An important element of an enjoyable camping experience is having the right tent. Camping is a lot of fun, but let’s face it - using the wrong tent can ruin the whole experience.

There are some questions that you should answer to ensure that you choose the perfect tent for both you and your family.

First of all, the most important question to answer is how many people will be using the tent? This will determine the right size and style for your needs.

You might consider buying a tent slightly bigger than you need. For example, if you need a tent for 6, consider purchasing a 7 person tent. That way you’ll most likely have plenty of room inside.

What kind of conditions should the tent be able to withstand? Will you camp in the summer? Spring and summer? Or will you camp throughout the year? You want to purchase a tent that can handle all the conditions that you’re likely to encounter.

There are family camping tents made mostly for fair weather and there are 3 or 4 season tents. How often will the tent be used? You want a sturdy and durable tent if you’re planning on camping frequently. If you’re camping with hyper children, you definitely want a very durable tent!

How much interior space do you want or need? If you want to be comfortable, you need to take sleeping space and storage into consideration. Do you want room to stand? Consider buying a dome tent.Do you plan on backpacking or hiking? You should look for a lightweight tent that you can easily carry around.

Shapes And Styles

Family camping tents are available in different shapes and can be small enough for 3 and large enough to hold 10+.

Family Cabin Tents

Cabin tents can be sectioned off to create two or more rooms and usually allow multiple entry and exit points.

Dome Style Family Tents

The rounded shape of a family dome tent adds strength, good wind resistance and good interior space.

A-Frame Style Tents

A-frame tents have a simple, lightweight design. They’re usually freestanding and easy to set up. There’s good room at the floor but there’s less room at the top.

Umbrella Style Tents

Umbrella style tents have spacious head and floor space, can hold many people, and have good ventilation.

Different Season Tents

There are 2, 3 and 4 season family camping tents.

Two season tents are fair weather tents that are usually very inexpensive.

Three season tents are the most popular and are able to handle rain.

Four season tents have heavier construction to fight off wind stress and snow loads. They’re made of higher grade fabrics and contain more poles for added strength.

Four season tents can possibly feel hot and heavy if used in moderate weather.

Shop from a variety of family tents - you’ll find smaller 3 person tents and larger 7+ person tents