One of the most essential pieces of camping gear is a tent. They offer you shelter from the outdoor elements and provide you with privacy as you sleep or change. Regardless of what season you camp in or how many people you go with, it’s important to invest in a tent that’s made out of high-quality materials and capable of protecting you in various weather conditions.
This article will outline the factors to consider when looking for a camping tent, and give product reviews of the 7 best tents for camping.
Factors to Consider
Seasonality
When buying a tent, it’s important to assess what season(s) you’ll be using it the most. 3-season tents are designed for relatively temperate weather conditions in the spring, summer and fall. Basically, 3-season tents are designed to keep you dry in mild precipitation, protect you from bugs, and give you some privacy to change and sleep on a camping trip. 4-season tents, on the other hand, are designed for more extreme weather conditions in the spring, summer, fall and winter. 4-season tents are usually made with heavier fabrics and coatings that are more durable and waterproof, have more poles for structural durability, rainflies that extend to the ground, and rounded roof designs to prevent snow from accumulating.
Capacity
You should also think about whether you want a tent for solo trips, buddy camping or for big groups of friends or family. Look at the manufacturer’s suggested capacity and also get a good sense of the tent’s dimensions. Some camping tents will have rainfly vestibules that allow you to keep your gear outside and provide you with a little extra room inside the tent.
Weight
If you are a frequent car camper then weight might not be an issue for you. But for campers who need to haul all of their gear to campsites, weight is an important factor to consider. Look for tents with mesh components that can reduce weight and also allow for better ventilation. Double doors tend to add extra weight because of extra zippers needed, so consider investing in a tent with one door. Other material weights to be aware of are poles and stakes.
Product Reviews
Now it’s time to take a look at the 7 best tents for camping.
Mountaintop Camping/backpacking Tent
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Mountaintop has designed this camping tent for 2-3 adults. It’s a 3-season tent that’s made with a 210D Oxford fabric that’s tear proof, waterproof breathable and moisture proof.
This camping tent features ventilation screens, an internal pocket, light hook, dual D-style doors for quick access, and a rainfly that can be set up with the groundsheet to become a wayside pavilion. The tent comes with glass fiber poles, 8 tent pegs, 4 wind ropes and a carrying bag. The inner tent measures 79 x 71 x 48 inches.
Pros: Waterproof, yet breathable, quick to set-up, and has a versatile fly.
Cons: It’s Heavy.
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Coleman Sundome Tent
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This Coleman Sundome tent is designed to fit 4 people comfortably. The center height is 59 inches, while the floor space measures 94.4 x 82.6 inches. The tent floor is made with 1000D polyethylene, while the rest of the tent is made out of polyester. It comes with 8.5 mm fiberglass poles, rainfly, flashlight loop, carrying bagand an electric access port. The ground vent and large windows ensure that moisture is kept out.
Pros: Quick to set-up, has Insta-Clip pole attachments for wind resistance, is spacious, and has fire retardant material.
Cons: It’s heavy.
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Timber Ridge Family Camping Tent
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This 3-season family camping tent can fit up to 6 people. To prevent families from getting soaked in a rainstorm, the tent is made with waterproof taped seams, 800ppm water resistant polyester, and includes a roll-back rain fly.
It also has 360-degree ventilation to prevent moisture build-up and to keep hot air out in the summertime. Included with the tent are: fiberglass poles, steel stakes, guy wires, a carry bag and electricity entrance.
Pros: Spacious enough for two queen air beds, has high-degree of waterproofness, and is well-ventilated.
Cons: It’s Heavy.
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Alps Mountaineering Meramac Tent
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The Meramac tent is made out of high-quality waterproof polyester and a 1500mm coating that’s resistant to UV damage. It has a free-standing two-pole design that stays in place with shock corded fiberglass poles. The Meramac has two doors for easy access and a rainfly that provides you with an awning over each door. Also included are: mesh storage pockets, 8-inch steel stakes, a gear loft and guy ropes. The Meramac has a tent area of 38 square feet and is suitable for two people.
Pros: Has high-degree of waterproofness, sturdy free-standing design, and two doors for easy access.
Cons: Is heavy for a two-person tent.
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Campla Lightweight Backpacking Tent
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This Campla tent is made out of waterproof polyester and comes with a durable flysheet to protect you against rainy weather. The tent measures 55.12 x 82.7 inches and can fit 2-3 people comfortably.
The Campla tent also comes with aviation-grade aluminum poles, wind ropes, stakes and a pouch bag. The shock-cord poles allow you to prop up the tent quickly and can be easily folded up when not in use.
Pros: It’s lightweight, has durable poles, easy to set-up, and has a sturdy design.
Cons: No seals for extra waterproofness.
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Luxe Tempo Enhanced Camping And Backpacking Tent
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The Luxe Tempo camping ten is made out of 210T polyester that’s rip resistant and breathable. The rainfly and floor fabric has a waterproofness of 5000mm and has a PU coating. It’s a free-standing tent with two vestibules and 2 screened doors for ventilation.
The dimensions of the tent are 82.6 x 55.1 x 43.3 inches, which allows it to fit two people comfortably. Also included are: corded fiberglass poles, aluminum stakes and guy lines.
Pros: It’s lightweight, well-ventilated, has a high degree of waterproofness, two doors for easy access, sturdy free-standing design, second vestibule for gear, is durable enough for extended backpacking trips, and quick to set-up.
Cons: None.
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Teton Sports Outfitter XXL Quick Pop-up Tent
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This Teton Sports Outfitter tent is perfect for solo trips out in the wilderness. The tent is made out of Taffeta that has a waterproofness of 2000mm and a PU coating. It also has micro mesh to ensure that the tent stays well-ventilated. It measures 82 x 39 x 32 inches and is ideal for one person.
Included with the tent are corded poles, guy wires and a tent fly. The Outfitter XXL tent also has a rainfly vestibule where you can keep your gear.
Pros: It’s lightweight, quick to set-up, has a sturdy free-standing design, vestibule for gear, and is well-ventilated.
Cons: Run the risk of getting wet if you don’t have a XXL cot or sleeping pad.
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Final Thoughts
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There are many inexpensive tents you can find on the market, but cheaper tents are often made with low-quality materials and will not last for a long time. Consider investing in a high-quality camping tent that can hold up to the outdoor elements and can be used for more than one season. Be sure to assess your camping style and needs to find the camping tent most suitable for you.
