Wonderland 6 Tent (202982)

I had the geo mountain 8 with the garage and porch. You could get a used 6 that will fit your bill and add the garage and you’ve got everything you’re looking for. You’ll have to get them used now. Or reí carries this. https://www.rei.com/product/202982/rei-co-op-wonderland-6-tent?sku=2029820001&store=15&CAWELAID=120217890013524946&CAGPSPN=pla&CAAGID=113279951513&CATCI=pla-366418484527&cm_mmc=PLA_Google%7C21700000001700551_2029820001%7C366418484527%7Cbrand_flag%7C11437667410&gclsrc=aw.ds&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=11437667410&gbraid=0AAAAAD_DTlzED8cZmnFWqlKiv-6LxJMXB&gclid=Cj0KCQiAvtzLBhCPARIsALwhxdrA3oXFiODQksPUdx7K72atoCD-QILt_H3fTcxu7qwtnWaxY-ir3CwaAhKiEALw_wcB

8 and 9 year olds will shortly be adult size, so if you’re investing in a longer lasting tent, I’d go with a 6 person. And they’re going to want their own cots too. REI has quality tents, I’m on my 2nd Half Dome 2 now. The first one lasted 10 years and was used regularly. REI has the Campwell 6 (1 door) for $330 or the Wonderland 6 (2 doors) for $420

Rei Wonderland 6 with mudroom. We have used it for one season and love it for the space, height, and large mudroom/vestibule.

Is the tent the only item you want/need to buy? Do you have the rest of your camping kit dialed in? What makes you interested in a Springbar tent? Are you considering their big canvas options? Personally - I don't want a canvas tent. They are bulky to pack and hard to setup. Maybe if I was in 1 spot for a month long adventure, or I was camping long-term in the winter. If I had a solid budget for a tent - I'd get something like this: * [https://www.rei.com/product/202982/rei-co-op-wonderland-6-tent](https://www.rei.com/product/202982/rei-co-op-wonderland-6-tent) * [https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/car-camping-tents/products/big-house-six](https://www.bigagnes.com/collections/car-camping-tents/products/big-house-six) * [https://www.marmot.com/p/halo-6-person-tent/SP\_220055/AFS\_889169250958.html](https://www.marmot.com/p/halo-6-person-tent/SP_220055/AFS_889169250958.html) * [https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/p/bags-and-gear/camp-shop-829877/wawona-6-tent-NF0A8BDV](https://www.thenorthface.com/en-us/p/bags-and-gear/camp-shop-829877/wawona-6-tent-NF0A8BDV) * [https://www.nemoequipment.com/collections/tents/products/aurora-highrise](https://www.nemoequipment.com/collections/tents/products/aurora-highrise) * [https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/4-6-person/products/alpha-breeze](https://www.snowpeak.com/collections/4-6-person/products/alpha-breeze) All under $1000, plenty of money to save for a new cooler, set of chairs, canopy, cook setup, or other important gear.

Then yeah - I would reserve most of that money for other stuff. Get the REI Wonderland tent is my #1 recommendation. Lots of room for the family, easy enough to setup, and REI has a solid warranty. Good choice all around for the price. Add accessories for inside the tent. Sleeping pads, sleeping bags, pillows, etc. Your kitchen setup can have stuff like this: * Stove - propane 2-burner Coleman * Pot set. [https://gsioutdoors.com/products/bugaboo-base-camper-camp-cookset](https://gsioutdoors.com/products/bugaboo-base-camper-camp-cookset) * Utensils - tongs, spatula, knife, silverware * cleanup kit - 2 plastic bins, soap, sponge, towel, etc. * Water jug - [https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/water-containers/products/desert-patrol-6g-23l](https://relianceoutdoors.com/collections/water-containers/products/desert-patrol-6g-23l) * Tables - [https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80568-48-inch-x-30-inch-commercial-grade-folding-table-almond](https://www.lifetime.com/lifetime-80568-48-inch-x-30-inch-commercial-grade-folding-table-almond) * Cooler - fancy Yeti or just a good Igloo model * Trash can - one of the collapsible ones. * Canopy - ideally one with bug netting. [https://www.ezup.com/patriot-one-up-tech-shelter.html](https://www.ezup.com/patriot-one-up-tech-shelter.html) * Plus a plastic tub to organize all the kitchen stuff into * Plus another plastic tub for dry food Then get 4 good chairs for next to the campfire. Yeah... all the stuff can really add up...

I personally disagree on both points. EZ-UP brand canopies are not the best, but they are a solid middle-tier. Better than walmart garbage, worse than Eurmax. I've tried a ton of canopies over the years. The problem with the Clam brand screen tents, and options like it, is their height and strength in the wind. The head room in an EZUP style canopy is way better for me. The Clam style shelters flop around with the screen walls on because of the thin tent pole infrastructure. You can't take the walls off, so you've always got to deal with the mesh. The EZUP handles rain better too. All around I prefer an EZUP style shelter to a tent style one. The REI Wonderland (formerly Kingdome) is also a solid middle-tier option. I guess you can read reviews and call it crappy - but I own it and disagree. It's a solid family tent for beginner campers looking for extra room. Canvas tents are big and bulky. They take more effort to setup. The 6-person ones are too big for some regulated campsites. They are harder to dry out too. I see no reason to get one for someone doing weekend trips with 2 young kids. Everyone has their opinions on gear. No 1 solution works for everyone. But since you called out my suggestions as 'garbage' - I'll put up the effort to defend them. To me - the Clam and Springbar are terrible recommendations for OP - but that's why everyone can create their own reply here - give your own advice.

Is that 3 humans plus a dog? I'm assuming car camping, so check the REI Wonderland, it replaced the Kingdom series ( which is what I have and was going to recommend). They do a few sizes, you'll probably want the six person for extra room and gear. https://campingguidance.com/rei-kingdom-vs-wonderland/