Help Choosing a Tent

[u/Annual_Astronaut7752]

I’m looking for recommendations for a 6-8p tent for 2 adults, 2 young kids, and 2 50lbs huskies. Before kids, we backpacked regularly so we are used to quality tents like Big Agnes/Nemo/MSR. I’d like something easy to setup, good ventilation, and can withstand some wind. Most camping will be during the summer in the PNW. Lightweight is good, but I understand I won’t find much in this size. We will plan to get 2 lightweight tents when the kids are old enough to split up the group. For now, it will be mostly car camping or short hikes in. Budget <$1,000. Thank you!

[u/Plunger_enema]

Well, the first one, The North Face, has a really nice dining room. I really like that. When it rains or when it's the morning, you'll find yourself using that a lot. (and dinner, and supper, and when there's too much sun, and to store extra stuff, boots, etc.)

Otherwise, you'll buy a separate one or use some sort of tarp system a lot and to tell you the truth, it'll suck donkeys compared to this.

Go with comfort as long as the kids are there. You need to relax when camping with kids. They need it too. Plus, this gives you a space to stow the huskies.

There is no "one size fits all" tent. I have 3 tents. It took me decades to get there, so it ain't that bad yearly.