Camping enthusiasts look to multiple-room tents for comfort and privacy when camping, providing large front doors, dual vestibules, and fun floor designs that combine form with function. Their dome shape also deflects wind better while shedding rain than cabin-style designs which tend to maximize ceiling height at the expense of living space.

Budget

Budget tents typically feature smaller footprints than their high-end counterparts and may weigh slightly less, yet still provide ample sleeping and cooking space – perfect for anyone wanting occasional camping in front country conditions or on days with perfect weather.

The best budget tents offer an ideal balance of durability, reliability, packed size and price. Set-up will be straightforward while they will withstand even adverse weather conditions.

Kit Dillon, a Senior Staff Writer for Wirecutter who loves exploring the outdoors on foot, bike, and horseback, enjoys exploring Iceland, India, hiking the Tetons in Wyoming and Utah’s mountains on weekends as a nondestructive tester (sometimes taking his tent with him!). In his free time he excels as an accomplished mountaineer who knows how to maximize their equipment usage.

Mid-range

No matter if you’re camping at your favorite car campground or backpacking deep into the backcountry, tents in this category provide ample room and are easy to set up by one person. With features like tarp floors, smart pocket locations and venting that manages condensation effectively for increased comfort, many models feature massive vestibules that protect gear against rain coming through through their door.

The ideal mid-range tent has enough room for four people or three with one dog to sleep comfortably, or all four comfortably and a dog. We tested these tents in various weather conditions from hot sun to deluges of wind-driven rain. In addition, we examined stake design and strength, pole arrangement, zipper construction, rainfly tie-downs and extra features such as vestibules or privacy windows; ultimately finding that our ideal mid-range tent balanced all these factors well and was reliable year after season.

Premium

Premium camping tents for sale provide spacious, durable shelter that can withstand even severe storms – perfect for setting up camp near your car at established campgrounds or in remote backcountry terrain.

These tents often include an approximate capacity number in their name that relates to how many people can fit inside when lying down shoulder to shoulder; we advise purchasing one size larger unless you plan to do jumping jacks! Additional features can include storage pockets and hang loops, fun floor designs, dual vestibules and plenty of headroom.

When purchasing a premium tent, take care to consider its trail weight and package weight as well as space you have outside the door for placing footprints or tarps. In addition, ensure it comes equipped with compatible rainfly and stakes.

Multi-room

People familiar with camping may scoff at the idea of multi-room tents, but these veritable palaces provide comfort and convenience that can make any camping trip more enjoyable. These tents often accommodate large groups, making them great choices for family camping trips as well as winter backpacking adventures.

As with any tent, make sure the capacity rating reflects how many people are sleeping inside and factor in extra room for gear such as sleeping bags and air mattresses. Furthermore, ventilation helps circulate fresh air and decrease condensation that accumulates inside your tent.

Setup time of this three-room tent is claimed at two minutes, making it an excellent option for campers looking for quick and effortless camping trips. Plus, its impressive weather protection includes its ripstop polyester fly and built-in groundsheet that has a 1,500mm waterproof PU coating to offer increased weatherproofing capabilities.