An Overview of 2016 Top 10-Person Tents

If you’re planning a large weekend trip with the family, friends, or even more, then you may need a large tent. Some of the largest tents available today are in the 10-person class and can often be just a touch shy of a fabric mansion.

You won’t find running water in them but you may find lights, electrical hook ups, or divided rooms. These are great choices for parties or events where you’re taking along a lot of gear and other people. The downside? Sheer size can cause bulk and excess weight.

Let’s check out some of the best 10-person tents for camping!

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Top Rated 10-Person Tent

Coleman WeatherMaster 10-Person Tent

With three arched poles for support and a hinged door, this tent is a beast. Bonus? The poles are color coded for ease of setup. Similar to the WeatherMaster tents for 6 and 8-person use, this tent is up-scaled.

With enough room for up to 3 queen size airbeds, this tent isn’t joking around. Deep bathtub floor is designed to keep rain out in all conditions. While I have mixed feelings about the hinged door, on a tent of this size the extra weight and bulk hardly matters.

Waterproof coating on the polyester tent fabric will keep you dry in adverse weather. Welded floor seams are designed to keep water out from underneath even in bad storms!

With nearly 7 feet of standing room, the tent is comfortable, large, and ready for weather!

Pros:

• Tall standing room and large tent size
• 1-year warranty on this tent

Cons:

• Over 30 pounds
• Some report leaky waterproofing

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10-Person Tents under $160

Mountain Trails Grand Pass Tent – 10 Person

This 10-person tent is designed with a fully mesh roof for great ventilation and viewing in nice weather. Divided interior space with two doors makes privacy possible!

Tapering walls on the outer corners will make a tight squeeze for extra people. If you’re sleeping in the sloped corners, make sure to avoid touching the walls. This could cause water to wick through and get your sleeping bag soaked!

Included rainfly is designed with an arched entry way awning to keep your tent dry as you enter and exit. There’s definitely not enough room under the awning to do anything – just keep water out of the tent.

Classic fiberglass and pin-ring pitching system is familiar to most campers and should be a breeze to set up. Integrated “stow-n-go” duffel system makes for easy transport, take down, and storage.

Pros:

• Included divider for privacy
• Easy setup and take down with stow-n-go system

Cons:

• Aggressively sloping tent walls limit room near edges
• Heavy winds may stress fiberglass poles

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The Best 10-Person Tent

Arizona GT 9 to 10 Person 17.4 by 8 Foot Sport Camping Tent 100% Waterproof 2500mm Tent

While this tent may only fit 10 people if a handful of them are kids, I like its flawless reputation. With loads of top-rated reviews, this 10-person tent is sure to impress.

Polyurethane coated rainfly makes for weatherproof reliability. Rainfly covers a huge amount of the tent and has retractable window covers so you can have great views without removing the rain fly.

Polyethylene bathtub floor is designed to keep you dry and separate from ground water in case of heavy rain runoff.

Frame is made of flexible fiberglass poles with a traditional pin and ring pitching system. Again this will be familiar to most campers and easy to set up.

Overall the setup manages to come in just shy of 30 pounds which is impressive for the size and bulk of this 10-person tent. Nearly 7 feet tall at the center, this tent has room enough to stretch out!

Pros:

• Overall lightweight for the size
• Extremely well covered rain fly

Cons:

• Won’t fit 10 adults
• No interior dividers

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Best Selling 10-Person Tent

Ozark Trail 10 Person Tent 3 Rooms 20 X 10

It’s hard to narrow down a real winner for best selling but the Ozark Trail 10-Person 3-room tent is our pick!

With a very reasonable price tag and enough space for three queen mattresses, we’re pretty sure it’ll meet your needs.

With three doors and two dividers, this tent can be sectioned off into three rooms to maximize privacy. This is an awesome feature when camping with couples or giving the kids their space. One room can even be used for storing gear if you have less people.

Rainfly has minimal coverage and does not extend over the side doors which concerns me. Weatherproof features are critical to a good tent and I would have liked to see them put a little more effort into covering the end doors of this tent appropriately.

Pros:

• Six windows and three doors provide great viewing
• Three room dividers make for maximum privacy options

Cons:

• Rainfly coverage could have been improved
• Relatively heavy for the features and size

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Largest 10-Person Tent

If you need the most possible space for your crew this is the tent for you:

Wenzel Great Basin Tent – 10 Person

While all of our 10-person tents are massive, the Wenzel packs some serious room. Over 180 square feet of floor space make this tent the size of a small studio apartment.

Four windows and three roof vents make this tent quite comfortable when the temps start to creep up. Ventilation is important to avoid condensation and improve temperature management.

Hanging dividers create partitions for privacy for sharing the tent with multiple people. Create up to three separate rooms with ease! Gear loft, handing pockets, and storage duffel are great accessories to round out the utility value of this tent.

Light reflection technology integrated into this tent helps to magnify the results of interior lighting. A flashlight or headlamp placed in the gear loft of this tent can illuminate the entire interior. This is such a cool idea!

Pros:

• Ample vents and windows for climate control
• Simple design is time tested and proven

Cons:

• Rainfly provides minimal door coverage
• Rainfly does not cover side windows

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Conclusion

If you’re not planning on traveling far from the car, these large 10-person tents are perfect camping tents for the family! You can easily accomodate many people or lots of gear for long stays in the wilderness or the local campground.

It’s important to choose a tent based on your exact needs so consider how likely you are to fill your tent to the brim and choose a shelter which matches your needs. Even with only a few people, the extra space can be nice for gear, or sprawling room.

You won’t steer wrong with the proven Coleman brand name but many tents on our list are high contenders. Don’t be afraid to do some research and make sure the tent you’re choosing meets your specific criteria.

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An Overview of 2016 Top 6-Person Tents

Camping season is a great time to share with family, friends, or solitude as you enjoy the relaxation and focus only the great outdoors can provide. Getting started choosing camping gear can be a daunting task for those who have never spent time practicing outdoor living skills.

Walk in to any outdoor store or outfitter and you’ll be instantly overwhelmed with choices – size, color, material, options, durability.

What to choose, which tent is best for family camping? Let’s take a look at some of the best 6 person tents on the market to help you narrow down your search for great camping gear!

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Let’s take a look at the best overall tents in the 6-person category:

Coleman Sundome 6-Person Tent

With a green and dark navy color, the Coleman Sundome tent features classic symmetrical design with included rainfly. No fancy additional features here – just a single interior tent.

Simple means better in this case as it’s one of the lighter and smaller tents we have considered here.

With a 6-foot-tall center height, the tent is tall enough to stand in the middle for an adult and the 1000 denier nylon bathtub floor is durable and waterproof for those rainy nights.

Pros:

• Included rainfly
• Electric access port for campgrounds
• Small and lightweight

Cons:

• May be a tight squeeze for 6 adults
• Lacks more lavish features

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CORE 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent – 11′ x 9′

Seemingly based on a very similar platform to the Coleman Instant Cabin, this CORE tent touts “H2O Block” technology.

With water repellent fabric and seam taped seams, it should keep you dry and happy for a long while.

One notable feature is a “loft” where things can be stashed overhead for quick access and organization. You may find this a useful place for headlamps and night time gear out of the way but organized.

Pros:

• Mesh gear loft
• Fully featured ventilation to carry out condensation

Cons:

• Relatively short bathtub floor could cause potential leaks

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Eureka Copper Canyon 6 -Person Tent

Simple but effective, this 6-person tent features a 10’x10’ footprint and windows on all sides. Comes standard with a rainfly and ring/pin assembly. This is the classic tent style setup many of us grew up with.

A generous true 7-foot-tall center height will be comfortable standing room for almost anyone and leave room to spare! Steel and fiberglass frame construction will prove quite durable and dependable over the long haul.

Despite great ratings and reviews, the classic pitching style may not be worth the higher price. Improved modern pitching tents are faster and easier and can often be had at a lower price. Unless you prefer the classic pitch, we think you might be happier with a more modern design.

Pros:

• Windows on all sides
• Classic design, construction, and pitching

Cons:

• Classic design forgoes the use of more modern speedy setup methods
• High price for classic design and pitch

6 Person Tents Under $150

Which tents pack the most space with the lowest price tag? Let’s find out:

Coleman Steel Creek 6 Person Fast Pitch Dome with Screenroom

When you’ve got a bunch of people stuffed into a tent and everyone has been wet all day in the rain… it’s pretty nice to have some room to air out. That’s where the Steelcreek excels.

Featuring a screened in “porch” this tent has room for gear to dry out or you can set up a camp chair on those buggy evenings to stay protected. Unfortunately, this also provides one of the major oversights – the rain fly only partially covers the screened porch.

This means that in extreme weather, rain may blow in.

Pros:

• Fast pitch system features pre-attached poles for quick pitching
• Guy lines are woven with reflective cord to avoid tripping hazard

Cons:

• The screened in porch takes up a lot of real estate on this already large tent
• Rainfly coverage is minimal on “porch”

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Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent

We talked about the Sundome earlier and it’s going to make an appearance here for being one of the most budget-minded tents on my lineup.

Weighing in well under the $150 mark this tent is well worth the budget price.

With a classic style and classic pitch, this tent is going to feel comfortable and familiar. Rainfly is deep and wide, providing a small beak for entry and exit over the door.

This tent has one of the smallest footprints of all the tents we’ve listed here. Ideal for smaller or minimalist camping areas where sprawling is not an option.

Pros:

• $100 price tag makes this tent well within the category
• Simple design is all sleeping space

Cons:

• Very simplistic design minimizes additional features
• No “porch” or gear vestibule for rainy days

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The Best 6 Person Tent

Overall best in class ratings and reviews go to:

Coleman 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent

It doesn’t get much better than nearly 5-star ratings over thousands of users and reviews. That’s what you’ll get with the Coleman Instant Cabin Tent.

Poles are all pre-assembled and ready for fast pitching and setup. Simple snap fasteners tension the tent to the quick setup poles.

Door is very generous, tall, and wide enough to enter and exit comfortably. Bathtub floor is tall enough to keep out even the hardest rain runoff.

Make no mistake – this beast of a tent won’t fit in your ultralight backpack but it is a killer deal for family camping at the campground or resort.

Single internal divider can be set up to cut the space into two partitioned halves for privacy and comfort.

Pros:

• Extremely simple setup with pre-assembled poles
• Fast pitching and takedown thanks to modern design
• Great reliability
• Reflective guy lines help avoid tripping over ropes in the night

Cons:

• Rainfly sold separately (don’t forget it!)
• Bulky

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Best Selling 6 Person Tent

This tent sells better than any other 6-person tent on my list:

Coleman 6-Person Instant Cabin Tent

This category belongs to the Coleman Instant Cabin again and for seemingly good reason. Here’s why:

• Simple setup and rugged poles are quick and painless to assemble even for the new outdoorsman (or woman).
• Taped seams ensure waterproof capability.
• Welded and inverted seams on the bathtub floor minimizes any chance for rain runoff to get in.

One other great feature is a relatively flat roof measuring more than 6 feet tall making the tent spacious with enough room to stand for most adults.

I am pretty certain that you’ll fall in love with the spacious design and ingenious fast pitch features.

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Largest 6 Person Tent

Looking for the space of an RV at a tent price? Here it is:

Coleman Elite WeatherMaster 6 Screened Tent

This tent is an absolute behemoth. With enough room to sleep 6 an entire extra mesh “porch” or gear vestibule, you’ll have a mansion.

With a footprint measuring 17 feet long on one side and 9 feet long on the other, this tent is closer to a pop-up RV.

Make sure to pitch with the short side into the wind or you’ll be blown away exposing 17 feet of tent wall to a hard wind.

Tall bathtub floors all around and good rain fly coverage means the screened in porch won’t get wet until the monsoons hit. There’s also the little detail of a hinged door which operates quite similarly to your front door on your house… unnecessary but notable.

Steel poles and thick 1000 denier bathtub floor mean this tent might weigh a little heavy on the scale but durability will come with those extra pounds. Did I mention that the tent stands nearly 7 feet tall?

Pros:

• Rugged 19mm steel poles
• Super tall interior for tons of standing room
• Massive interior space

Cons:

• Durable features come at a heavy price – the tent will weigh over 30 lbs!
• Huge profile may cause issue in heavy winds

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Conclusion

Taking the cake for simplicity and effectiveness at a very affordable price, the Sundome is perhaps the most reasonably sized and priced tent on our list. It’s full featured but forgoes all the additional bells and whistles of many other tents on the list in favor of light weight, light price, and classic aesthetic.

Without a doubt the most over-the-top tent I’ve shared is the Coleman WeatherMaster. I'm a little worried about the sheer size in heavy winds. However, if you’re just car camping and won’t need to carry the heavy bugger around, the massive house-sized tent might be a good choice.

Possibly the best overall price, performance, and rated tent is the Coleman Instant Cabin. Just don’t forget to order the rain fly when you purchase this tent or you’ll wake up soaked and unhappy during that night time rain storm. The kids won’t appreciate your oversight.

Remember that choosing a tent needs to be based on your own personal budget, needs, and preferences. As we’ve seen there are tents of all shapes and sizes available to fit a 6-person crew. Simpler is often better as it means less weight, and less things to go wrong.

Tent repair is a bit of art mixed with science and we think it’s best avoided where possible.

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An Overview of 2016 Top 8-Person Tents

If you’re heading to the campground or out into the forest for a car camping trip you might want to bring along some friends or family. Tents have come a long way in recent years and these days you can fit an 8-person tent easily into the back of an SUV with the family’s weekend equipment.

With the seasons changing, camping is always on the horizon. We’re going to take a look at several of the best 8-person tents available today and how you can determine which one is the best match for your needs. Go ahead, invite all your friends, there will be plenty of room!

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Top Rated 8-Person Tents

Let’s get down to it and find the best overall 8-person tents to be had:

Browning Camping Big Horn Family/Hunting Tent

This large square shaped tent is a neutral brown on brown for a rugged look.Steel and fiberglass combination poles help support the 150 sq ft interior of this tent. Steel stakes and a central “hub” design form the framework of this tent’s skeleton.

Six mesh windows and a mesh ceiling provide more than adequate ventilation for hot nights. Included rainfly is waterproof and UV resistant for long life. Optional interior dividers help section off space if privacy is a necessity. Remove them for more space!Straight sidewalls improve overall space in this tent and leave the most possible room for cots or mattresses without brushing against the sometimes dewy tent walls.

Pros:

• Vertical sidewalls maximize space
• Mesh roof allows great views and ventilation on this large tent

Cons:

• Huge square tent may be vulnerable to high winds
• Price may be a bit high compared to other tents reviewed

Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow Deluxe 8-Person Tent

Canvas tents seem to be a creature of a distant past these days. However, Kodiak seems to have nailed it with this top rated spacious canvas tent.

Two large entry doors provide access to this well executed tent that looks right at home in the most rugged climates. 4 mesh windows provide venting and views without the bugs. These are reinforced by two extra vents to improve air flow and keep temperatures inside the tent manageable.

Thick duck canvas is treated for waterproof reliability before leaving the factory. I think you’ll dig on the awning roof over the entry way. It adds plenty of room to cook or set gear safely protected.

Pros:

• Rugged and durable canvas will last for ages
• Awning over doorway provides exterior comfort from sun and rain

Cons:

• Tent weighs nearly 80 pounds!
• Large poles, braces, and supports needed to maintain structure

8-Person Tents Under $150

If you’re looking to post up a pile of people on the cheap these are your picks:

Coleman Montana 8-Person Tent

Coleman has been making tents and camping products for years so we expect quality. They’ve managed to make this huge 8-person tent well under $150 so let’s check it out.

Hinged front entry door swings open just like your front door at home. An interesting but seemingly unnecessary feature.Angled windows are touted to keep weather out even when open so you can enjoy the cool crisp air brought in by a rain storm. Watch out for heavy winds, though, as I am suspicious rain will still get in!

Large awning over entry door helps keep falling rain off. The only issue, however, is that it’s not really big enough to do or set up anything under so don’t expect to grill a BBQ under the awning. Stash your gear here to make more room inside the tent, though!

Pros:

• Well-designed guy lines and tie outs for wind
• Enough space for two inflatable queen mattresses
• Thousands of great reviews

Cons:

• Unnecessary hinged door adds weight and bulk to an already large tent
• Awning is quite large but still too small to set up or do much under in case of weather

Coleman 8-Person Red Canyon Tent

Another budget minded Coleman tent this time with more traditional features.

Forgoing the hinged door in favor of the traditional pure-zip door improves simplicity and reliability. Traditional shock corded fiberglass poles provide structure to this large 8-person tent.

Mesh ceiling is great for ventilation, star viewing, and temperature management. Large bathtub floor is more than sufficient to keep out running water unless you’ve set up your tent in a puddle.

One nice feature is included room dividers to separate the tent into three internal spaces for privacy if you’re sharing the tent with others. Nice work, Coleman!

Pros:

• Traditional setup and design is reliable and familiar to most campers
• Internal room dividers help partition the space when sharing with others

Cons:

• Fiberglass pole system may be a bit weak for the sheer size of this tent
• Tent lacks many features common to this large category such as separate entry room

The Best 8-Person Tent

Which tent doesn’t mess around and gets the best overall rating?

Coleman 8-Person Instant Tent (14’x10′)

From a reputable company with literally thousands of great reviews comes the Instant 8-Person tent.

Coleman developed the instant pitch system to be pain free, foolproof, and quick. An overall square design is uncomplicated and easy to setup. Deep bathtub floor keeps water out even in the worst weather to keep you sleeping comfy.

This tent features 2 doors and 7 windows overall for uncompromising views. Watch out, though, because the rain fly is sold separate so make sure to pick up the rainfly as well or you’ll be soggy and mad.

Single internal divider can be set up to cut the space into two partitioned halves for privacy and comfort.

Pros:

• Instant setup design is easy, simple, and intuitive
• Huge windows and high ceiling make the tent feel roomy

Cons:

• Weighing over 36 pounds without the rainfly this tent may be cumbersome
• Rainfly not included is a silly and unnecessary oversight on Coleman’s part

Best Selling 8-Person Tent

Which tent in this category sells more than any other?

Coleman 8-Person Red Canyon Tent

Again we get the relatively simplified Coleman Red Canyon tent. For the reasonable price, roomy interior, and reliable design it can’t be beat.

I recommend the tent for the very same reasons: it’s well designed and forgoes unnecessary extras to give us just reliability and function.

If you’re looking for budget, performance, and execution then this is the tent for you!

Largest 8-Person Tent

If you need the most possible space for your crew this is the tent for you:

Wenzel Klondike Tent – 8 Person

With a massive entry sunroom and huge interior space, this tent may have its own gravity.

Porch and main sleeping area are separated by a wall for privacy or division if needed. Overall the tent measures 16’ x 11’ and will easily sleep 8. One thing I love is that the porch can be zipped up to hold out the wind and rain so even on nasty evenings there’s still extra room!

Weighing in at just over 27 pounds this tent is manageable for its size. Reinforced corners for tight guy lines and proper tension come standard.

Leave the rainfly off if the weather is clear and enjoy the outdoors with a fully mesh roof across the entire tent! This is a pretty neat feature and even helps improve ventilation.

Pros:

• Mesh roof option is great for night time views
• Extra porch space is ideal for storage, or sleeping

Cons:

• Massive size may make the tent unstable in winds
• Single door means walking over people in the porch room in the middle of the night

Conclusion

If you’re car camping, heading to the campground, or staying near the trailhead one of these massive 8-person tents may be for you. Keep in mind these tents are far too bulky and heavy for backpacking or hiking and are not meant for that.

If you’re looking for a reliable economy priced tent that will fit the family and the kitchen sink, I highly recommend the Coleman Red Canyon 8-Person tent.

For the best views and quickest setup, it’s hard to steer wrong with the Coleman Instant 8-Person tent. Optional divider, ample screened windows, and easy setup make it a top pick.

Be sure to assess your needs before purchasing a tent. Any tent on this list will get the job done but each tent has a unique character that makes it perform best in certain uses.

Enjoy the outdoors and keep yourself safe out there!

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