8 best camping tents to buy in time for the festival season 2025
Briefly

Choosing the right camping tent is vital for enhancing outdoor experiences. Experts suggest focusing on setup time, cost, durability, and the specific adventure needs. Joe Bassett emphasizes the trade-offs between cost, weight, and durability in backpacking tents. Tim Hunt encourages campers to define their requirements first before selecting a tent, highlighting that what's suitable for ultralight backpacking may not fit car camping needs. The article provides top tent picks and essential tips for adventurous campers.
When choosing a tent, Andrew Straley, KOA's resident gear expert, stresses that setup time and ease of use are key.
Tim Hunt, tent designer at SlingFin, advises campers to work backward when tent shopping: "First, figure out what you're going to use the tent for, and then let that define your search."
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