In the times we are living in, it is hard to find the time for self-care, family, and friends, and the hectic lifestyle we have to adapt to comes with a lot of stress. Something that most of us are missing out on is some relaxing time spent in Mother Nature. What many of us don’t realize that only one day in nature for every 10 days in the city can be of great benefit, and it is basically a unique way to recharge our batteries.
Now, if you are a nature fan but you think that there is no way you can go for such a trip unless it is vacation season, you’re wrong. Going out for a picnic during the week on a warm summer’s evening or for two-day camping with your friends over the weekend is easy – and all it takes is some motivation … and a tent.
Going on a camping trip will not require much equipment. You don’t need anything other than a few essentials – clothes, some food, a fresh water supply, a kit for starting a fire, and as mentioned, a tent. A tent is probably the highlight of every camper’s equipment and it is something that people have enjoyed for hundreds of years. Camping tents allow us to relax and spend time in nature.
But with the market being huge it is not easy to know which of the many is the best one. However, we have scoured the available options and found some amazing choices. Let’s take a look.
What are the Best Camping Tent Brands Out There?
The North Face
Among the most popular brand names when it comes to hiking, mountaineering, and camping equipment, The North Face is at the top of our list for a few reasons. First and foremost, it is widely available and you can easily find it at your local sports or outdoor store. Along with that, there are a variety of different types of tents that this brand offers. Last but not least, you are looking at a high-quality brand whose products are sure to last you a long time with proper maintenance, all at a pretty decent price.
Big Agnes
This brand is nowhere as popular as the North Face brand, but Big Agnes camping equipment has been mentioned by many renowned camping magazines in the past few years, such as Backpacker. That is a sign of good quality. Though tents from this brand might not be available around your local stores, you can still check what is offered online and get the tent you like.
And once again this brand offers a variety of different tent types – from the more complex car camping tents to ultralight backpack tents that will be excellent for a weekend trip. Not to forget, Big Agnes is cheaper than North Face and has very good prices considering the quality of the product you receive.
L.L.Bean
If you are particularly interested in getting lightweight brands, then this one might be the right choice for you. Offering tents that vary in price (from $160 to $520), you are sure to get a high-quality tent that is suitable for dry, rainy, and cold weather conditions. Most of the tents are suitable for 2 people, providing the perfect outdoor weekend accommodations for you and your partner.
Coleman
Coleman tents are the tent you should be looking at if you are on a tight budget. Don’t get us wrong, Coleman doesn’t sell low-quality tents – on the contrary, you will get really good value for the price you are paying. Coleman tents are much cheaper and more of a casual tent as they do not offer the same features that North Face or REI do.
REI
REI has gained massive popularity in the past few years and is now among the best mid-priced tent brands out there. And although you might not find one in your local camping store (you will have to go to an official REI store or order online), it is still worth every penny, especially given the variety of cool features that come for an average price.
Eureka
Last but not least, a brand somewhat pricier than Coleman, yet is one of the most common camping brands and one that you will find in almost any outdoor store. It is perfect if you are planning your first camping trip, and will last you a long time for all casual weekend camping trips (excluding rough weather conditions, unfortunately).
Final Thoughts
Finding a good tent shouldn’t be a problem – the market is huge and as you can see, there is a number of brands both offering low-priced and high-end tents. With this information, it is time that you find one according to your needs and budget, and enjoy that long-awaited camping trip.