After our longtime top-pick tent for two people ran into some stock issues in 2021, we researched new models and redesigns, and we assembled a batch of small tents for testing in March 2022, on Oahu. During this period, winds rose up to 35 to 40 knots, and we experienced passing showers as well as direct sunlight and 80-degree temperatures. To mimic heavier rain and to test the tent’s ability to withstand soggy ground conditions, we also soaked our tents with a garden hose. A few weeks later, we brought the front-runners to a platform in an area that had higher elevation, near the Waianae Mountain Range, and camped out overnight in intermittent but consistent rainfall.
His favorite outdoor destinations are the Canadian Rockies, the Black Hills of South Dakota, Mt. Tongariro in New Zealand, and the San Juan Region of Colorado. While putting 4 people inside would be a bit cramped, 1-2 people would be ideal, perfectly balancing the space so you have enough room to enjoy yourself and move around unobstructed. A center height of just under 5 feet gives you ample headroom for moving around and sitting up easily. In the case of this model, less is more when it comes to the number of campers. Using telescoping legs that are already pre-assembled to the canopy, fully extending them is the most labor-intensive part of raising this shelter.
Measuring 86 square feet, this 6-person tent by The North Face is spacious enough so campers can stand up comfortably while fitting basic furniture like chairs and a small table. Color-coded poles and trims simplify setup and large mesh pockets on the interior increase possible storage. Weighing more than 20 pounds, this tent is definitely on the heavier side, though it does fold neatly into a North Face duffel bag — and setting it up will likely be a multi-person job. Its system of pre-attached color-coded poles is designed to be set up “55 percent faster than standard Coleman tents,” according to the brand. And like any Coleman tent, it provides a solid barrier between you and nature.
Its fly extends into a huge front vestibule that can store large items like bikes, or even accommodate a table and chairs. Adults over 6 feet tall will be able to walk upright inside this tent—which coleman bbq has almost-vertical walls that can easily accommodate beds, cribs, and cots—as well as in the vestibule. And this tent is easy to set up and pack down, especially considering its size.
But the area is only 140 ft² (13 m²) so better not attempt to accommodate such a number of people in this tent. It can easily accommodate two queen size beds (they claim there is the place for 4, but this makes no sense), so this would determine its true capacity and this is 4-5 people. You have two different options to choose from, and both of them come at a fair price, coleman cabin tent at least on the US market. As of the moment of writing this text, this tent is much more expensive on the EU market, not sure if this will change in time. I have included it in my list of best 4 person tent with a screen room. With all the large mesh areas around and with the inner door that is also a double layer type, ventilation will never be an issue in this tent.