Camping in one tent as a family requires plenty of space, convenience and comfort. If you're squeezed in, uncomfortable and damp, your family holiday can quickly become one you remember for the wrong reasons.
We've tested the best six-person, seven-person and eight-person tents from popular brands such as Vango, Eurohike, Bergaus, Coleman and Quechua to find out which large tents you can rely on for your next camping trip.
Although keeping the wind and rain out of your family tent is of course essential, you'll also need it to provide enough room for everyone to camp comfortably and not be too big a hassle to pitch and pack away. Our tests found big differences in these key areas.
The best 6 person and larger tents from our tests
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| Tent | Stated size | Weather resistance | Ease of pitching | Ease of packing away | Where to buy |
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| Excellent | Easy | Easy | |||
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| Good | Easy | Difficult | |||
| Average | Easy | Easy |
Dates tested: March 2024, March 2023, April 2022. Page last checked April 2024. We aren't able to show every retailer, and cheaper prices may be available.
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The 6 person and larger tents we've tested
All the 6-person and larger tents we've tested are listed in alphabetical order below.
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AmazonBasics 8-person Tent
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Most recently tested March 2024
Stated sizeEight-person
Dimensions (pitched)457 x 274 x 178cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight8.48kg
Stated water resistanceNot stated
Need to knowPower-cord flap, groundsheet sewn in, two entrances, one bedroom, four windows, eight air vents, no porch, four storage pockets, ceiling lamp hook
Bell Tent UK 5 Metre Ultimate Bell Tent
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Most recently tested March 2023
Stated sizeFive to eight-person
Dimensions (pitched)300 x 500 x 500cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight34kg
Stated water resistance4,500mm
Need to knowGroundsheet can be zipped into canvas, one entrance, one room, four windows, four air vents, no porch, no storage pockets, lamp hook on central pole
Berghaus Air 600 Nightfall Tent
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Most recently tested March 2024
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched):215 x 250 x 730cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight:26.5kg
Stated water resistance:6,000mm
Need to know:Darkened sleeping compartments, inflatable poles, pump included, power-cord flap, groundsheet sewn in, two entrances, rain hood above side entrance, two bedrooms, four windows, six air vents, porch, 26 storage pockets
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Coleman Octagon 6 Man Festival Tent
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Most recently tested March 2024
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched)430 x 400 x 230cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight20.7kg
Stated water resistance4,500mm
Need to knowGroundsheet sewn in, two entrances, one bedroom, optional divider to split bedroom in two, no windows, 14 air vents, no porch, 12 storage pockets
Eurohike Genus 800 Air Tent
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Most recently tested April 2022
Stated sizeEight-person
Dimensions (pitched)195 x 335 x 470cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight17.2kg
Stated water resistance4,500mm
Need to knowInflatable poles, pump included, loose groundsheet, one entrance, two bedrooms, two windows, two air vents, porch, eight storage pockets
Halfords Premium 6 Person Vis A Vis Tent
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Most recently tested March 2023
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched)195 x 630 x 230cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight17.5kg
Stated water resistance3,000mm
Need to knowPower-cord flap, groundsheet sewn in, one entrance, awning poles included, two bedrooms, no windows, two air vents, porch, 12 storage pockets, ceiling lamp hook
Hi-Gear Hampton 6 Nightfall Family Tent
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Most recently tested March 2023
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched)210 x 380 x 595cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight25.6kg
Stated water resistance4,000mm
Need to knowDarkened sleeping compartments, power-cord flap, groundsheet sewn in, two entrances, rain hood above front entrance, two bedrooms, six windows, three air vents, porch, 21 storage pockets
ProAction 6 Man 3 Room Tunnel Camping Tent
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Most recently tested April 2022
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched)150 x 230 x 530cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight8.4kg
Stated water resistance1,500mm
Need to knowGroundsheet sewn into bedrooms (not porch), one entrance, no windows, two air vents, porch, 12 storage pockets, awning poles included
Quechua Inflatable Camping Tent Air Seconds 6.3 F&B
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Most recently tested March 2024
Stated sizeSix-person
Dimensions (pitched)210 x 630 x 300cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight25.8kg
Stated water resistance2,000mm
Need to knowInflatable poles, pump not included, porch, groundsheet sewn in, two entrances, two blackout bedrooms, optional divider to split one bedroom in two, five windows, seven air vents, porch, 20 storage pockets, three ceiling lamp hooks in porch and two in main bedroom
Vango Casa Lux 7 Person Family Tent
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Most recently tested March 2024
Stated sizeSeven-person
Dimensions215 x 725 x 450cm (HxWxD)
Pack weight30.3kg
Stated water resistance4,000mm
Need to knowGroundsheet sewn in, power-cord flap, stability straps, three entrances, one large bedroom, two optional dividers to split bedroom in two, seven windows, four air vents, three porches, detachable groundsheet for one porch, 17 storage pockets, five ceiling hooks
