The 6 Best 4-Person Tents of 2024, Tested and Reviewed
Planning a Camping Trip? Unless You've Got an Rv, a Tent Is Essential. If It's a Family Excursion or You Plan on Bunking with Friends, You'll Want to Find...
Planning a camping trip? Unless you've got an RV, a tent is essential. If it's a family excursion or you plan on bunking with friends, you'll want to find something big enough to fit everyone comfortably.
According to Bill Gamber, founder and president of Big Agnes, the capacity of a tent tells you how many people can sleep in it. "So if you put four people in a 4-person tent, you should be able to fit four 20 to 25-inch wide pads," he says. However, six-person designs are often a more comfortable choice for four people.
We tested 18 tents firsthand in outdoor settings across the country to help you find one that fits your needs. Each 4-person tent was carefully evaluated for ease of setup and disassembly, user-friendliness, performance, durability, portability, design, and overall value.
Keep scrolling to check out the best 4-person tents PEOPLE tested.
Best Overall
Coleman Sundome Tent
Amazon
Easy one-person setup and fuss-free disassembly
Spacious and tall; adults can stand upright and enter easily
Sturdy design with removable wind cover
Our favorite 4-person tent is technically a 6-person tent, but the extra space makes it all the more comfortable for four people to sleep. The Coleman Sundome is very easy to assemble. It took us five minutes with two people, but you could probably do it on your own in a pinch. And the instructions are stitched into the bag, so you'll never lose them.
This tent is not only spacious but also tall. A 6-foot-2 person can stand up in the middle, and you can easily step in without having to crawl or even duck down. It has sturdy poles that hold it securely upright and a cover that blocks the wind while keeping warm air in. You can also remove the cover to let the breeze in or enjoy a skylight view.
The Sundome is also a cinch to break down, and it fits pretty effortlessly back into its carrying bag. If we could change one thing about this tent, we'd make the side pockets a little bigger so they could hold more camping accessories and personal belongings. But considering the reasonable price and spacious, easy-to-assemble design, we really can't complain.
Assembled Dimensions: 10 x 10 x 6 feet | Weight: 16.6 pounds | Capacity: 6 people
Best Overall, Runner-Up
Nemo Aurora Highrise Camping Tent
Amazon
Quick and intuitive setup and break-down
Roomy and surprisingly tall; adults can stand up inside
Sturdy design stands up to strong winds
The Nemo Aurora Highrise Tent also fared very well in our tests. Setup was quick, easy, and intuitive — it took us about 10 minutes without looking at the instructions. The roomy design is plenty big enough to sleep four adults and even tall enough for people over 6 feet to stand up. This tent is notably durable, with ripstop fabrics, sturdy aluminum poles, and ground stakes. We tested it under strong winds, and it had no problem standing its ground.
Breaking it down was also an intuitive process, and getting it back into its bag was a cinch. Considering the generous size, it's also lightweight and easy to carry long distances. The Aurora Highrise is relatively basic in appearance, but it has a printed floor that may not be everyone's cup of tea. Still, we think the price is fair and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone looking for a family-sized tent. (It's only our Runner Up choice due to the slightly higher price tag.)
Assembled Dimensions: 8.3 x 7.5 x 6.3 feet | Packed Dimensions: 25 x 8.5 inches | Weight: 15 pounds | Capacity: 4 people
