Family Camping Tents

You missed my favorite for our family, the REI Hobitat 4 or 6. Absolutely huge.

Ah yes, the Hobitat. Good tent. Thanks for the reminder. We added a short description and image above.

We’ve used the Black Diamond Megabug and Megalite combination for backpacking with 3 kids. It easily sleeps 4, sets up super easy, gives an awesome view of the stars without the ‘fly’, packs very small, and weighs easily under 6 pounds. You wouldn’t want to be caught in an exposed place in a windstorm, but for decent weather it’s awesome.

I had this shipped overnight this just before the July 4th holiday weekend. Huge! I’m 6’0’ & could stand in it. Great buy.

REI also has the Kingdom 4 and 6 this year – been great for car camping so far (the 6).

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Don’t forget the Marmot Halo 4 and 6. Both are great tents!

Mountain Hardwear Casa ???

Do you have an opinion on the Coleman Elite Weathermaster?

No experience with the Coleman Elite Weathermaster. Anyone else?

For car camping hard to beat the Kodiak canvas tents. They are tough as nails and simple to set up.

We use 8 person tents when car camping, even though we only have two kids. The big tent does not take up much space in the car, and it gives us lots of space and flexibility. When the kids were babies, we even set up a “pack n play” in the tent. Big tent is also great for rainy days.

My wife and I love our Eureka Headquarters. Room for a queen size air mattress, standing headroom and room to spare(including chemical toilet). Not bad to set up. Luxury Camping!

Don’t forget LL Bean Ultra Dome tent. We live like royalty in ours with camp beds – car camping here – and a vestibule for firewood, bikes, dog, anything wet.

If you’re including the Hobitat, should also mention Big Agnes’ Big House line of 4 and 6 person tents.

I just love my nemo asashi. I had the kingdom 4 before, but it was too damn hard to setup and break down with my kids. I can pitch the asashi in 5 mins! Build quality/fabrics seem superior as well.

I’m encouraged that so many folks are opting for larger tents. Any camping trip can be tremendously enhanced by giving everyone room and even if there are only two of you, its nice to have room for an air mattress. It doesn’t cost that much more, especially for the return.

Our family LOVES our Springbar canvas tent. It may be old school, but it is incredibly roomy, solid in even the worst wind and storms… and super comfortable. Both my husband and I had a Springbar as children, and after really shopping around for a larger tent once we had children, it won out in the end. We are so happy with our choice.

Anyone have/use the Flying Diamond 6 from Big Agnes? How does it hold up to heavy rain/wind? We spend summers in the North East and winters in the desert, where i’ve seen tents blown away by high winds. Thanks

REI Kingdom 6 is a good one. I have only bought recently and set up once but not sure it will hold well in heavy wind or heavy rain. Sierra Designs Wu Hu 4+2 or 6+2 would be an excellent one too. I might return my REI Kingdom 6 for the Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 tent. My family wants more warmth, in the cool/cold summer California nights. With less mesh, I think the Flying Diamond would be warmer – have to try it out soon. Any comments?

Great article on family camping tents – any thoughts on modular tent systems that have multiple rooms but joined together to make a whole tent?

Caravanning is a very popular vacation choice for many. Allowing holidaymakers the freedom of the road, whilst also providing a cost-effective holiday solution.

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My vote goes to the REI Kingdom 6 too. It’s held up to few summers of Vermont family camping which can get pretty wet. I grew up camper camping with my family when I was a kid and I’ve gotta say the Kingdom 6 is as close as it gets. Also I think last years Hobitat 6 is currently on sale for super cheap at the REI Outlet.