camping tents for sale

If you enjoy spending time outdoors, investing in high-quality gear that performs reliably year after year is well worth the investment. Lowe’s offers an impressive selection of camping tents perfect for all sorts of outdoor excursions.

Contrasting with entry-level designs, premium camping tents offer tight DAC poles and full coverage rainflies for optimal weather protection, as well as multiple doors and vestibules to avoid climbing over other campmates during bathroom breaks in the middle of the night.

1. MSR Habitude 6

MSR tents have long been known for their superior quality, and this model certainly lives up to their reputation. From its durable 7000 series aluminum poles to the DWR 68D polyester taffeta flooring material – MSR’s tent stands the test of time!

This spacious tent can comfortably fit a close-knit family or several grumpy teens, and its high ceilings create a feeling of livable space that rivals many freestanding tents. Furthermore, its vertical sidewalls maximize space utilization while its massive vestibule provides extra storage capacity.

This tent was made to handle whatever Mother Nature throws its way, featuring durable fabrics, super-sturdy pole geometry, and smooth-glide YKK zippers to withstand rough use and little fingers. The bathtub-style floor resists water intrusion while 11 interior storage pockets and gear loops offer ample space for extra gear storage. However, its only shortcoming lies in lack of ventilation compared to mesh-heavy tents tested – therefore an effective ground tarp may be required in order to stay dry!

2. Big Agnes Bunk House 6

Big Agnes falls under the Mercedes-Benz category of camping gear, offering high-quality, versatile products at more expensive than some competitors, yet worth investing in for frequent camping excursions. They also make some excellent carry bags to minimize all that extra stuff (mountain bikes, climbing ropes, fishing tackle and maybe even single malt scotch bottles!).

The Bunk House 6 stands out for its revolutionary rainfly and front vestibule set-up, enabling it to be pitched without using its fly – creating a freestanding awning perfect for sunny beach days or when bad weather turns nasty. We were especially impressed by its bomber pole construction and stakes which can withstand rock pounding as well as kid pulling. While we wish its doors and windows opened fully as well as it being lighter overall – otherwise this tent is truly fantastic.

3. The North Face Wawona 6

The North Face Wawona 6 tent has long been considered an industry standard when it comes to 4P tent livability, boasting a standing-height interior and large vestibules that offer over 43 square feet of extra gear storage space (such as setting up camp chairs or even an outdoor kitchen).

We especially admire how the Wawona can be set up without needing to attach a rain fly, speeding up setup time. Furthermore, its single-wall construction and brow pole design add height and increase interior height.

Wawona tents are an excellent basecamp solution for mountain bikers, rock climbers, anglers, or hunters in need of protection while out in the field. Their compact form makes packing down easily with its durable stuff sack providing easy storage; but this may not be suitable for weight or space-conscious backpackers as its pin-and-hook attachment system may prove cumbersome at times.

4. Marmot Tungsten

Marmot Tungsten was designed as a four-person tent that bridges car camping and backpacking activities in this year’s field test, using premium-quality polyester and ripstop fabrics, aluminum DAC Featherlite NSL poles, and featuring two vents in opposing corners to promote ventilation and reduce condensation.

Among its standout features of this tent is its exceptional livability, with high ceilings that create an airy feeling even with three campers inside. Storage options also remain impressive: two divided mesh pockets provide interior storage as do two dual light diffusing headlamp pockets.

Tungsten packs lack in pack weight and space when compared with dedicated backpacking designs, so this tent is best suited to users who want the flexibility of switching between front-country camping and backpacking. Its user-friendly setup and storm-worthy construction makes it a great option for people unsure where they will camp; its lower peak height makes attaching its rainfly easier too, which snaps into place using color-coded clips and webbing clips.