Do I need a 4-season tent for fall camping?

Not always. Three-season tents are lighter and more versatile, and they cover spring through fall in most places. Four-season tents are built to keep snow and cold air out, with stronger frames and less mesh. If your fall camp sees snow or hard wind, look at the winter tents; if it's a mild October weekend, a well-pitched three-season tent is fine.

What does the waterproof rating in mm mean on a tent?

It's a hydrostatic head rating: how tall a column of water the fabric holds back in a lab before water pushes through, recorded in millimeters. Higher holds more pressure. It rates the fabric, not the whole tent, so seams, zippers and how you pitch it still decide whether you stay dry. Floors are often rated higher than flies because you kneel on them.

Should I put a tarp under my tent?

A groundcloth or footprint protects the floor and is worth having. The National Park Service says to fold any excess tarp under so it sits inside the tent's outline. A tarp that sticks out past the walls catches rain and channels it right under your floor.

How do I keep my tent from getting moldy?

Dry it before it goes in the bag. One tent maker notes mildew can start forming on a wet, crumpled tent in as little as 24 hours. If you pack up wet, pitch or hang it at home the same day, then store it loose in a breathable bag somewhere cool and dry, not in a hot trunk or attic.

Camping Tent: Size, Seasons, Rainfly and Setup

Q: What size tent do I need?

Start from the industry rating, which counts how many standard sleeping pads fit side by side on the floor. One tent maker suggests a rule of two: number of campers times two equals a comfortable tent rating. Size up further for a queen air mattress, which takes about two campers' worth of floor, or for coolers, duffels and kids' gear inside.

Tents
Model	Weight	Center height	Sleeps	Floor length	Floor width	Floor area	Amazon
ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-PersonTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
ALPS Mountaineering Ranger 1-PersonTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 BikepackingTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Fly Creek UL 1-PersonTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL 1-PersonTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 1 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop BlazerTent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 2,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	2.7 lbmaker	36 inlisting	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop BivyIITent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 5,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	2.9 lbmaker	24 inmaker	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop BlazerTent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 2,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	2.7 lbmaker	36 inmaker	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Ultralight Bivy Tent 1-PersonTent	—	36 inlisting	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Ultralight Backpacking Tent 1-PersonTent	—	36 inlisting	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop BlazerTent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 2,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	2.7 lbmaker	36 inlisting	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop BivyIITent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 5,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	2.9 lbmaker	24 inmaker	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kazoo Waterproof Backpacking Tent Ultralight 1 Person Lightweight Tent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Discovery Trail Backpacking TentTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Late Start 1P Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 1-Person Canvas Swag Tent with Sleeping PadTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Access 1-Person Lightweight 4-Season TentTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Elixir 1-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Bikepacking 1 Person TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud-Up 1 Person TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Hornet Elite OSMO TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dragonfly OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dragonfly OSMO Bikepacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Bushcraft TentTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Stella 4 Season Camping Tent Backpacking 1 Person WaterproofTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
The North Face Stormbreak 1 1-Person Camping TentTent	—	—	1 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes String Ridge VSTTent	—	—	1.5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 2 OutfitterTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya San Gabriel 4STent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	5.7 lbmaker	49 inmaker	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya Backpacking Tent 2-Person with FootprintTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya San Gabriel 4STent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	5.7 lbmaker	49 inmaker	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2-PersonTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Salt Creek SL 2-PersonTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 BikepackingTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Fly Creek HV UL BikepackTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 2-Person XLTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price

Big Agnes Fly Creek UL2Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes C Bar 2-PersonTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Blacktail 2Tent More specs Seasons 3-seasonmaker Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL2Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL mtnGLO 2-PersonTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 2 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	46 inlisting	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 4 Season 2 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	46 inlisting	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 2 Person Waterproof Camping TentTent More specs Style Domelisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	46 inlisting	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Toproad2Tent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Waterproof rating 3,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	6.9 lbmaker	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop NavigatorTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Waterproof rating 8,000 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	39.4 inmaker	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Toproad2Tent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Waterproof rating 3,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	6.9 lbmaker	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Toproad2Tent More specs Waterproof rating 3,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	6.9 lbmaker	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop 2-Person Blackout Camping TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kazoo Lightweight Backpacking Tent 2 Person Waterproof Camping TenTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Wireless Freestanding Camping TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Grand Mesa 2P Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Ashcroft 2P TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Tanglewood 2 or 3 Person Backpacking and Car Camping TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Late Start 2P Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Klymit Cross Canyon 2 TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Thor 2-Person TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Crane Creek 2P TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Limelight Backpacking Tent w/RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Hubba Hubba Bikepack 2 Person Bikepacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Access 2-Person Lightweight 4-Season TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Freelite 2-Person Ultralight Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Hubba Hubba LT 2-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Elixir 2-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Hubba Hubba HD 2-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Camo Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck Bed Tent 6'-6.3' Compact Regular Bed 2 PersoTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Mongar Backpacking Camping Tent 2 Person Lightweight 3 SeasoTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud-Up 2 Person Tent Lightweight Backpacking Tent with FooTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike UL Star River 2 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Mongar 2 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud up Base Backpacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Star Trail Ultralight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Switch™ Multi-Configuration Camping Tent & Shelter 2-PersonTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Aurora Backpacking Tent & FootprintTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dagger OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dragonfly OSMO Bikepacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dragonfly OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris COSMITTO 2 Person Backpacking Tent Shelter- Free Standing LiTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Mesh TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Stella 4 Season Camping Tent Backpacking 2 Person WaterproofTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris SMOKEY HUT Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	72 inlisting	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Stella 4 Season Camping Tent Backpacking 2 Person WaterproofTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris SMOKEY HUT Hot Tent with Stove Jack & FloorTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	72 inlisting	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris RAVEN NEST Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Style Tunnellisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
onewind 2 Person Mesh Tent with Camping PillowTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Pomoly Canvas Hot Tent Tipi TentTent More specs Fabric Poly cottonlisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Pomoly Openvista 2 Tunnel Tent 2P Camping Hot Tent Wood Stove TentTent More specs Style Tunnellisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
The North Face Stormbreak 2 2-Person Camping TentTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 2 Person Camping Tent Waterproof Family Dome Tent OutdoorTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp Pop-up TentTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Wakeman Outdoors 2 Person Camping Tent with Rain Fly and Carrying BaTent More specs Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Wakeman 2 Person Camping Tent with Rain Fly and Carrying BagTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Wakeman 2 Person Camping Tent with Rain Fly and Carrying BagTent	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Wakeman 2 Person Camping Tent with Rain Fly and Carrying BagTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	2 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
ALPS Mountaineering Taurus 3 OutfitterTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 2-4 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	53.1 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 3-PersonTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 BikepackingTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL3 BikepackingTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Crag Lake SL3Tent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL 3-Person XLTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Blacktail and Blacktail HotelTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL Bikepack 3-PersonTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 3 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	47 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 3 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	47 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 3 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	42 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
East Oak Pop Up Bubble Tent 2-3 PersonTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	82.7 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C3 3 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Poles Fiberglasslisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T3X Hub TentTent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyesterlisting	28 lbmaker	82 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	43 sq ftmaker	Check price
Gazelle Tents T3X Hub Tent Overland EditionTent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker	30 lbmaker	82 inlisting	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T3X GT301GR 3-PersonTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Goplus Pop-Up Camping Tent 2-3 PersonTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Discovery Trail Backpacking TentTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Klymit Cross Canyon Tents 3-personTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Crane Creek 3P TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Crane Creek 3-Person Ultra Lightweight Backpacking and CampiTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Limelight Backpacking Tent w/RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Tungsten 3-Person TentTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Elixir 3-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
MSR Hubba Hubba LT 3-Person Lightweight Backpacking TentTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud Up 3 Person Backpacking Tent with FootprintTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud Up 3 Person Backpacking Tent with FootprintTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Aurora Backpacking Tent & FootprintTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dagger OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Kunai 3-4 Season Backpacking TentTent	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Hornet OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Dragonfly OSMO Backpacking TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Outsunny Camping Tents 3 Person Pop Up Tent Quick Setup Automatic BluTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Pomoly Openvista 3 Tunnel Tent 3P Camping Hot Tent Wood Stove TentTent More specs Style Tunnellisting	—	—	3 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 4-Person Tunnel TentTent More specs Style Tunnellisting	—	51.6 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 4-Person Pop Up Tent with SkylightTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	49.2 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 4-Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	53.1 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL4Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Bunk House 4Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Blacktail and Blacktail HotelTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Big House 4Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	70 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP Dome Tent 2/4/6 PersonTent More specs Style Domelisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	50 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 4 Person Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Poles Aluminumlisting	—	55 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Clostnature 4 Person Waterproof Camping TentTent More specs Style Domelisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	55 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Stranger Things 4-Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 4 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	54 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
EchoSmile Instant Pop Up Tent 4 PersonTent More specs Setup Pop uplisting Poles Fiberglasslisting	—	47.24 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Alpha C4 Ultra 4 PersonTent More specs Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C4 Pro 4 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Hub TentTent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker	30 lbmaker	78 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	61 sq ftmaker	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Overland Edition GT401GRTent More specs Setup Pop uplisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	78 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Hub Tent with Overland KitTent	—	78 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop Toproad4Tent More specs Waterproof rating 3,000 mmmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Aluminumlisting	9.1 lbmaker	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Geertop 4-6 Person Inflatable Tent With Stove JackTent More specs Style Inflatablelisting Setup Inflatable air beamlisting Setup time (claimed) 2 minmaker Doors 2maker Fabric Polyestermaker Poles Air beamlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	33 lbmaker	78.7 inmaker	4 personsmaker	9.8 ftmaker	—	—	Check price
Goplus 4-Person Automatic Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kazoo 4 Person Camping Tent Outdoor Waterproof Family Large Tents Tent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Rumpus 4P Camping TentTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Discovery Basecamp Backpacking TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Person Tent + Tent Footprint BundleTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Caboose 4P Tent and Vehicle Awning ShelterTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Daydreamer 4P Camping TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Klymit Cross Canyon 4 TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 9 x 8 ft. Flex-Bow Deluxe Canvas Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	73 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Halo Family Camping Tent w/RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Limestone Family Camping Tent with RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Hatchback and Small CUV Tent 8'x8' Waterproof CampingTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
NEMO Equipment Aurora Highrise Car Camping TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris TEGIMEN Hammock Hot TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris TEGIMEN Hammock Hot TentTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris COZSHACK Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Fabric Nylonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris JOVIAN 4 Person Camping Tent 3 Season Family Shelter Easy SeTent More specs Style Domelisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris ASH Canopy Hammock Hot TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris Tower M 4 Season Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Style Domelisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	57.1 inlisting	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris ORBITIS 4 Season Tent with Stove Jack & Detachable FootprintTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Snow Peak Alpha Breeze TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
The North Face Wawona 4 4-Person Camping TentTent	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 4 Person Instant Pop Up Hub Tent for CampingTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 4 Person Instant Pop Up Hub TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 4-Person Tent Portable Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	4 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL5Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Nylonlisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Goplus 3-5 Person Cabin Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	90 inlisting	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz SUV TentTent More specs Style Domelisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz SUV TentTent More specs Style Domelisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 5 Person Truck-Bed-Tents SUV Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 5 Person Tent for Car CampingTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Wakeman Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	5 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 6-Person Pop Up TentTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	53.5 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 6-Person Pop Up TentTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Big Agnes Bunk House 6Tent More specs Waterproof rating 1,500 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker	—	78 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP Dome Tent 2/4/6 PersonTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP Upgraded 6 Person TentTent	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Sundome 2/3/4/6 PersonTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman WeatherMaster 6-PersonTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 6 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 6 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core Blackout 6 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core Blackout 6 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	72 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 6 Person Lighted Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced 6 Person Blackout Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	73 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced Blackout 6 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	77 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced Blackout 6 Person Tent with VestibuleTent	—	81 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C6 Pro 6 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C6 Pro 6 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Beta C6 Apex SUV Tent 6 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Alpha C6 Pro 6 PersonTent More specs Setup Pop uplisting	—	90.5 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Goplus 4-6 Person Cabin Tent with PorchTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	69 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Rumpus 6P Camping TentTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Discovery Basecamp Backpacking TentTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Timeout 6 Person TentTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Klymit Cross Canyon 6-Person Camping TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Canvas Tent Deluxe 10x10 ftTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	78 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 10x10 Cabin Lodge Tent SRTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	90 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 10 x 10 ft. Flex-Bow VX Canvas Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	78 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 12x9 Canvas Cabin Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Midpines 6-Person TentTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Halo Family Camping Tent w/RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot Limestone Family Camping Tent with RainflyTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz SUV Tent with Screen RoomTent More specs Style Domelisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Onetigris 6 Person Teepee TentTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
The North Face Sequoia 6 WP 6-Person Camping TentTent	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 6 Person Blackout Design Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 6 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 6 Person Blackout Design Camping TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge Inflatable Tent 6 Person Hot Tent with Skylight & Stove JackTent More specs Style Inflatablelisting Setup Inflatable air beamlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	78 inlisting	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 6 Person Tents for Camping Waterproof Family Cabin Tent withTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp SUV Dome Tent for Camping Outdoor 6 Person Car Camping TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
VEVOR Canvas Tent Bell TentTent More specs Style Belllisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	6 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 6-8 Person Tent with 2 PorchTent	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 8-Person Multi Room TentTent	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 8 Person TentTent	—	72 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 8 Person Dome TentTent	—	76 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 4-8 Person TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 8 Person TentTent	—	72 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 8 Person TentTent	—	72 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Montana 8-PersonTent	—	74 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced 8 Person Blackout Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	84 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced 8 Person Blackout TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	80 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Plus 4-8 Person Hub TentTent	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T8 Hub TentTent	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Tandem Overland EditionTent	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Tandem Hub TentTent More specs Waterproof rating 2,000 mmmaker Fabric Polyestermaker	56 lbmaker	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	110 sq ftmaker	Check price
Gazelle Tents T4 Tandem Hub Tent with Overland KitTent	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Goplus 6-8 Person Cabin Tent with PorchTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	73 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kazoo Family Camping Tent Large Waterproof Tipi Tents 8 Person RooTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Canvas Tent Deluxe 10x14 ftTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 12x12 Cabin Lodge Tent SRTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 10 x 14 ft. Flex-Bow VX Canvas Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	78 inlisting	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
The North Face Wawona 8 TentTent	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 8 Person Camping Tent with Large PorchTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 8 Person Instant Pop Up Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 8 Person Family Camping Tent with Screen PorchTent More specs Style Tunnellisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 8 Person Tents for Camping Waterproof Family Cabin Tent withTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp Camping Tent 8 Person Waterproof Big Tunnel Tent with ScreenTent More specs Style Tunnellisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Whiteduck PROTA Canvas TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	—	8 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 9 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	78 inlisting	9 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 9 Person Dome TentTent More specs Style Domelisting Poles Fiberglasslisting	—	72 inlisting	9 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 9 Person Instant Lighted Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	78 inlisting	9 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core Blackout 9 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	78 inlisting	9 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 9 Person Dark Room TentTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	72 inlisting	9 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ayamaya 10-Person Multi Room TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	78 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 10/12 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	72 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 10 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	82 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman WeatherMaster 10-PersonTent	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 10 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	86 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 10 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	86 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 10 Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED LightsTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 10 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	78 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ever Advanced 10 Person Blackout TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	84 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C10 Pro 10 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C10 Pro Max 10 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	80 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 12x16 Cabin Lodge Tent SRTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 10 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	74.4 inlisting	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Outsunny 10-Person Yurt Tent with Spacious Interior 16' x 16' x 10'Tent More specs Style Belllisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ozark Trail 10 Person Tent 3 Rooms 20 X 10Tent	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Timber Ridge 10 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 10 Person Tents for Camping Family Outdoor Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Whiteduck Alpha Pro Canvas Wall Tent Waterproof 4 Season Outdoor CampiTent More specs Style Walllisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Whiteduck Alpha Pro Canvas Wall Tent Waterproof 4 Season Outdoor CampiTent More specs Style Walllisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	10 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 11 Person Cabin Tent with Screen RoomTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Rooms 2listing	—	86 inlisting	11 personslisting	17 ftlisting	12 ftlisting	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 12 Person TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	72 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skylodge 12-PersonTent	—	—	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 12 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	80 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent with LED LightsTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	80 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 12 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	86 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 12 Person Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	86 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Core 12 Person Instant Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	80 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
FanttikOutdoor Zeta C12 Pro Max 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	80 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
unp 12 Person Tents for Camping Waterproof Family Cabin Tent witTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	12 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 14 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	88.8 inlisting	14 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 14 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	88.8 inlisting	14 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 14 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	88.8 inlisting	14 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Ozark Trail Spacious Family Sized 16-Person Weather Resistant Ozark TraiTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	—	16 personslisting	—	—	—	Check price
Campros CP CP 4/8 Person TentTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman SundomeTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Instant Camping Tent 4/6/8/10 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	72 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Instant Camping Tent 4/6/8/10 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome 4/6 Person with VestibuleTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome Dark Room 4/6 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome 2/4/6/8 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skylodge Instant Tent 4/6/8 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Instant Camping Tent 4/6/8/10 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Sundome 2/3/4/6 PersonTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Sundome 2/3/4/6 PersonTent	—	59 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Sundome Dark Room 4/6 PersonTent	—	72 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome 4/6/8 Person with Screened PorchTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Instant Camping Tent 4/6/8/10 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	59 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome 2/4/6/8 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome Dark Room 4/6/8/10 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome 2/4/6/8 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Sundome 2/3/4/6 PersonTent More specs Style Domelisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Coleman Skydome XL 8/12 PersonTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Erommy Family Inflatable Tent 8-10 PersonTent More specs Style Inflatablelisting Setup Inflatable air beamlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Gazelle Tents Backcountry T5 All-Season Hub TentTent More specs Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kampkeeper SUV Car TentTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kazoo Waterproof Backpacking Tent 2/3 Person Lightweight Camping TTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Grand Mesa Backpacking TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Far Out Backpacking Tent + FootprintTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Far Out Backpacking Tent + FootprintTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Wireless Camping TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kelty Wireless Camping TentTent More specs Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp Canvas Bell TentTent More specs Style Belllisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp SUV TentTent More specs Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp Canvas Bell Yurt Tents for 4 SeasonsTent More specs Style Belllisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	117.6 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp Camping Tent with Floor 6-8 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Poly cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	82.8 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp SUV Tent for CampingTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KingCamp Insulated Winter Hot Tent with Stove Jack 5-6 Person QuiltedTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Freestanding poleslisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Canvas Truck Tent 6 ft.Tent More specs Style Truck bedlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	60 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Long Truck Bed Full-Size TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	60 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 12x9 Canvas Cabin TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	90 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Truck Tent: Midsize TruckTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	60 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas Glamping TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Kodiak Canvas 8.5 x 6 ft. Flex-Bow VX Canvas Camping TentTent More specs Fabric Canvas cottonlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 10-12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	79 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Family Cabin Tent 6-8 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Family Cabin Tent 6-8 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	74.4 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
KTT Extra Large Tent 10-12 PersonTent More specs Style Cabinlisting	—	79 inlisting	—	—	—	—	Check price
Marmot W Fuzzy Camping Tent Outdoor Ready Vapor ONETent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Moon Lence Pop Up Camping Tent 3-4 PersonTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Truck Tent Blue/Grey for Compact Short BedTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Truck Tent Blue/Grey for Full Size Long BedTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Outdoors Sportz Truck Tent Blue/GreyTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Sportz Truck Tent Blue/Grey for Full Size Crew CabTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Enterprises Sportz Truck Tent III for Full Size Crew Cab TruTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Napier Backroadz Truck TentTent More specs Style Truck bedlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Massif Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud River 2 Person 3 Person Backpacking TentTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cloud River 2 Person 3 Person Backpacking TentTent	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Village Instant TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Dune Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Ranch Fire Teepee TentTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Village Instant TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Village Instant TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Cape 4/6/8 Person Camping TentTent More specs Style Pop uplisting Setup Pop uplisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Village Instant TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Dune Hot Tent with Stove JackTent More specs Stove jack Yeslisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
Naturehike Village Instant TentTent More specs Style Cabinlisting Setup Instant preattached poleslisting Fabric Polyesterlisting	—	—	—	—	—	—	Check price
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What counts as a camping tent

A camping tent is the sleeping shelter you carry to a campsite by car, truck or a short walk, as opposed to an ultralight tent you carry on your back for days. Weight still matters, but floor space, headroom and weather protection usually win the argument.

This is the main page for the whole tent family on the site. The rest of the tent pages cut the same group by one feature: how it sets up, how many it sleeps, what it's made of, or what season it's built for. This page covers the specs every tent shares and how to read them.

The table on this page lists camping tents by stated capacity, the "sleeps" number the maker prints. It shows the specs the maker or the Amazon listing states, such as capacity, setup type, seasons, floor area and center height; values read from the listing are marked. When neither lists a value, you'll see a dash, not a guess. Claims like "4-season" or "waterproof" show up only when the maker says so about that exact model.

What to look at when you pick a camping tent

Here's the order I'd read a spec sheet in. Measure twice, pitch once.

Read "sleeps" as sleeping pads, not people with luggage

The capacity rating counts how many standard-width sleeping pads fit side by side on the floor. Four pads, four-person tent. One tent maker's sizing guide is plain that the number favors floor efficiency over comfort. It doesn't leave room for gear, elbows or anybody over six feet.

A tent's "sleeps six" is like a 2x4. The name and the real measurement are on speaking terms, but they aren't married.

Jess's take: "'Sleeps six' is a packing problem, not a promise." She made a floor plan on graph paper for her first tent. It was correct, and nobody thanked her.

Floor area beats the capacity number

Floor area, in square feet, is the number that tells you what fits. Two tents with the same capacity rating can feel very different if one has a longer floor or straighter walls.

Lay out what will actually go on the floor: pads or cots, duffels, boots, maybe a cooler on a rainy night. The same sizing guide points out that a queen air mattress uses about two campers' worth of floor, and that a cot lets you store gear underneath instead of beside you. Taller sleepers should check floor length too, so their feet and head aren't pressed against sloped walls.

Center height decides whether you can stand up

Center height is the peak, measured inside at the tallest point. It tells you if you can stand, change clothes or just sit up without wearing the ceiling like a hat. One maker's backpacking guide adds a detail worth borrowing: steeper, more vertical sidewalls let you sit near a wall without hunching. The peak only helps if it isn't one small spot in the middle.

Style: dome or cabin shape

Style is the tent's shape. Dome tents use crossing poles that curve from corner to corner. They shed wind well, and the walls slope in. Cabin tents have near-vertical walls and more usable headroom across the floor. They feel like a room, and they catch more wind. The dome tent and cabin tent pages go deeper on each.

Setup type: loose poles, pre-attached frames or air

The setup field says how the tent goes up. Freestanding tents stand on their poles alone. Semi-freestanding tents need staked points or guy lines to hold their shape, per one maker's tent guide. Beyond that, there are instant tents with frames already attached, pop-up tents that spring open on their own, and inflatable tents held up by air beams.

Each of those has its own page: instant tents, pop-up tents and inflatable tents. The "setup time (claimed)" column is the maker's number for a practiced setup. Your first time in the dark won't match it. Nobody's does.

Seasons tell you what weather the tent was built for

Three-season tents are the common choice for spring through fall. One maker describes them as lighter and more versatile. Four-season tents are designed to keep snow and cold air out, which usually means stronger frames, heavier fabric and less mesh. They can feel stuffy on a mild night.

My one opinion on this page: a cheap tent is fine for one fair-weather weekend; for November in the mountains, buy for the worst night, not the average one. The reason is in that definition. A tent is designed for a weather range, and the night that tests it is the one outside the range. If your camp gets snow or hard wind, start on the winter camping tent page.

Before you decide what an "average" night is, look up the real lows for where and when you camp. Your own notes count, and so does your state's weather history. November nights are where tents go to be honest.

Rainfly: full coverage or a cap

The rainfly is the waterproof outer layer that goes over the tent body. Most camping tents are double-wall: a breathable inner tent with mesh, and a waterproof fly over it. A full fly reaches close to the ground on every side. A partial fly covers the roof and leaves walls exposed. The table shows the rainfly as the maker or the listing describes it. When neither says, it's a dash.

A fly that comes off is a plus in August. You get airflow on dry nights and protection when it rains.

Waterproof rating is about the fabric, not the whole tent

Some makers list a waterproof rating in millimeters. That's hydrostatic head: in a lab, a tube of water sits over a fabric sample and fills until water pushes through, and the height of the water column is recorded in millimeters. Higher holds back more pressure.

Two cautions. First, it's a lab number for the fabric. Seams, zippers, door design and how tight you pitch the fly all matter as much. Second, floors are often rated higher than flies, because kneeling on a wet floor pushes water through. One maker lists its fly, body and floor all at 1,500 mm; others rate floor and fly differently. Compare like with like, and expect plenty of dashes: many makers don't state this number at all. The waterproof tent page covers it in detail.

Fabric: polyester, nylon or canvas

Most camping tents are polyester or nylon with a waterproof coating on the fly and floor. Canvas and poly-cotton tents are heavier, and they're their own page: canvas tents. The table shows fabric as the maker or the listing lists it, sometimes with a denier number (thread thickness) in the notes.

Poles: what they're made of and how many

The poles field shows the material the maker states, usually fiberglass, steel or aluminum. More poles and pole crossings usually mean a stiffer frame. Replacement parts matter too. A pole you can replace is a Saturday-afternoon fix. A pole you can't is a new tent.

Doors and rooms

Doors are about traffic. Two doors means nobody climbs over anybody at 2 a.m. Rooms are counted the way the maker counts them, and a removable divider counts as two rooms in our data. A divider gives privacy, not soundproofing. The multi-room tent page has more on it.

Weight and stove jacks

Weight matters if you carry the tent any distance from the truck. Take the maker's number, since marketplace weights are often wrong in our data. A stove jack, a fire-safe opening for a stove pipe, appears on very few tents in this group. It defines a different kind of tent with its own rules, covered on the hot tent page.

What size tent do I need for camp

Start with the rating and adjust for real life. One tent maker's "rule of two" is simple: number of campers times two equals a comfortable tent rating. Two people, a 4-person tent. Four people, an 8-person tent. For 10 or more, the same guide suggests several smaller tents instead of one giant one.

Then adjust:

Air mattresses: a queen takes about two campers' worth of floor
Cots: more floor used, but gear fits underneath
Gear inside: duffels, boots, coolers on a rainy night
Kids and dogs: they take more room than their size suggests
The site itself: some campgrounds have tent pads with size limits

My cot is longer than a sleeping pad and it doesn't fold small, so I size the tent for the cot, not for me. Plan for whatever you actually sleep on.

Which kind of camping tent fits your camp

The tent family splits a lot of ways. Here's the short map:

Family tents and large camping tents: more floor, more height, more rooms
Car camping tents: weight matters less because the truck carries it
Instant tents: pre-attached frame, fast setup
Pop-up tents: the frame springs open on its own
Inflatable tents: air beams instead of poles
Truck bed tents: pitched in the pickup bed
Wall tents and hunting tents: long stays and cold weather

By capacity there are pages for 4-person, 6-person, 8-person, 10-person and 12-person tents.

Pitch it where the ground helps you

A good tent pitched in a bad spot is a bad tent. The National Park Service advice is short and right:

Pick a large, flat spot and clear sticks, rocks and pinecones, which can puncture the floor.
Stay out of low spots. Sunken ground gets very wet when it rains.
Keep the tent away from the fire ring and cooking area, since sparks can melt or ignite the fabric.
Avoid dead trees, ravines that might flood and cliff edges.
Sleep with your head on the uphill side.
Fold any extra groundcloth under, so it doesn't collect water.

The Bureau of Land Management adds two more. Lie on your pad before you pitch to find the rock you missed. And keep the tent about 200 feet from the water's edge, both for flash floods and to keep the water clean.

Then practice at home. The NPS says that too, and it's the cheapest advice on this page. (The backyard is a fine test site. The neighbors already think you're odd.)

Keep it dry, keep it working

Most tents don't wear out. They get put away wet. One maker warns mildew can start on a wet, crumpled tent in as little as 24 hours, and long exposure to moisture can break down the waterproof coating until it turns soft and sticky.

Dry it fully before storage, even if that means pitching it in the yard on Monday
Store it loose in a big breathable bag, not packed tight in the stuff sack
Keep it cool: one maker warns against hot spots like a car trunk or attic
Clean gently: warm water, a sponge, mild non-detergent soap; no bleach, no washing machine
Fold it differently each time to avoid permanent creases

Condensation inside isn't always a leak. Breath and wet clothes put water in the air. One maker says to keep the lower vents open and to avoid open-cell foam mats directly on the floor, since moisture gets trapped underneath. More is on the how to clean a tent and how to waterproof a tent pages.

Heat and light inside a tent

Never use a fuel-burning heater, lantern or stove while sleeping in a tent, camper or vehicle. Carbon monoxide builds up, and the first signs (headache, dizziness, nausea, sleepiness) are easy to mistake for a cold. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the risk is higher at high altitude. Bring warmer bedding and a battery light instead; tent lights have their own page.

Who doesn't need a camping tent

If you sleep in the cabin, the truck or a camper, skip all of this. If you hike in and carry everything on your back for days, look at backpacking tents instead. They trade floor space and headroom for weight, and a car camping tent is the wrong tool for a long walk. And if your camp runs a wood stove for a week in November, a regular nylon tent isn't it. Look at hot tents and wall tents.

For everyone else: count the sleepers, size up for the gear, buy for your worst night and dry it before you store it. Write the setup time in the logbook the first time. It's humbling, and it gets better.

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