10 Best Tents for Summer Camping to Stay Cool

Having breaks from work and personal fits may seem difficult, but it's really crucial. It helps you recharge and feel better, so you can handle life more easily. There are lots of ways to take a break, but spending a night in a tent close to nature is special.

It's not just relaxing, it's good for your health. We'll guide you on how to start living in a tent – what you need, what kind of tent to choose, where to go, and more.

10 Best Tents for Camping in Any Weather

We know most people now love camping, are you one of them? Well, if you love camping, we have gathered very nice tents you can use for camping.

1. The North Face Wawona 6 ($500)

The camping market from The North Face can be a bit weird, but their tents stand out as a winner. Recently updated, the major changes include a shift to a hybrid double-wall construction (replacing the less breathable single-wall design in the past set) and a revamped pole type to make it easier to arrange.

Available in four- and six capacities for people, the tunnel-like design, similar to REI’s Wonderland 6, gives off a cute interior space with about 3 more square feet of ground space and an extra two inches of peak height compared to the REI model—all at a more budget-friendly price, around $100 less.

The spacious front vestibule (44.7 square ft.) is one of the best features, and it plays the role of an added seating area, a feature you'd have to purchase separately with the Wonderland's Mud Room add-on ($125). Overall, the Wawona impresses with its livable design and affordable value.

However, the Wawona arrangement was laborious and time-consuming, even with the revised pole makeup. Specifically, the vestibule needs to be tightened out in order to stand erect, and it takes some time to get the proper tension and security with the unusual pole style.

Positives: Compared to a single-wall tent like the Big Agnes Dog House (not mentioned here), the hybrid double-wall brand offers new ventilation and cannot hold moisture in humid or wet weather. A few of minor complaints are that the all-mesh door may allow heat to escape and create drafts in cold weather, and the rain fly does not completely cover the lower part of the tent (although it is still waterproof).

2. Copper Spur HV UL2 Bikepack

For 2021, Big Agnes made some major updates to the entire Bikepack collection. Notably, there are now three new pole lines that came with the Bikepack Tent Series: the Fly Creek (UL1 and UL2), known for being the lightest and most minimal; the Copper Spur (UL1, UL2, and UL3), considered the fully-featured Cadillac tent among the other 3, which makes it the most expensive); and the new Tiger Wall Tent Bikepack, the UL2 & UL3, which we will delve into shortly.

Coming later in November, the new 2021 Copper Spur Bikepack tents underwent many adjustments. Additionally, there's now a three-person option, the all-new Copper Spur HV UL3 Bikepack. We explored the UL1 model, benefiting from the same new style as the entire lineup. Here are the details and the first impressions I got after using it for a few nights.

The nicest feature of the Copper Spur is its double "Y" pole design, making it the only freestanding tent in the Bikepack series, a feature many bike travelers value. It's also the most spacious for the same reason. In essence, the new Tent Big Agnes Copper Spur Tent, HV UL1 Bikepack, is the same as the original type, which earned a spot in our Gear of the Year Awards.

The changes are in the colors used. The 2021 models opt for a more subdued look, replacing the orange tent body. They also show a new "chainring" Big Agnes logo on the tent and rainfly. Additionally, Big Agnes has made a lot of changes and details. Here are some specifics on each.

Features

• It features a 12" Shortstik Poleset, perfect for packing onto handlebars, panniers, or saddlebags and saving space in bags.

• Simplified setup with a unique tent corner construction and TipLok Tent Buckle™ that serves 3 functions: holding the pole-tip capture, rainfly attachment, tensioner, and a stake-out loop.

• Comes with a robust compression stuff-sack and daisy-chain webbing system for a lot of bike-frame attachment configurations.

• Uses proprietary ultralight nylon double rip-stop mixed denier fabric, which gives extra strength for tear and puncture resistance without adding weight.

• Smooth-closing, dual-zipper door with easy-grip pulls on two doors and two awning-style vestibules (UL2/3) equipped with storm flaps on the vestibule zippers.

• Easy entry with a dual-zipper door and quick reach-through access using only one zipper; unzipped door easily stows with Quick Stash door-keeper on tent body door.

• Stash oversized gear in the 3D shelf, utilizing dead space above your feet, or securely store a helmet on top of the tent body with elastic webbing. Use daisy-chain loops on the outside to dry your wet clothes and other gear.

• Maximized storage options with an oversized ceiling pocket and multiple interior loops for gear lofts, accessories, and mtnGLO® Tent & Camp Lights.

• Clean earbud-cord routing from phones or other devices through media pockets located above the sleeping area.

• Dry, dirt-free changing and gear storage with an extended footprint creating a vestibule floor (sold separately).

• Increased airflow and reduced condensation through a fly vent with a low vent feature on the outside doors for more ventilation while still giving a good cover.

• Easy to pitch at any time of day with reflective guylines, color-coded webbing on tent corners, extra stability with Velcro® tabs connecting the fly to the pole structure, and ready to place with already cut guylines and strong tensioners that are attached.

• Includes a lighter and even stronger Dirt Dagger Stakes, which is a UL Tent with patent-pending I-Beam aluminum construction.

3. Nemo Aurora Highrise 6P

Nemo, a New Hampshire-based company, introduced the Aurora collection a few years ago, entering the competition with crossover options like the Marmot Tungsten and Mountain Hardwear Mineral King. The latest Highrise version is targeting the premium and luxurious segment of the market.

It features a standing-height interior, steep sidewalls, and a massive footprint comparable to competitors like the highly-rated Wawona and REI Wonderland. True to Nemo's reputation, the Aurora Highrise is thoughtfully designed with windows on each side for ventilation while remaining protected from rain when open.

It includes two big doors and a hallway. This rainfly can be arranged as a shade from sun and rain, and the poles are sold separately with high-quality materials, including sturdy aluminum poles and a thick 150-denier floor with a fun checkered pattern. 

After extensive testing in the Pacific Northwest, we were thoroughly impressed with the Aurora. Setting up the tent is surprisingly fast and intuitive, taking around 5 minutes with two people and easily manageable solo. All components feel durable and instill confidence.

The large, oval-shaped main door makes entry and exit effortless, although we wish the second door had the same design (it's about half the size). The dome shape does sacrifice some headroom at the sides, and REI's tunnel-like Wonderland excels in maximizing peak height. Additionally, you can get more vestibule space for larger items with the Wonderland.

Features:

• The distinctive frame design creates steep walls, offering ample interior volume and standing height throughout.

• Two doors and vestibules with Gatekeeper™ door clips make entry easy and provide ample storage for the family.

• Durable fabrics and aluminum poles ensure a lifetime of family adventures.

• The unique and playful printed floor fabric adds character and brings smiles.

• Large doors and side windows with mesh and integrated rain cover offer better views and excellent air ventilation.

• The intuitive tent design ensures a quick and easy setup.

• Nightlight Pockets™ transform your headlamp into a tent lantern, removing blue light and casting an even glow.

• An oversized duffel storage bag simplifies packing.

• Environmentally and people-friendly, with no restricted chemical substances or added chemicals for flame resistance, meeting CGSB-182.1 requirements.

4. REI Co-op Skyward 4

The Skyward offers excellent value, considering the high quality of its poles and materials. Comparable tents in the market are frequently $50-$100 more expensive.

While you could opt for a cheaper, low-quality tent, those made with inexpensive materials may only endure for one summer as they are prone to breaking. Based on our experience, it's advisable to invest a bit more in a durable tent like the Skyward, ensuring reliability for years to come.

The Skyward is a self-supporting tent that is easy and uncomplicated to set up. The setup process is so user-friendly that we didn't even require the guide the first time we pitched the tent.

We appreciate that the instructions are sewn into the bag, ensuring they're always within reach if needed. What sets the Skyward apart is its separate roof assembly. You insert crossed poles into sleeves at the top initially, then elevate the structure with four vertical poles at the corners.

This design makes it convenient for one person to set up. Breaking down the Skyward is also a quick process, and it neatly fits back into the stuff sack, whether you choose to roll or stuff it.

Features:

• Upright walls and a rectangular floor space that boosts the living space, allowing you to change clothes standing up straight.

• The stable, sturdy, freestanding design separates the roof assembly from leg poles, making setup easier. A large D-shaped door with a low sill ensures easy entry and exit.

• The awning over the door provides a dry, drip-free entry, even with the vestibule door open. Bugproof mesh ceiling panels enhance ventilation and offer sky views in good weather.

• The waterproof, cap-style fly covers mesh ceiling panels, providing rain protection while allowing excellent ventilation. The twin-stake vestibule offers additional livable space and protected gear storage.

• Multiple pockets and gear loops for lights offer convenient storage.

• The package includes a heavy-duty carry-on bag, with separate sacks for poles, guylines, and stakes, ten stakes, four reflective guylines with tighteners, and a pole-repair sleeve.

• The tent is made using solution-dyed mesh to reduce water and energy use in manufacturing.

5. Mountain Hardwear Nimbus UL 1 Tent

This can be a two-person tents, and is constructed with 100% nylon, featuring a 30D ripstop floor that extends a few inches on the sides. Its body is made of 15D Silnylon white material, complemented by a 15D Mesh nylon.

The fly of the tent is crafted from 20D Silnylon and incorporates a dual-zipper, single-door design that aligns with the body. Mountain Hardwear strategically optimized strength where needed and minimized it where unnecessary, following a common approach in tent making.

With a footprint of 86 inches in length, the tent has a width of 38 inches at the head and 28 inches at the foot. The tent fly adds an extra vestibule space of 28 inches from the tent body, tapering to the corner of the head.

At a height of 38 inches from the ground to the highest point, there is ample room to sit up. For someone 5 feet 9.5 inches tall, like myself, there was plenty of extra space at both the foot and head of the tent.

However, taller individuals who move a lot at night may find themselves at the top or bottom of the tent. It's worth mentioning that the Nimbus UL1 bears a resemblance to the Big Agnes Fly Creek, with the main difference being a bit of additional head space on the Fly Creek.

Features:

• The 20-denier nylon rainfly is treated with silicone on both sides, enhancing waterproofing, strength, and durability while reducing weight.

• The nylon fly is produced without fabric dye, significantly decreasing water and chemical usage in the manufacturing process.

• DAC Featherlight™ NFL poles offer an excellent balance of strength and lightness.

• The pre-bent pole design enhances headroom and interior space.

• All pole sections are pre-connected via hubs for straightforward setup and takedown.

• The unique G-hook canopy-to-pole attachment system reduces weight and improves compressibility.

• A front mesh door with dual sliders and a quick stash allows easy entry and exit.

• The front dry-entry vestibule with dual sliders provides storage space for gear.

• A 3/4 mesh canopy lets you stargaze, while the solid lower canopy helps keep dust out and blocks wind.

• Reinforced webbing corners reduce tent weight.

• High-quality aluminum DAC J-Stakes are included.

• The tent comes packaged in two separate stuff sacks—one for the tent body and fly and another for the poles—allowing easy division for efficient packing.

• This tent is free of flame-retardant chemicals and may not adhere to CPAI-84 standards.

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6. Mountain Hardwear Nimbus

The tent is the perfect tent and is entirely made of nylon, featuring a 30D ripstop floor that extends a few inches sideways, a Silnylon 15D white body, and a Mesh 15D nylon.

The tent's fly is crafted from 20D Silnylon and includes a dual-zipper, single-door design that complements the body. Mountain Hardwear strategically reinforced areas where strength was crucial and minimized it where unnecessary. This approach is commonly employed in tent manufacturing.

This great tent measures 86 inches (218 cm) in length, with a 38-inch (96.5 cm) width at the head and a 28-inch (71 cm) width at the foot. The tent fly extends an additional vestibule space of 28 inches (71 cm) from the tent body, tapering to the corner of the head. Standing at 5 feet 9.5 inches (177 cm), I had ample room at both the foot and head of the tent.

The tent has enough room at height of 38 inches (96.5 cm) from the ground to the highest point, providing enough space to sit up. If you're a tall person who tends to move around a lot at night, you might find yourself at the top or bottom of the tent.

Notably, the Nimbus UL1 is easily mistaken for the Big Agnes Fly Creek, with the only real difference being a bit of extra headspace on the Fly Creek.

Features:

• Application: Ideal for Superlight Backcountry use

• The Ultralight Sil/Sil nylon fly is completely waterproof and devoid of dyes and flame-retardant chemicals.

• Utilizes industry-leading DAC Featherlight™ NFL poles

• The exclusive G-Hook canopy-to-pole attachment system enhances compressibility

• Features a front dry-entry vestibule with dual sliders

• Incorporates a pre-bend pole design for improved headroom and interior space

• Equipped with a front mesh door featuring dual sliders and a quick stash for easy exit and entry

• Boasts a three-quarter mesh canopy for stargazing with a solid lower canopy for dust or wind management

• Tent weight is reduced through reinforced webbing corners

• Includes high-quality DAC J-Stakes

• This tent, free of flame-retardant chemicals, may not conform to CPAI084 standards. Imported.

7. Coleman Carlsbad Tent With Screen Room

Rest comfortably after sunrise or tuck the kids into bed early with the sun still shining using the Coleman Carlsbad Fast Pitch 6-Person Dome Tent with Screen Room. Featuring Dark Room technology, this tent effectively blocks 98.4% of sunlight, maintaining a darker interior for those who prefer to sleep while the sun is still up.

Additionally, it reduces the tent's heat absorption during the day by up to 11.4%. Enjoy the serenity of nature from the screen room floor area, where you can relax with a drink and outdoor chair while staying protected from bugs. The tent's full floor also provides extra sleeping space on warmer nights.

The Fast Pitch system utilizes pre-attached, color-coded poles, a hub, fast-fit feet, and snag-free Insta-Clip suspension, enabling you to set up your tent 50% faster than a comparable Coleman tent with a traditional setup. In case of rain, the WeatherTec system, with patented welded floors and inverted seams, ensures you stay dry.

Awnings over the windows offer ventilation without letting in the rain, and Illumiline reflective guy lines enhance visibility at night. When it's time to pack up, the tent conveniently fits into the included carry bag for easy storage and transport.

Features:

• The Dark Room technology effectively blocks 98.4% of sunlight, making it ideal for those who prefer to sleep in or have early bedtimes.

• Compared to a normal Coleman tent, it reduces heat by up to 11.4%, adding extra comfort during activities.

• The tent features a screen room with a full floor, providing a bug-free space for relaxing and a more sleeping room on warm, dry nights.

• Setup is up to 50% faster than a normal Coleman tent using the normal method to setup.

• The Fast Pitch system includes pre-attached poles, a hub, fast-fit feet, and snag-free Insta-Clip suspension for quick and easy assembly.

• Illumilinereflective guy poles make visibility at night better.

• The WeatherTec system effectively keeps water out with patented welded floors and inverted seams.

• Window awnings allow for open windows even during rainy weather.

• The E-Port facilitates brings electricity inside the tent.

• Storage pockets are included for keeping gear organized.

• An included rainfly provides weather protection.

• The durable Polyguard fabric ensures longevity season after season.

• The tent can be easily set up in about 7 minutes.

• The spacious interior accommodates two queen airbeds.

• It gives enough space with sizes of 10 ft. x 9 ft. and a 10 ft. x 5 ft. screen room.

• The tent has a height of 5 ft. 8 in., and a carry bag is included for convenient transportation.

8. Sea to Summit Telos TR3 Tent