Many of us enjoy going car camping with our families or friends during the summer. This article will help you pick the ideal camping tent—your home away from home—whether the campground is a significant attraction or simply your base camp for local activities.

Sleeping Capacity in a Tent

When picking a tent, consider the size of your group and whether or not you'll need extra space for more friends, goods, or dogs. However, remember no industry standard for tent measurements per person.
Our usual guideline is to assume a tight fit when considering tent capacity ratings. If you need additional space, consider increasing the capacity of your tent by one person, especially if you or your typical tent companion(s):

Are big people

Have a fear of closed spaces

Toss and turn at night

Sleep better with more elbow room than average

Toddler and dog

Seasonality of Tents

Tents for 3 Seasons

3-season camping tents are compact shelters built for the comparatively mild spring, summer, and fall temperatures. They are by far the most common option for tents. They usually include a lot of mesh panels to help with the airflow. Insects are kept out by mesh panels (but can still let in powdery blowing sand). 3-season tents can withstand downpours when properly pitched with a taut rainfly, but they are not the best choice for prolonged exposure to extreme storms, violent winds, or heavy snow.

Main functions of 3-season tent:

It keeps you dry in case of light rain or snow.

Protect yourself from insects.

Privacy plan.

3-4-Season Tents

Extended-season (3+ season) tents are designed for extended 3-season use, making them ideal for journeys in the early springtime fall when moderate snow is likely.

They usually have one or two extra poles and lesser net panels than pure three-season variants, making them more durable and toasty. Extended-season campsites are a fantastic alternative for folks who regularly travel to exposed, high-elevation locations. While highly durable, they are not as well-equipped for harsh winter conditions as 4-season tents.

Tents for 4 Seasons

Mountaineering tents are designed to endure strong winds and heavy snow loads and can be used in any season. However, their primary role is to remain steadfast in the face of highly unfavorable weather, which occurs primarily in the winter or above treetops.

The four-season tents tend to use poles and heavier fabrics. They offer a few mesh panels and rain flies that extend close to the ground. This hinders ventilation and can make them feel warm and stuffy in mild weather. But when foul winds begin to howl, a 4-season tent provides a reassuring place of refuge.

Tent Highlights

Height of the Peak

Look for a tent with a lofty peak height if you want to be able to stand up while getting dressed or enjoy the earthiness of a high ceiling (listed in the spec charts).

To increase overall peak height and usable space, cabin-style tents have near-vertical walls (and some models come with family-pleasing features such as room dividers and an awning or a vestibule entrance that can be ignored).

On a windy night, you'll appreciate the improved strength and wind-shedding properties of dome-style tents. They are towering in the center, but their walls are slightly inclined, reducing the habitable area.

Length of Tent Floor

Consider a campsite with a floor length of 90 inches (rather than the more common 84–88 inches) if you're tall (over 6 feet) or prefer more space.

Doors for Tents

Consider the number of entrances you'll need, as well as their design and orientation. Multiple doors can help you avoid stumbling over each other for bathroom breaks. Cabin-styled tents have the edge over here. Please note how easy or noisy it is to open and close the doors. In general, YKK zippers can be exposed to harsh conditions without breaking.

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