What Type of Tent is BEST? Family Camping Tent Guide For Beginners

What Type of Tent is BEST? Family Camping Tent Guide For Beginners

What kind of camping tent you need to go camping? What type of tent is the right style and right size for your family camping trip? What type of tent is the best camping tent? You’ll find out in the family camping tent guide for beginners.

We are going to discuss the pop up tent, instant cabin tent and dome tent styles as well as a host of tent tips for new tent campers for each style of tent. We are going to pit pop up tent versus instant tent versus dome tent to see which family camping tent is the top type of tent for tent camping with the family. You will learn what type of tent is best for family camping and learn about the top family camping tents for summer seasons as well as the top family camping tents for weekend trips. This video is designed to be the ultimate car camping tent guide with a section dedicated to pop up tents, instant cabin tents and dome style tents respectively.

*****What to Watch Next*****
Best Cabin Tent: Coleman Instant Tent: https://youtu.be/ltsVRUHQDQg

Best Camp Kitchen Stove: https://youtu.be/5fHJflp90aA

Bug Protection Without Spray: Thermacell Patio Shield https://youtu.be/0l43DVzOBKU

Best Small Tent: Marmot Crane Creek UL2: https://youtu.be/tWdfj2tYB7U

Best Sleeping Pad: Trekology UL80: https://youtu.be/bHZtssusuWY

********Tents in this Video********
Coleman Instant Cabin Tent: https://amzn.to/3uAnkaq

Core 10P Cabin Tent: https://amzn.to/3u4LPip

Coleman Sundome Tent: Coleman Sundome 4-Person Tent – https://amzn.to/35jlcJw

Marmot Crane Creek Dome Tent: https://amzn.to/3uaGTsA

Ozark Trail Dome Tent: https://amzn.to/3x4VnvV

Big Agnes Tiger Wall Carbon: https://amzn.to/3x492mI

Ozark Trail 12 Person Darkrest Cabin Tent: https://amzn.to/3LD0F5K

Eureka! Suma Tent 2P: https://amzn.to/3x67QPQ

Coleman Pop Up Tent: https://amzn.to/3uXGvg8

Ayamaya Pop Up Tent: https://amzn.to/3u9d9vS

Quechua 2 Second Pop Up Tent: https://amzn.to/3DFfvWG

******** My Favorite Camping Gear********

Camp Mats: Exped Mega Mat 10 LXW: https://amzn.to/2HOcgDG

Pump Sack: Exped Schozzle (M): https://amzn.to/3nZla0G

Camp Pillows: Wise Owl Compressible Pillow: https://amzn.to/39rAxLq

Thermarest Compressible Pillow: https://amzn.to/3qbaVYS

North Face Furnace 20F: https://amzn.to/3o8flOo

Cooler: Mammoth Cruiser 25: https://amzn.to/33rVuSi

Bathroom Shelter: King Camp Multi-Tent: https://amzn.to/3fLvczH

Portable Toilet: Luggable Loo: https://amzn.to/2JiYABr

Reliance Toilet Chemical: https://amzn.to/2KRHTxq

Percolator: GSI Outdoors: https://amzn.to/3fKvk2m

Hydroflask 12ox Mug: https://amzn.to/2HOrKYm

Yeti 14oz Mug: https://amzn.to/39qS8Da

Cook Silverware Set: Gold Armor: https://amzn.to/39uJDH5

Coghlan’s Camp Grill: https://amzn.to/2Vdkd8H

Chairs: Coleman Camp Chairs: https://amzn.to/3o5KodD

Sea to Summit Sleeping Bag Liner: https://amzn.to/39naeoI

The North Face Furnace 20F Sleeping Bag: https://amzn.to/3rCgEXu

Ther-A-Rest Basecamp Air Pad: https://amzn.to/3dd3meB

Coleman Trailhead II Camp Cot: https://amzn.to/3u33Dri

Wakeman Outdoors Closed Cell Foam Sleep Pad:
https://amzn.to/2PzO0ca

Creative Commons Credit: Gadget Pro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4qMCrx7JXE

**********CAMERA AND FILMING GEAR**********
Camera: Cannon M50 Mirrorless Camera: https://amzn.to/3leTJBk

Camera Microphone: Rode Video Micro: https://amzn.to/3AcfGW0

GoPro Hero 8: https://amzn.to/39u02J9

Smartphone External Microphone Rode VideoMic Me (Compact tRRS Cardidoid Mini-Shotgun Mic for smartphones: https://amzn.to/3kznICy

External Smartphone Microphone 2 (Movo VXR10 Cardioid Mic )For Use with DLSR Camera/Smart Phone): https://amzn.to/2vKAdpn

Lavalier Mic (Movo WMCI10) For Smartphone/DLSR Camera: https://amzn.to/2v35xQ4

Tripod: Acuvar 50″ Tripod with Smartphone Mount: https://amzn.to/3axXycU

*** If you click on one of the links it doesn’t cost you any extra but I may receive a small commission to help support the channel! #LoneCrowAdventures

@Colemancampfire

50 Comments

  1. @evelynmueller6523 on March 10, 2025 at 12:36 am

    Most excellent video with awesome commentary!

  2. @hollyramseyer7629 on March 10, 2025 at 12:37 am

    I just found your channel while looking at tents and I’m glad I did. Great information and I appreciate you showing the set up especially being a short woman myself.

  3. @mendyviola on March 10, 2025 at 12:40 am

    I re-watched this to help me decide which of the several tents that I own to take with me on an upcoming trip. I decided to bring my 4P cabin vs my 6P dome (I can stand up in both of them) since my cabin tent has steel poles vs. the fiberglass ones on my 6P, and easier solo setup with my cabin tent. I will be bringing my 2P bike-packing tent (aluminum poles) for in-transit overnight camping and as a backup.

  4. @Tailsnpaws on March 10, 2025 at 12:41 am

    Wow!!! Prayers answered by you. Thank you so much!!! Completely turned us around from what we were going to purchase. Now we’ll look into Dome style. You saved us more than just money. Again… thank you. 💕

  5. @joeweaver9913 on March 10, 2025 at 12:44 am

    well-produced video and good guidance but as far as dome tents go, they make domes as instant set-up now also. depending on which tent style you choose, the ease of set-up should not be a factor. all of these main styles of tents are manufactured in easy set-up varieties.

  6. @totoroben on March 10, 2025 at 12:44 am

    As far as dome tents taking high winds: when these tents are made with affordability in mind, the fiberglass poles can snap under high wind conditions.

  7. @sneakyneaky on March 10, 2025 at 12:45 am

    Great video. Thank you for the information, exactly what I was looking for

  8. @sd5458 on March 10, 2025 at 12:46 am

    Thanks for this helpful video! I myself bought a pop up cabin tent, and j disagree that the size in storage and transport is "large". Perhaps it’s all relative, but the whole reason I bought this tent is because ny Gazelle T4+ is just too much. It’s too heavy, takes up an enormous amount of space, is difficult to set up by yourself without damaging, and just generally too much! Great tent, just overkill. Thanks again!

  9. @panickal on March 10, 2025 at 12:46 am

    11:49 spider?

  10. @pauloh9974 on March 10, 2025 at 12:50 am

    best tent explanation ever . only talks about what non-professional people really want to know first. Especially the condensation part. Thanks a lot

  11. @krystajustice1608 on March 10, 2025 at 12:51 am

    Merry Christmas to you and your wife

  12. @tomhman6441 on March 10, 2025 at 12:52 am

    This woman knows nothing.

  13. @mechsniper66 on March 10, 2025 at 12:57 am

    That was a good and thorough presentation, thanks !

  14. @signedelacroix7213 on March 10, 2025 at 12:58 am

    The family 😂tent is so big, I have to leave some kids at home because there is not place for them in the car.

  15. @marcusk1077 on March 10, 2025 at 12:59 am

    What would you recommend for rain?

  16. @krystajustice1608 on March 10, 2025 at 12:59 am

    Happy New year to you and your wife

  17. @habituallinestepper8839 on March 10, 2025 at 1:02 am

    I think I’m going to love my Nemo Aurora Highrise tent I just purchased. It’s like a dome tent with vertical walls. This was very informative thank you.

  18. @NhaDang-z6t on March 10, 2025 at 1:03 am

    Thanks!

  19. @krystajustice1608 on March 10, 2025 at 1:04 am

    Hi Samantha hi Warden, do ya recommend using different spikes for the Coleman 10 person instant cabin tent

  20. @thezenoflux8244 on March 10, 2025 at 1:05 am

    You are one of my faves. When you threw that pop up tent…I laughed so hard. Your intellect coupled with humor makes your info easy and enjoyable to consume.

  21. @neeca07 on March 10, 2025 at 1:06 am

    Very helpful! Thanks!

  22. @jarikinnunen1718 on March 10, 2025 at 1:07 am

    I need special use tent. Using as momentary workplace. Floor size enough (9 m2) to work and have standing height. All that at easy carry size and small storage.

  23. @deplorable113 on March 10, 2025 at 1:10 am

    I know guide lines…not familiar with “guy” lines?

  24. @denniskuenze659 on March 10, 2025 at 1:10 am

    Great review. You covered many of the concerns people have when choosing a tent. Good job. See you on the next one.

  25. @stephenflynn7600 on March 10, 2025 at 1:13 am

    What brand name and model cabin tent do you recommend?

  26. @yip0p on March 10, 2025 at 1:14 am

    The music in this video is insanely well done. Not really something I’d expect from a educational video

  27. @DorianBarcusRealEstate on March 10, 2025 at 1:15 am

    Great video!

  28. @benjaminclingaman7551 on March 10, 2025 at 1:16 am

    I was just looking at the lifespan of a tent and And stumble upon your channel I went on a cold weather camping trip this weekend And my tent flooded.

  29. @X1GenKaneShiroX on March 10, 2025 at 1:19 am

    I have an extremely loose term for what is considered a house. I consider anything you live in a house so a tent is a house. You can easily purchase a $5,000 tent house and you’ll save $395k (98.75% off discount) compared to purchasing a $400k detached family house. Even a cave in which no one pays money for is also a house.

  30. @MatthewMorris-kg3uq on March 10, 2025 at 1:21 am

    I am so glad I found your channel. I’m homeless getting ready to set up my camp next week. I needed to see this video so I have a good idea on what to get. I’m 6,5 so a cabin tent makes sense. I’m aiming to survive winter in Nebraska. What would you recommend? I need to be warm and survive all the snow.

  31. @mattpanas14 on March 10, 2025 at 1:22 am

    Great info. Thank you!

  32. @jerryberryhill3619 on March 10, 2025 at 1:22 am

    This was the most informative video on tents I’ve ever seen

  33. @stephenflynn7600 on March 10, 2025 at 1:23 am

    What’s the best tent for the north east?

  34. @valerielinares2068 on March 10, 2025 at 1:25 am

    As someone who lives in the southwest (Arizona), I think the type of tent you get depends on the specific area you’ll be camping in. Yes, we are known for our hot summers, but the fall and winter can get surprisingly cold. The entire state is surprisingly dry, but condensation can still be an issue if you’re not prepared for it. You definitely want good ventilation. Not only to prevent condensation, but also if you’re going to camp in the summer, it can get quite hot. However, if you’re camping in the colder months, that’s something to consider, too. I’d prefer a tent that has plenty of ventilation, AND lots of zippable windows so you can zip them up to retain as much heat as you need. Arizona’s terrain is varied and so is the climate. So your tent needs may be different depending on whether your camping in the deserts or the mountains. Just something to keep in mind.

  35. @davidlukequiros3306 on March 10, 2025 at 1:26 am

    Thanks for such great videos! What do you think about inflatable tents?

  36. @mjddempsey on March 10, 2025 at 1:27 am

    Great video!

  37. @SteelerY360Nation on March 10, 2025 at 1:28 am

    The last time I was in a tent was during my Military years in the mid to late 80s. I ordered a pop-up 3-4 person tent from Amazon that’s coming Friday. I live in Pittsburgh, and I’ve been feeding Squirrels in my area for 24 months so far. I just want to use it during the daytime to hang out with them in their area for a couple of hours. Thanks for the informative video! BTW, you gotta new subscriber!!

  38. @anonymousyt-vq8jk on March 10, 2025 at 1:29 am

    ty

  39. @bry12019 on March 10, 2025 at 1:29 am

    Very educational. Thank you!

  40. @piccleartoland1565 on March 10, 2025 at 1:29 am

    is there a dome-tent on the market that’s easy to get into and out of like the cabin tents? this would be for 2 people at most.

  41. @JudyGalloway on March 10, 2025 at 1:29 am

    We’re going to Pickwick Tennessee

  42. @krystajustice1608 on March 10, 2025 at 1:29 am

    We have the Coleman 10 person instant cabin tent we only go car camping 🏕️🥾

  43. @AC21578 on March 10, 2025 at 1:30 am

    Thank you for putting this vid together. Sooooo insightful for beginners like me.

  44. @swiftflight7927 on March 10, 2025 at 1:31 am

    Midwest and wind *shudder*

  45. @emilysandberg4399 on March 10, 2025 at 1:31 am

    I own a ozark trail tent I set it up where I live aka Utah I set it up where rocks are not in the way I had it for nearly 4 years

  46. @rickyelvis3215 on March 10, 2025 at 1:31 am

    You are fantastic.. this is good stuff.. a 6P cabin for one person is how I roll ⛺️ cheers.

  47. @rodrek799 on March 10, 2025 at 1:31 am

    This Friday gonna buy a tent and and camp by the bridge by my work straight junke 😂

  48. @ronaldalarcon5305 on March 10, 2025 at 1:34 am

    very informative especially for non-professional camper like us. Thanks for sharing.

  49. @HJ-di1bo on March 10, 2025 at 1:34 am

    This is very informative especially the pros and cons.

  50. @jeremyatambo1779 on March 10, 2025 at 1:35 am

    What’s the Colemam Igloo tent called?

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