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619SmittyI went with a Nemo Aurora High Rise 4, for our family of 4. The twins are 5, so we have shorty sleeping pads for them, and 25in wide pads for my wife and myself. I also backpack with them, individually, so I’m ok being cramped in the tent - it’s just to sleep.
alicewonders12I have the Nemo aurora high rise 4p tent and my husband and I love it. Super easy to put together and take down, very good in rain and wind. We are expecting our first baby and wanted something bigger so we will be purchasing the north face wawona 6p once there is a 20% Rei sale. I have a ton of Nemo tents and gear and I absolutely love everything. But that wawona vestibule is calling my name and I can’t wait to try it out. I think you will be happy with either one. One thing I absolutely love about the Nemo is that you can open and close the windows from the inside. It’s a small thing but I love it.
I have a 4p Nemo high rise aurora and I love it. Ask any questions if you have them.
ArcadianHarpistI have a Nemo Aurora four person tent and it’s great. Easy to set up, not as bulky to store as other tents I’ve had.
burgiebeerWe have a Nemo 4 person that is a really nice that takes about 5 minutes to set up and about 10 to breakdown. I think it's the Aurora... we've had for years and even my kid can set it up.
-PM_YOUR_BACONYeah, I got a good deal last year on the Copper Spur 3P, and while I like it because of how light it is, it feels super thin and I worry how many years it's going to last. I really like my Nemo Aurora 4p, but that's a pretty big tent to bring on a kayak, and love my Nemo Hornet Osmo, but that's a 2p tent, and realistically it's a 1 person plus some gear, but amazing for backpacking, and lowish to the ground, so I rarely worry about wind. Have taken it beach camping at Hammock State park a couple of times without any issues besides chasing sand out lol.
RiderNo51[Nemo Aurora High Rise 4P](https://www.rei.com/product/241346/nemo-aurora-highrise-4-person-tent). $399. Easy setup, good weather protection, roomy, good airflow when you need it. Looks cool too! https://preview.redd.it/w64mjmkbpevf1.jpeg?width=1075&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fbfa72e3e842a496e41d3f8c3da2c086ed4775f0
thelazygamerI like the Aurora Highrise 4. It packs very small for a 4p tent and does well in some intense rainstorms in the Colorado Rockies. The floor is much tougher than any backpacking tent I have had but you could also cut a sheet of plastic about the size of the floor to protect it from the dog's nails as an inner groundcloth/rug when you bring them along. I solo camp in it all the time, it is nice to have space to stand up or set a chair up and read inside the tent during a storm. I use a cheap bathmat to protect the tent floor from the chair and I saw someone on Reddit use slim coasters from a bar to do the same thing using less space.
I'm over 6'2" and can stand up in my Nemo Aurora Highrise. It's $400 MSRP but you can get at least 20% off at REI with the member coupons coming up the next few weeks. I recommend getting better stakes, the included ones suck.
TrailTeckIf you’re coming from a Hubba mindset, you’re going to be happiest with a “real” freestanding 4p that has a solid rainfly, full-coverage fly, good vents, and a bathtub floor. A lot of the big “family” tents leak or sag in storms mostly because of fly coverage + poles + poor staking. A few that are commonly recommended in that $400–500 range and actually do well in heavy rain: big agnes copper spur hv ul4 More technical build, good materials and design, solid in storms if you stake it properly. It’s lighter than you need for car camping, but it’s a nice bridge from backpacking to family camping. Downside is the lighter fabric needs a bit more care with a kid + dog. msr habitude 4 More “family friendly” shape with good headroom and still msr quality. Not as light as the copper spur, but it’s designed to be livable and handle weather well. nemo aurora highrise 4p (or aurora 4p) Roomy and easy to live in, good rain protection when fully guyed out. More comfort-oriented but still better-built than the typical big-box family tents. rei base camp 4 More storm-forward design. If you get real downpours and wind, this style tends to feel more confidence-inspiring than the super airy “summer family” tents. A couple practical notes for “midwest surprise storms” regardless of tent: * prioritize full-coverage fly + lots of guy-out points, and actually use the guylines * practice staking and tightening the fly before you need it * footprint is optional, but a groundsheet cut slightly smaller than the tent floor helps keep water from pooling under you * for kid + dog, interior space matters more than the “4p” label; some 4p tents feel like a tight 3p once you add a dog Quick question: are you mostly camping in wooded state parks (less wind, more humidity/bugs) or more open sites (more wind)? That can push the choice toward a more ventilated tent vs a more storm-focused one.
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