Big Agnes - Bunk House 8

Finding good flat ground for a 10 person tent can be challenging at times. Some campgrounds have elevated pads for the tents and a 10 person can sometimes overflow. A lot of it depends on how much stuff you bring. Having space in the tent for a board game on a rainy day is definitely an advantage. If it were me, I would go with the six person, and move some sleeping bags if needed to play a board game. I currently use a Big Agnes eight person tent for my family of 5-6.

The Halo 6p is an awesome choice. So is the Big Agnes Bunk House 6p or 8p. Other great choices are: MSR Habitude MSR Habbiscape Sierra Designs Nomad Eureka Space Camp. This one in particular is a great bargain as Johnson Outdoors is discontinuing this brand. You can get this one for as cheap as $250 or so. Marmot Limestone 6p Marmot Midpines or Pacifica 6p. This is the exact same tent except the colors. The Midpines is sold exclusively at Amazon and the Pacifica is a Dick's Sporting Good/Public Lands exclusive. This one only has one door as vestibule. Most family camping tents have 2 doors and vestibules. The footprint for the Midpines fits the Pacifica. Big Agnes Mad House Nemo Aurora Highrise. This one is decent but lacks a full coverage fly. North Face Wawona. As cheap as $300 on sale. Has a giant porch vestibule. Lacks a full coverage rainfly though.