Crane Creek 3P

To me, 2-person tents feel a bit tight wen we hv got gear and another person inside. If u r mostly going solo, MSR Elixir 2P is a grt choice. If u need a little more space but still keep it within budget, Marmot Crane Creek 3P or Coleman Sundome are both good options. Here’s also a [thread that has tents](https://www.reddit.com/r/KeepThisInMind/comments/1mdmrgb/reddit_2_person_best_camping_tents_recommendations/) based on different comfort level, ultralight, and budget.

I own Kelty, North Face and Marmot backpacking tents, and can attest to their durability, ease of use and agreeable weight. I've used them both in the backcountry as well as when going car camping.

Marmot 3 p. Handled 45 mph wind and 35 degree weather on top of mt Pisgah last year with down pouring rain. Didn’t even put the guy lines out. Tent was flawless. No leaks whatsoever.

I would go to Sierra and get whatever tent they have. I got a Marmot 3P for $80 for scouting. The other day they had a pretty good one for $80. As a scout master I tell you almost all kids ruin equipment. If not your kid another kid nearby will. Buy cheaper and let them "own" their own equipment and learn to treat it right

You'd likely be better off buying a Mongar 2P than either of those tents, even with the discount. We have a Marmot 3P that gets used for car camping but its way too heavy to hike with.

A tent with 3 separate areas is going to be huge and weigh 25 pounds. On top of that how do you plan to fit that with all of your cooking supplies. I'd get a 3p marmot and call it good.

My wife is all about this. I went from backpacking, to car camping with her in a 3P Marmot tent with a plug-in air mattress… to a 6P REI KingDome… and now she wants a 10P Tent. I’m surprisingly not mad about it… it’s luxurious AF. Super glampy. I’m starting to really get into car camping lol