A Budget Minded Guide to Inexpensive Tents for Families

This guide provides a brief review of five very popular, inexpensive tents for families seeking cheap, quality, durable tents for this year's camping season in the great outdoors.

These tents were chosen after numerous hours of investigative searching on the topic of cheap and or inexpensive family tents. The main reason these tents were chosen for this guide as the best tents for a family is based primarily on affordability and experience with trusted outdoor gear. This guide mentions tents ranging in sizes to accommodate from four to eight occupants.

Columbia Timber Butte

Two Room Family Dome (Eight Person) Tent

169.97 (On Sale online at campmor.com)

This Columbia tent kept popping up in searches for family camping tents/cheap tents. It was worth a look-see and what it offers was an impressive eyeful and definitely qualifies as an inexpensive tent for families.

This tent boasts 150 square feet of family camping fun. It measures an expansive 15 feet by 10 feet when set up. This family friendly tent will accommodate 8 people. There is a removable room divider so the tent can be used as one large unit or separated into two smaller units.

A list of amenities on this tent include: two D shaped side doors, a total of 6 windows, mesh on all four sides and the top of the tent for ventilation, two inside pockets and a gear loft, two hanging cup holders, a loop for a flashlight, a doormat, it even offers a remote controlled light inside, and the case it comes in has wheels for ease in transporting.

This is a 3-season tent that offers great weather protection and is sealed to keep water out of the tent. It offers a fiberglass/hybrid steel frame with easy set-up. Tent is constructed of Polyethylene, Polyester Taffeta, and No-see-um mesh.

If you're looking for a cheap tent for a summer camping trip, definitely check out this deal at campmor.com for $169.97. Direct link to product:

http://www.campmor.com/outdoor/gear/Product___27300?CS_003=2477120&CS_010=27300

Coleman 15′ x 10′ Durango® Tent

Two Room Family (Eight Person) Tent

139.95 (On Sale online at summitcampinggear.com)

Coleman has certainly proved to be a trusted name in outdoor gear. This model provides the larger family with quality at an affordable price. Definitely a good cheap tent for the family summer camping trip.

This tent sets up to accommodate up to eight family members in its large 15 feet by 10 feet shell. It also offers an amazing 77-inch center height. This tent also offers 150 square feet of tent space and comes with a removable room divider for use as a one or two room tent.

Features include built in storage pockets and an adjustable ventilation system. According to the website: http://www.coleman.com/coleman/images/pdf/2000000143.PDF, this tent also features an accompanying rain fly, an overhead gear loft, access for electrical cords, and a small opening for access to a cooler but also can be used to aid in ventilation.

For dryness, the tent features the WeatherTec™ System.This tent also comes with shock-corded poles, perfect for fast and easy set up. Complete instructions are handily printed on the tent storage bag. Also, this tent offers a five-year warranty.

The Coleman Durango offers the family campers a quality product for the demands of a summer spent outdoors. For the size it offers, the price is really a great deal. This item is found online at summitcampinggear.com and a direct link to the product follows:

http://www.summitcampinggear.com/coleman-durango.html.

Texsport Kingwood Three-Room (6-person) Family Tent

119.99 (Available online at: dickssportinggoods.com)

This is a large tent for the larger family. It will accommodate up to six and offers three separate rooms inside. Overall, the tent measures 16 feet by 8 feet and has a 74-inch center height. That's 128 square feet of camping fun.

Features on this Texsport tent feature 4 window, 3 D shaped doors, a rain fly, and a mesh roof for ventilation.

The tent is constructed of Nylon Taffeta, Polyethylene, and No See-Um Mesh. It also offers four pole pin and ring framing and shock-corded poles. Very easy set up.

The Texsport Kingwood can provide hours of inexpensive, leisurely family camping for many seasons to come. A great tent to consider for the price. This item is found online at dickssportinggoods.com and a direct link to the product follows:

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=1419298

Coleman Montana 6

One Room Family (6-person) Family Tent

(12 x 7)

149.99 (Available online only at sears.com)

Another great Coleman product for the large family. The tent accommodates 6 in a one-room interior. It measures a generous twelve feet by seven feet totaling 84 square feet of camping space. There is a 68-inch center height.

According to the Coleman website, this tent offers one door, a rain fly, a porch type shelter area on the exterior, adjustable ventilation, a gear/ventilation port, gear pocket, electrical access, and reverse angle windows.

This product is constructed of Polyester taffeta, Polyester inner tent, Polyethylene, Fiberglass shock-corded poles, and features the WeatherTec™ System for maximum dryness. Again, instructions are printed right on the carrying bag. Also comes with a limited one-year warranty.

Definitely one to consider when searching for cheap family tents. Rugged, trusted camping gear for a great inexpensive family summer holiday. This item is available at sears.com and is sold online only. A direct link to the product follows:

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00682737000P?keyword=camping+tents

Stansport Adventure 10 Tent

Dome Style Family (4-person) Tent

45.00 (On Clearance online at wal-mart.com.) Currently available online, in-stores (limited stores), and site to store with free shipping to your store

For the smaller family, this tent cannot be beat for it's affordability. It is currently a clearance item at walmart.com.

The Stansport Adventure 10 tent offers accommodations for up to four. It measures ten feet by ten feet (one hundred square feet).

Features include a full rain fly, 1 large D shaped door and mesh windows. Tent comes with fiberglass shock-corded poles for tremendously easy set up and take down.

This little number offers a bit less space than the bigger models mentioned, however, it is perfect for the family on the go that likes to throw the tent in the trunk and take off with the kiddies for a day or two. Very affordable and compact. Direct link to product:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10326054

No matter what your budget, there is a cheap family tent out there for your needs. There are inexpensive models and there are very expensive models. Look at all of them as closely as you possibly can before purchasing. Make sure it is the size you need, it's easily set up and taken down and it offers the amenities you seek for your family's summer vacationing enjoyment. Always when shopping online, check different sites for comparable prices and offers on discounted/free shipping.

Sources:
campmorr.com
summitcampinggear.com
coleman.com
sears.com
walmart.com