Highest Rated Family Camping Tents

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Camping tents come in many designs and with a variety of features. When it comes to choosing a tent that fits your family best, match your needs with factors such as tent space, weight and weather resistance. For family camping, allow sufficient space to accommodate everyone and pay attention to the storage capacity to keep gear, packs and other belongings in order. For family camping with hiking or backpacking involved, choose features like light weight and small size.

Big Agnes Big House 6

Big Agnes Big House 6 has been awarded the "Best Family Dome Tent" by Consumersearch.com. This three-season, weather-resistant camper earns top marks for being well-ventilated and easy to set up. The tent material is made with durable coated polyester ripstop with a mesh roof. There is also plenty of interior storage with its 12 mesh pockets, including a flashlight loop. Big Agnes Big House 6 is surprisingly lightweight and packs compactly. This product offers a lifetime warranty.

Big Agnes
735 Oak St.
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
877-554-8975
bigagnes.com

Kelty Yellowstone 6 Tent

One of the best reviewed family tents, the Kelty Yellowstone earns 4.5 stars out 5 based on customer reviews at REI.com. Easy to assemble and roomy enough for six, this tent is freestanding and quite durable with its waterproof nylon taffeta walls. It also has a large D-shaped door that provides a convenient entryway and exit. The inside is well-ventilated due to the mesh ceiling and sidewall vents, which prevent condensation. This model is a three-season tent with a sleeping capacity of six.

Kelty
6235 Lookout Road
Boulder, CO 80301
866-349-7225
kelty.com

Eureka Copper Canyon 1610

Eureka Copper Canyon 1610 has been awarded the "Best Reviewed Budget Family Tent" by Consumersearch.com. It offers an economical but quality choice with features like near-vertical walls, high ceilings, steel and fiberglass poles. It is also equipped with an insect-proof port for electrical cords and loops for optional rope light. This model has two rooms, a floored sleeping area and a screen room for dining. Eureka Copper Canyon 1610 is a three-season cabin type tent that sleeps four to six people comfortably.

Eureka Factory Outlet
625 Conklin Road
Binghamton, NY 13903
607-779-2265
eurekatent.com

Article Written By Rona Aquino

Rona Aquino began writing professionally in 2008. As an avid marathon runner and outdoor enthusiast, she writes on topics of running, fitness and outdoor recreation for various publications. Aquino holds a Bachelor of Arts in communications and English from the University of Maryland College Park.

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