If you are heading out for a camping trip or simply want to enjoy a weekend outdoors in the backyard, you will need a tent.
Finding the right tent can be a bit of a challenge.
The reason behind this is that there are just so many to choose from.
However, for those who are ready to make the jump into camping, we have pulled together 30 types of tents for you to choose from.
Some of these tents will hold up to various weather conditions, but others will give your kids a cool fort in their room.
However, before you purchase your next tent, it pays to know the different options on the market.
30 Types Of Tents
1. 6 Person Tent
NTK Cherokee GT 5 to 6 Person Tent for Camping,10x10 Instant Tent 6 Person,Big Waterproof Dome Tent,Family Camping Tent for 6 Person,2500mm Warm & Cold Weather Tent,6 Man Cabin Tent for Camping
One of the first considerations to make when camping is how many people will need to sleep.
With a six-person tent, you can expect to comfortably sleep six adults.
The great thing about a tent like this is that when you are not sleeping, there is still room for you to spend time comfortably inside the tent.
Most six-person tents will also have a waterproof dome for the top.
2. L Shaped Cabin Tent- 12 Person
OZARK TRAIL 12 Person 3 Room L-Shaped Instant Cabin Tent
For large groups of people, the L Shaped Cabin Tent is a great option.
In addition to having enough room to sleep up to 12 people, there are also a few rooms inside this tent.
For those that have a larger group, this may help you feel a bit more at home.
Also, those traveling with kids may get more sleep with a tent that has several rooms.
3. Sun Shade Tent
KAZOO Outdoor Camping Tent 4 Person Waterproof Camping Tents Easy Setup Four Man Tent Sun Shade 2/3/4 People (Yellow 4P)
The sun shade tent can be used for sleeping or as a way to stay in the shade on the beach.
Typically speaking, the sun shade tent will allow a little bit of sun to get in.
This ensures that you can control the amount of sun that comes through the tent.
Many will have a cover that will encourage more shade if necessary.
4. Tent With Screen Room
Coleman WeatherMaster Camping Tent with Screened Porch, Weatherproof 6-Person Family Tent with Included Rainfly and Carry Bag, Easy Setup Tent with Screened-in Porch
The tent with a screen room allows you to enjoy quite a bit of the outdoors while still staying protected from the bugs.
The screen room is not the entire tent, but instead, it’s just a section where you can be outdoors protected from bugs.
At night when you want a bit more protection, you can go inside the tent itself and enjoy a bit more shelter.
5. Four Person Family Dome Tent
Pacific Pass Camping Tent 4 Person Family Dome Tent with Removable Rain Fly, Easy Set Up for Camp Backpacking Hiking Outdoor,Navy Blue
When you think of a classic camping tent, this is probably the model that comes to mind.
The four-person family dome tent is rather easy to set up.
It will allow two to four people to comfortably sleep and enjoy their time.
With the four-person family dome tent, you can enjoy your time outdoors and use the tent mostly for sleeping purposes.
6. 10 Person Tent With Screened Porch
Dome Tent Ozark Trail 10-Person Family Camping Tent with 3 Rooms and Screen Porch, blue
For those who want to let a bit of air into the tent without opening the door completely, this screened porch concept is great.
With the screened porch, you will also have a place to leave shoes and poke your head out to check the weather in the morning.
This larger style tent can usually sleep at least eight people.
7. Yurt Style Tent
WHITEDUCK Regatta Canvas Bell Tent - w/StoveJack, Waterproof, 4 Season Luxury Camping and Glamping Yurt Tent Outdoor (13' (4M), Water Repellent, Sandstone Beige)
The Yurt Style Tent has quite a bit of height and is going to create more of a permanent structure.
Those who have land but are not quite ready to build could put a yurt up as an option for temporary shelter.
These can be set up just like a house inside and require little maintenance once they are up.
Be prepared to spend a bit of extra money on something like this as you will notice they are much more spacious.
8. Instant Cabin Tent
Bushnell Instant Tent | 6 Person / 9 Person / 12 Person Instant Tents Cabin Design Perfect for 3 Season Family Camping Essentials, Hunting, and Fishing with Fast Setup and 3 Rooms (12 Person)
When you hear about these instant cabin tents, expect something that is quite easy to put up and take down.
The instant cabin tent will allow you to have your campsite setup in a matter of minutes.
Most of these tents are also going to be a bit higher up so you can stand inside them without having to duck down.
9. Windproof Fabric Tent
HIKERGARDEN 10 Person Camping Tent - Portable Large Family Tent for Camp, Windproof Fabric Dome Tent Outdoor for Hiking, Backpacking, Traveling (Blue)
Wind can be a tricky thing to deal with when camping.
Not only can it make temperatures feel completely different, it can also knock things over and even start to pull your tent right out of the ground.
A windproof tent will be stabilized, and it will have fabric that ensures you keep your tent in place.
The windproof fabric tent is a great choice for those that camp at higher elevations with a chance for more of an open breeze.
10. Square Pop Up Canopy Tent
Outsunny 10' x 10' Pop Up Canopy Tent with Netting, Instant Gazebo, Ez up Screen House Room with Carry Bag, Height Adjustable, for Outdoor, Garden, Patio, Cream White
Sometimes a tent does not need sides.
If you are planning an outdoor party or event and just need a place to have some shade or protection from the weather, a pop up canopy tent is a great choice.
These types of tents are typically going to have four posts, be square in shape, and go up in a matter of minutes.
Always be sure to secure the pop up canopy tent to the ground as it is typically not that heavy.
11. Tent With LED Lights
Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL mtnGLO Backpacking Tent, 2 Person
A tent with LED lights can be used to ensure that you are never left in the dark.
These LED lights require very little power to work.
Most of the time, a set of triple-A batteries will get you through an entire weekend of camping.
The LED lights that are built into the tent can make it easier for those who are backpacking and don’t want to carry too much extra gear.
12. Blackout Camping Tent
EVER ADVANCED 6 Person Blackout Camping Tent Instant Cabin Tents for Family with Rainfly, 60s Easy Setup, Water-Resistant, Blue
A blackout tent keeps the light inside the tent to a minimum.
For those who struggle with sleeping unless it is perfectly dark, this is a great tent to consider.
If you plan on spending the majority of your time outdoors and the rest of the time sleeping, the blackout tent will help.
13. Privacy Shower Tent
WolfWise Pop Up Privacy Shower Tent Portable Outdoor Sun Shelter Camp Toilet Changing Dressing Room
A shower tent is for those who are looking to take a shower while out in the woods.
If you want to avoid showering with everyone watching or while wearing your bathing suit, then a shower tent is the solution you need.
There are several different ways to connect water to work with the privacy shower tent.
14. Wide Door Tent
CAMPROS CP Tent 8 Person Camping Tents, Waterproof Windproof Family Dome Tent with Top Rainfly, Large Mesh Windows, Double Layer, Easy Set Up, Portable with Carry Bag - Brown
Sometimes getting in and out of the tent can be a bit of a hassle.
This is where the wide door tent options come into play.
If you are interested in being able to move through the tent with ease, carrying kids or a cooler or your backpack, then the wide door tent will be the way to go.
15. Extended Dome Tent
CORE 9 Person Extended Dome Tent - 16' x 9'
If you like the concept of the dome-style tent but are a little worried about the overall size and whether or not it is enough, then look for the extended dome.
The extended dome will typically fit about nine people, and it has two rooms on either side of the main dome.
If you like to organize your things or have a place to read and change in addition to a place to sleep, then the extended dome is a great option to consider.
16. SUV Tent
Napier Backroadz SUV Tent | Universal Fits All CUV’s, SUV’s, and Minivans | Sleeps 5 Adults | Grey & Green | 10'x10' (19100)
If you don’t want to unload the back of your SUV and, instead, want to use it as part of your tent, then the SUV tent is the way to go.
This will work its way around the back of your SUV and allow you to have more space and access to your car at all times.
In situations where you don’t want to have to walk to the car, or you want to even use part of the car to sleep, this is a perfect choice.
Always make sure that when purchasing the SUV tent, you check for compatibility with your particular vehicle.
17. Lightweight Tent
2 Person Camping Tent with Rain Fly and Carrying Bag - Water-Resistant Outdoor Tent for Backpacking, Hiking, or Festivals by Wakeman Outdoors (Red)
When backpacking through the woods, it does not make much sense to have a heavy tent.
In fact, you may never even make it to your location if your tent is just too heavy.
Instead, choose something manageable and carry it along with you while barely feeling the extra weight.
There are plenty of lightweight backpacking tents on the market for customers to choose from.
18. Short Bed Truck Tent
Rightline Gear Full-Size Short Truck Bed Tent, 2 Person, 5.5 Feet for Camping & Hiking
If you have a small pickup truck, then the Short Bed Truck Tent is a great option to consider.
This will fit over the bed of your truck, and you won’t be sleeping on the ground.
The short bed truck tents will be compatible with most pickup trucks that have a shorter bed style.
Always make sure that you are prepared with some extra padded sleeping arrangements, as the bottom of the truck bed can be a bit too hard for sleeping.
For those who have camping, hiking and trucking figured out, this is a no-brainer.
19. Two Door Tent
Orrstar Pop Up Tents for Camping 4 Person Waterproof Pop Up Tent Easy Up Setup Camping Tent 4 People 2 Big Doors Instant Tent Family Tent…
If you have several people all camping in the same tent, it can make sense to have more than one door.
Two-door tents help to improve the flow of traffic and make it so that everyone can get to their destination quickly and efficiently.
The two-door tent will typically have a pass through the center of the tent where everyone can walk from one door to the next.
At night, these doors easily close to make the tent more secure.
20. Canvas Tent
MC TOMOUNT Canvas Tent Bell Tent Yurt with Stove Jack Zipped Removable Floor for Glamping Truck Car Camping
Years ago, almost all of the tents you could find were made of canvas material.
Today, other fabrics on the market are lighter in weight and a bit easier to work with.
However, if you are putting together a permanent camping spot and you want something that will hold up over time, the canvas tent is a good option.
21. 16 Person Family Cabin Tent
Ozark Trail Hazel Creek 16 Person Family Cabin Tent
If you can imagine fitting 16 people into a camping tent then the 16-person family tent could be for you.
This is actually a great choice for large families, even those that don’t have 16 people.
With the 16-person family cabin tent, there is room for kids to play, food to be prepared, and much more.
This tent is split up into a number of rooms to make it easier to stay organized and to give everyone their own space.
22. Beach Tent
Venustas Beach Tent Sun Shelter for 3/4-5/6-7/8-10 Person, UPF 50+ UV Protection Beach Canopy, Lightweight and Easy Setup Cabana, Portable Beach Shade Tent
If you are not quite ready for camping out in the woods, and you instead want to spend some time on the beach, then a beach tent is a great solution.
The beach tent is easy to open up to the beach, allows you plenty of sun, and a place to rest and relax without getting covered in sand.
Some of the time, a beach tent will close, but mostly these will have one side completely open so you can watch the waves.
23. Camping Cube Tent
E-Z UP Camping Cube 6.4, Converts 10' Straight Leg Canopy into Camping Tent (Canopy/SHELTER NOT Included), Splash
If you like the concept of camping but are a little worried about being stuck in a short tent all weekend, the camping cube tent could be for you.
These camping cube tents really create more of an outdoor room than a typical tent.
The camping cube tent comes in a wide range of colors and styles.
However, most of these will have at least a few windows and one or sometimes two doors for people to get in and out of the tent.
24. Bell Tent
TETON Sports Sierra and Mesa Canvas Tents; Waterproof, Family Tent; The Right Shelter for Your Base Camp
The bell tent will create a premium camping spot.
Those who need room or plan on staying in the area for quite some time will love what the bell tent has to offer.
There is typically room to bring electrical into these tents, and the material will ensure that no water gets in while you are sleeping.
Bell tents also have a larger top in the center, so you won’t have to worry about crawling around inside the tent.
25. Hexagon Tent
Outdoor Products 8 Person Instant Hexagon Tent with Built-in Lights
The more time you spend camping, the more you will realize how much you enjoy different types of tents.
Sometimes these tents are going to be square in shape or have additional rooms, but the hexagon tents seem to give people plenty of room.
If you want those nice larger walls with plenty of room to work in the center of the tent, the hexagon shape could be the perfect fit for your needs.
26. Bunk House Camping Tent
Big Agnes Bunk House Camping Tent, 4 Person
The bunk house camping tent gives campers plenty of room for storage and flexibility in the front part of the tent.
If you know you need storage and don’t necessarily want to bring all of your gear inside the tent, then the bunk house camping tent is a good choice.
We like the flexibility this type of tent has in the way that you set it up.
If you want to make it so that the front area of the tent works as a little porch, that is certainly an option as well.
27. Tent With Stove Jack
OneTigris Rock Fortress Hot Tent with Stove Jack, 4~6 Person, 4 Season Tipi Tent for Family Camping Backpacking Hunting Fishing Waterproof Wind-Proof.
For those that want to camp in the worst of the cold weather, it is important to consider how you will heat the tent.
The stove jack is located inside the tent, and it will help you hook up a small heater and have the inside of the tent stay warm.
This is for those who plan on spending quite a bit of time in the great outdoors.
Always make sure that you are following all proper safety methods when using any type of heat within a tent.
28. Connectable Tent
Coleman Connectable Tent Bundle, Includes Weatherproof 3-Person & 6-Person Connecting Tent System with Fast Setup, Tents Able to be Zipped Together for More Room
Sometimes it’s great to have friends and family connected to your tent, and other times, you all need your space.
The connectable tents are a great choice for when you are traveling with large and small groups.
The different setups and ability to customize the way your camp works is a great option with these connectable tents.
If you are smart about the options that you buy, you can set up a pretty unique camp with connectable tents and other features.
29. Ultralight Backpacking Tent
Nemo Dragonfly Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 1 Person
For those who are serious about covering a lot of ground but not necessarily carrying too much gear, the ultralight backpacking tent is a great option.
These tents are typically a bit higher in price because they will have unique features and ways to store equipment.
In addition, it is assumed that if you are backpacking, the conditions that you will have to deal with could be a little more extreme.
The backpacking tent allows hikers and outdoor savvy people to have a great place to stop and rest that is also safe and easy to carry around.
30. Insulated Tent
Crua Culla Maxx Temperature Regulating Inner Tent - Keeps You Warm in The Winter and Cool in The Summer - Fits in Most Tents and Camp cots
Whether you are looking for noise reduction or to keep a bit more heat inside, the insulated tent can be a great option to consider.
These insulated tents are made with high-end materials that may be hard to find.
This is why you can expect to see pricing go a little higher on the insulated tents.
However, for the comfort that you can get after using these tents, you will be pleasantly surprised with what they have to offer.
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