The North Face Wawona 6 Six-Person Camping Tent

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Kelty Discovery Basecamp 6: Great all-around tent for basic camping duty on a shoestring budget if you don’t need exterior storage. Read our full test and review… Tunnel-style tents, such as the REI Kingdom 6 person tent, are rectangular and often come with a large vestibule section at one end. Good waterproofing requires a few different features. A good rainfly is always your first line of defense here, and we look for specific things when evaluating one. The first is a fly’s ability to shed water over extended periods of time, which we prefer to test by putting a tent through a proper rainstorm, but settle for “man-made” precipitation when the weather won’t cooperate.

The Kingdom 6 won out as the best all around tent, but I’d recommend reading our review of the Wawona below as the two tents have different pros and cons and will suit various campers.From a weatherproofing standpoint, the Wawona is one of those rare outliers that is big and tall, yet 100% capable of handling heavy rains and big winds alike. The Wawona doesn’t use a full coverage rainfly, but because The North Face equipped both the canopy and fly of the tent with the same seam-sealed and 1200mm waterproof rated fabric, we’ve never had it leak a single drop on us. An internal clothesline (or attachment points for you to hang your own) can be handy for drying out wet clothes.

They’re a good option if you’re tall (and struggle to stand upright in other styles of tents) or if you prefer to sleep on a cot rather than the ground.Chief among them is the use of an additional ridge support pole, which pulls the side walls of the Trail Hut outward for improved shoulder room inside the tent. This extra width complements the Trail Hut’s already above-average floor space of roughly 32 square feet, which is rectangular to allow sleepers to lie head to toe for maximum comfort. Excellent interior space, reliable weather protection, and an impressive “gear garage” vestibule. Premium tent quality at an affordable price point. See Review This tent has one of the best uses of space we have ever seen, a great choice for families or campers with lots of gear

There are four doors giving lots of options for ventilation in warm weather and plenty of room inside for four adults (or dogs!). Easy to pitch and nails all the essentials. A well-made tent from a well-established brand at department store prices. See Review We’d say space is particularly important in a waterproof tent, because chances are you’ll be waiting out a storm in it at one point or another. Having a little extra headspace or enough elbow room to sit up and play cards is a great way to keep cabin fever at bay, and if you can find a tent that’s tall enough to stand up in, that’s even better. Weather Resistance This change of mind return policy is in addition to, and does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law including any rights you may have in respect of faulty items. To return faulty items see our Returning Faulty Items policy.We’ll also note that some models nowadays come with covered windows that can be left open rain or shine. These designs usually cost a bit extra, but there’s nothing like having extra airflow and a view of the outside world to keep claustrophobia to a minimum. Ease of Set-up To put it plainly, if you’re camping in harsh conditions, this tent has no equal. Unfortunately that unparalleled quality comes at a price, and the Mountain Hardwear Trango 4 is easily the most expensive tent on our list by a healthy margin. Chances are the Trango is overkill for about 99% of campers out there, but if durability and uncompromising weather protection are what you’re after, the Trango makes a great tent year-round, and the best in the business when the weather is at its worst. Read our full test and review of the Mountain Hardwear Trango 4… Pros: Pushes the limits of interior space for a four person tent. Innovative design and high-quality materials with a bright and handsome style. See Review

Good outdoors gear can be a big investment, and durability is the make-or-break factor that decides whether that investment is long-term or short-lived. We look for two main contributors in assessing a tents durability: Fabric quality and hardware quality. The solution? We recommend looking for a double-wall tent with a minimum of two sizable vents integrated into the rainfly. A fly with multiple vents gives hot and moist air somewhere to escape, while also allowing cooler fresh air to make its way inside between the fly and the canopy. Even the 4P version of the Nemo Aurora Highrise includes standup height ceilings, which adds a ton of livability in any camping tent. Nemo Aurora Highrise 6: A smart alternative to the Nemo above if you’ve got the money but prefer traditional vestibules. Tons of headroom, outstanding weather protection, and premium quality materials throughout. Read our full test and review of the 4-person model…

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The included footprint adds additional value to this well-constructed tent. The mesh is 40D polyester, the tub floor is 68D ripstop polyester, and the poles are DAC Pressfit aluminum. The interior square footage is small, but dual vestibules help to keep everything you don't need for sleeping separate. And while very lightweight, you'll sacrifice headroom in the tradeoff. Overall, this tent is small but mighty and a great addition to any campers toolbox, depending on your needs.