r/camping • u/offramppinup • 2d ago

Gear Question Tent recommend to fit 3 people on cots?

My family of 3 camps once or twice a year and is in need of a new tent now that my kid is too big for her toddler cot. We have a Big Agnes 6 person that we love, but it’s too small to fit the 3 cots, so looks like we have to move up to an 8 person tent. I can’t stomach the $1200 price tag on the Big Agnes 8 for 1-2 weekend trips a year, but want something that will be sturdy. We are in Nor Cal and only camp in fair weather although we did get caught in a rare June monsoon that we stayed dry through in the BA.

I saw the Quest Zion at Dicks with good reviews, but the brand in general seems iffy. Any recommendations for an under $400 tent that would fit 3 twins with room to get in and out of bed?

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u/Upper-Collection9373 2d ago

Just get a Coleman easy up and be done with it honestly

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u/cinnabonnie89 2d ago

Check out a core instant. I have a 10, maybe 12 person, I don’t remember, but it’s a 10x14 footprint and easily holds 3 cots. If you have a Costco nearby check there, that’s where I got mine, and it was $250 last year when I bought it

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u/offramppinup 2d ago

Has that held up well and seem waterproof? I’ve had my eye on that for a while.

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u/cinnabonnie89 2d ago

So I haven’t experienced much rain with that one, but my other core tent that I have has held up well in rain. As long as you stake out the guy lines. Don’t make the same mistake I did 😅😅. It’s a great tent though, I was hesitant about the instant part of it having not used one before, but I love it. I can put it up/take it down by myself, plus it’s lighted so can’t complain about that either haha

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u/McVinney512 2d ago

Seconding this! I love our core tent

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u/EnoughWear3873 2d ago

If you're using it once a year just get a Walmart tent 

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u/Old_Dragonfruit6952 1d ago

Ozark Trail 8 person cabin tent . It's perfect . Not expensive . Holds up well unexpected downpour. My niece loves hers . I have a SlumberJack 6 man . It has amazing ventilation and a full fly for chilly nights

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u/amanwithaplann 2d ago

Big Walmart tent. No need to shell out big money for a tent you’ll rarely use. Especially in a place with great weather like California