An Advanced Guide for Buying Camping Tents for the Family

Posted by Jakub Fojtik on February 19th, 2020

Whenever you think of the best camping tents for family, your priority should be to fit all the members of your family comfortably. Your tent must be big enough to accommodate everyone along with your luggage.

We have compiled a proper camping tent buying guide that will help you choose the right and the best camping tent for your family. 

1. Number of people

The first point to remember while choosing a tent is the number of people you want to accommodate inside the tent. A tent for four will feel quite congested for a four-member family. So, the best advice is to pick a tent for six people, thus add the space of two more to enjoy more space to roam around easily and sleep.

2. Ease of use

Understand whether it is easy to install the tent that you plan to buy. Is there enough room or storage space? How long would it take to set up the tent, how many people would you require setting up the tent?

You surely don’t want to spare a lot of time fixing the tent, do you? So, ease of use should be a necessary element while buying a tent. Don’t buy a massive tent as well because you need more space as setting it up will prove difficult every time you move camp. 

3. Weight 

Now, along with the size and ease of use, the next important thing to consider is how heavy the tent is. Can you carry it quickly to a great distance? Can you manage the tent on your own without needing it to be transported on wheels?

Try exploring a few tents before you purchase one. The more tents you check out, the better options you will have. 

About the Author:

Thomas Roland - Thomas is a freelance writer and an essential member of the CampingPress team. His experience and knowledge from the travels around some of the most beautiful camping sites in the United States reflect in his articles, and he hopes that you’ll find plenty of valuable information to help you navigate through the never-ending ocean of camping products.