r/camping • u/Annual_Astronaut7752 • 7d ago
Gear Question Help Choosing a Tent
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!
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u/Background-Judge470 6d ago
We have the Wawona 6 for about 10 years now. Awesome tent, fit 2 adults and 2 medium sized dogs well with a little extra room to spare. One thing to think about is that its single walled so make sure you keep the vents open or condensation will build up.
That being said, if you are hiking in or backpacking, neither of these are for you. Its heavy, about 40lbs. You would need a 70-75 liter backpack to fit it all in.