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I took this pack on a 5-day mountain bike ride from Pittsburgh, Pa., to Washington, D.C., and it performed very well. I drooled over all the lightweight packs from the major manufacturers for a few years. Unfortunately, this tent was one of three that leaked during testing. ozark trail backpack While they did seal up… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Throughout all our testing, we wanted to know how it felt to be inside the tents for long periods of time. If we had to spend a day in the tent during a storm, would it be comfortable? After first removing the models that failed the structural tests, we slept, watched the stars, and ate… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

It was one of the few that didn’t have rain incursion overnight. And it was surprisingly dark on the interior, so much so that the couple who slept in it managed to stay asleep until nearly eleven on the second day of camping. In addition to packed size, assembled size, ease of set up, and… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The Wawona doesn’t come with a footprint—few tents this size do—but it’s otherwise all-inclusive, and it is compact considering how much livable space you get. The price also reflects the high quality of the materials, such as the four reinforced aluminum poles, which weigh little yet result in a remarkably strong tent. Car campers who… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The included stakes are very short, thin, and somewhat ineffective; we recommend purchasing larger thicker stakes for your Caravan V-Series. The canopy material is adequate but less rugged, and rainwater tends to drip through during a substantial downpour. The wheels on the roller bag are mostly cosmetic, as they are very ineffective on most terrains.… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Many of our picks use grommet attachments, which are more secure and simple to repair than key attachments if anything should break. We also wanted self-standing tents, which can stay up on their own. Even so, you should, ideally, stake down each corner securely; in some crowded campgrounds, however, finding a flat spot with soil… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

The other tents in this guide all have bathtub-style tape-seamed polyester floors, which is the standard among high-quality tents. The Sundome’s tarp is clearly a budget material, but for what it was, we found it user-friendly. It’s easy to mop up after wet paws and spills, and it doesn’t hold moisture. It’s unlikely to be… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Whether you’re thinking of hitting the road or staying close to home for your next car-camping adventure, you and your loved ones will need a comfortable place to sleep. Our Also great picks, the REI Co-op Base Camp 4 and Base Camp 6 tents, are now back in stock. Tent is made of polyester and… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed

Unless you truly need this much space, I would strongly recommend you opt for something smaller made with higher quality nylon and steel poles. But if you have a big family then a 10-person tent can absolutely be a cozy way to enjoy the long weekend. The weight of this Ozark Trail is lighter than… Continue reading Best 10-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed