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Are you looking for the right sleeping arrangement for you and a group of friends or your family? Six-person tents could be a great choice for a flock of four to five adults. However, if you’re looking for a tent that can really sleep 6 and still have some spare room for your gear, you might want to size the shelter up – a tent for eight could be a better choice; that’s why we included a few of them, to make sure they meet your capacity needs.
Now, are you wondering which is the best 6 person tent for you? Check out our rundown below to find it out.
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This tent from Coleman may be advertised as a tent for 8, but the truth is that it’s perfect for up to six adults in sleeping bags and additional gear. It could fit self-inflatable mattresses, too, or you could fit in there two air beds if you’re looking for more comfort.
As any large tent, it’s not the lightest, but it isn’t the heaviest either. Two people could easily carry it to the camp site if needed. Highlights include a hinged door that’s easy to open and plenty of airflow. It might not be your best bet for camping in the colder season or in heavy rain, but for everything else, you might simply love it.
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The Coleman Dome is a traditional pitch tent designed for groups of up to 6 adults who don’t mind sharing some body heat. For a more comfortable approach – or if you’re camping with kids and need a lot of room for camping gear – we’d recommend it for no more than four people.
That said, the tent truly lives up to expectations. The room is spacious enough to fit a few twin camping mattresses, and your gear can find its place in the covered screen room. Not only this porch provides additional covered space, but it also has a floor; thus, it’s perfect for having breakfast on a rainy day or for a dog. Boasting a more than attractive price point, this 6-person tent is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a large sleeping arrangement on a budget.
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Ideal for 6-7 adults plus gear, the Kodiak Canvas Deluxe is a tent designed for heavy-duty camping. It has an imposing structure inspired by the military tents. Don’t expect usual bells and whistles, such as oversized mesh windows for star gazing, but expect utmost quality.
Like the Coleman Dome, the Kodiak is a traditional pitch tent. Super-sturdy yet flexible poles, as well as tough canvas, make it perfect for camping in all seasons – it can even withstand some snow on top of it without bending. Window on both sides and two large D-shaped doors with mesh screens and canvas flaps help regulate the temperature as needed. Made from tough cotton, the tent is also easy to care for, as it’s washable. Ideal for all camping scenarios and spacious, this tent is definitely worth the higher premium.
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One of the most popular choices from Coleman, this cabin tent impresses with a generous floor space for its stated capacity. It can easily fit a family of 6, and even six adults who don’t mind sharing a tighter space.
The thick, dark fabric doesn’t block all sunlight, but still keeps the tent rather dark. Pre-attached poles allow for a 1-minute setup, while an expandable bag offers easy packing. Suitable to use in cooler weather, too, this tent is an excellent choice for families.
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Families of six looking for a no-frills tent for camping might find this summer camping tent just perfect. If you’re a group of six adults, consider getting the 8-people version of this tent. Apart from the size, the two are identical. You can expect a generous floor space. Focusing on the 6-people variant, it can accommodate two queen size mattresses as well as some additional gear.Â
Ideal for summer camping, it features large windows and a full mesh ceiling. Combined with ground vents, you’ll get plenty of airflow. We also like the removable rainfly that you can take off on the warmer nights, making the tent perfect for star gazing. Further benefits include an e-port and instant design, for really quick setup.
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The NTK Arizona is an excellent tent for 6 people who value private space. Ideal for festivals, racing, concerts, or camping with your family, this shelter is up to anything. What makes it stand out is the low weight and fairly compact dimensions when packed.
You can easily transport it wherever you want, and expect a generous floor space when pitched. A removable room divider gives you the chance to set up two separate rooms, each with its own entrance from the outside. You won’t get a panoramic ceiling with this one, but the tent’s resistance to elements is outstanding. It even comes with an anti-fungal floor, while temperature management through air vents and windows make it a good choice for camping in all seasons.
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Boasting a 3-season design, but also suitable to use in winter if the weather is mild, the WAWONA from The North Face lives up to all campers’ expectations. Like if often happens, the 6-person capacity is only true if you don’t mind cramming with your buddies inside the tent.
For comfortable sleeping, it is ideal for up to 4 adults. That said, this shelter comes with numerous benefits. Not only it has a big room, but also boasts a large, fully enclosed vestibule for enhanced wind protection. In terms of resistance, it withstands rain, light snowfall, and blizzards. Condensation might be an issue due to the single layer walls, but overall, you get great value for money.
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The HIKERGARDEN tent impresses with a very simple yet sturdy construction. It won’t wow you with its looks – although red does look good – but it will win you over with its simple set up and roomy interior. Its cabin-like structure with near vertical walls deliver plenty of space. It’s also spacious, and perfect for groups of six who don’t mind ditching the comfort for the good ol’ sleeping bags.Â
Sturdy poles provide good wind resistance, but a rainfly that acts more like a roof than an actual fly makes it more suitable for the warmer season. To make up for this, it comes at a more than affordable price point. A true bargain.
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The Coleman Signature Octagon Tent is an excellent choice for larger families as well as groups of 6 adults. From a technical standpoint, this is a traditional pitch tent you can set up in about 15 minutes.Â
Taking it down is also easy, and the generous interior can house up to two queen air mattresses or camping cots. The interior comes with a space divider and large storage pockets. Ideal for anyone trying to make family camping more fun, it also boasts large mesh windows and panoramic mesh ceiling that offer 360-degree views the moment you remove the detachable rainfly.
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The last on our list of best 6 person tents comes from Core. This dome tent is a perfect choice for families of two adults and up to four kids. Like most tents this size, it can house two queen air mattresses, and is tall enough so you can stand and move in it.
Its dome structure might cut off some head clearance at the edges, but it enhances wind resistance. The tent comes with a removable rainfly and mesh ceiling; with the fly on, it resists moderate rain. Mesh windows and ceiling, air vents, and the fly also give you plenty of temperature management possibilities. A solid choice for three seasons, it also boasts an attractive price point.
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Choosing the best 6 person tent is the
first step towards the perfect getaway for any potential camper planning to go
on a trip with a semi-large group of people. Like most other tents on the
market, these tents will only fit six people at a tight squeeze, or could be a
perfect choice for four adults and one or two kids. With this in mind, here are
a few things to check before dropping your cash.
The first step to choosing the right 6-person tent for you is finding the right design and model. There are three options to pick from:
Picking the right tent design goes beyond preference. If you want a tent that truly suits your needs, you must also consider the main use.
The questions above should help you understand what type of tent is best for you. Once you have the answers, check out the table below:
Tent type | Ridge/bell tent | Cabin tent | Tunnel tent | Dome tent |
Best for | Camping in cold climates or glamping. | Summer camping with children/larger groups. | 3-season camping with children. | Winter camping; hiking/backpacking. |
Setting up your tent should be simple and intuitive regardless of the type of tent you want to buy. Instant tents come with pre-attached poles and often have a hub structure, opening more or less like an umbrella. These tents are ideal for beginners, but typically you won’t be able to replace the poles if they break.
Traditional pitch tents are an excellent choice for experienced campers or beginners who don’t want to spend an arm and a leg. Pitching the tent usually takes around 15 minutes – sometimes longer. To make things easier, we recommend getting a tent with color-coded poles. This feature makes it easier to attach the fabric to the poles and erect the structure.
One of the biggest issues you may have when sleeping in a tent is condensation. Indeed, the more people sleep in the tent, the higher the chances to fight condensation build-up. Things get even more complicated in cooler weather, when you have to keep the doors and windows closed.
For this reason, you should make sure the tent you want comes with vents at both floor and roof level. These small flaps won’t let too much cold air inside the tent, but they ensure sufficient airflow to prevent moisture from dripping off the walls and pooling on the floor.
Investing in a tent with sufficient vents is especially important in a 3-season or 4-season tent. These tents are constructed to resist water, thus are made from thicker and often non-breathable fabrics.
Talking about waterproofing, you should pick a tent with a hydrostatic head (HH) of at least 1,000 for summer camping and over 1,500 if want it to resist to more than light rain.
Bigger than 4-person tents but not as big as the 8-person ones, 6 person tents may have only one or multiple rooms. If you’re a family with younger kids, we recommend a one-room tent that would allow you to keep the an eye on the youngsters.
Families with bigger children and groups, however, will undeniably benefit from a two-room tent.
Some tents only have a removable curtain in the middle of the tent that divides the tent in two. These models are cheaper, but perhaps not your best bet if you aim for a bit of privacy.
If privacy is important to you, go for a tent with two rooms divided by a vestibule or a three-room tent – you could turn the middle room into a living area and set up two bedrooms, one at each end.
Besides the number of rooms, also check the number of doors and their position, as well as the presence or absence of a vestibule or awning. Two doors, one on each side of the tent, are ideal for groups or if you’re two couples deciding to share the same tent.
A 6-person tent is the best tent for a family of six, consisting of two adults and four younger children. For families with kids 6 years and up, an 8-person choice would be a much more appropriate choice, giving you enough space for air mattresses and camping gear.
Prices vary from around $100 to $600 or more, depending on the tent’s size and specs. All-season tents are usually more expensive, since they are made from thicker and more durable materials.
The average 6-person tent provides sufficient space for two queen size air beds, and you’ll still have some spare room for your gear. They are usually ideal for up to 4 adults or two adults and up to four kids.
Once again, it depends on the tent. Pop up and instant tents are usually lighter, some of them weighing as little as 20 pounds. They are usually ideal for summer camping due to the lighter poles and fabric used. All-season tents can weigh over 50 pounds, but you can rest assured they are suitable for all camping conditions.
Six-person tents have a floor space of 10 by 9 inches on average – more or less the same as a small bedroom. Cabin style tents also have tall ceilings, that allow adults to stand and move without bending. Dome style tents are usually shorter, so you might not be able to stand inside, but they have higher wind resistance. If you need more floor space, you should go for an 8-people tent.
