But no tent is perfect, and the Wawona’s mesh-heavy build, expansive interior, and reasonable cost earn it our top billing for 2023. Final nitpicks include the rainfly, which doesn’t cover the lower portion of the tent, and the all-mesh door can be a source of serious heat loss and drafts in the cold (for a more weather-worthy option, see REI’s Base Camp below). The upside is that the hybrid double-wall build vents considerably better than a single-wall tent like the Big Agnes Dog House (not included here), and it’s also less prone to collecting moisture in humid or rainy weather. The vestibule in particular must be guyed out tightly to stay upright, and the unique pole structure took some time to get taut and secure. That said, despite the updated pole structure, we still found the Wawona to be considerably time-consuming and tedious to set up. Added up, the Wawona is an impressively livable design and an excellent all-around value. ft.) that easily doubles as a seating area-to achieve the same versatility with the Wonderland, you’ll have to purchase the Mud Room add-on ($125) separately. And we love the massive front vestibule (44.7 sq. Offered in four- and six-person capacities, the tunnel-like design is reminiscent of REI’s Wonderland 6 below and provides a generous amount of interior space, including around 3 more square feet of floor area and an additional 2 inches of peak height-all for around $100 less. Updated fairly recently, the biggest shift was to a hybrid double-wall construction (the prior generation used a less breathable single-wall build), and they also retooled the pole structure to make setup easier. The North Face can be hit or miss in the camping market, but they have a winner in their Wawona collection. What we don’t: Time-consuming to set up, partial-coverage rainfly, and mesh door is draft-prone. What we like: Open interior and massive vestibule at a good value. Best Crossover Camping/Backpacking Tent: Marmot Tungsten 4Pīest Overall Camping Tent 1.Best Budget Camping Tent: Coleman Skydome 6P.A Close Second (With Better Weather Protection): REI Co-op Base Camp 6.Best Overall Camping Tent: The North Face Wawona 6.For more background information, see our comparison table and buying advice below the picks. Below we break down the best camping tents of 2023. For tougher weather conditions or more frequent use, it's worth spending up for better materials and interior space. For car campers who take a couple trips each year during the summer months, even the cheapest tents on this list should perform fine.

Many of these behemoths offer enough room to set up cots or even chairs and a table for card games on a rainy day.

Spacious, user-friendly, and feature-rich, camping tents are made for a relatively luxurious experience in the outdoors.

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