
For most people, a 3-season tent is fine. A 3-season tent will offer better ventilation, but will have a harder time retaining heat. A 3-season or 4-season tent usually refers to how much ventilation (that is, mesh) the tent has. If none of our top picks quite work for you, here are a few things to keep in mind while doing your own research. If you don't need that much space there's also the Kingdom 4, and for those with larger families, the Kingdom 8. It's also expensive, but if you keep an eye on REI's sales you can often score a Kingdom 6 for under $350. The downside is that this thing is heavy-26 pounds, though it comes with its own backpack that makes packing it up a snap. If you need more space you can grab the mud room ($100) which adds a 50-square-foot vestibule, or the Kingdom porch ($199), which adds a 55-square-foot screened-in "porch" for overly buggy or sunny destinations.
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It's a tight squeeze, but we fit a queen size air mattress in one side for the kids, zip up the divider and it's almost like they have their own room. The Kingdom 6 offers 83 square feet of living space, with an optional divider in the middle. It's huge, has more options to extend and augment it than a Swiss Army knife, and the nearly vertical walls mean I can not just stand up, but walk around in it (I'm 5'11").

The Kingdom 6 is hands down the best family camping tent I've ever owned. Subscriptions help fund the work we do every day. This includes unlimited access to and our print magazine (if you'd like). Special offer for Gear readers: Get a 1-year subscription to WIRED for $5 ($25 off). Whitney-we have our favorite picks from years of testing tents to find the perfect shelter for everyone.ĭon't see anything you like? Don't forget to check out our other buying guides, like the Best Rain Jackets or the Best Barefoot Shoes. To help you figure out the best tent for your next adventure-whether you're getting away for the weekend with the family or soloing Mt. But most of the time, finding and preparing adequate shelter for yourself, your family, or your pets is a non-negotiable step toward being comfy in the great outdoors.īut which tent should you pick? There are as many kinds of tents as there are ways to go camping, and they range widely in price and in features.

Hammock lovers might disagree, and we love sleeping under the stars when weather permits. If you're going camping, you probably need a tent.
