the package and evening stiff winds they can hold up pretty good.

It’s advertised as fire resistant because the flash it is made of 185 T polyester. Of course we don’t recommend you to start now fire inside of it just because of this. You can set up the tent pretty fasting about five minutes with it’s 4 fiberglass poles.

With this tent, you can take your family camping, backpacking, hiking, fishing or even at the beach but mainly in the warmer days of spring, summer and autumn. With its big three room doors, in one room you can put your children in another one you can put your friends and in one you can stay with your wife. It has 2-in-1 in the name because they want to say that you have basically two tents under one roof.

Best For Car Camping

7. Granville II Truck Tent

• Weight: 15.32 lbs
• Durability: 2/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 28.4 x 9.3 x 9.1 in
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2 Person
• Floor area: For 6.4’-6.6’ truck beds
• Pros: Fits on many truck beds and easy to install.
• Cons: The quality of the sewing is not great.

Granville II Truck Tent is a decent 2 person truck tent, not great but decent. Two people can easily fit inside where they’ll be pretty protected from the elements. The quality of the materials is medium but for this price, we can’t comment more. It have a heavy-duty rainfly, offering enough privacy, which holds the tent dry in case of rain and three big windows with mest. The ventilation is good because of those big windows. The rear window opens widely and has a Storm Guard flap, making it easy for you to access into your cabin to reach your stuff and also provides additional protection for the rain. It also have a front awning.

The setup is pretty fast, thanks to the colored poles it can be done even by one person fast. The instructions provided are plenty, so don’t worry about that. Granville II Truck Tent comes with some instalation clips made from rubber which will not scratch your truck, which are really easy tu setup. The tent is designed for 6.4’-6.6’ truck beds so don’t forget to measure your truck bed before ordering such tent. The tent fits in almost every truck like Dodge Ram, Ford F series, GMS Sierra and all the other trucks in this category.

The manufacturer provides one year of warranty. You’ll need to hold on to that because sometimes the sewing quality is not there and also make sure that the tent is tight against the truck bed, closest to the back window for a sturdier installation.

8. Kelty Dirt Motel

• Weight: 3 lbs.
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 15 x 6 x 6 In.
• Tarp included: No.
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2 Person
• Floor area: 28 ft²
• Pros: Amazing stargazing experience.
• Cons: Not for every weather condition.

What we probably like the most from the Kelty Dirt Motel camping tent is the fact that it lets you do stargazing in the clear and warm nights thanks to the creative opening of the rainfly. Really easy to setup thanks to the color coding and really easy to carry because of it’s weight. The poles are made from DAC press fit aluminum and when you pack everything up, it will be really easy to do so , because how compact they are. It will fit right on the shark mouth type bag. This version of the tent is suitable for two person. The inside of the tent feel like it was made from quality materials, with enough pockets to store your small belongings and the bottom feels pretty sturdy and quality.

The tent size is 84 by 50 inches with a peak height of 42 inch and the sidewalls are almost vertical which make comfortable the act of you or the other person to stand up when and how they wanted. The tent is easy to access from outside and in thanks to the front and the back door, yes it has two doors and a mesh to keep the insects out. The rainfly opening has a little bit of extra storage room for shoes, backpacks or any other big stuff that you may have. You’ll have immense ventilation if you half open your rainfly to see the stars in the summer nights. That feature of the Kelty Dirt Motel tent is really cool. A footprint is not included in the cost of the tent so you’ll better search for one. It could be necessary.

9. Gazelle 22272 T4 Pop-Up Portable Camping Hub Tent

• Weight: 30 lb.
• Durability: 5/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 8 x 8 x 67.5 In.
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 5/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 61 ft²
• Pros: High quality cabin style pop-up tent.
• Cons: Big package. You need a car.

Gazelle, the company, was founded in 1960 in Northwest Wisconsin and is a division of division of Ardisam Inc. and they are known for producing a variety of quality seasonal products. This is one big of a tent. It comes in a big bag that people usually carry on the roof rack of the car. The T4 tent from Gazelle despite of it’s size, you can set it up alone in 90 seconds. With almost vertical walls, high quality materials and D shaped two doors, Gazelle T4 offers you a unique experience when going camping, fishing or even in an expedition. Very good ventilation inside the tent thanks to the doors and the meshed windows.

To install it, you just need to enter inside and pop up the ceiling and there you go. That’s pretty cool that such a big tent can be setup so fast by one person. They provided 12 stakes, the zippers are beefy, well made, the floor is removable to be easier to clean, the shell is made from coated 210 denier oxford weave polyester and it holds good in rough weather. Four person will fit comfortably inside, but one of them have to at least bring a car to carry it. If you are a person who is taking every time the car out when camping and want to have comfort and an easy to setup big tent, then this is the perfect solution for your.

10. Nemo Hornet Elite Backpacking Tent

• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 5 x 18 in
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2 Person
• Floor area: 27.3 ft²
• Pros: Ultralight
• Cons: The mesh top is fragile.

Hornet Elite is usually the go-to tent when it comes to ultralight camping. It’s one of the lightest two person camping tents out there, at 1 pound and 11 ounces is perfect for minimalists who also care about quality. The Hornet shape is pretty iconic amongst campers. You can split the bag into two in case you have a buddy to help you with the half of the Divvy dual-stage bag. So those with back problems will appreciate this.

It has two large doors and vestibules and enough space to store your gear and stuff. The floor area is raise to provide extra protection but our staff found that may not be true in every situation, you may want to consider some extra protection for both floor and the rainfly. Other than that, this is a well engineered camping tent with good quality materials and easy to setup. It’s great for those who have problems with their back. So all in all we definitely recommend it.

11. OT QOMOTOP 4 Person Pop up Tent

• Weight: 9.7 lbs
• Durability: 3/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 39.3 X 39.3 X 2 In
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 5/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 9.5’X7’X50″ In
• Pros: Big tent and easy to set up.
• Cons: The rounded bag is big.

This rounded shape tent can be set up in 10 seconds and the takedown lasts a few seconds as well if you know how to deal with this type of pop-up tents. The floor area of the OT QOMOTOP 4 Person Pop up Tent are 9.5’X7’X50″ which is a an ideal space for 4 person. Thanks to the semi-circular cross section, the space inside is improved even more. It comes in a big circular bag, specific to this type of tents. Because of the big bag, we don’t recommend you to take it out backpacking, you’ll kinda need a car.

The setup is ultra fast, you just throw it and there you are, the tent is up. For packing it back, you’ll need to grab it with your hands and spin it on that typical motion for these type of tents. The ventilation is good, there are windows everywhere which are closing super fast in case the weather goes instantly bad. The two doors also provide enough ventilation when they are open. It may be water resistant but this tent is not recommended in extreme weather condition or to the advanced campers. It’s more like a family fun weekend out type of tent.

12. Marmot Limestone 4P Camping Tent

• Weight: 10 lbs. 1 oz.
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4.5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 10 x 27.5 in
• Footprint included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 59.7 ft²
• Pros: Reliable waterproof tent.
• Cons: Small vestibule.

The Marmot Limestone Camping Tent is a pretty reliable tent in almost any kind of weather. With it’s Zone Pre-Bend, it has almost vertical walls and enough area for the head and to sleep. It has only one door and one vestibule but the door is in a big D-shape, allowing you to put your stuff inside of it to keep them dry. It has two pockets for the lantern on the roof inside for easy lightning, these are called Marmot Lampshade Pockets and are pretty handy. The other corner pockets of the tent have a divider so you can organize your stuff even better.

The door is great as well because of the different setups that you can do with it. You can open it completely and store it in a special pocket beneath or you can open it just on half since there are some special holders for it. The Marmot Limestone 4P Camping Tent has very very good ventilation thanks to the big upper mesh. With that, in the warm nights of summer you can do stargazing while it protects you efficiently against the insects. We found that inside the space is good optimized thanks to the intelligent clips where the two main poles come up, cross over the top and then come down again on the other side. The bathtub base is coming a long way up to protect for the rain or mud. To protect the base of the tent, there is an included footprint. All in all this is a quality tent and our staff liked sleeping in it during the reviews.

13. The North Face VE 25 Tent

• Weight: 10 lbs. 5 oz.
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 24 x 9 inches
• Footprint included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 3 Person
• Floor area: 104 x 85 (48 ft²)
• Pros: Suitable for extreme conditions.
• Cons: A bit pricy.

This tent was made to support the extreme conditions on the mountains where the winds are strong and there is a lot of snow but is also performing well in camping conditions. The fly is made from canopy and nylon and is weather resistant and lightweight. Actually, the entire tent is lightweight and easy to carry. This Summit Gold/Asphalt Grey version has an interesting look and the zipper pulls are glowing in the dark so that’s pretty neat on the dark. They are also color-coded with poled dual doors and with a dual-entry vestibule is really easy to enter and exit the tent.

The front window is made from 4 stakes Polyurethane which allows it to resist in extreme cold weather, tested by the manufacturer at temperatures of -60°F (-51°C). The shape of The North Face VE 25 Tent is like an igloo and it is spacious enough for 2-3 person and their gear. So if you plan to go on extreme trips on the mountains or just go camping, this tent is definitely a reliable friend. It may be in the summer a little hot but with the isolation that it has we think that should keep most of the heat out. You can also let the vents open and the door, that way enough air will flow in and keep you cool. On the other hand, even when outside is even -4°F you’ll still be very cozy and dry inside as this is the main selling point of the tent. Great tent!

14. Coleman Dome with Screen Room

• Weight: 10.24 lbs
• Durability: 3/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3.5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 24 x 8 in
• Footprint included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 4 Person
• Floor area: 9 x 7 ft. with 9 x 4 ft. screen room
• Pros: Reduced heat by blocking 90% of the sunlight.
• Cons: Suitable for one season only.

This tent is perfect for those who hate the heat in the summer while camping. With it’s Dark Room™ technology it blocks 90% of the sunlight and thus offering a 9.5% more cooler environment inside. The screen room is pretty cool though by being completely covered at the bottom to keep the insects out. One of our team slept outside in a warm night and his experience was awesome according to him. In the morning when you wake up you will be be hit by the heat so drastically like in a normal tent. Some of our team members who slept in a normal tent, they woke up 3 hours earlier because of the heat, compared with those who slept in the Coleman Dome with Screen Room tent.

We loved the screen room as well. You can stay there and relax during the day without any worries about insects, water or heat. Even when the weather is extreme, you will stay comfortable inside. The strong frame that it has will protect you against winds up to 35 mph. Coleman did a good job on picking quality materials for this tent; it doesn’t matter if you are in storms or intense heat from the sun and is also easy to pack up when finishing with camping.

15. Crua Outdoors Tri 3 Person Tent

• Weight: 48 lbs
• Durability: 5/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 34 x 20 x 18 In
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 3/5 Stars
• Capacity: 3 Person
• Floor area: 6.5ft x 7.5ft (80 ft²)
• Pros: Thermally, acoustically and light insulated.
• Cons: Is expensive.

This is a tent for people that are not really friends with camping of hate tents. The insulation on this tent make you feel almost like in a warm cozy cabin. It’s completely isolated from outside against cold, noise and light. If you are a person who is not feeling comfortable camping in the normal way, then this is the right tent for you as no light, condensation, noise and cold will pass through this well made tent. Every material is high quality, the guidelines are pretty reflective, the stakes are big and rigid with a nice big vestibule area which provide more space to this already enormous tent.

The height of the entire Crua Outdoors Tri Tent is 5ft tall and pretty much all of our staff could stand up completely, except for the taller person. Inside could fit comfortable 2 people with raised beds or 3 people if the would use sleeping bags. inside you’ve got 2 big meshed windows that could be closed with a UV protective cover. The fluffy insulation on the walls is unique, no other tent is having such style of insulation. We want to warn you to bring a fire extinguisher inside in case you or one of your friends decide to bring in a heating device, which anyway is not quite needed because you’ll experience enough heat by the insulation.

16. Naturehike Cloud Up Free Standing 2 Person Tent

• Weight: 3.08 lbs
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 18.11*Φ5.5in
• Tarp included: Yes
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2 Person
• Floor area: (82.67+23.6)*51.18*41.33 in
• Pros: Ultralight with high quality materials.
• Cons: The floor is pretty thin.

A nice looking ultralight 2 person tent. We where two person testing this tent and the setup went pretty easy. We liked the double Y design on the poles, this definitely helps on widen up the structure of the tent and makes it more spacious inside. But even with 2 person sleeping in it, sometimes we touched the walls while sleeping because at the foot level, the walls are not so high. On the other side of the tent it was no problem, you could free stand there. Made with 10D Nylon and PU waterproof layer is feeling like a high quality material. In the bag there is also a free footprint included which is kinda heavy compared with the whole weight of the tent but you can let it at home if you really want to experience a very light tent.

The size and weight of the bag makes it so easy to carry on your backpack or attached to anything you’ll carry. This is a good, almost 3 season tent that if you take care of it could last you a long time. We say that you receive a good value for it’s price. Some people recommend spraying it with scotchguard for an extra protection when it rains but we didn’t tried that. As a white tent you should be careful in the nigh when you change you PJ’s because the layers are not stopping everything, so be aware of that.

17. Pacific Pass Family Camping Tent 8P

• Weight: 23.32 lbs
• Durability: 2.7/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3.6/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 48.8 x 7.48 in
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 3/5 Stars
• Capacity: 8 Person
• Floor area: 215. 7 x 120 in
• Pros: Affordable price and spacious.
• Cons: The sewing in some places.

The Pacific Pass Family Camping Tent is a pretty affordable tent for it’s size. With a floor area of 215. 7 by 120 inches, this tent is spacious enough to fit 8 person inside. The middle of the tent height is 72 inches and inside you can fit a queen air mattress or 2-3 twin mattresses. We liked that you can create 3 rooms with the included removable dividers or curtains for extra privacy. Ventilation is not an issue in this tent because of the big D-shape doors and three windows with zipper. We have to say that the tent does a pretty good job if it’s raining but you have to see about condensation, in some cases we saw that happening.

The Pacific Pass Family Camping Tent is made out of 190T polyester and 1500 millimeter fabric resistant to water although the quality of the sewing in some parts is not the best. The 26 x 9 in and 23.32 lbs bag can only be carried with a car and for setting up the tent you’ll probably need a friend or two. Overall this tent is a good family budget big tent that can be taken camping, fishing or when going to an adventure with your friends. So if you don’t want to spend a lot on a big family (or group of friends) tent, then the Pacific Pass Family Camping tent is the right option for you.

18. Bessport Camping Tent for 10 Person

• Weight: 24.25 lbs
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 30 x 10 x 10 In
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 10 Person
• Floor area: 173 x 134 In
• Pros: Roomy and easy to install.
• Cons: Closing the windows is done from outside only.

When we installed this tent we thought that it would take a lot of effort done by more members of our staff but it turned out that installing is really easy and it can be done even by one person. The Bessport Camping Tent for 10 Person is a spacious, tall tent allowing to put one queen size air mattress. Ideal for families or bigger groups of friends, the tent has a large, covered vestibule room and the door can be opened and hanged. It does a pretty good job agains the rain, thanks to the 68D+190T breathable polyester rainfly while not compromising on ventilation which is really good on this tent.

Other features that our staff liked are the pre-assembled fiberglass frame with clips, power port for electrical cables and the overhead light support. The design and the color of the tent and rainfly are really nice and even the tallest member of our staff could stand up easily inside. Also in the warmer summer days when the sun heats up the tent, you can easily stay inside because is blocking most of the light and heat and the ventilation is good if you open the doors. All in all, we think that this tent is a good value for the money, you’ll rarely see such big tent without any major flaws at that price range.

19. Kelty Night Owl Backpacking and Camping Tent

• Weight: 6 lbs
• Durability: 4/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 4/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 16 x 7 x 7 In
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 4/5 Stars
• Capacity: 2 Person
• Floor area: 90 x 54 In (33.75 ft²)
• Pros: Good against bad weather.
• Cons: No upper ventilation.

The updated Kelty Night Owl Backpacking and Camping Tent for 2 person is a popular tent, maybe because the price is not super high for what it offers. It’s a lightweight tent with oversized two doors that helps a lot on ventilation and is equipped with pockets that are helping to provide more illumination inside. If you are a person who like to watch at the stars in the night, you can totally do it with this unique Stargazing Fly system from Kelty.

This version of the Kelty Night Owl Backpacking it’s for 2 person only but inside the floor plan is long and provides enough room for heads and shoulders. In the provided vestibule area which is no too big you can store your stuff and also has enough pockets for doing that. The tarp must be purchased separately. One thing that our staff saw is that the poles are under quite pressure and you must be careful not to break them. It’s easy top setup and tear down and the bag is nice and small to carry hanged up by something like your backpack. Even in rainstorms, the Kelty tents holds up pretty good and when the wind is blowing strong, you will not feel it the same like in other tents. We says is a good bang for the buck.

20. NTK Arizona GT 7 to 8 Person Tent

• Weight: 24.9 lbs
• Durability: 3.7/5 Stars
• Weather Proof: 3.5/5 Stars
• Size, Packed: 26.6 x 10.5 x 10.5 in
• Tarp included: No
• Easy to install: 3.7/5 Stars
• Capacity: 8 Person
• Floor area: 13.9 x 8.04 ft.
• Pros: Color coded poles for easy setup.
• Cons: Usable only in the summer.

This is a great dome style camping tent for family or groups. With plenty space inside to room comfortable 8 person and their luggage. It has many pockets on the sides and one pocket in the ceiling for lanterns or other small stuff that you may have. It’s easy to setup because it comes with color coded poles and super easy to get in and stand up. Almost the entire sides of the walls are having meshed windows which will do a good job keeping the bugs out. You can fit an entire queen size air mattress and there will be still enough space next to it on the big sized, 6.73 x 8.04 x 13.9 ft floor area.

NTK Arizona GT 7 to 8 person tent it comes with a lifetime replacement on the poles policy so we found that pretty cool. The company NTK is having lots of years experience under the belt and we could saw that in the quality of the materials reported to the price of the tent. This tent looks like is made to provide a complete camping experience for a family or a bigger group of friends while not making compromises on the quality. When raining, it provides good protection, it doesn’t let the water in and when packing it up is fast and easy because you don’t need to squeeze every item in the bag because there is plenty of space left inside of it so you won’t lose time with that.

Camping Tents Buying Guide

• Purpose and Versatility
• Camping Tent Types (custom advices for every article)
• Rain fly
• Floor Area Size and Quality
• Peak Height
• How many people can fit comfortably
• Number of Doors
• Storage Space Provided or Built In
• Weather Resistance
• Ventilation
• Durability
• Set up and Take Down
• Material / Build Quality – Pole Structure
• Peak Height and Pole Structure
• Setup Speed
• Weight and Packed Size
• Footprints Needed and Provided
• The Rest of Your Camping Kit
• Warranties and repairs

Purpose and Versatility

Before buying a camping tent you must ask yourself if you are planning to go backpacking, camping of foot, camping with the car, fishing, canoeing, with the family or to have some fun with your friends. You must also ask yourself in which budget you want to stay and how many people will sleep in it. Probably a 4-season tent to camp year-round will not be the best choice for you. Instead maybe a quality 3-season tent that can take a few snowflakes maximum, will do better in your case. The 4-season tent are not so great at breathability and they keep inside moisture after use and they are expensive and heavy. Of course, if you really need it and you are an experienced mountain dude who usually go in the most extreme places, then yeah, you’ll need a 4-season tent, if not, 3-season will do better and better for your pocket.

About the pocket, think about exactly how much you want to spend and keep in mind that 4-season tent are way more expensive. Even a 2-3 person 4-season tent may be over $300. A 4-season shines more when is a strong, cold winters with extreme temperatures.

Camping Tent Types

Camping tents are coming in many shapes, sizes and styles. Below we break down each and one of the camping tent types. The sections below are helping you to find the suitable tent according to your camping style, budget and environment and also about pros and cons for every shape and purpose. Even if you are not sure yet about what type of camper are you, reading from the breakdown below definitely will help you.

High-end Camping Tents

These are usually the most expensive tents with a price range of $400 and up and are suitable for hardcore campers, people who usually go often out with the tent and in different weather condition, even show. These types of tents, most of the time are 4-season tents but not all. The companies whoa re producing these high-end camping tent spent a lot of resources and time on research and development and usually they have many years of experience under their belt. Usually the structure of these tents is more firm and the materials are doing a good job protecting you against strong storms and rough winters. The ventilation is also very good because of the revolutionary designs and materials used. If you are that type of experienced camper, hiker or any kind of expeditioner, over the long run, your investment in a high-end tent will be worth it.

Budget Camping Tents

Not everybody is having time or possibilities to go out camping so often or to go climb mountains and all that stuff. Sometimes, camping for some means just going out at the end of the week to enjoy the nature with their family and friends, take a deep breath of the clean air and go back home on Sunday. If you don’t want or just don’t have the money for a high-end tent, buying a budget camping tent can be the best solution for you. Of course that there may be some compromises on quality, and are not suitable for all kinds of weather but sometimes even with the high end tents you may encounter issues. In that case is definitely easier to replace a whole budget tent then an expensive one. Usually the price for the budget camping tents is in the range of $200, plus or minus. We feel that as the technology advances, you’ll find more and more easier to find a decent quality budget tent if you do your homework well on the research part. We encourage you to read reviews, check if the poles are not usually breaking and check also if the water comes in during storms and if they provide good ventilation. If you stay away from extreme weather, then you’ll be more than fine.

Big Tents for Groups and Events or for Family

We are all social human beings and some of us are having big families or groups of friends who like to go out camping or enjoying the festivals. For this you need a spacious tent like those from this category from about 8 to 15 person. You have to keep in mind that the bags of such tents are large and must be transported with a car. As for the tent capacity, you must be careful about the declared capacity of each tent. Sometime you may be surprised that in a 7 person tent will fit more people then in a tent with a capacity declared of 10 person. Always read the descriptions on how big is actually the floor area. As for those who frequent the festivals or other events, a smaller tent would do better instead of carrying a big bag of a tent. You and your friends can also install a tarp ceiling and place all the smaller tents under it, that way you create a cozy private area just for your group.

Rooftop Tents for Car Camping

Rooftop camping or car camping has become pretty popular in the last years. They where starting to be used by adventure seekers out in the wild who wanted an elevated tent to protect them against wild animals in Australia and other parts with a diverse fauna. Over the years, the rooftop camping tents are used in more and more videos over the internet and the interest in them increased. But if you decide to camp on your car you must know that such a tent can cost from $1000 and up and they are pretty bulky to store at home. The setup is straight forward, you just install it on the roof rack of your car, if you have one, keep in unfolded until you reach your destination and then open it once your are there. They provide more comfort than a usual tent because the mattresses inside them are usually more high quality. Do not forget that you have to use a ladder every time you want to go in and out, so you must be fit for that and use proper lighting in the night to see where you are stepping.

Four Season vs Three Season Tents or lower

The 4-season tents are usually those that are sold at a higher price and sometimes they are included in the high-end, luxury camping tent categories. The 4-season camping tents are made from very good and waterproof materials and they tent to perform the best in worst and coldest weather conditions.

The 3-season tents are those that are good almost all year round, except in the cold winters, especially if you don’t plan on using a heating stove inside. They fit perfectly to most of the campers list and the prices are affordable. That being said, if you are not that guy who goes in the most remote and harsh places, better stick to a 3-season tent.

Ultra Fast Setup Tents

Also known as pop-up tents, but lately new designs appeared that allows you to setup a tent in seconds. Mostly seen at festivals or in camping places to people who don’t want to spend a lot of time installing a tent or they are just not so good at it and they want to cut that stress completely.

Keep in mind though that if you carry such pop-up tent without a car, the round bag is pretty big and you must get creative on how to attach it to you or your backpack. “Is such tent worth it?”, you may ask. The answer is yes, if you decide to buy one with proven history and enough reviews from a reputable company like Ozark Trail or Quechua and lately even more.

Ultra-light Camping Tents

The ultra-light tents are great! How nice would be to own a good tent that is so light and small packed, that you feel like a snail who travels along with it’s house without being bothered. They usually have a price on them if they are made from quality materials and they usually do. Many of the well known ultra-light camping tent manufacturers are offering a good product and if you do your homework good and with the information found on this guide, you’ll land a good light tent on your hands. Tents like Nemo Hornet Elite who have just 1.83 lbs are great if you are that type who likes to travel light.

There are many more other reputable companies in this category though. Our advice is to pick an ultra-light tent that does a very good job on protecting you against the elements and if you don’t want to bring a tarp with you, then be creative on finding the right spot to set it up. It wouldn’t be nice to wake up with bad surprises when the rains starts pouring in.

Rain fly and Mesh Ceiling

Does the tent comes with a rain fly that is completely covering the tent? If you think that you may cam in a rainy weather, you may want to read reviews about the tent that you want to buy from people who encountered rain on their trip. The mesh ceiling and the rain fly could be separated?

This is great for those who want to do stargazing or sleep under the start in the warm summer nights. You must also look for tent designs that are not letting the mesh ceiling to touch the rainfly in case of condensation or rain because all that humidity will go on you in the mornings.

Floor Area Size and Quality

The actual usable size can vary from tent to tent compared with the official size because of the angle of the walls. Some tent have the walls at a really small angle and this makes it a little difficult for the people who sleep next to it. Some bathtub floor designs are not so good against strong winds in case you decide to let some of your stuff on the floor close the the exterior. Of course, not all bathtub floor designs have issues, this depends on the design and how the floor is stacked out. A tent like Big Agnes Copper would do a good job against condensation while having a secure floor but it all come to a price and is heavier.

Peak Height

The peak height is the height that is between the floor and the highest point of the tent. There are tent where you can only stay laid down, some that allows you at one point to do free standing and some that lets you stay on your own foot without even touching with the head. It all depends on how tall are you, or the others and how much are you willing to lay low every time when you go in and out of the tent. Of course, if you have back problems or if you plan to camp longer in your tent, you must use one with a decent height. Crawling like this for many days or weeks, you’ll feel it after a while. If you really want to save some weight, you can use a tent where you can put hiking poles instead of normal poles but not too many are fans of that type of tents.

How many people can fit comfortably

You should keep in mind that the capacities of the tents are usually measured in how many sleeping bags can fit inside and not by how many people plus their belongings like backpacks and mats can fit inside. A group of four can fit pretty good in a 6 person tent and can store decently all their stuff but this is not always the case, that’s why you should read the reviews about this topic on the tent you’re looking to buy.

Number of Doors

One door or two doors? Well better would be to choose a tent with two doors so you don’t need to climb over your pals to go in the night to leak. Two doors are also good for ventilation if you open both door and fold them up. You must pay attention to the zippers though. Even the more expensive tent models, sometime have zippers that get stuck or are starting to have wholes in the sewing.

Storage Space Provided or Built In

As we said earlier, the declared capacity of a tent may not match with reality. That’s why, after counting all the people, the space left will be for storing the belongings. This space can be inside the tent on the floor, in the pockets, on the vestibule space, under the rain fly and so on.

Weather Resistance

If you really want a waterproof tent then you should look carefully at the hydrostatic head with a thickness of minimum 3000 mm. On the market many tents are having a thickness below that, from 1500 to 2000 mm. If you want to be really sure and have the best waterproofness and protection, then you can pick a 5000 mm one but they will be more expensive and heavy. If you are on a budget you can reproof it on your own. Make sure that after you installed the tent to always look for ideas on how to cover the tent and how to dig for the water channels around it.

Ventilation

Ventilation is really important in a tent, no matter that is in the summer or in the winter or during a storm. A good ventialtion in a tent should keep the air fresh inside, exchange the existing warm and humid air from inside with fresh one from outside. If you have problems with condensation then probably you have a bad nylon tent which maybe is not well ventilated. In the summer we encountered a few times some really hot waves of heat in the morning. Those who didn’t had ventilation felt very hot inside and the air was barely breathable. You can look also for tent with 2 doors. Having 2 doors folded will create a draft and fill the inside space of the tent with fresh air fast.

Durability

Many are thinking that this one is straight forward, the more expensive is the camping tent, the more it last. Well this is not always true. The best thing that you can do is to do your own research on the tent you decided to buy and read from other reviews from people who used that tent for a few years. The problem with many tents nowadays is that most of them are relatively new on the market and you need to bigger time span and many experiences with the tent to actually give a note on how durable it is. Tent durability is also how you maintain it. Every time after you pack it up you must clean it, make sure that is now wet and when you’re at home you must keep in a dry, ventilated space and make sure that from time to time you open it or even install it quick in the garden to check for mold. A good tent that is well maintained, could last you 20 years. Nowadays of course that the warranty and the life expectancy of the new tents is way lower.

Set up and Take Down Speed

Lately, on the market appeared quick erect tents that are actually of good quality and with double walls which are protecting you better against bad weather. In this category we have the “normal” tents and the pop-up tents or the quick erect tents. Only you know what would be the purpose of your trip and camping style in order to choose which one is better for you. Are you planning to go in a place and stay for many days or are you just making a nap and then continue to a new location? Or you will go to a festival or somewhere where you don’t spend so much time in it? These are all factors that help you choose between an instant tent or a normal one.

Material / Build Quality

When choosing a camping tent you’ll see that there are so many types and names of materials that you just don’t know what to pick. From polyester to nylon or cotton and poly-cotton and many more. Each material has it’s own upsides and downsides. It all depends of the purpose of your camping trip, if you want something lighter for shorter periods of time or if you plan to stay longer and have something more protective. We think that cotton is one of the best material for a tent. The advantages of cotton is that it insulates very good and you won’t feel too hot or too cold or sudden fluctuations in temperature. Cotton is also breathable and also absorb the water and because of this you won’t have big problems with condensation, which in many other cases this is an issue. Cotton and poly cotton tents have a downside because they are more bulky and heavy than the man-made materials.

Pole Structure

In order to have a good experience in a camping tent, you’ll have to choose a tent that are having an intelligent pole design. The dome shaped tents tend to have the pole design in an X-shape and because of this you can only stand up in the middle of the tent. Other tents like Eureka Space and or Gazelle T4 are having the poles in such way that create more space inside and are allowing you to stand up anywhere in the tent. Some tents are coming with color coded poles for a easier installation.

Weight and Bag Size

Of course, weight is a big factor in choosing a good camping tent for you in case you don’t go camping with a car. There is a wide variety of weights and size for the bags. From ultralight tents that are only one pound to thirty pound tents for bigger, family tents. If you want to feel more free while camping or backpacking then you want to keep the tent weight to about 4 lbs but if this is not a matter for you and you go with the car up until to the camping ground and you have a big family then you can ignore this. But even then, would be nice to see for a more compact tent and bag because you don’t want to transport half of your carriage only the tent.

Footprints Needed and Provided

There aren’t too many tents that also include a footprint inside the package. Most of that time, the footprint should be bought separately and a price for a high-end footprint can go pretty high. The footprint you usually put in under your tent to protect the tent against punctures, scratches and moisture. If you are on a budget you can use a tarp under the tent but here’s a tip, never have a bigger footprint than the actual size of the ten. This will let the water in more faster then if you where not using any footprint. They are mainly made of Painter’s Tarp Sheet or Tyvek or those high tech ones made from different combinations. Do not forget to weight your footprint before going camping or backpacking, sometimes the weight of the footprint is also the same or more than the weight of the tent.

The Rest of Your Camping Kit

The most important item of your camping kit should firstly include clothes such as exchanging socks, T-shirts, underwear with some comfortable, warm pants for sleeping. Of course that is also important to have equipment for protection and setting up the campsite like sleeping bags, pads, a mini axe, lamps, some cords and maybe duck tape. This is just to make sure that you at least you came decently prepared and not to heavy loaded. There are also extras that you can bring like games, chairs, power bank, sacks for the garbage and kitchen utensils.

Warranties and repairs

The best is to maintain your tent and camping gear as good as possible then it will last you a long time. Anyway, accidents still happen and if you are in a situation like this and have a new tent, then maybe is worth it to have a look if you still have the warranty. Especially if you bought a high-end tent. Some of the companies, just some, are offering warranty or repair services. This think will be obviously harder to do if you bought the tent from the internet from somewhere far away but if you bought the tent from a local dealer then you’re lucky. Companies like Kelty, Big Agnes, Nemo, REI, The North Face or Eureka are offering such warranties. We consider that a reputable brand should offer lifetime warranty. Is nice to see that you can still buy something that lasts you for life.