Finding the best 6 person tent is definitely not as easy as it may seem. Going to your local outdoors store isn't going to help much. Doing research online on six person tents & looking at companies like Coleman, Kelty, Alps, Ozark Trail, Marmot and others that are the best brands in the industry is a great start.

6 person tentOne thing to consider with a multi-person shelter like a 6 person tent or otherwise is whether the tent has compartments or rooms that can add needed privacy when camping. This can give more of a homey feel to being in the great outdoors. Comfortability when camping and backpacking is definitely something to be thought about and should not be overlooked.


The best large tents will really depend on the effective space you will have in it. This will depend on the number and size of the people that will be camping in it. Also, the proper temperature and season ratings will come into play like an all season tent versus a 3 season tent. The size will, of course, set the price and how cheap or expensive the tent will turn out to be. Not buying retail and going for clearance prices on sale on the off-season can help.

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Material and ease of building is another thing to consider. If the tent is impossible to build, your fun level will decrease. This is a moral deflater when kids are around. Also, make sure you get the right tent for the season you're camping in. Too thin a six person tent and everyone freezes. Too thick during the summer and the opposite, so being mindful of this when picking a 6 person tent is another crucial thing.

When you have narrowed down your choices, turn to outdoors forums for reviews and ratings on the tents you have in mind. There may be small nuances that only an owner of the camping tent could know of. Video reviews of camping equipment are popular online as well now. These can help you decide whether you need tent accessories like a vestibule, tarp, or footprint as well as a tent fan or light to add to the setup to make it more convenient.

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  • From Blogs: Eureka Bitterroot – 6 Person Tent
    Another Eureka 6 Person Tent with great reviews.I will never own any other…and this model also makes a great Eureka family tent. If it's raining,they stay inside and play board…


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    Light blue with great! 7 person tent, can be divided inside into 2 rooms. Good condition, used a few times. Selling as is! Call or text if interested (323) 680-8877 Serious buyers only. Will text u a …


Camping with lots of people is definitely fun.  The more the merrier, right?  Well, in a tent, it can get crowded.  Even a 6-person tent can be small if the people are big!  So, definitely knowing a brand and if they estimate their sizes bigger or smaller is helpful.  Which brands are you experienced with?  Do you have a favorite 6 person tent?