Whether you’re an Easter holiday camper, or you head to a national park every weekend, your sleeping bag, chair and tent are always at the top of the packing list. There are a lot of features in a tent that are necessary for a good night’s sleep, including weather protection, UV resistance, and of course, light blockage capability (so you can sleep in!).
With all of this in mind, it can be tricky to work out which tent is best for your family. To help you whittle out the good from the just okay, we’ve found the top 6 options for easy family camping:
2025’s top camping tents
- Zempiro Evo TL V2, $1699, BCF (here’s why)
- Oztent RV-5, $1699, Anaconda (here’s why)
- Coleman Northstar 10-person, $1499.99, Anaconda (here’s why)
The best camping tents for 2025
01
Zempire Evo TL V2 air tent
from $1699, BCF
Best for: multi-room living
A family tent that is spacious enough to fit everyone, plus the bags is hard to find. This option from Zempire has a full head-height living room, along with a sleeping space that can fit up to five people. 15 ventilation points will keep you cool in summer, while seam sealing will protect during heavy rain. If a camping holiday is a must every year, then this tent with all the trimmings is essential.
Key features:
- Inflatable air frame with SeroLink™ frame system
- External inflation points
- Angled beam construction with double seal boston valve
- Durable PE floor
- TPU tape seam sealed and UV treated
- Extended awning with full front opening
- Side openings (2) with 3 way windows adjusted internally
- Bug proof mesh
- 3 year warranty
02
Oztent RV-5 5 person tent
from $1699, Anaconda
Best for: durability
A heat proofed PVC floor and Rip-Stop Poly-Cotton canvas material are the stand outs for this Oztent tent. For rainy days where you’re stuck playing cards or an zipped up tent left in the heat, this durability is unmatched.
High quality materials ensure that your vacation will be high quality as well!
Key features:
- Built in awning
- YKK Zips on main entry
- Awning Stiffener allowing one person to easily roll up the awning
- Power Inlet inside the tent
- Internal Side Windows
- 30 second setup
- 100% Waterproof
- High-quality construction
- Patented design
03
Coleman Northstar 10 person Darkroom technology tent with LED
from $1499.99, Anaconda
Best for: getting a good night’s sleep
Darkroom technology sounds like the most fancy a tent can get, and it definitely does not disappoint. If you’ve got camp lighting, pesky morning sun or an extreme abundance of stars (lucky you!) disrupting your sleep, then all your troubles will be fixed with a Coleman. This tent is able to block out more than 95% of light, meaning you can rest easy in between your hiking, fishing and outdoorsyness. With a ten-person size capacity, you can fit the whole family plus extras in for a night out in the bush.
Key features:
- Darkroom™ Technology reduces light by filtering out up to 95% of sunlight
- Darkroom™ Technology reduces heat by up to 5 degrees so you are cooler during the day and warmer at night
- Integrated Lighting System giving up to 450 Lumens, and run times of up to 72 hours
- Powered by 4D Cell batteries (not included). Lighting System is also USB Compatible
- Circle Ventilation – Keeps the tent cool
- Weathertec™ system, patented welded floors and inverted seams keep water out – keeping you dry
- Instant up frame for simple setup in under 3 minutes
- Spacious three room tent
- Full side awning
- Superior RipStop fly material provides extra strength
- Awning can be set up individually or as a full length awning with zip back wind breaks
- Front and rear mesh screened D-doors with awnings – poles included
04
The North Face Wawona 6 person camping tent
from $1270.95, Amazon
Best for: standing tall
The North Face boasts of beautiful design, and this orange masterpiece is no different than usual. For campers that hate low ceilings and sore backs, the Wawona tent has a massive interior height, allowing you to stand easily, and even put your camping chairs inside. Double wall construction will give your space that extra bit of comfort, and, as Amazon explains, make it feel “less like a tent and more like a home.”
Key features:
- Ceiling pockets hold headlamps, lights, tablets and more
- Color-coded poles and trims make setup simple
- DAC MX pole set is strong without any weight penalty
- External guy lines provide extra security in inclement weather
- Hybrid double-wall construction and a large mesh front door for ventilation
- Internal organization pockets keep essentials at hand
- Large vestibule can be used to store gear or as an additional seating area
- Made without flame-retardant coating
- Massive interior height lets you stand comfortably or sit in chairs inside the tent and vestibule
05
Fast Frame 4P tent
from $299 (usually $419.99), OzTrail
Best for: DINKs that need extra space
Fit two people and all the gear you need inside this spacious single-room tent from OzTrail. Boasting a fast frame set up, you can have this up and ready in just minutes, making your campsite set-up as easy as pie!
Key features:
- Perfect single room tent to suit a couple with a bit of gear to store inside.
- Fast Frame® system for easy setup in minutes.
- Large gusseted windows provide excellent airflow, reduce condensation, and can be pegged out in bad weather while still providing ventilation.
- Heavy-duty hub design for stability.
- Front brow pole provides extra headroom for better access into the tent
- Large front door with awning for additional shade
- Durable 150D flysheet with 1500mm water head rating to keep you dry
- No-See-Um Mesh inner tent for excellent airflow and insect protection
- Zippered Power Port™ cable access point at the front of the tent
- Oversized and easy to stuff carry bag with compression straps for compact pack size
06
Weisshorn instant up camping tent
from $189.95 (usually $199.95), Amazon
Best for: affordability
If low-cost camping is your jam, then this Weisshorn tent is perfect for you. With an integrated frame, and a double-layered polyester build, this is a solid option for your next trip to a national park.
Key features:
- Instant and integrated frame for easy pitching and pack up
- Double-layer 190T polyester fabric
- 3000PU water-resistant
- UPF40+ UV protection
- 3 layers of floor material
- Welded floor corners for better weather protection
- Double-sided zipper
- Rollable windows and doors for better ventilation
- Built-in storage pockets included
What size tent should I get?
The size of camping tents are built on a per-person basis. The usual sizes are 1 person, 2 person, 4 person, 6 person and 10 person. Although tent sizes are listed by person, they are often smaller than expected, so it is recommended that you size up, depending on how much space you need. A 4-person tent is perfect for a couple who are in need of extra space, while a family of four can comfortably fit in a 6-person tent.
