Coleman Polygon 5, large 5-person tent with 360° view, 5 man family tent, sturdy steel pole construction, easy to pitch, 100% waterproof camping tent.

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This is The Wise Adventurer’s roundup of the best 5 person tents currently on the market. If you’ve been searching long and hard for a good 5 person tent, you’re not alone: 5 person tents are hands down the least common tent size on the market, and that’s a shame considering how much they bring to the table. Not all tents have indoor communal spaces that can house all the campers if the weather turns, and even those that do aren't always large enough for everyone to be comfortable. We consider how easy it is to get into and out of the main entrances and sleeping compartments, how bright and roomy the living spaces are, and if we consider there to be enough room for the number of people intended to sleep in the tent. Budget-friendly model that’s ideal for warm weather/fair-weather family camping. Free-standing design is easy to pitch and boasts high ceilings. See Review There are also tents with inflatable poles. You'll need to pump up each pole individually, so it can take a bit of effort, but you can avoid trying to feed the poles through the tent canvas.

Once the tents are up, we closely inspect the interior of each one and rate them on how likely campers are to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience that meets their needs. An incredibly rugged tent with more features and interior space than you can imagine. Unique airframe design is sturdy and surprisingly fast to pitch. See Review

Combines the convenience of an inflatable airframe design with high-quality materials. Surprisingly affordable for a Zempire shelter. See Review

The limited coverage implies a few things: you don’t have any entrances for the storage area, which is unfortunate, but you do have some views around you thanks to a small front awning, which makes the tent more pleasant; it looks cool to me. However, such a small fly implies less protection. Who is it intended for? Tents with rigid poles made of stainless steel or aluminium are for building a rigid frame that will keep your tent sturdy in the wind. They can be heavier and more cumbersome to pitch, though. The second major feature of the Zempire Evo TL V2 is its outright size. It’s kind of hilarious that the Evo TL V2 is even considered a five person tent (that’s a technicality, since its “bedroom” is built for five) because it features roughly 200 feet of total floor space between the sleeping room and the massive “living area” that makes up the center of the shelter. You’ll also find another 50 square feet of space in the covered awning at the front of the tent, which can also be sealed off from weather using a zippable door. The Evo TL V2 is also incredibly tough and has some of the most impressive waterproofing we’ve seen thanks to an integrated rainfly that’s laboratory tested to a 6,000mm hydrostatic rating. The only thing worse than spending the night in a leaky tent is spending the night in a leaky tent with young children and/or a family pet. If you plan on camping rain-or-shine, pay close attention to both the design and water worthiness of your rainfly. We prefer tents with full-length rainflys that stretch all the way over the tent and stake in close to the ground. As far as cons go, Mountainsmith shelters look, feel, and perform like premium products, and they’re priced accordingly. That means the Conifer 5 is a little on the pricey side, but we wouldn’t consider it a splurge either. Other than that our only other real complaint is that the canopy uses a three pole clip-in/sleeve hybrid design, which takes a little longer to set up than a clip-in only design, especially if you’re using the rainfly since it uses a fourth pole to maximize vestibule space. Those are minor complaints for an otherwise exceptionally livable tent with plenty of space for two adults and three children to sleep comfortably rain-or-shine. Pros:We pitch every tent, taking into account how long it takes, how clear the instructions are, how much physical effort is required, and how convenient the process is. However, for actual camping, this is a couple’s tent. They claim it can fit two queen-size beds, but there isn’t an inch of space left. And, of course, if you’re just getting started learning about 5 person tents, we’ve also included a handy buyer’s guide in the list below to help explain the pros and cons of these unique shelters. In the guide we break down everything that makes a tent worth buying from the poles to the floor plan. Climate-wise: The tent is designed for warm-weather camping in a quiet setting. There are large mesh sections, which is fine when you need a lot of air circulation but could be better when it’s cold outside. The dome shape is aerodynamic, and this tent should perform well in theory, but such an awning would not perform well in high winds. We love the Mountainsmith Conifer 5 because it’s a legitimately high-quality tent from a brand we know and trust. Materials-wise this shelter uses heavy-duty (and color-coded) aluminum poles throughout and waterproof 68D polyester in both the fly and tent floor, both of which are built to last for years of regular use. The interior layout is top-notch with tons of floor space, over six feet of headroom, plenty of interior storage options, and two large doors on either side of the tent.

They claim to provide an easy way for you to plan where you're going to place your tent without having to pitch it fully, and provide an extra layer of waterproofing and insulation from the ground below. You’ll also want to consider both the peak height and the overall shape of a five person tent. Five person shelters are typically a good bit taller than their three or four person stablemates, and many feature peak heights over six feet that allow anyone to stand up and stretch out inside them. In terms of shape, keep in mind that the more vertical a tent’s walls are, the more headspace they’ll have throughout. Cabin-style layouts are always your best bet if interior space is a priority, but there are some surprisingly spacious domes out there worth looking at as well. LivabilityThe living area itself is another high point of the tent, with double doors for entry/exit and waterproof PVC windows that give the shelter an open and airey feel, even when it’s zipped up tight in bad weather. When the weather is good, however, both doors roll up out of the way, and one even converts into a convenient sun awning using an extra set of poles (which are included with the tent). It’s a unique and attractive structure, made all the more appealing by its budget-friendly price. An optional awning or canopy can provide protection from the sun and rain, creating a shaded area from which to enjoy the outdoors without having to stay inside your tent. 10) Extra features Taking all the above factors into consideration, we found the Mountainsmith Conifer 5 to be the best 5 person tent currently on the market. The Conifer strikes us as the perfect mix of quality, livability, and value, and is built to last for years of three-season camping in just about any weather.