Most notably is the massively extended rainfly, which you won’t find on other 6-person tents at this price point (or even some well above it). If you’re shopping for a full-sized shelter but aren’t looking to break the bank, the Kelty Rumpus 6 packs some luxury tent features into a department store tent budget. ![]() Kelty Rumpus 6 Image used with permission by copyright holder We’ll also point out that if the big extended vestibule isn’t quite big or extended enough for your taste, Nemo also sells a companion “garage” for the Wagontop that is big enough to pack bikes, boats, coolers, and then some underneath with room to spare. The Wagontop 6 is definitely one of the more expensive 6 person tents out there, but it’s also backed by Nemo’s lifetime warranty, so you can rest assured your investment is protected. Inside you’ll find double doors that make entry and exit convenient for multiple campers, plenty of extra pockets and places to hang and organize gear, and over 97 square feet of floor space for your whole tribe to stretch out inside. It’s got vertical walls that extend nearly all the way to its impressive 80-inch peak height, a massively extended vestibule that’s spacious enough to stand inside of while you strip off wet gear, panoramic windows that provide tons of ventilation, and a surprisingly simple four-pole design that makes setup way easier than most tents this size. The Nemo Wagontop is a feature-rich group camping tent that checks off just about every one of our boxes for big tent features. The same goes for the REI’s “mudroom” attachment, which costs an extra $100 and converts the Kingdom’s regular vestibule into an extended garage that’s big enough to house a few chairs, bikes, or whatever else. At this price, we would at least like to see the additional poles/guy lines to convert the awning included as part of the package, but they’re sold separately for $35 each from REI, or you can find similar ones for less from places like Cabela’s. The Kingdom also gets the nod from us for its included room divider, which adds converts the tent into a two-bedroom situation with each room getting its own door for entry and exit.Īnother stand-out feature of the Kingdom is its extended vestibule, which zips into three sections and converts into a shaded awning for a few extra poles in guylines.Īll things considered, the Kingdom is an excellent tent at a reasonable price with a ton of great features, but a few issues kept it from topping our list. Nearly vertical walls, six-foot ceilings, and a generous floor plan make for a big roomy interior that feels more like a little cabin than a camping tent. REI Co-op’s line of Kingdom tents has always been popular, and their most recent version of the Kingdom 6 has more to love than ever. REI Co-Op Kingdom 6 Image used with permission by copyright holder Really the only thing this tent is missing is a footprint, but the same could be said for more expensive tents on this list so we won’t complain too loudly. They’re also color-coded, which makes setup that much easier. We particularly like the use of upgraded DAC MX aluminum tent poles, which are both lighter and stronger than previous versions. And while that feature justifies Wawona’s asking price on its own, there are some other premium features baked into the cost as well. Where other tents either charge extra for a garage or don’t offer one at all, the North Face Wawona insists on one, and we certainly appreciate that. The fact that it’s not even in the running for the most expensive tent on our roundup seals the deal even further. With its full-sized vestibule garage, extended dome design, and simplified setup, the North Face Wawona 6 takes the cake as our favorite 6-person tent of 2021. ![]() ![]() The best one-person tents for your camping home away from home Take your favorite tipple from town to trail with the best camping flasks of 2023 Make ‘roughing it’ a little less rough with these tips for sleeping in a tent comfortably while camping
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