Core Equipment - 6-person Lighted Dome Tent

Way overkill for size but my wife and I got the 6 person tent from Costco and that size is honestly great! We also take the dog and have space for what we want in the tent.

With the ages I'm guessing cub scouts, which means car camping and durability, because there's small children running everywhere and being rough with stuff. Even if your kids are super chill in the tent, there's other kids playing tag and such everywhere. **I've got two suggestions:** **1) Costco's Core 6 person lighted dome tent.** There is enough space for a cot and two kids on the floor, no problem. Its cheap enough that if something gets broken you don't have to stress about it, and Costco has a great return policy so you could potentially just do a return if something breaks. Its easy to setup. There's space for the adult to stand up. **2) Canvas bell tent (3m or 4m).** Totally different vibe. I just got one for the exact same purposes (cub scout camping). Very durable and kid resistant. The Vevor ones are in your price range and they're fine. The biggest downside is that there's a ton of lines to stake out, but you have two little helpers for that. Its heavy so you may want a little wagon to pull it in, but if you're cub scouting you probably have a little wagon. 3m is big enough for three on the floor no problem; if you're on a cot it may or may not be a little tight depending on the size of your cot. If you want to be able to fit two adults and two kids then 4m is probably the way to go but that's a significant step up in weight/bulk. I really like that I don't have to stress about a bunch of elementary school kids accidentally putting their arm through thin mesh or breaking a pole.

I bought a 6 man tent from Costco 4 years ago for $60. There are only 3 of us but it’s nice and spacious. They currently have the newer model but the price has gone up to $100. We camp 3-4 times a year and it’s just starting to get little holes. I have all my backpacking gear waiting for my son to get older so we can do the real deal but for now, it works and it’s so feasible. 10/10 highly recommend.

I had the Core 6 person for several years. It's a great starter tent for my two little kids and I, but for four people, especially two that are still growing, go for the 10 person. I guess you can get all four into the six person, but there won't be room for much else and you'll be tripping over each other if someone needs to go pee in the middle of the night or whatever. If the 10 person has a room divider, that's especially nice since they can have their own little area.

I use a 6 person for just me and my dog

I use a 6 person for just me and my queen sized air mattress :)

I’ve had the 6 person just for my 2 large dogs and myself. Definitely go with the 10 person.

If you are just sleeping in it, you can fit in the six. But, if you ever use it to hang during off sleeping hours, get the ten. Inclement weather or pre bed time can wear on you in a cramped tent!

Exactly. A 6 man is perfect for a couple.

i have a core 6. too small for a fam of 4 https://preview.redd.it/20cihxunowkf1.png?width=1951&format=png&auto=webp&s=b0b8cab1620d800f28722a212046896594ac2cc5

a 6 person is too small for two adults and 2 kids. i'd go for a 9 or 10 person. the size rating is based on people in sleeping bag sleeping right next to each other like sardines in a can. I have a core 6. Definately too small. 2 adult size cot and a single baby crib. only enough space for 1 person walking in and out. that's with belongings under the cot.