REI Co-op Base Camp 6

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Last updated: May 27, 2026

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Reddit Iconbedlamnbreakfast
4 months ago

I am also in a family of 4 and have always appreciated a larger tent. This was especially the case when the kids were young. You might even want to consider 8-person tent. Plenty of room for the family and gear. Skydome is good but, IMO, not as durable as I would like. The Wawona is good. I have an REI Base Camp 6. It is easy to set up between two people very wind resistant.

Reddit IconButtercup_Twins
11 months ago

Love our Rei base camp 6. Currently using it for a week at scout camp where it’s been heavy rain for at least an hour every day/night. I’m dry and bug free and happy. We’ve had it for 10 years. I’ve seam sealed maybe twice in that time. Originally purchased to fit two packnplay’s and a queen air mattress when our twins were babies. The twins are taking up more space but the 4 of of are still comfy and have plenty of room.

Reddit Iconcardboardunderwear
8 months ago

Yes! I have the hubba and the hubba hubba.  Both on their second fly (just due to wear not failure) and I did have them send me a couple poles noting taking it in the snow wasn't the best idea.  Still worked though! I forgot we also have the REI 6 person - the basecamp.  It's been great for car camping.

Reddit IconGingerbreadDon
9 months ago

For me, it was between REI Base Camp 6 and Eureka Space Camp. The Eureka had more room but the REI was more bomb proof. And I really liked the ability to close up the REI tent for cooler weather. We are not the type of family to let bad weather spoil our trip. I'm not familiar with snow peak tents but I would guess this comes down to personal preference depending on your intended use. Just buy them both, open them up in an dry and clean space, check out their features, then return the one that better suits you. Edit: Upon further review, the alpha breeze and Eureka Space Camp are wildly different sizes, making comparisons difficult.

Reddit Iconjim_br
12 months ago

I like full coverage rain flys and good vestibules. Marmot Limestone has been my recent purchase and I’m quite happy with it. Great headroom. Before that, I used (and still have) my older 4 season REI Basecamp 6.p — great for storms, not much for headroom though.

Reddit IconJokers247
11 months ago

If you’re going non canvas, I like tents with a full rain fly and the main body has a good amount of mesh. I camp solo with a Kelty Wireless 4 person tent. (I do wish it had aluminum poles) And I camp with two people in a REI basecamp 6, older model. Both of these tents I can set up by myself easily.

Reddit IconLesterMcGuire
6 months ago

I swear by the REI base camp 6. It's bombproof if the weather turns

4 months ago

Cubs and family camping, take a look at the Rei base camp series. Plenty of room. Bombproof set up. Fly has a big vestibule. I am a former green vest and an old (age) scouter.

Reddit IconMaui246
8 months ago

REI base camp 6 is what we have for 4 people. It’s pricey but you can stand up in the middle of the tent. It has 2 vestibules which I appreciate and pockets on the inside everywhere.

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