Buying a tent : r/camping

1. Consider the number of people using the tent

Always, always ignore the concept that a four-person tent sleeps four. It does not. It might just sleep three, but for a comfortable experience two would be best in such a tent.

The specifications of, say, a four-person tent means that four people would be a tight fit, with no space for baggage, etc. So, a family of four should look at a six-person tent. This will give you room for bedding and smaller areas to store clothes, etc.

Should the weather be poor, that extra space will be a godsend with all of you in the tent.

Think about the space you will need in that tent and what you want to store in the tent with you.

Consider the height of adult campers – very tall people are going to need to sleep without being curled up in a ball. Know your measurements and that of the tent you are looking at. With tents, size does matter.