
The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

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I have a Sherper's 6P Explorer by ALPS Mountaineering, it is 10x10. I car camp and wanted a full fly with ventilation, at least 2x sq ft more than my REI Half Dome 2 (38 square ft) so I will have space to hang out if weather is bad, aluminum poles and at least 6' tall so I can stand up to change clothes. Got all that plus 2 doors with smooth #10 zippers and a heavier Oxford nylon floor. I have two dogs. And just $279 with free shipping and lifetime warranty.
I just ordered a Sherper's Explorer 6 person. It is 10'x10' and 6' tall, full rain fly with ventilation. Also beefy YKK zippers and nylon oxford floor. Sherper's sells a lot of tents to Boy Scouts and made this one to last. Not a lot of info out there, but it met my specs. [https://sherpers.com/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering/](https://sherpers.com/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering/)
Sherper's partners with the Boy Scouts. I have their Explorer 6. My criteria was 70" tall, 80+ square ft (it is 100 square ft), and full fly. It also has 10 garage YKK zippers, two doors, vents in the rain fly, and heavier floor cloth. All for $279 (on sale now). [Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering ](https://sherpers.com/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering/)
Sherper's 6 person $279, 6' tall inside, 100 ft2, full rain fly, heavy duty #10 YKK zippers, poly Oxford cloth floor coated at 3000mm. [sherper's 6 person tent](https://sherpers.com/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering/)
I like my Sherper's Explorer 6 Person by ALPS mountaineering. It is 10x10, 6' tall, easy to set up with two aluminum poles, full fly with ventilation, nylon oxford cloth floor, big #10 zippers on two doors. And it's on sale for $279.
I almost bought a used Gazelle T4, but really wanted a little more size and a full rain fly. Went with a Sherper's Expedition 6 person by ALPS Mountaineering for $279. It's 10x10, 6' high, full rain fly with ventilation, two aluminum poles, heavier oxford nylon floor, and two doors with #10 zippers which are super smooth to open.
Sherper's Explorer 4 and 6 tents are made by ALPS Engineering. They have a lot of nice features like big zippers and heavy duty floor material. I have the 10'x10' 6 person and can stand up in it. Really nice. They were made with feedback from Boy Scouts, FWIW. [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-4-tent](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-4-tent)
Check out Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering, it was developed based on feedback from Boy Scouts. I am 5'11" and can stand up. Lots of room and rugged features for $250. https://sherpers.com/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering $350 and it's 10×10, tall enough to stand up in ( I am 5'11") and has some really high quality features like big zippers and heavy duty flooring material. Designed in consultation with Boy Scouts. https://sherpers.com/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
Sherper's Explorer 6 by ALPS Mountaineering is a great tent for $350. I have one and bought it because it is 10'x10' and tall enough to stand in. It also has 10x zippers and heavy duty flooring, along with 2 doors and 2 vestibules. It's easy to set up, too. [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering)
I have a Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering and really like it. It is 10'x10' and tall enough to stand in (I am 5' 11"). It also has 2 doors with heavy duty #10 zippers and heavy duty floor fabric. Full rain fly. It's easy to set up and take down by myself. $350 [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=eb5fc1937&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=eb5fc1937&_ss=c)
I have a 6 person Sherper's Explorer by ALPS Mountaineering and really like it. It has a full fly, easy to set up, 10' x 10', and I can stand up inside (I am 5'11). Also has two doors with big #10 zippers and a heavy duty floor. They used feedback from Boy Scouts in their design FWIW. $350 https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering
I am 5' 11" and use an REI Halfdome2 if I am hiking, and a Sherper's Explorer 6P by ALPS Mountaineering if I am car camping. The Sherper's is awesome, it is 10'x 10', I can stand up, it has two doors and two vestibule and a full fly. The doors have heavy duty #10 YKK zippers and the floor material is thick. It uses two aluminum poles and is easy to set up. https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=2a18f2b23&_ss=c
I have a Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering. I chose it because it is 10'x10' and I can stand up in it (I am 5'11"), excellent ventilation, a full rain fly with two vestibules, two doors with big #10 YKK zippers, heavy duty fabric on the floor, and uses two aluminum poles. Easy for one person to set up. I camp by myself with a cot and wanted space to spread out if weather is bad. [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents?sort\_by=created-descending&filter.p.vendor=Sherper%27s](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents?sort_by=created-descending&filter.p.vendor=Sherper%27s)
I really like my Sherper's Explorer 6 Person Tent by ALPS Mountaineering. It is 10x10 and I can stand up in the middle (I'm 5'11"). It has two doors with heavy duty size 10 zippers and heavy duty flooring material. Very easy to set up by myself. Not sure if they ship to Canada. [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=43483f8fe&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=43483f8fe&_ss=c)
I really like our Sherper's Explorer 6 Person tent by ALPS Mountaineering. It is 10' x 10' and tall enough for me to stand up (I am 5'11"). It has two doors with #10 YKK zitppers, heavy duty flooring material, and a full fly. It is easy for me to set up by myself and uses clips for the two 7000 series aluminum poles. There are two vestibules. I car camp, and it doesn't take up too much space. Listed as 14 lb total weight. [https://sherpers.com/collections/tents-shelters/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?\_pos=2&\_fid=d6858f987&\_ss=c](https://sherpers.com/collections/tents-shelters/products/sherpers-explorer-6-person-tent-by-alps-mountaineering?_pos=2&_fid=d6858f987&_ss=c)
Anything by Alps mountaineering. Really good warrantee, great quality, good pricing.
Look into Coleman for decent and affordable. I've been happy with Alps Mountaineering on Amazon. Best suggestions I can offer.
All the tents from Alps mountaineering have treated me very well in wind and rain. Colemans not so much.
I've spent a lot of time in my Alps Mountaineering tent. It's not the best quality, or lightest, or cheapest, but it's the best of all 3. Great quality, not too bad on the price, and very easy to set up.
Yeah the marketing is so bad. There are 3 season tents that are better suited for colder climates but they aren't advertised like that. So weird. In the south, I recommend Kelty tents a lot because their 2 layer tents have almost-full mesh bodies. I notice that people in the northern US swear by Alps Mountaineering tents... their bodies happen to have a lot less mesh in the body. They're like 3.5 season tents, lol (but they'd be bad in the south).

The North Face
Wawona 6
Spacious vestibule, strong in storms, but rainfly tricky solo.

Gazelle Tents
T4 Hub Tent Series
Fastest setup, durable, but bulky and awkward door.

Durston
X-Mid 2
Ultralight, spacious 2P, but not for very strong winds.

Durston
X-Mid 1
Budget ultralight 1P, spacious, but large footprint.

Naturehike
Mongar 2 Backpack Tent (Nylon)
Budget 2P, spacious for price, but not for 4 seasons.

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Durston - X-Mid 2

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Gazelle Tents - T4 Hub Tent Series

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Gazelle Tents - T4 Hub Tent Series

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Durston - X-Mid 2

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The North Face - Wawona 6

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SlingFin - Portal 2