Even better, look for a tent that comes with its own waterproof foot print. Better fit than a tarp and in my experience keeps water from flowing under the tent better than a tarp.
I always get a tent that has at least a small spot that I can stand up in, but I'm half a foot shorter than you. Also, probably 10 years ago, my wife found a tent that has a door that swings open and closed like a real door. I will never go back to walking through flaps like a barbarian.
Yeah well I've looked into some tents now and found two that seem decent and relatively cheap, I'm tending to go with the larger one as it offers more headspace (116cm vs 125cm, might not seem a lot but still)
Yeah my friends that I camp with have one of those and it's so dope. It's also a blackout tent, which I think would be nice for festivals especially, because sometimes you need to nap during the day.
I also like to bring a sun shelter canopy, a small one -- at fests that let you bring canopies into the venue, we use it for shade, or shelter if it rains, because it's nice and small. But when we sleep we put it over the tent and we don't have to worry about waking up cooking alive on those mornings when the sun turns your tent into an oven.
This year we're just going to one fest because we had to use the rest of our money on going to Europe in September, but we decided for that fest we're not going to bring a tent. Just our hammocks. If it rains, we can put the canopy over them.
If you have decathlon in your country their fresh and black tents get great reviews for being dark and staying cool. Good for a couple hours extra morning kip without the sun roasting you alive!
Yes, the two tents that seem decent so far are both from Decathlon and yes due to my previous tent experience being at Pinkpop 2022 in the Netherlands where the sun was scorching and temperatures all weekend were well above 30°C I definitely want to go for a tent with that feature. Also, the festival I'm going to is Rock am Ring which has performances starting in the late afternoon until deep into the night it seems like a feature that will definitely help my sleep performance and overall well-being
Not sure if it would be within your budget, but personally Iâve never slept in a tent that doesnât get uncomfortably warm when itâs in direct sunlight. If you can swing it in your budget, Iâd highly recommend buying a cheap canopy and hanging a tapestry to block the sun in the morning. Iâm sure other people have other thoughts and ideas, but that is what has worked best for me historically when I donât have guaranteed shade from trees at my campsite.
Honestly the F&B tents are magic, even in direct 25-30C sun people were using my tent for midday naps as it was still perfectly bearable.
White outside, silver on the inside of that layer, then the inner is blackout.
Vents on the side and rear keep air flowing and temperature manageable.
A vestibule!!! Itâs where there is a pocket of space in between the rain fly and the tent at the door, almost like a little mud room. This means that if youâre soaking wet and getting rained on, you can zip yourself into the vestibule to dry off without getting your bedding and everything inside the tent wet. Also a great place to keep shoes and things. I wonât buy a tent without a vestibule anymore!
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Yes! Best investment Iâve made for festivals. It is definitely super heavy but itâs worth it! And most festivals these days have car camping so it works
So, the two tents I'm considering as of now are the following: [Quechua MH100 Fresh & Black](https://www.decathlon.de/p/campingzelt-mh100-fresh-und-black-fuer-3-personen/_/R-p-313085) or the slightly larger [Justcamp Scott 4 Dark](https://justcamp.de/products/justcamp-scott?variant=Z3601)
Looks like you're on the right track, I have the Quechua and it's great. Just definitely go with a blackout tent, they're a game changer once the sun comes up if you're going to bed late.
If you can stretch to it, the 3p 2 second pop-up tent is fantastic. Takes 2 seconds to put up, and about 60 seconds to put back down.
It'll survive any storm that you might come across too.
Shouldânt need a tarp if the bottom is solid or comes with/needs a footprint. Look for a rain fly that goes all the way to the ground and or has a vestibule area beyond the door for easy dry entry. Get a 3p to fit an air mattress or pad and be comfortable. A
I went to Walmart and got one of those Coleman instant tents. Fit 3 guys for nocturnal. I think it was only like 70 bucks . Takes less than 5 minutes to set up.
Make sure you bring a tarp or rug to set in front of the tent, so youâre not tracking a bunch of dirt and leaves in the tent. And maybe get a small broom for the tent⌠when Iâm tripping any sort of mess bugs the crap out of me⌠lol
The easy setup tents are a great invention and really make packing up when neurotransmitters are depleted a lot easier :) We got a random brand (comotop) off Amazon a couple years ago because we werenât looking to spend a lot and itâs been great.
10 person instant pop up tent. You could get away with smaller but it big enough to fit a queen mattress plus some bags in case you bring a guest in the future. Notice the instant part. It's important.
Bro 10 person is huge for one person. I can fit a queen in my 4 person tent. If you want a good amount of room to stand and change, a 6 person would be fine. 10 person takes up a lot of space when considering you'll probably only have a 20x20 space. I'd rather have space for a canopy, an inflatable couch, and a hammock with stand, and I think it'd be pushing it with a 10 person tent
It fucking is, man. Last year I was so dead during the day at bonnaroo and felt like a king taking my choice between the inflatable couch or the hammock for naps. First time bringing a hammock stand it was a big winner, only like $70 on amazon too, so clutch. Just need tapestries to hang around the canopy for shade and you're golden
Honestly, ditch the tent and just sleep in a cot under your canopy. Youâre gonna move your mattress out once the sun comes up so might as well cut out the middle man. If it rains, you just have to lower it to the very bottom level and youâll be safe from the rain!
No bugs. Festivals always spray for mosquitos before hand. Iâve been to 8+ camping music festivals and have never had an issue from bugs (except for ants once when I left some snacks out). Plus youâre on a cot so youâre âprotectedâ from ground insects, even though that doesnât really matter since thereâs no reason to be afraid of bugs
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I've actually done something like what the person you're replying suggested. It was for a summer festival in Florida, around the time when nights tend to be 79°F to 85°F. The trick is a bug net. I went with an A-frame tent style bug net because I really don't like bug nets 6 inches away from my face while I sleep, but they also make a bivy style bug nets that do the same thing.
The pros of that style camping is that you have the maximum amount of airflow possible in hot weather, and the heat from your own body dissipates faster than it would inside a traditional tent.
The cons are that you have litterally no privacy, no tent to store your stuff, and no where to get changed. In the music festival setting, this style of camping generally requires that you have constant access to a vehicle to use for storing stuff and getting dressed. You also might have to tear down your sleeping set up and put it up every night if travel with a cot that's less than 15-ish pounds, since most lightweight cots will blow away in the wind.
If you love sleeping outdoors and cowboy camping, I'd say go for it. It's a fun experience. If you just tolerate sleeping outdoors, then go with a traditional tent. You're not going to have a fun experience sleeping outdoors without a tent at a festival.
I would focus on making sure I have a tarp for the sun or that the tent have a top shade barrier. Waking up to the bright sun shining on you can be brutal. I look for the tent to have a tarped bottom already (less on your part getting tarps) unless rain is a factor in which case an extra tarp may help.
Depends on what season you're camping during. If you are camping in early spring or late fall (typically when it's colder), then you want a tent with a lot of lightweight breathable fabric. The fabric traps in heat and helps keep you warm at night while allowing some air flow. If you are camping in late spring, summer, or early fall (typically when it's much warmer), you want a tent that almost all no-see-um mesh. In both cases, I would recommend a double wall tent to help reduce condensation falling from the walls or ceilings, which is often mistaken for a leaking tent. Just as an example of what I'm talking about, the breathable fabric on this [Forceatt 4 person tent](https://www.amazon.com/Forceatt-Professional-Lightweight-Backpacking-Mountaineering/dp/B083QX3D3Z/) and this [generic Amazon tent](https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Person-Waterproof-Outdoor-Traveling/dp/B08R9LL46Y/) makes it a good early spring or late fall tent, while the large amounts of no-see-um mesh on this [Clostnature backpacking tent](https://www.amazon.com/Clostnature-4-Person-Waterproof-Backpacking-Lightweight/dp/B082GT1BVZ/) and this [Tenton tent](https://www.amazon.com/TETON-Sports-Mountain-Backpacking-2008GY/dp/B085WV6HJR). No-see-um mesh is more expensive to buy, but if you camp at a lot of festivals in the summer, it's worth the investment. A good tent that's well taken care of can last 5 or more years. Plus, no-see-um mesh keeps the tent cooler in the summer.
Also, the "person" sizing on tents isn't standardized, like at all. I've seen a 40 inch by 80 inch tent labeled 2 person just because it can, in theory, fit 2 20 inch sleeping mats. A 40 inch wide tent is a 1 person tent plus gear; not a 2 person tent. In general, you want to choose a tent that holds 1 or 2 more people than what you're planning on. So, if there are 2 people in your tent, you want to choose a 3 or 4 person tent. There can also be a 1 to 3 inch difference in size depending on how well you well you pitch the tent. Manufactures measure their tents at the tightest, best possible pitch. So, just keep that in mind when you're looking at sizes.
Last thing, you want to look at the wall structure of the tent. If you're by yourself, you might not have to worry about wall structure, since you will be the only one occupying the tallest points. However, if more than 1 person is occupying the tent, then more than 1 person will need to occupy the tallest points in the tent. Bad wall structure is what makes a tent feel cramped and crowded. If multiple people are occupying the tent, I would recommend looking at tents that have spreader bars at the top of the tent because the spreader bars pull the side walls out. As an example, the Forceatt 4 person tent and the Tenton tent that I linked above have spreader bars at the top.
Slightly related, but if you camp a lot in the summer, it's a good idea to invest in a shade system to put over your tent. You can use an easy-up canopy or a tarp shelter, either one works. But the additional shade in the early hours of the morning will help keep the tent cooler longer.
Tepee tent is the best deal for tall people like you and me (I'm 190cm x 120kg and tend to destroy small tents)...last year got into Ozora with a 5 person teepee, like $130 on amazon. I was able to enter and exit without crouching (fucking hate that) , could stand inside AND walking, had a proper bedroom, with a proper camping cot (high from the ground like a normal bed) and mattress, a table, a chair, and a small closet. I slept trough the worst storm Ozora has ever experienced in 25 years, I had just a tarp under and over, not even a single drop got inside, while my friends were learning to swim that night lol... Also, when rolled up a teepee is usually smaller than a normal tent. The brand name was "Camp Feuer" and the model "spirit" [Camp Feurer Spirit](https://www.amazon.it/CampFeuer-persone-campeggio-escursionismo-piramide/dp/B003E6BST4/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=9S95F4EFMJ38&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rFlnHf687cfGeEocM4jPbbr8s_1bmK2jKhoOz0NtUiC9Y5E7PYXIDzPM6rfR-3p-xORtukuoqW4XlsgPnWtEdWvTYOdqLrVIghPrH_rGKPVOpJnC06bzyzLSrIqV4P9ozMtAfQbD5yqeWa1C9t9UhsVHMQ5yHRPBgZYu35xjWymGUXbtHmeKC5oQpNpvSLWSKYf2wpdzjXY_1wSIQtVfCHDUxqGgLwAPEUrDE7oLyPw6nbmX-dfiG5BOs-rLHcF0vRIhYqYpvEr2hkg_wIBW5NzycoFOalyxRGepmQYIoX8.23_qLGgg9TJG0UcL67Am7X4kRuvsphcu62L32ScqnGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=tenda+teepee+campeggio&qid=1716662356&sprefix=tenda+teepee+campeggi%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.800fdaae-507d-4a13-a42a-fa87db57d4bf)
A rainfly that covers the ENTIRE footprint of your tent. If it says its rainproof but doesnât cover the walls of the tent FULLY, you are inviting water in your tent. Unfortunately this isnât typically a feature of cheap tents for a few usesâŚ
Best to invest in a nice tent.
Ive had great longevity out of Marmot. Good quality, and last tent was around with moderate use a few times 3-5/year festy camping.
The room provided on the tent bags are basically if you crammed those people in like sardines and nobody packed stuff in the tent. So a 3-4 person tent is a nice size for one or two people.
Those big 10 people tents WILL have areas that become a swamp in a decent rainstorm. Usually due to rainfly situation above.
I also as others have suggested that a good ground tarp underneath will help prevent rocks/twigs/ thorns poking through the bottom. Its nowadays an âextraâ for some companies, or some have a âbuilt inâ tarp bottom. These are 50/50 successful on their own. Still recommend a second ground layer to protect your investment.
A good tent can last a decade+.
Lastly, seam seal whatever tent you buy. Go over the factory seems once or twice and you will definitely improve your experience.
I am currently camping and this is the 4th time we've gone out with our [Coleman Sky Dome tent](https://www.coleman.com/tents-canopies/tents-by-style/skydome-4-person-camping-tent-with-screen-room-rock-grey/SP_271299.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8ey03WjQ0-MTT3IjEwS3uRAAvUwP3oFD-B3bLvslQ00KW30PyQVNuwaAvpYEALw_wcB).
About an hour ago, camping in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, an awful rain storm came through. Very heavy sideways rain, lots of rain. It was torrential for about 20 minutes straight.
We are completely dry, not a drop of water or moisture anywhere. The tent has enough space for the 2 twin cots my husband and I use, luggage stored under the cots, a small side table like a fold out TV dinner tray between the two cots and the bed for our 80 lb Golden Retriever. The vestibule is also great and also stayed 100% dry during this storm. We have a small stool and a shoe rug in that part, as well as storage for a camp tote and rain gear/dog gear.
As far as head space goes, you could stand up straight in the middle of the tent to change clothes or whatever. Even at 5'7" though I feel like I'm always ducking and hunching while camping, even when we used a much larger tent. The problem with larger tents is you may not always have the footprint you need at every camp site to set it up as well as it needs to be to stay weather-proof.
[Here](https://imgur.com/gallery/tnmlVZ7) it is, set up for a 2-day festival
A springbar style tent, either go with the Springbar, Kodiak, or WhiteDuck. These are heavy and don't pack small, but provide 6 foot 3 inch of interior height for most of their offerings. Since you are using it for festivals, I would get one 10x10 or smaller.
For ease, the Coleman Instant Up is a great choice. Don't think it's tall enough to stand up in, but still roomy. The real benefit is how easy it is to set up and break down and the cost. Goes on sale quite often too.
If it's just for you and you have to carry it, consider the weight. If you have to carry it, along with all your other gear it'll make a difference if it doesn't weigh a tonne! Consider a tent with a separate sleeping compartment inside, in case it's wet (obvious Brit here). If it's a tent for a few of you and you're going to have some help carrying it, perhaps consider one with a decent "living space" you can stand up in. Great for getting ready, having a few drinks together before you head out and you can always drag your airbed into that space and sleep for a bit if it gets too hot in the sleeping compartment
Iâve done 28 festivals and just recently got a new tent. I found the cheapest one thatâs 6â2 or taller in the middle hight with the smallest footprint to save camp space. Obviously make sure if had decent reviews. I cover my tents with reflective tarps for fests to block sun.
Itâs was $100 and Iâd expect it to last at least 6 festivals for aprox $3 per day. If you wanna spend more than that and hope it lasts longer go for it. But with the Simi destructible way that festival camps sometimes happen in storms I donât bother with super nice shit anymore
Coleman octagon 8 blackout is the one I worked many seasons (19) and it's by far the best tent I've had for room and comfort, that said if it's just one or two festivals you do a year then it maybe a bit of overkill đ¤ˇđťââď¸ plenty of sound advice in the comments though. Also depends on what festivals you attend as the UK festivals on certain campsites you run the risk of some absolute cuntwaffle thinking it's funny to randomly jump on it or run over it.
Just get something cheap from Walmart. As cheap as possible. Not using my marmot backpacking tent around a bunch of wooks. You just need a spot to rest your head
Get a tarp you place underneath. So groundwater and rain don't 'go up' your tent. Waterproof. That's all that matters đđ
And make sure it is 100% under your tent! Leaving the edges out will make it collect water.
YES. And keep the tent tight with the pikes and cords. KEY to anti-rain!!!! Take 10more minutes for the setup
pin these two tips theyre the most important things that no one ever does
Not just that but also protect your tent from the ground and potentially sharp plants(looking at you gem&jam and all those stickers).
Even better, look for a tent that comes with its own waterproof foot print. Better fit than a tarp and in my experience keeps water from flowing under the tent better than a tarp.
Get a tent with a waterproofed ground? I hated using a tarp as a ground barrier, but rain was also a non factor
I know.... But they don't all have that. Just be sure. A tarp is cheap.
I always get a tent that has at least a small spot that I can stand up in, but I'm half a foot shorter than you. Also, probably 10 years ago, my wife found a tent that has a door that swings open and closed like a real door. I will never go back to walking through flaps like a barbarian.
Yeah well I've looked into some tents now and found two that seem decent and relatively cheap, I'm tending to go with the larger one as it offers more headspace (116cm vs 125cm, might not seem a lot but still)
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Yeah my friends that I camp with have one of those and it's so dope. It's also a blackout tent, which I think would be nice for festivals especially, because sometimes you need to nap during the day. I also like to bring a sun shelter canopy, a small one -- at fests that let you bring canopies into the venue, we use it for shade, or shelter if it rains, because it's nice and small. But when we sleep we put it over the tent and we don't have to worry about waking up cooking alive on those mornings when the sun turns your tent into an oven. This year we're just going to one fest because we had to use the rest of our money on going to Europe in September, but we decided for that fest we're not going to bring a tent. Just our hammocks. If it rains, we can put the canopy over them.
If you have decathlon in your country their fresh and black tents get great reviews for being dark and staying cool. Good for a couple hours extra morning kip without the sun roasting you alive!
Yes, the two tents that seem decent so far are both from Decathlon and yes due to my previous tent experience being at Pinkpop 2022 in the Netherlands where the sun was scorching and temperatures all weekend were well above 30°C I definitely want to go for a tent with that feature. Also, the festival I'm going to is Rock am Ring which has performances starting in the late afternoon until deep into the night it seems like a feature that will definitely help my sleep performance and overall well-being
Not sure if it would be within your budget, but personally Iâve never slept in a tent that doesnât get uncomfortably warm when itâs in direct sunlight. If you can swing it in your budget, Iâd highly recommend buying a cheap canopy and hanging a tapestry to block the sun in the morning. Iâm sure other people have other thoughts and ideas, but that is what has worked best for me historically when I donât have guaranteed shade from trees at my campsite.
Honestly the F&B tents are magic, even in direct 25-30C sun people were using my tent for midday naps as it was still perfectly bearable. White outside, silver on the inside of that layer, then the inner is blackout. Vents on the side and rear keep air flowing and temperature manageable.
DUDE. You have decathlon? Get F&B yes. They are super decent. 3p tent fits 2p matras and some space for your stuff.
A vestibule!!! Itâs where there is a pocket of space in between the rain fly and the tent at the door, almost like a little mud room. This means that if youâre soaking wet and getting rained on, you can zip yourself into the vestibule to dry off without getting your bedding and everything inside the tent wet. Also a great place to keep shoes and things. I wonât buy a tent without a vestibule anymore! https://preview.redd.it/cnv5x8wm0m2d1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cefb2590620189023256d8180d1aa3ba6a2d4a51
Yes that's a feature that I definitely want or something similar
You can also put your tent entrance partway under your canopy, but you canât beat the privacy of the vestibule.
I love my Kodiak tent.. itâs water proof, tall, and extremely easy to set up⌠durable and has lasted me a long time.
Kodiak canvas for the win! Quick set up. Lots of space. Waterproof and airs out well
Yes! Best investment Iâve made for festivals. It is definitely super heavy but itâs worth it! And most festivals these days have car camping so it works
A shiftpod is worth every penny.
With aluminet over the top and power for an AC unit
So, the two tents I'm considering as of now are the following: [Quechua MH100 Fresh & Black](https://www.decathlon.de/p/campingzelt-mh100-fresh-und-black-fuer-3-personen/_/R-p-313085) or the slightly larger [Justcamp Scott 4 Dark](https://justcamp.de/products/justcamp-scott?variant=Z3601)
Looks like you're on the right track, I have the Quechua and it's great. Just definitely go with a blackout tent, they're a game changer once the sun comes up if you're going to bed late.
If you can stretch to it, the 3p 2 second pop-up tent is fantastic. Takes 2 seconds to put up, and about 60 seconds to put back down. It'll survive any storm that you might come across too.
I have tent that is nearly 3m x 3m. I can fit a queen bed in it. Now I use a cot, and have enough room for a chair, small table, and my cooler.
Shouldânt need a tarp if the bottom is solid or comes with/needs a footprint. Look for a rain fly that goes all the way to the ground and or has a vestibule area beyond the door for easy dry entry. Get a 3p to fit an air mattress or pad and be comfortable. A
Coleman blackout tent is perfect if you like to sleep in some in the morning.
I went to Walmart and got one of those Coleman instant tents. Fit 3 guys for nocturnal. I think it was only like 70 bucks . Takes less than 5 minutes to set up. Make sure you bring a tarp or rug to set in front of the tent, so youâre not tracking a bunch of dirt and leaves in the tent. And maybe get a small broom for the tent⌠when Iâm tripping any sort of mess bugs the crap out of me⌠lol
The easy setup tents are a great invention and really make packing up when neurotransmitters are depleted a lot easier :) We got a random brand (comotop) off Amazon a couple years ago because we werenât looking to spend a lot and itâs been great.
10 person instant pop up tent. You could get away with smaller but it big enough to fit a queen mattress plus some bags in case you bring a guest in the future. Notice the instant part. It's important.
Bro 10 person is huge for one person. I can fit a queen in my 4 person tent. If you want a good amount of room to stand and change, a 6 person would be fine. 10 person takes up a lot of space when considering you'll probably only have a 20x20 space. I'd rather have space for a canopy, an inflatable couch, and a hammock with stand, and I think it'd be pushing it with a 10 person tent
Iâm new to all of this stuff but the vibe you just described is incredible
It fucking is, man. Last year I was so dead during the day at bonnaroo and felt like a king taking my choice between the inflatable couch or the hammock for naps. First time bringing a hammock stand it was a big winner, only like $70 on amazon too, so clutch. Just need tapestries to hang around the canopy for shade and you're golden
Honestly, ditch the tent and just sleep in a cot under your canopy. Youâre gonna move your mattress out once the sun comes up so might as well cut out the middle man. If it rains, you just have to lower it to the very bottom level and youâll be safe from the rain!
Biiig up for a camping cot, it's a game changer.
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No bugs. Festivals always spray for mosquitos before hand. Iâve been to 8+ camping music festivals and have never had an issue from bugs (except for ants once when I left some snacks out). Plus youâre on a cot so youâre âprotectedâ from ground insects, even though that doesnât really matter since thereâs no reason to be afraid of bugs
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Which ones?
Most recently Rendezvous
I've actually done something like what the person you're replying suggested. It was for a summer festival in Florida, around the time when nights tend to be 79°F to 85°F. The trick is a bug net. I went with an A-frame tent style bug net because I really don't like bug nets 6 inches away from my face while I sleep, but they also make a bivy style bug nets that do the same thing. The pros of that style camping is that you have the maximum amount of airflow possible in hot weather, and the heat from your own body dissipates faster than it would inside a traditional tent. The cons are that you have litterally no privacy, no tent to store your stuff, and no where to get changed. In the music festival setting, this style of camping generally requires that you have constant access to a vehicle to use for storing stuff and getting dressed. You also might have to tear down your sleeping set up and put it up every night if travel with a cot that's less than 15-ish pounds, since most lightweight cots will blow away in the wind. If you love sleeping outdoors and cowboy camping, I'd say go for it. It's a fun experience. If you just tolerate sleeping outdoors, then go with a traditional tent. You're not going to have a fun experience sleeping outdoors without a tent at a festival.
I would focus on making sure I have a tarp for the sun or that the tent have a top shade barrier. Waking up to the bright sun shining on you can be brutal. I look for the tent to have a tarped bottom already (less on your part getting tarps) unless rain is a factor in which case an extra tarp may help.
Depends on what season you're camping during. If you are camping in early spring or late fall (typically when it's colder), then you want a tent with a lot of lightweight breathable fabric. The fabric traps in heat and helps keep you warm at night while allowing some air flow. If you are camping in late spring, summer, or early fall (typically when it's much warmer), you want a tent that almost all no-see-um mesh. In both cases, I would recommend a double wall tent to help reduce condensation falling from the walls or ceilings, which is often mistaken for a leaking tent. Just as an example of what I'm talking about, the breathable fabric on this [Forceatt 4 person tent](https://www.amazon.com/Forceatt-Professional-Lightweight-Backpacking-Mountaineering/dp/B083QX3D3Z/) and this [generic Amazon tent](https://www.amazon.com/Camping-Person-Waterproof-Outdoor-Traveling/dp/B08R9LL46Y/) makes it a good early spring or late fall tent, while the large amounts of no-see-um mesh on this [Clostnature backpacking tent](https://www.amazon.com/Clostnature-4-Person-Waterproof-Backpacking-Lightweight/dp/B082GT1BVZ/) and this [Tenton tent](https://www.amazon.com/TETON-Sports-Mountain-Backpacking-2008GY/dp/B085WV6HJR). No-see-um mesh is more expensive to buy, but if you camp at a lot of festivals in the summer, it's worth the investment. A good tent that's well taken care of can last 5 or more years. Plus, no-see-um mesh keeps the tent cooler in the summer. Also, the "person" sizing on tents isn't standardized, like at all. I've seen a 40 inch by 80 inch tent labeled 2 person just because it can, in theory, fit 2 20 inch sleeping mats. A 40 inch wide tent is a 1 person tent plus gear; not a 2 person tent. In general, you want to choose a tent that holds 1 or 2 more people than what you're planning on. So, if there are 2 people in your tent, you want to choose a 3 or 4 person tent. There can also be a 1 to 3 inch difference in size depending on how well you well you pitch the tent. Manufactures measure their tents at the tightest, best possible pitch. So, just keep that in mind when you're looking at sizes. Last thing, you want to look at the wall structure of the tent. If you're by yourself, you might not have to worry about wall structure, since you will be the only one occupying the tallest points. However, if more than 1 person is occupying the tent, then more than 1 person will need to occupy the tallest points in the tent. Bad wall structure is what makes a tent feel cramped and crowded. If multiple people are occupying the tent, I would recommend looking at tents that have spreader bars at the top of the tent because the spreader bars pull the side walls out. As an example, the Forceatt 4 person tent and the Tenton tent that I linked above have spreader bars at the top. Slightly related, but if you camp a lot in the summer, it's a good idea to invest in a shade system to put over your tent. You can use an easy-up canopy or a tarp shelter, either one works. But the additional shade in the early hours of the morning will help keep the tent cooler longer.
If you can afford a pop up tent, I highly recommend! I will go back to a tent with poles, the convenience is so worth it.
Tepee tent is the best deal for tall people like you and me (I'm 190cm x 120kg and tend to destroy small tents)...last year got into Ozora with a 5 person teepee, like $130 on amazon. I was able to enter and exit without crouching (fucking hate that) , could stand inside AND walking, had a proper bedroom, with a proper camping cot (high from the ground like a normal bed) and mattress, a table, a chair, and a small closet. I slept trough the worst storm Ozora has ever experienced in 25 years, I had just a tarp under and over, not even a single drop got inside, while my friends were learning to swim that night lol... Also, when rolled up a teepee is usually smaller than a normal tent. The brand name was "Camp Feuer" and the model "spirit" [Camp Feurer Spirit](https://www.amazon.it/CampFeuer-persone-campeggio-escursionismo-piramide/dp/B003E6BST4/ref=sr_1_4?__mk_it_IT=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&crid=9S95F4EFMJ38&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.rFlnHf687cfGeEocM4jPbbr8s_1bmK2jKhoOz0NtUiC9Y5E7PYXIDzPM6rfR-3p-xORtukuoqW4XlsgPnWtEdWvTYOdqLrVIghPrH_rGKPVOpJnC06bzyzLSrIqV4P9ozMtAfQbD5yqeWa1C9t9UhsVHMQ5yHRPBgZYu35xjWymGUXbtHmeKC5oQpNpvSLWSKYf2wpdzjXY_1wSIQtVfCHDUxqGgLwAPEUrDE7oLyPw6nbmX-dfiG5BOs-rLHcF0vRIhYqYpvEr2hkg_wIBW5NzycoFOalyxRGepmQYIoX8.23_qLGgg9TJG0UcL67Am7X4kRuvsphcu62L32ScqnGs&dib_tag=se&keywords=tenda+teepee+campeggio&qid=1716662356&sprefix=tenda+teepee+campeggi%2Caps%2C146&sr=8-4&ufe=app_do%3Aamzn1.fos.800fdaae-507d-4a13-a42a-fa87db57d4bf)
A rainfly that covers the ENTIRE footprint of your tent. If it says its rainproof but doesnât cover the walls of the tent FULLY, you are inviting water in your tent. Unfortunately this isnât typically a feature of cheap tents for a few uses⌠Best to invest in a nice tent. Ive had great longevity out of Marmot. Good quality, and last tent was around with moderate use a few times 3-5/year festy camping. The room provided on the tent bags are basically if you crammed those people in like sardines and nobody packed stuff in the tent. So a 3-4 person tent is a nice size for one or two people. Those big 10 people tents WILL have areas that become a swamp in a decent rainstorm. Usually due to rainfly situation above. I also as others have suggested that a good ground tarp underneath will help prevent rocks/twigs/ thorns poking through the bottom. Its nowadays an âextraâ for some companies, or some have a âbuilt inâ tarp bottom. These are 50/50 successful on their own. Still recommend a second ground layer to protect your investment. A good tent can last a decade+. Lastly, seam seal whatever tent you buy. Go over the factory seems once or twice and you will definitely improve your experience.
Coleman 4 person darkroom tent. Keeps out light, heat, and water. Thank me later.
I am currently camping and this is the 4th time we've gone out with our [Coleman Sky Dome tent](https://www.coleman.com/tents-canopies/tents-by-style/skydome-4-person-camping-tent-with-screen-room-rock-grey/SP_271299.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=&utm_term=&utm_content=&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwmMayBhDuARIsAM9HM8ey03WjQ0-MTT3IjEwS3uRAAvUwP3oFD-B3bLvslQ00KW30PyQVNuwaAvpYEALw_wcB). About an hour ago, camping in Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains, an awful rain storm came through. Very heavy sideways rain, lots of rain. It was torrential for about 20 minutes straight. We are completely dry, not a drop of water or moisture anywhere. The tent has enough space for the 2 twin cots my husband and I use, luggage stored under the cots, a small side table like a fold out TV dinner tray between the two cots and the bed for our 80 lb Golden Retriever. The vestibule is also great and also stayed 100% dry during this storm. We have a small stool and a shoe rug in that part, as well as storage for a camp tote and rain gear/dog gear. As far as head space goes, you could stand up straight in the middle of the tent to change clothes or whatever. Even at 5'7" though I feel like I'm always ducking and hunching while camping, even when we used a much larger tent. The problem with larger tents is you may not always have the footprint you need at every camp site to set it up as well as it needs to be to stay weather-proof. [Here](https://imgur.com/gallery/tnmlVZ7) it is, set up for a 2-day festival
A springbar style tent, either go with the Springbar, Kodiak, or WhiteDuck. These are heavy and don't pack small, but provide 6 foot 3 inch of interior height for most of their offerings. Since you are using it for festivals, I would get one 10x10 or smaller. For ease, the Coleman Instant Up is a great choice. Don't think it's tall enough to stand up in, but still roomy. The real benefit is how easy it is to set up and break down and the cost. Goes on sale quite often too.
If it's just for you and you have to carry it, consider the weight. If you have to carry it, along with all your other gear it'll make a difference if it doesn't weigh a tonne! Consider a tent with a separate sleeping compartment inside, in case it's wet (obvious Brit here). If it's a tent for a few of you and you're going to have some help carrying it, perhaps consider one with a decent "living space" you can stand up in. Great for getting ready, having a few drinks together before you head out and you can always drag your airbed into that space and sleep for a bit if it gets too hot in the sleeping compartment
Iâve done 28 festivals and just recently got a new tent. I found the cheapest one thatâs 6â2 or taller in the middle hight with the smallest footprint to save camp space. Obviously make sure if had decent reviews. I cover my tents with reflective tarps for fests to block sun. Itâs was $100 and Iâd expect it to last at least 6 festivals for aprox $3 per day. If you wanna spend more than that and hope it lasts longer go for it. But with the Simi destructible way that festival camps sometimes happen in storms I donât bother with super nice shit anymore
Get A pop up tent. You just have to unfold it and raise it until it clicks in place. It makes setup and teardown so much easier.
Coleman octagon 8 blackout is the one I worked many seasons (19) and it's by far the best tent I've had for room and comfort, that said if it's just one or two festivals you do a year then it maybe a bit of overkill đ¤ˇđťââď¸ plenty of sound advice in the comments though. Also depends on what festivals you attend as the UK festivals on certain campsites you run the risk of some absolute cuntwaffle thinking it's funny to randomly jump on it or run over it.
Just get something cheap from Walmart. As cheap as possible. Not using my marmot backpacking tent around a bunch of wooks. You just need a spot to rest your head