Planning the perfect family camping trip starts with finding the ideal shelter. A family tent is your home away from home, so choosing the right one is crucial.

Adventure Trekkers recommend a wide range of family tents, from cozy options for small families to spacious shelters for larger groups. We cater to families of all sizes, with tents accommodating anywhere from four to six people. Whether you're planning a weekend getaway or an extended camping trip, we have the perfect tent to match your needs.

Types of Tents For Families

  • Tunnel tents are characterized by their elongated, tunnel-like shape. This design often provides more interior space compared to dome tents, making them a popular choice for larger families or groups. Tunnel tents typically accommodate families of four, six, or even more people comfortably. However, due to their length, they can be more challenging to set up and might require additional stakes for stability in windy conditions.
  • Cabin tents resemble a cabin-like structure with near-vertical walls. This design maximizes interior space and headroom, making them comfortable for longer stays. Cabin tents are typically heavier and bulkier, making them better suited for car camping.
  • Inflatable tents use air beams instead of traditional poles for support. Inflatable tents are considered easy to put up family tents but can be prone to punctures
  • Dome tents are the most common type of family tent. They are typically freestanding, meaning they don't require additional poles or stakes for support. This makes them easy to set up and versatile for various camping sites. Dome tents offer good headroom and are generally stable in windy conditions.

Tips for Choosing the Perfect Family Tent

If you're planning a camping trip with family or friends, check out these tips for finding the perfect large tent.

  • Prioritize space: Ensure enough room for everyone to sleep comfortably and store gear.
  • Consider the weather: Choose a tent with appropriate waterproofing and ventilation for your camping conditions.
  • Ease of setup: Look for a tent that's easy to assemble and disassemble.
  • Durability: Invest in a sturdy tent that can withstand outdoor elements.
  • Ventilation: Proper airflow is essential for a comfortable night's sleep.
  • Additional features: Consider extras like vestibules, gear lofts, and windows.

Best Brands of Family Tents

When selecting a family tent, consider reputable brands known for quality and durability. Here are some top brands

  • Coleman: Offers a wide range of family tents at various price points.
  • REI Co-op: Known for quality and durability, with a focus on outdoor enthusiasts.
  • MSR: Specializes in lightweight and backpacking tents, with some family-sized options.
  • Big Agnes: Offers innovative designs and comfortable features for family camping.
  • North Face: Known for durable and weather-resistant tents.


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SUN NINJA Mini Beach Tent - UPF50+ Partial Shade Sun Shelter with Carry Bag - Camping or Beach Portable Pop Up - Umbrella Alternative - Easy Set Up - Area: 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft)

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4.4
134.95£129.95

SUN NINJA Mini Beach Tent - UPF50+ Partial Shade Sun Shelter with Carry Bag - Camping or Beach Portable Pop Up - Umbrella Alternative - Easy Set Up - Area: 3 x 3 m (10 x 10 ft)

Coleman Weatherproof Rainfly Accessory for 4/6/8 Person Instant Tents, Rainfly Accessory Only (Tent Sold Separately), Keeps Tent Dry & Protects from The Elements

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4.6
£32.61

Coleman Weatherproof Rainfly Accessory for 4/6/8 Person Instant Tents, Rainfly Accessory Only (Tent Sold Separately), Keeps Tent Dry & Protects from The Elements

CAMPROS CP Tent-8-Person-Camping-Tents, Waterproof Windproof Family Tent, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, Divided Curtain for Separated Room, Portable with Carry Bag

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4.4
£213.61

CAMPROS CP Tent-8-Person-Camping-Tents, Waterproof Windproof Family Tent, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, Divided Curtain for Separated Room, Portable with Carry Bag

- 32%
Coleman Tent Coastline 3 Plus, compact 3 man tent, 3 person tunnel tent, lightweight camping tent with awning and windows, Waterproof thanks to 3,000mm water column

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4.3
169.00£114.37

Coleman Tent Coastline 3 Plus, compact 3 man tent, 3 person tunnel tent, lightweight camping tent with awning and windows, Waterproof thanks to 3,000mm water column

Coleman 6-Person WeatherMaster Tent

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4.5
£404.56

Coleman 6-Person WeatherMaster Tent

- 21%
Coleman Tent Octagon, 6 Man Festival Dome Tent, 6 Person Family Camping Tent with 360° Panoramic View, Stable Steel Pole Construction, Sewn-in Groundsheet, 100 Percent Waterproof

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4.4
228.00£180.38

Coleman Tent Octagon, 6 Man Festival Dome Tent, 6 Person Family Camping Tent with 360° Panoramic View, Stable Steel Pole Construction, Sewn-in Groundsheet, 100 Percent Waterproof

JUSTCAMP Scott 4 Camping tent 4 person dome tent with vestibule, sleeping cabin

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4.5
£81.90

JUSTCAMP Scott 4 Camping tent 4 person dome tent with vestibule, sleeping cabin

UNP Camping Tent 10-Person-Family Tents, Parties, Music Festival Tent, Big, Easy Up, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, 2 Room, Waterproof, Weather Resistant, 18ft x 9ft x78in

0

4.4
£257.75

UNP Camping Tent 10-Person-Family Tents, Parties, Music Festival Tent, Big, Easy Up, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, 2 Room, Waterproof, Weather Resistant, 18ft x 9ft x78in

6 Person Easy Pop Up Tent,12.5’X8.5’X53.5'',Automatic Setup,Waterproof, Double Layer,Instant Family Tents for Camping,Hiking & Traveling

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4.1
£140.89

6 Person Easy Pop Up Tent,12.5’X8.5’X53.5'',Automatic Setup,Waterproof, Double Layer,Instant Family Tents for Camping,Hiking & Traveling

Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Dome Camping Tent with Screened Porch, 6-Person Tent Includes Pre-Attached Poles, Integrated Rainfly, and Screened-In Porch, Sets Up in 7 Minutes

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4.5
£273.00

Coleman Steel Creek Fast Pitch Dome Camping Tent with Screened Porch, 6-Person Tent Includes Pre-Attached Poles, Integrated Rainfly, and Screened-In Porch, Sets Up in 7 Minutes

WhiteFang Deluxe XL Pop Up Beach Tent Sun Shade Shelter for 3-4 Person, UV Protection, Extendable Floor with 3 Ventilating Windows Plus Carrying Bag, Stakes, and Guy Lines

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4.5
£87.68

WhiteFang Deluxe XL Pop Up Beach Tent Sun Shade Shelter for 3-4 Person, UV Protection, Extendable Floor with 3 Ventilating Windows Plus Carrying Bag, Stakes, and Guy Lines

Large Easy Setup Beach Tent,Anti-UV Beach Shade Beach Canopy Tent Sun Shade with Extended Floor & 3 Mesh Roll Up Windows Fits 3-4 Person,Portable Shade Tent for Outdoor Camping Fishing (Mint Green)

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4.4
£42.56

Large Easy Setup Beach Tent,Anti-UV Beach Shade Beach Canopy Tent Sun Shade with Extended Floor & 3 Mesh Roll Up Windows Fits 3-4 Person,Portable Shade Tent for Outdoor Camping Fishing (Mint Green)

CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent | 3 Room Huge Tent for Family with Storage Pockets for Camping Accessories | Portable Large Pop Up Tent for 2 Minute Camp Setup

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4.5
£597.45

CORE 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent | 3 Room Huge Tent for Family with Storage Pockets for Camping Accessories | Portable Large Pop Up Tent for 2 Minute Camp Setup

Amflip Camping Tent Automatic 3 Man Person Instant Tent Pop Up Ultralight Dome Tent 4 Seasons Waterproof & Windproof Camping Tent with Removable Outer Tarpaulin, Double Layers

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4.4
£87.99

Amflip Camping Tent Automatic 3 Man Person Instant Tent Pop Up Ultralight Dome Tent 4 Seasons Waterproof & Windproof Camping Tent with Removable Outer Tarpaulin, Double Layers

Easthills Outdoors Instant Shader Silver Shelter XL Beach Tent 99" Wide for 4-6 Person UPF 50+ Sun Shelter - Heat Reflective and Light Blocking

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4.5
£89.99

Easthills Outdoors Instant Shader Silver Shelter XL Beach Tent 99" Wide for 4-6 Person UPF 50+ Sun Shelter - Heat Reflective and Light Blocking

6 Person Easy Pop Up Tents for Camping - AYAMAYA Double Layer Waterproof Instant Tent with Vestibule & Porch, Large Size Family Tent Automatic Setup for 4-6 People Camping Hiking (Poles Included)

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4.1
£153.37

6 Person Easy Pop Up Tents for Camping - AYAMAYA Double Layer Waterproof Instant Tent with Vestibule & Porch, Large Size Family Tent Automatic Setup for 4-6 People Camping Hiking (Poles Included)

KAZOO Outdoor Camping Tent Family Durable Waterproof Camping Tents Easy Setup Two Person Tent Sun Protection 2/3/4 People

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4.3
£102.01

KAZOO Outdoor Camping Tent Family Durable Waterproof Camping Tents Easy Setup Two Person Tent Sun Protection 2/3/4 People

Easy Pop Up Tent 2-4 Person Waterproof - Pop-Up Camping Tents Automatic Tent Throw Pop Up Instant Flip Pop Tent for Camping,by ZOAMKE

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4.2
£105.05

Easy Pop Up Tent 2-4 Person Waterproof - Pop-Up Camping Tents Automatic Tent Throw Pop Up Instant Flip Pop Tent for Camping,by ZOAMKE

Coleman 765783-SSI Montana 6 Tent 12x7 Foot Green/Tan/Grey 2000028055 - multi, N/A

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4.5
£212.89

Coleman 765783-SSI Montana 6 Tent 12x7 Foot Green/Tan/Grey 2000028055 - multi, N/A

4 Person Easy Pop Up Tent,9.5’X6.6’X52'',Waterproof, Automatic Setup,2 Doors-Instant Family Tents for Camping, Hiking & Traveling

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4.2
£124.03

4 Person Easy Pop Up Tent,9.5’X6.6’X52'',Waterproof, Automatic Setup,2 Doors-Instant Family Tents for Camping, Hiking & Traveling

Active Era® Luxury Beach Tent – 3-4 Person Sun Shelter with Easy Pitch Technology and UPF 50+ Rated Sun Protection - Lightweight Pop-up Beach Tent for Picnic, Outdoors, Camping

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4.5
£64.99

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CAMEL CROWN 2/3/4/5 Person Camping Dome Tent, Waterproof, Spacious, Lightweight, Portable Backpack Tent for Outdoor Camping/Hiking

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4.3
£118.91

CAMEL CROWN 2/3/4/5 Person Camping Dome Tent, Waterproof, Spacious, Lightweight, Portable Backpack Tent for Outdoor Camping/Hiking

CAMPROS Tent-8-Person-Camping-Tents, Waterproof Windproof Family Tent, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, Divided Curtain for Separated Room, Portable with Carry Bag, for All Seasons - Updated

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4.2
£327.49

CAMPROS Tent-8-Person-Camping-Tents, Waterproof Windproof Family Tent, 5 Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, Divided Curtain for Separated Room, Portable with Carry Bag, for All Seasons - Updated

WBL Striped Outdoor Wind Spinner, Weather Resistant, PVC, Beige

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4.2
£16.98

WBL Striped Outdoor Wind Spinner, Weather Resistant, PVC, Beige

High Peak Nevada 3 Man Tent

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4.3
£68.24

High Peak Nevada 3 Man Tent

Coleman Hooligan Backpacking Tent, 2/3/4 Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent, Includes Full Rainfly, Storage Pocket, Carry Bag and 10 Minute Setup

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4.4
£125.35

Coleman Hooligan Backpacking Tent, 2/3/4 Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent, Includes Full Rainfly, Storage Pocket, Carry Bag and 10 Minute Setup

- 22%
BETENST Camping Tent, Pop up Tent 3 Person Family Dome Tent Waterproof Windproof with 2 Mesh Doors, 2 Mesh Windows, Roof Skylights, 2 in 1 Double Layers, Storage Bag for Camping Hiking Backpacking

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4.6
89.98£69.99

BETENST Camping Tent, Pop up Tent 3 Person Family Dome Tent Waterproof Windproof with 2 Mesh Doors, 2 Mesh Windows, Roof Skylights, 2 in 1 Double Layers, Storage Bag for Camping Hiking Backpacking

Coleman Carlsbad Dark Room Camping Tent with Screened Porch, 4/6 Person Tent Blocks 90% of Sunlight and Keeps Inside Cool, Weatherproof Tent with Easy Setup and Screened-in Porch

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4.3
£270.27

Coleman Carlsbad Dark Room Camping Tent with Screened Porch, 4/6 Person Tent Blocks 90% of Sunlight and Keeps Inside Cool, Weatherproof Tent with Easy Setup and Screened-in Porch

- 28%
Coleman Tent The BlackOut 3, 3 man Festival Camping tent with BlackOut Bedroom Technology, Festival Essential, 3 Person Dome Tent, 100% waterproof with sewn in groundsheet

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4.4
179.00£129.57

Coleman Tent The BlackOut 3, 3 man Festival Camping tent with BlackOut Bedroom Technology, Festival Essential, 3 Person Dome Tent, 100% waterproof with sewn in groundsheet

Beach Tent 3-4 Person Large Pop Up Beach Tents for Adults, Automatic Instant Outdoor Tent Portable UV Protection Beach Sun Shelter with Side Door, Easy Setup Tent for Camping Hiking Picnic

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4.6
£42.99

Beach Tent 3-4 Person Large Pop Up Beach Tents for Adults, Automatic Instant Outdoor Tent Portable UV Protection Beach Sun Shelter with Side Door, Easy Setup Tent for Camping Hiking Picnic

- 26%
Portal 3-4 Man Tent with Porch, Camping Tent for 3 to 4 Persons with Sewn-in Groundsheet, 4000mm Waterproof Family Tent with Bedroom, Lightweight Dome Tent for Outdoor Garden Backpacking Hiking

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4.4
108.00£79.98

Portal 3-4 Man Tent with Porch, Camping Tent for 3 to 4 Persons with Sewn-in Groundsheet, 4000mm Waterproof Family Tent with Bedroom, Lightweight Dome Tent for Outdoor Garden Backpacking Hiking

Coleman Tent Kobuk Valley 4, 4 man tent BlackOut Bedroom Technology, Festival Essential, 1 bedroom Family Dome Tent, 100% waterproof Camping Tent sewn in groundsheet

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4.3
£249.00

Coleman Tent Kobuk Valley 4, 4 man tent BlackOut Bedroom Technology, Festival Essential, 1 bedroom Family Dome Tent, 100% waterproof Camping Tent sewn in groundsheet

Coleman Kobuk Valley 4+ Kuppelzelt | leichtes 4 Personen Igluzelt mit großer verdunkelter Schlafkabine | 4 Mann Campingzelt mit Vorzelt | 100% Wasserdicht WS 4.500

0

4.3
£119.79

Coleman Kobuk Valley 4+ Kuppelzelt | leichtes 4 Personen Igluzelt mit großer verdunkelter Schlafkabine | 4 Mann Campingzelt mit Vorzelt | 100% Wasserdicht WS 4.500

- 11%
Naturehike New Cloud-Up Ultralight 1 Person Tent 3 Season Camping Hiking

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4.4
119.00£105.99

Naturehike New Cloud-Up Ultralight 1 Person Tent 3 Season Camping Hiking

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4.7
£678.49

3-4 Person Camping Dome Tent Double-Deck Holiday Tent Easy Setup Waterproof Hiking Tent for Mountaineering Travel Outdoor Activities (Grey)

Night Cat Camping Tent for 1 2 Person Man Waterproof Backpacking Tents Easy Setup Lightweight for Hiking Backyard

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4.2
£60.55

Night Cat Camping Tent for 1 2 Person Man Waterproof Backpacking Tents Easy Setup Lightweight for Hiking Backyard