For large groups of family and friends, camping trips used to require packing multiple tents. These days, however, there are some awesome and affordable tents that are large enough to sleep up to 10 people at once. In recent years, these large tents have become very easy to assemble, transport, and store. At such an affordable price point, 10 person tents are a fantastic option for family camping trips. So next time you head to the campsite, you can invite the whole family!
Let’s take a look at the five best 10 person tents.
The 5 Best 10 Person Tents
1. Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent
The Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent is a 10-person sleeper. Using the room divider, you can separate the interior into two different rooms, which are each the perfect size for a queen-sized mattress. And for an added level of independence and privacy, there is a door in each room. The center height is over 7-foot, so it is unlikely that any of your friends will need to stoop over while standing inside of the tent.
The floor is made from tough polyethylene, and the area works out to an impressive 140 sq. Each panel has a mesh-covered window that starts at waist-height, even on the D-shaped doors. There are also smart air-vents at floor level, designed to draw cool air into the tent, while the hot air can escape through the mesh roof.
It is a perfect tent for summer camping and being able to see the stars through the roof. But, when the clouds do roll in, you can just attach the included rainfly. The rainfly is stitched with water-resistant fabric and thermally heated seams, ensuring that there will be no leaks. And if you have a generator sitting out in the rain, there is a sealable electrical access hole to feed a power cable through.
Highlights
- Rating:
- Height: 86 inches (7’ 2’).
- Floor Space:14 feet x 10 feet.
- Rooms: 2 (removable).
- Form Factor: Straight wall.
- Setup Time: 30 minutes — 1 hour.
- Material: Fabric — Durable 68D polyester. Poles — fiberglass and steel.
- Accessories: Carry bag, rainfly, room divider, tent pegs, and stakes.
- Weight: 35.5 pounds (16.1 kg).
- Warranty: 1-year.
Pros
- Ventilation.
- The panoramic mesh ceiling would be fantastic in the summer.
- Room divider.
- A door for each room.
- Electric access hole.
Cons
- Too much ventilation for the winter, depending on where you go camping.
- Complex to erect.
Read Full Review: Core 10 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent
2. Coleman Cabin Tent with Darkroom
We are huge fans of this Coleman Cabin Tent. The most impressive thing is the ease at which you can put this tent it up. The poles are attached to the fabric of the tent, with telescopic arms and spring-loaded hinges. That is not to say the tent does not need a bit of assembly, but it definitely does do most of the work for you. An amateur may take a few minutes to figure out what is going on, but it is entirely possible for one person to erect this in under a minute.
Once the tent is expanded and settled with the flysheet pegged into the ground, this tent will be ready for most weather conditions. The rainfly uses Dark Room Technology, to block up to 90% of the sunlight out. This sunblock helps a lot with reducing the heat in the summer and allowing you not to get woken up with the sunrise.
A D-shaped door is fitted into and mounted on hinges, to make access easier. There is also a room divider, to give you some privacy from the kids, or make it into another room to have your meals. Polyguard 2X Fabric offers superior protection from the elements from above. And WeatherTec is a welded floor panel to protect you from the damp ground.
Highlights
- Rating:
- Height: 79 inches (6’ 7’).
- Floor Space:14 feet x 10 feet.
- Rooms: 2 (removable).
- Form Factor: Cabin.
- Setup Time: 1-minute.
- Material: Fabric — Polyguard 2X double-thick. Poles — Aluminum.
- Accessories: Carry bag, rainfly, room divider, tent pegs, and stakes.
- Weight: 22.2 pounds (21.77 kg).
- Warranty: 1-year.
Pros
- The reflective guy lines that are visible at night are a nice touch.
- Durable fabrics on the ceiling and a good seal on the flooring.
- Room divider for privacy.
- Fast set up. It only takes 1 minute to get from a flat pack to a fully pitched tent.
Cons
- Fast setup can mean many complex parts to go wrong.
- Lacks floor level air vents.
Read Full Review: Coleman Cabin Tent with Darkroom
3. Core 11-Person Family Cabin Tent
The Core 11 Person Family Cabin Tent is another great option for large camping groups. An airy tent from Core with full panoramic mesh ceiling in both the master room and the screen porch room. Each room has the same amount of floor space, but you need to pass through the screen room to get to the master room door. The master room has 3 n-shaped widows, each meshed, and dual floor air vents to encourage airflow in those hot summer nights. This model also has a hole to pass a power cable through.
The screen room is full mesh, front and sides, making it a great place to eat, or just to add more sleeping space. In the center of the master room ceiling, there is a hook to hang a light. And in the apex, a small hammock to keep smaller items off the floor. On the divider panel, there are two sets of mesh pockets, to put more belongings.
Their kit comes with a waterproof rainfly, which will also supply some insulation and shade from the sun. All fabrics of the tent are coated with a water-blocking PU coating and double stitched to keep water out. Plenty of space for 11 people, luxury for 4 people or a family, the Core 11 is roomy and well-thought-out.
Highlights
- Rating:
- Height: 86” (7’2”).
- Floor Space:17’ x 11’ (11 people).
- Rooms: 1 plus screen room.
- Form Factor: Cabin.
- Setup Time: 20 minutes (1-hour on the first try).
- Material: Fabric — 68D polyester. Poles — fiberglass.
- Accessories: Carry bag, rainfly, tent pegs, and stakes.
- Weight: 42.5 pounds (19.28 kg).
- Warranty: 1 year.
Pros
- Giant mesh roof.
- Lots of places to keep more valuable items off the floor.
- Airy screen-room.
- Floor vents in the main-room.
Cons
- It needs more waterproofing.
- Complex to pitch.
4. Coleman WeatherMaster 10 Person Tent
The Coleman WeatherMaster 10 Person Tent is a great option for large families. Coleman puts all their tents through vigorous lab testing to determine how their products hold up against their competitors’. The focus is on how well the tents hold up to high winds and heavy rainfall. As a result, Coleman has produced the WeatherMaster, guaranteed to survive 35 mph (56.33 km/h) winds. WeatherTec™, and welded floors, ensure that you stay dry, regardless of the conditions outside.
There is a room divider, so you can have some privacy, and both rooms have full mesh ceilings, making it great for summer camping. The rainfly is specially designed to keep out the rain and to keep the tent on the ground in high winds. A hinged D-shaped door makes re-zipping it easier when accessing or exiting the tent, with an attached shoe mat below it.
Plenty of space and air for 10 adults to sleep in, with a high ceiling, which makes the tent feel even more spacious. The floor is well sealed from the elements with a durable waterproof tub, stitched and welded to the side panels. And the windows are similarly stitched and angled to ensure that no rain shall enter.
Highlights
- Rating:
- Height: 80” (6’8”).
- Floor Space:17’ x 9’ (10 people).
- Rooms:1 plus screen room.
- Form Factor: Dome.
- Setup Time: 20 minutes (1-hour for beginners).
- Material: Fabric — Polyguard™ (polyester taffeta 75D). Poles — fiberglass and steel.
- Accessories: Carry bag, rainfly, tent pegs, and stakes.
- Weight: 31 pounds (14.06 kg).
- Warranty: 1 year.
Pros
- Weather-proof.
- Designed to cope with high winds and rainfall.
- Quick set up time. It is possible to pitch in 15 minutes with experience.
- Storage pockets to safely hang belongings in.
- Room divider.
Cons
- Only one door for entry. With 10 people, that can mean a lot of traffic.
- Airflow. Small side windows and no flow vent, though it does have a mesh ceiling.
5. Qomotop 10 Person Cabin Tent
The Qomotop Cabin Tent is an economical and well-designed family-sized camping tent. Suitable for up to ten people, or it will split into two rooms for relaxed camping. There are mesh windows surrounding the tent, each with a waterproof screen that will zip up and keep the rain out in a storm. The tent also has a large double door, so that occupants can exit either side of the divide.
In front of the door is an attached shoe mat, so that you can take your shoes off outside without getting your tent muddy. The ceiling is full mesh, and combined with the floor vents, offers excellent ventilation for summer camping. For poor weather, the rainfly is coated with a PU coating, supplying superior protection from the elements. All seams are taped and double stitched.
Telescopic tent poles make erecting this tent fast; with practice, it is as fast as 1-minute. The poles are hinged and attached to the fabric, and a few moves will get it into position. The flysheet will attach to the tent frame while you attach the guy lines. For summer fun or for serious camping, the Qomotop makes sleeping out that much easier.
Highlights
- Rating:
- Height: 76” (6’4”).
- Floor Space:14’ x 10’ (10 people).
- Rooms: 2 (removable divider).
- Form Factor: Dome.
- Setup Time: 1-minute.
- Material: Fabric — PU coated polyester. Poles — fiberglass and steel.
- Accessories: Carry bag, rainfly, room divider, tent pegs, and stakes.
- Weight: 31 pounds (14.06 kg).
- Warranty: 1 year.
Pros
- Fast to put up and take down.
- Room divider to keep the heat in and for added privacy, with a door for each.
- Front entry mat.
- Glow in the dark guy lines.
Cons
- No floor air-vents.
- Small rainfly.
Buyer’s Guide: Choosing a 10 Person Tent
When choosing a camping tent for 10 people, these are a few of the features that you should keep in mind.
Weather
As with buying any tent, you first need to think about the environment that you will use it. For a dry summer, it is better to have a tent with a mesh ceiling and plenty of side windows to get rid of heat. A trip to a mountain park is an unknown factor, and better insulation and rain protection becomes a priority.
Space
All 10 person tents will have similar floor space, but how it is laid out makes a big difference. For flexibility, it is better to get a tent with a removable room divider with doors for each room. In this way, you are covered for sharing with kids or another couple, and still have the option of squeezing in 10 sleeping bags.
Time
If you are mechanically minded, you may enjoy the challenge of putting up a complex tent with thousands of extras hanging from it. But this is not for everyone and when the weather does turn, and you want to pitch quickly. A complex tent will become a drag, simple is always better, so look for a tent that matches your abilities.
Light
Some tents are made from shades of fabric that enhance the light from the sunrise. A hardened camper may ignore this and continue to sleep. But, when you are used to full blackout shades at home, this light is exhausting. If this is a potential issue, look towards a tent with a blackout rainfly.
10 Person Camping Tent FAQs
What is the strongest tent fabric?
Tents have used the same fabrics of either nylon or polyester for years. These fabrics are lightweight, strong, and offer protection from the elements. 75D will withstand a heavy downpour. 20D is better for warmer weather and lighter for longer hikes. Nylon tends to be stronger than polyester.
Are tent room separators in worth it?
A room separator is worth it if you require a level of privacy inside your tent. However, If you are sharing a tent with nine other people, there is likely no point in using a separator, since each room would still have multiple people in it. It is good to have the choice, and a removable room separator is preferable.
Is it safe to hang a propane lamp inside a camping tent?
We do not recommend hanging a propane lamp in your tent. The hooks from the tent ceiling are close to the fabric, which is often flammable. There are plenty of other options for lighting, many of which simulate a flickering flame. Any light with real flames should be kept outside of the tent and outdoors.
Is there such a thing as a tent that is too big?
Yes. The larger the tent, the tougher it is to warm up. Filled with occupants, there is a point where it is logical to use more tents.
Conclusion
Our favorite 10 person camping tent is the Coleman Cabin Tent with the Darkroom. It is not the biggest option, but it does offer the best night’s sleep on those long summer days. The blackout material will also help with blocking 90% of the light from early risers lighting up your tent with their vehicle’s headlights.
In addition, the Coleman Cabin has a room divider, separate doors, and a mesh ceiling. And most important of all, when traveling with young children, this tent is simple and fast to pitch and set up. An economical, impressive design with well-thought-out touches makes it a great choice for camping with family and friends..
Happy Camping!
Is there another awesome 10 person tent that you and your family love? We’d love to try it out! Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
