Camping Tent reviews from Reddit
Summary
We analyzed 158 Reddit reviews across 13 subreddits and 37 posts to rank the best Camping Tent brands recommended by redditors, including communities like r/CampingGear, r/camping, r/wildcampingintheuk, r/motocamping, r/WinterCamping. Top-rated brands include Coleman (4.2/5), REI (4.5/5), Big Agnes (4.2/5).
Stats
Reviews158
Subreddits13
Posts37
Brands55
Products74
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#1
Coleman
4.2
(27)
"The Coleman cabin camping tent with screen porch works well for me. I love that it has the screen porch for those rainy days, and it also keeps the bugs out since I can create an airlock lol."
"I LOVE the Coleman Skydome with screen room."
"I love my 6 person Coleman from Costco with 'dark technology'."
"My go to car camping tent is an 8 person Coleman Montana."
"Our family likes the Coleman Montana 8."
"We use a Coleman Montana 8."
"The Skydome is the far better tent in my opinion. The Skydome has an all clip suspension, while the Sundome has partial pole sleeves. An all clip suspension tent is much easier to pitch solo"
"I love my Skydome. There are fancier tents out there, but it was affordable and has stood up to rain and wind, as well as being pretty breathable on hot nights."
"Sundome is not the best tent on the market but I think it is a best value. I have a 4 person Sundome and it’s easy to put up a take down."
"Coleman 2 man Sundome. Check Ollie’s if you have one."
#2
REI
4.5
(22)
"I ended up going with the REI Base Camp 4 and it’s been a champ. Handles wind and rain like a pro, and feels super solid."
"I like the REI passage 2 tent. It’s enough room for two, but I usually just use it solo. Love that tent. Doors on both sides. Easy set up. Great tent."
"REI basecamp 6... we’ve weathered some incredible thunderstorms in it."
"REI Base Camp 4 is on sale for $330."
"REI has a great 2 person backpacking tent that I often share with my gf."
"We love the rei base camp 6."
"I would also add into consideration the REI Kingdom."
"Rei grand hut 4. Super easy to set up, spacious."
"I have an Rei Kingdom 4, and I love it."
"I love my rei kingdom 6."
#3
Big Agnes
4.2
(11)
"I've used a Big Agnes Blacktail Hotel for years now. It's by far the best tent I've ever used."
"I have a Big Agnes Big House 6 for just this. Highly recommended."
"Big Agnes Big House 4 (or 6). You said best, not cheapest."
"Big Agnes Bunk house considering your budget"
"Big House from Big Agnes"
"Usually Big Agnes would be the way to go, but I don't think that tent has a full rain cover that comes all the way down."
"I have a big Agnes lynx pass 4 (I don't think they make it any more) and I use it for car camping."
"The bigger Big Agnes' are nice too."
"I've seen some from Big Agnes that would fit most of my wants, like the Tensleep Station."
"Big Agnes makes great tents, but some can be a little fragile."
#4
Kodiak
4.5
(10)
"Kodiak with the built.in chimney vent."
"I know some guys who do Burning Man and they swear by the Kodiak canvas tents."
"You might consider a Kodiak or Springbar canvas tent. They are heavy but one should last the rest of your life."
"We bought the Kodiak canvas 9 by 12 cabin tent. It's one of the most amazing."
"Kodiak Canvas tents. Last tent you'll need to buy for the family."
"Best bang for your buck if you're looking at canvas."
"Kodiak canvas."
"Consider a Kodiak Canvas tent."
"A canvas tent is probably what you'll get the most recommendations for."
"I would suggest the Kodiak Flexbow if you have the space for it, they're HUGE to transport, like 80lb, but so worth it."
#5
Marmot
4.3
(10)
"Consider a Marmot Halo 4P"
"Marmot if you want top notch build quality, lifetime warranty, superior quality."
"I love my marmot, it's a 5 man, sleeps my wife and I and our dog extremely comfortably."
"The halo is also ridiculously spacious and easy enough for one person to set up. My only issue here is that Marmot's customer service is less than stellar."
"Marmot Halo 4p"
"Marmot Halo 6p... lifetime warranty and full coverage rainfly."
"I just got the Halo 6P last month and have taken it out for a couple of tent camping trips already."
"My vote is the Marnot Tungsten or the roomier Marmot Limelight."
"The Marmot Tungsten is a solid tent."
"Good tent, tough, and weathertight."
#6
Alps Mountaineering
4.3
(4)
"Check out Alps mountaineering tents. The 4 person Lynx was my first car camping tent. Very weather resistant and inexpensive. Had downpours with no leaks."
"The Alps mountaineering only costs $133."
"Alps Lynx"
"I have a alps mountaineering lynx 4 and I really like it."
#7
Kingdom
5.0
(3)
"We have a Kingdom 6 (with the footprint), and it is a great car-camping tent."
"We have a Kingdom 6 (with the footprint), and it is a great car-camping tent."
"If my Kinddom6 failed tomorrow I would do no research and order another one."
#8
MSR
5.0
(3)
"I love the MSR tents cause of the crossbeam at the top giving you a really nice boxy room."
"Best tent I've ever used and I used to camp professionally."
"Msr hubba hubba is what I would take."
#9
North Face
4.7
(3)
"I like my North Face Wawona 6."
"North Face Wawona 6 is a great car camping tent."
"Northface Wawona 4."
#10
Alpkit
4.3
(3)
"Alpkit Jaran 3. 3 person, comfy for 2!! It's a great tent."
"Get the alpkit."
"Have you looked at Alpkit tents? They're very good value."
#11
White Duck
4.3
(3)
"I love my WhiteDuck bell tent."
"Plenty of room for 6 people and luggage."
"Been going strong for 3 years now."
#12
Nemo
4.3
(3)
"I like my Aurora Highrise 4, have been through multiple stormy weekends with it in the Colorado mountains with no issues"
"Nemo aurora highrise is pretty luxurious and big."
"The Nemo Highrise is a nice tent you can stand up in. Nemo is overall a highly reputable company and will stand behind their products."
#13
Zempire
4.3
(3)
"Zempire Zeus 2-Person Tent."
"I got a Zempire tent (NZ company) a few years ago and love it."
"Ive been eyeing up the zempire air tents range that take only a few minutes to set up."
#14
Tarptent
5.0
(2)
"I have the 3 person Rainshadow and I love it. It can really fit 3 people, although best for 2 and a mansion for 1. Caveat: it is single wall, but light AF."
"I have the Rainbow single which is ok for two people in summer but you get a lot more space and two doors with the double for not much more weight. Great tents."
#15
Snow Peak
5.0
(2)
"Snow Peak Alpha Breeze, amazingly designed tent."
"Snow Peak has some very sturdy BIFL quality tents."
#16
NEMO
5.0
(2)
"NEMO Aurora 3P Tent with Footprint."
"NEMO Aurora 2P Tent with Footprint."
#17
Snowtrekker
4.5
(2)
"The snowtrekker is amazing."
"Unreal tent."
#18
Columbia
4.5
(2)
"Our family uses the Columbia Cougar Flats ll Family Tent. It still looks the same as the first day we bought it."
"Our family used a Cougar Flats 2 for several years. Lots of wet weather camping and a few high wind nights."
#19
Sundome
4.5
(2)
"The sundome is legendary."
"The sundome will work just fine for car camping."
#20
Gazelle
4.5
(2)
"Gazelle T4 or T4 plus"
"Gazelle T4"
#21
Frilufts
4.0
(2)
"Frilufts Errigal Family"
"To really be satisfied you'd want something like a Frilufts Errigal Family, it's an exoskeleton tunnel tent so it's quite weather-worthy."
#22
Eureka
4.0
(2)
"I swear by and will only buy Eureka! tents."
"We have a four-man Eureka which is a fine tent but seems really heavy."
#23
Vango
4.0
(2)
"Ultralight outdoor gear has the Vango xenon F10 on sale right now."
"I've just picked up a Vango F10 Xenon, hoping it'll be big enough."
#24
Napier
3.0
(2)
"I have a lot of experience with the Napier Sportz SUV Tent that checks all of your boxes."
"I have a lot of experience with the Napier Sportz SUV Tent."
#25
Truck Bed Tent
5.0
(1)
"I actually used a truck bed tent for camping last year and I thought it worked perfectly!"
#26
Quechua
5.0
(1)
"Try Quechua (Decathlon) or Coleman. They’re durable, affordable, and perfect for camping!"
#27
Canvas
5.0
(1)
"If you can afford it - go canvas. Just better in every way, unless you have to carry it in (it's heavier)."
#28
Halo
5.0
(1)
"And the Halo 6p is an amazing tent btw."
#29
Kiwi Camping
5.0
(1)
"Kiwi Camping have been making tents for decades and I know several families who are still using tents that are over thirty years old."
#30
Instant Cabin Tent
5.0
(1)
"I like the instant cabin style tents for family car camping."
#31
Coghlan's
5.0
(1)
"I use a crap-ton of Walmart's "Coghlan's Heavy Duty Steel Tent Stakes"."
#32
Bereg
5.0
(1)
"I have one with a wood stove and the thing is amazing."
#33
The North Face
5.0
(1)
"I have the North Face Stormbreak 2. I love it!"
#34
Ozark Trail
5.0
(1)
"I got the Ozark Trail 10 person tent from Walmart (for just two people lol) and it’s awesome."
#35
Haven
4.0
(1)
"Been using the haven xl for the last season did 22 nights out and it was great for all of em."
#36
MEC
4.0
(1)
"I run with a MEC camper II and it has never let me down. I think technically it’s a 3 season but with a good sleeping bag it’s easily 4 season."
#37
Sandugo Hammock
4.0
(1)
"If there is another option, try HAMMOCK."
#38
Salewa
4.0
(1)
"I use Salewa Denali II. Entrance on both sides is great feature for tent."
#39
Kiwi Camping Takahe
4.0
(1)
"The Takahe range seems awesome."
#40
Tarptent Double Rainbow
4.0
(1)
"I use a Tarptent Double Rainbow."
#41
Haven Haven XL Tent
4.0
(1)
"I vote for Haven XL Tent (hammock)."
#42
Mountainsmith
4.0
(1)
"Like this: https://www.rei.com/rei-garage/product/174090/mountainsmith-morrison-2-tent"
#43
Kelty
4.0
(1)
"My Kelty Dirt Hotel 2 is a serviceable example but plenty of others out there, and the Big Agnes tents may be a little better."
#44
Country Trails
4.0
(1)
"Country Trails 7x7' tent works like a charm."
#45
Core Tents
4.0
(1)
"Might want to look at core tents"
#46
Kammok
4.0
(1)
"My Kammok Mantis is best for solo camping."
#47
Night Cat
4.0
(1)
"Here's what I would get: Night Cat Pop-up Camping Tent, $62 from Amazon"
#48
Spritze
4.0
(1)
"I have a Spritze that is awesome in rain."
#49
Sierra Designs
4.0
(1)
"I have a Sierra Designs Sirius 2 that I bought on discount in 2008."
#50
Lanshan
4.0
(1)
"I can recommend it. I'm about 5ft 10 and my wife is 5ft 4 and we can get 2 trekology pads side by side."
#51
Wild Country
4.0
(1)
"WC helm 3 is a good shout. 3kg but tried and tested."
#52
Tentsla
4.0
(1)
"Check out Tentsla. That’s what I ultimately decided on!"
#53
MKCamp
4.0
(1)
"Similar to Tentsla, the MKCamp ones I think allows the hatch to be closed."
#54
Kingdom Tent
4.0
(1)
"With the garage attachment it is awesome."
#55
Walmart
2.0
(1)
"I buy the cheapest tent I can find at Walmart. About $35. But I spend little to no time in the tent and usually solo."
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