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How to choose the best family tent for you
What features do I need?
Multiple bedrooms are an excellent idea in a family tent, especially if you have teenagers. Some tents also use blackout material to line bedrooms, keeping them cooler and darker and ensuring a better night’s sleep. Standing room is essential for sorting out the myriad bits of gear involved with camping with children, and a spacious living area will give you somewhere to hang out and play games on rainy days. A porch or anteroom is also useful for popping muddy boots in.
Look for a sturdy, sewn-in groundsheet with a coated nylon floor to keep you warm and dry, a waterproof rain fly (this is the outer layer of the tent) and plenty of guy ropes for stability. We like airy tents with plenty of windows and multiple doors – these stop your portable home from feeling claustrophobic. And the more loops, hooks and pockets in the tent’s interior the better, for hanging up lanterns or stashing belongings.