The peak height is over 6 feet tall, and the tent can fit three queen-size airbeds or ten people. Mesh top doesn’t offer a lot of privacy without the rainfly onīig families need large, high-quality tents like the Coleman Skydome XL. Sleeping Capacity: 2 to 10 people | Weight: 5.15 pounds | Floor Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.5 feet | Peak Height: 3.9 feet An additional rainproof fly may be necessary. Users report condensation in the mornings and limited rainproof capabilities. Warning: it’s not the best tent for heavy rain (or even rain for that matter) as the material is water-resistant, not waterproof. ![]() This is a very lightweight tent, so you’ll need to use the guy ropes and pegs to keep it in place. No matter which tent size you choose, you’ll notice that the windows can only be zipped up or down from the outside. With an eight-person EchoSmile Camping Instant Tent, there are two doors and four mesh windows for airflow. The tent comes in multiple sizes, from a two-person to a 10-person capacity, so families can choose one that works for them. Unstrap the circular package, and it pops open in one second. This pop-up tent looks like one of those folded hampers you had in college. As the name implies, it has an instant setup design. There might not be a more accessible tent to set up and break down than the EchoSmile Camping Instant Tent. Sleeping Capacity: 4 person | Weight: 11 pounds | Floor Dimensions: 58-square-feet | Peak Height: 5.8 feetĬan only open and close the windows from the outside You’ll also need a footprint-which is sold separately-to protect the thin material of the tent floor from condensation or rips and tears. Our nitpick with the Big Agnes Spicer Peak 4 is that the stakes aren’t curved, so it can be somewhat tough to pull them out of the ground when you’re packing up. ![]() With two tall doors and a peak height of over five feet, it’s easy to move in and out of this tent that can fit up to four people. The fly is necessary for bad weather, and with a color-coded buckle system, it’s easy to put on. Once fully expanded, you’ll notice the top third of the tent mesh, which provides enough privacy to change and plenty of airflow throughout the day and night. Unlike other tents that clip to poles, the Spicer Peak 4 requires that you slip the poles through sleeves. Set up doesn’t take long for this lightweight tent. The Big Agnes Spicer Peak 4 is a must-have for families on a summer camping trip. Sleeping Capacity: 4 person | Weight: 51 pounds | Floor Dimensions: 10-foot diameter | Peak Height: 7.5 feet The stove jack would allow you to put a stove in the tent to keep you warm on chilly camping days. We must mention two outstanding features: a 5-inch stove jack made of fire-retardant material and an electrical cable sleeve. If you use this tent in warmer weather, you can get more airflow by opening the three windows, ceiling vents, and the large door. As mentioned, the tent fabric (including the flooring) is made of heavy-duty cotton canvas, which provides more protection from cold and stormy weather. Set up is relatively easy and takes about 15 minutes or less with a partner. Water runs off the material without soaking through. The poles are made of galvanized steel, and the fabric is an 8.5-ounce army duck cotton canvas with a water repellent, mold, and UV-resistant finish. Designed to fit a family of four, this tent is 10 feet wide with a 7.5-foot center height. This bell-shaped tent may be a bit heavy and bulky, but it speaks to the quality of materials necessary for a long-term camping session in any weather. ![]() Sleeping Capacity: 8 person | Weight: 36.56 pounds | Floor Dimensions: 14 x 7.8 feet | Peak Height: 6.5 feetĬenter pole can make for an awkward sleeping arrangement You’ll need an SUV, truck, or a means to store it on the roof of your vehicle when taking it on your family camping trip. The only downside? How heavy and oversized this tent is when broken down. We were impressed by how well the Magellan withstood a thunderstorm with 0.5-inch hail during our testing. Leave the lanterns at home because Magellan added an integrated lighting system into the tent, which requires batteries to operate. The center height is 6.5-feet tall, making it easy to move about, open the 15 windows for more airflow, or load gear in the 33 side pockets and two gear lofts. With two rooms-separated by a divider-there’s enough space for parents to have their room and kids to have the other. If you want to add the fly, you’ll need to place it over the tent before expanding the roof. All you have to do is pull the tent apart and pull or push out the frame's joints before putting in the stakes. With a built-in steel and fiber-glass frame, setup time takes less than two minutes-giving families more time together. The Magellan Outdoors Pro SwiftRise 8-Person Hub Tent rose to the top of our list for its size, storage, and easy setup (the price isn’t too shabby either!).
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