Camping Family
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 Ozark Trail 10 Person 3 Room XL Camping Tent 20 x 11  US $148.50
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 Coleman WeatherMaster 6 7 8 9 10 Person Large Screened Tent Family Cabin Camping US $208.84
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 Family camping tent 10x12 with room dividers90s style great shape easy set up US $34.00
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 New Coleman 6 Man Family Dome Camping Tent BLUE Laurel Creek 11x9x6 MSRP $149 US $68.00
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 COLEMAN Oasis 6 Person Family Camping Tent w Waterproof WeatherTec 12 x 10 US $79.99
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 NEW OUTDOOR CAMPING TENT COLEMAN ELITE SUNDOME 6 PERSON 12 X 10 TENT US $196.88
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 Peaktop Outdoor 10 12 Person Man Camping Tent Tunnel Family Group Tent 21 Room US $197.99
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 Wenzel Camping 4 5 Person 2 Room Dome Family Tent Doors Window Curtain NEW US $74.95
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 8 10 Deluxe Tunnel Family Group Camping Tent 41 Room5000mm warterproof US $190.99
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 Coleman Montana 6 Tent US $99.00
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 New 8 10 Man Person Big Tunnel Spider Family Group Camping Tent 41R With Mesh US $191.99
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 Peaktop Outdoor 8 10 Person Man Camping Tent XX Tunnel Family Tent 21 Room US $157.99
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 8 10 Man Person 21Room Tunnel Camping Family Group Tent 3 season Free Carry Bag US $143.99
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 Huge 8 12 Person ROCKPORT 4 ROOM LARGE FAMILY CAMPING TENT NEW US $127.50
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 Icarus 27 X 22 x 7 9 15 Person X Large Camping Tent Villa w Bonus Guides US $249.00
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 Coleman 6 8 9 10 Man 3 Room Huge Tent Six Ten Person The Best For Family Camping US $208.84
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 GARFIELD MT 80 CAMPING TENT 3 SEASON SLEEPS UP TO 6 PEOPLE NEW FAMILY FUN TIME US $72.99
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 COLEMAN MONTANA 6 PERSON TENT COLEMAN CAMPING GEAR US $155.95
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 Giga Tent ft 020 Katahdin US $109.00
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 Northwest Territory Blue Ridge Bay 12 Person 3 Room Tent w Screen Porch 15 x 15 US $152.50
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 Northwest Territory 12 Man Blue Ridge Bay NEW NEVER PUT TOGETHER US $129.99
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 Hobitat 6 Tent by Rei US $112.50
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 Peaktop 31 Rooms 8 10 Man XX Large Family Group Camping Tent 3 Season US $184.99
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 Coleman 6 Person Family Camping Tent Scout Troops Summer Fun One Person Setup US $138.64
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 NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN MANOR 8P EXPEDITION TENT ZINC GREY SIENNA ORANGE NWT US $550.00
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 NORTH FACE MOUNTAIN MANOR 6P EXPEDITION TENT ZINC GREY SIENNA ORANGE NWT US $419.99
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 Capricorn 23 X 10 x 7 8 Person X Large Family Camping Tent w Bonus Guides US $249.00
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 The North Face Foundation 6 Tent 6 Person with Footprint Used Great Condition US $152.50
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 New Coleman 10 Person Family Camping Tent Huge 16 x 10 Weathermaster US $209.96
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 Gigatent FT 020 Katahdin NEW US $109.00
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 8 10 Person Family Large Tent Outdoor Camping Fiberglass 210T PU3000 OrangeGray US $139.99
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 Ozark Trail 10 Person 3 Room Family Tent With Carrying Bag GREAT DEAL US $149.99
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 NEW 5 Person camping Tent w Rain Cover 10x10x65 Beach Hiking Summer Bike US $71.95
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 NEW COMFY 5 Person camping Tent w Rain Cover 10x10x78 Hiking Motor Cycle US $83.79
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 Peaktop 31 rooms9 12 Man Person Family Group Camping Tent Outdoor 3 season US $141.99
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 New outdoor 3 Season 8 10 Person 31 Room XX Large Family Group Camping Tent US $169.99
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 COLEMAN Sundome 6 Person Tent Camping Sleeping 10 x 10 US $118.95
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 NEW COLEMAN 8 Person Instant Tent 2 Rooms Waterproof Family Camping 14 x 8 US $249.95
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 COLUMBIA SQUALL RIDGE CB 5500 6 PERSON 10 X 14 HARD FIND TENT NIB US $399.00
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 Coleman Camping Canyon Breeze 10 Person Family Cabin Waterproof Tent 19 x 12 US $274.95
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 Oberon 26 X 22 x 7 9 15 Person X Large Camping Tent Villa w Bonuses US $269.00
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 Tahoe Gear Zion 8 Person Family Tent with Screen Porch US $240.95
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 COLEMAN WeatherMaster 6 Person Camping Tent Screen Room US $230.95
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 Tahoe Gear Acadia 6 Person 3 Season Family Dome Tent US $87.95
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 Tahoe Gear Prescott 10 Person 3 Season Family Cabin Tent US $164.95
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 Huge 10 15 Person LEXINGTON 4 ROOM LARGE FAMILY CAMPING TENT US $103.50
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 AXIS 10 X 10 x 9 4 Person Camping Screen Tent w Bonus Guides US $189.00
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 Columbia Cougar Flats II Family Tent US $228.75
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 Eureka Suite V Series Tent PRACTICALLY NEW ONLY ONE USE 6 Person 2RM Tent US $260.00
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 Osiris 21 x 8 x 6 Huge 12 Person Man Family Camping Tent Free Gifts US $219.00
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 Rei Camp Dome 6 Tent Great Shape Used a couple times US $199.00
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 Wenzel Pine Ridge 10 by 8 Foot Four to Five Person 2 Room Dome Tent Camping US $105.95
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 camping tents US $24.99
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 COLEMAN Monterey 6 Person Tent Excellent Condition US $75.00
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 TENT 10 PERSON 2 ROOMS 3 SEASONS HUGE WINDOWS FOR VENTILATION NO LEAK SEAMS US $309.97
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 NEW Columbia High Trail Family Dome Tent 6 8 Person 15 x 11 Blue Tan US $26.00
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 Sarengo 21 x 8 x 6 Huge 10 Person Man Family Camping Tent Free Gifts US $219.00
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 Como 24 x 11 x 7 8 Person Man 3 Room Family Camping Tent with Bonuses US $239.99
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 New Coleman Camping Tent 10 Person Family Weathermaster Screened 16 x 10 6 7 8 US $208.99
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 NEW Coleman Instant 8 Person Two Room Tent Fully Taped Seems 14 by 10 Foot US $227.69
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 Peaktop 31 Rooms 8 10 Man XX Large Family Group Camping Tent US $170.99
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 COLEMAN ELITE SUNDOME TENT 12 X 10 TENT 6 Person 2 Room Camping Hiking Fishing US $223.94
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 Peaktop 31 rooms 9 12 Man Person Family Group Camping Tent Outdoor US $129.99
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 APARTMENT 9 XXL 31 rooms Family Camping Tent 9 12 Man Outdoor US $119.99
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 Eureka Tetragon 9 Camping Tent sleeps 4 to 5 Person People Man US $949.05
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 NEW Huge Coleman 10 Person Screened Family Camping Tent Weathermaster 3 Room US $216.86
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 Kelty Teton 6 Tent 6 Person 3 Season US $159.93
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 Swiss Gear Large 2 Room Sleeps 10 Person Family Cabin Dome Tent Camp New US $234.99
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 Suisse Sport Wyoming 3 Room Family Dome Camping Tent 18 x 10 8 Person People Man US $140.95
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 Wenzel Big Bend 12 x 10 Foot 5 Person People Man 2 Room Family Dome Camping Tent US $105.93
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 Ozark Trail 8 Person 14 x 8 Family Camping Tent NEW US $119.88
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 Mountain Trails Salmon River 11 x 11 2 Room 6 Person People Man Camping Tent US $109.12
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 Wenzel Family Sleeps 8 Person 3 Room Dome Camping Large Tent W Rain Cover New US $164.90
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 Huge Exclusive Large Family Camping Tent The Bostonian 12 15 Person 23X13 US $224.99
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 Coleman Sleeps 1 Room 6 Person Instant Tent Great Large Family Camping Cabin New US $184.99
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 Wenzel Wolf Large 2 Room Sleeps 7 Person Family Cabin Dome Tent Camp New US $175.89
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 Pro Family Camping Camp Dome Tent 2 Person 7x7 Feet US $36.76
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 BEAUTIFUL POP UP CABANA TENT UVPROOF BEACH WIND SHELTER US $69.99
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 Coleman Instant 14 by 10 Foot 8 Person People Man Two Room Camping Tent US $258.01
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 Coleman WeatherMaster Screened 6 Person People Man Camping Tent US $231.68
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Selecting the Best Family Camping Tent
How many tents do you need on family camping outings? That is a great starting place when beginning this journey. We had to factor in different circumstances and base our decision on that. First what is the age of family members, secondly what are the genders, and lastly what type of camp site will we be facing.
OK, so let’s look at the first point, age of the family. Obviously if your children are extremely young there is no question but you all pile in one big tent. But as your family evolves they may want -and require- more space and solitude. So here are some easy numbers I use. When my kids were under 10 years old I would go with either one big tent or else two tents for family camping: one for the adults and the gear and the other for the kids. Even different genders get the ‘kids’ tent. Over 10 years old boys in one, girls in one and mom and dad in their own tent. That brings up the kids' gender...
I made the jump at 10-11 because that is usually when the kids start wanting more privacy. If the kids are under 10 then it's fine to put them together. Besides they are only sleeping in the tents, so bunking together for a few hours is fine. Just make sure they have their own personal sleeping bags or bed rolls.
The last consideration for how many tents for your family camping adventure is based on your time and space constraints.
Are you camping in a state park with limited camp size? Maybe you should rent two spaces to accommodate your several dome tents in your "family camping condo". Or are you out on your own? Then, just find a spot to set up camp. For obvious reasons if you are tight in camp you may want to consider bunking together even if the kids are a little bit older, just because there is limited room. And again it is not the end of the world; you are only slightly cramped for a few hours while you sleep, anyway. Another time when you may consider camping in one tent is when it is a one or two night camp. Then it is such a short amount of time that it hardly makes sense to set up several tents when 1 or 2 would suffice. If you are on a family camping vacation, say for 4 or 5 nights, comfort is usually your ultimate consideration, and you may want to sprawl as much as possible, especially if the kids are teenagers!
Remember: consider the kids' ages, genders and your space in the campsite as well as how long you are staying. With this information under your belt you can now go make camping more comfortable for yourself and your entire family. So go family tent camping next weekend and enjoy yourselves!
About the Author
Mimi Jacobs is an avid camper and committed to green & sustainable living and growing, using & promoting local foods. Mimi blogs about camping and green living and helps run the onlinecampingtents store.
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