We offer a range of Cabin tents that vary in size and functionality, so you’re going to find the canvas cabin tent that’s perfect for your use, group size and type of trip. Nylon is stronger, more resistant to abrasion, and can stretch considerably. Unfortunately, it absorbs water that causes your tent to sag in storms or high humidity.

When it comes to protecting your new tent, one important consideration is a footprint. This is a ground cloth to set the tent upon. It provides an extra layer to protect the tent floor from punctures.

Maximising space and luxury, Vango’s Anantara IV TC 650XL Air represents the pinnacle in a family camping tent and has been further refined for the 2023 season. Still boasting the Sentinel Signature polycotton fabric, and a host of innovative features to make your camping experience one to remember, this tent now features an AirBeam S.I Pro single-point inflation system for easy inflation ease. Superbly laid out for family camping with a villa construction and conservatory front, it has multiple access doors and one covered with a canopy for wet weather entry. If you plan to camp during storms, it’s worth it to save up and buy a sturdier tent. Premium tents have stronger poles, full rain covers, and sealed seams. It’s things like this that seem less important — until you find yourself riding out an epic storm from the confines of your tent. It's very common for manufacturers to be generous about the number of people they say can fit inside their tents. The number they give will be technically true, but it probably won't account for the space needed for campers' belongings, or the space people need for a comfortable night's sleep.

Our team brings decades of camping experience in every sort of condition imaginable, from national park campgrounds to multiday festivals to long road trips. Our experience and exacting standards give us the expertise to make your shopping easier and have shown us that while many tents claim to do it all, many excel in certain circumstances over others. To help you shop smartly, our expert testers and editors have found the best family tents for pitching up in comfort, luxury and ease during the 2023 camping season. Regarding materials, you’ll notice that the list of products involves the two canvas and synthetic tents. Canvas tents are typically appropriate for every season. This is because the canvas is permeable and develops the atmosphere in hot weather. It additionally offers some insulation, which makes it suitable for a more relaxed environment. However, these tents have stoves that burn wood and can be used in harsh winters.They claim to provide an easy way for you to plan where you're going to place your tent without having to pitch it fully, and provide an extra layer of waterproofing and insulation from the ground below. Seasons-wise & climate-wise, in view of so much mesh around, this tent is best suited for warm weather camping or maximum for two seasons (late spring, summer, and early autumn). Though the windows and the inner door are indeed with panels so you can close them all to preserve warmth if it is chilly outside. Most tents have thin, collapsible poles made from fibreglass. They often fold up into a compact size and are connected by an elastic cord. They're usually flexible and will need to be bent to fit the shape of the tent canvas during pitching. If you’re a serious camper or hunter, you’re not just going outdoors when it’s nice out. Some of the most fun is to be had when it gets a little chillier—it definitely makes a campfire that much more enjoyable. So be prepared for your next cold-weather excursion with the ArcticOven 12 camping tent with vestibule. For waterproofing, all of these coatings are measured in hydrostatic head (HH). This is a measurement of water that can be placed over the fabric before it starts to saturate and allow moisture intrusion.

That said, the benefits of this tent are also its downfall. The tall height and large windows can be problematic in stormy weather. High winds will challenge any tent, and that’s especially true of a tent that’s 7 feet tall.PE repels water very well and doesn’t fall victim to hydrolysis. It does reduce tear strength and it is less common than PU. We inspect the interiors of the tents during and after testing to see how each fares against the elements. Some tents manage to stay firm, but others blow over and even have puddles in the sleeping compartments. Tent footprints are available to buy separately from tents at outdoor retailers. They're essentially an extra groundsheet that you can pitch before your tent, with the aim of pitching your tent on top of it.

The window zip closed, and the included rainfly protects from rainfall. However, in heavy storms, it is possible to experience slight leaking. We also would have preferred a second door.If you intend to switch your camping location frequently, consider purchasing one of the instant or bell-shaped tents. The latter are single-pole structures that one person can easily set up. Framed tents should not be your first choice, but there are additional benefits to it; see the following item. This screen room is floored but there is a narrow mesh section just in front of the inner door. This is added so that the rainwater can go away, and this is primarily important for the tent’s version without the porch because the screen room is not fully protected. Note that the floor is not removable. Car campers will find maximum comfort by subtracting a person or two from the stated capacity. It is a joy to be able to stand up and stretch out in taller and larger family tents like the Big Agnes Big House 6 or Eureka Copper Canyon 4, but they can be a challenge to set up. Over 1,000 to 1,500 mm of HH is considered waterproof by industry standards. The benefit of PU is that multiple coats can be applied to achieve an HH rating of 10,000 mm or more. Waterproof coatings applied to the canopies of tents like the NEMO Aurora Highrise keep them dry — even in unexpected snow; (photo/Chris Anders) Fabrics Are Also Measured in Grams Over a Square Meter This tent is a great option if you don’t mind not being able to stand up inside. The peak height is 63 inches, so anyone taller than about 5 feet will have to crouch.