Choosing a tent is a very subjective topic: factors like personal preferences, destination, time of year and type of use all come into play. Here at Bach we understand that with the wide range of camping tents available to you, it is harder than ever to find the right option. Although not a tent in any conventional sense, the Shibumi Shade deserves a space on this list as an ingenious alternative to traditional options. Made from ocean-bound recycled plastic and sewn in the U.S., it’s uniquely designed to work with the wind instead of against it, making it suitable for even the gustiest beach days. Here’s how set-up works: thread the pole through one side of the canopy, plant the ends in the ground, fill the single anchor bag with sand, and let the canopy fly with the wind to provide 150 square feet of shade. So let us make it easier for you. Here is our easy guide on how to choose your best camping tent. What kind of person are you?

The Night Owl’s weight is middle-of-the-road and is probably not light or compact enough for the truly hardcore gram counters, but at just over 5 pounds, it’s not outrageous to hike with for several miles. As a reward for going a little heavier, you get super durable materials and a robust design. Setup requires stakes at all four corners and attachment points at the end of the single pole that our testers described as "baffling to figure out." Two extra poles at the ceiling did give the tent a bit more structure. "The instructions, which we needed, are a yellow printer paper sheet with a link to a Vimeo video, which is a terrible idea," our testers said. "Somehow, the rainfly was even more confusing to attach."Larger Space: Spacious space with the size of 86.6" L × 55" W × 47.2" H, 30% bigger than other beach tents at similar prices on the market, which comfortably fits 3-4 people of family, 2 adults and 2 children. The 39.4inch extended front floor offers extra space for more activities.

Typically, a folding camper will be lighter than a touring caravan and is less easily upset on the road by crosswinds. It can also be stored in a modest garage. Advantages Assembly was easy and we appreciated that the instructions are printed on the carry bag rather than on an easy-to-lose sheet of paper. Be warned that you’ll need quite a bit of space and about 20 minutes to complete the process. Once up, the tent’s distinctive open-sided design provided our ideal level of shade: just enough to stay protected from the sun, without feeling too much like we were camping at the beach. It weighs just 4 pounds, fits in a carry-on suitcase when disassembled, and comes in a choice of nine vibrant colors.Dyneema (sometimes called “cuben fiber”) is a newer material used for its lightweight strength, but it is still much more expensive than nylon or polyester. Because it's susceptible to abrasion and requires careful handling, it’s only of interest to the most ultralight weight-shavers at this point. Outdoor Protection & Great Ventilation - Premium 210t sun-proof material plus a special embedded silver-coated material to provide great UV protection from the sun and 3 added roll up openings maintain airflow to keep the tent cool when staying inside.