Tarptent - Rainshadow 2

Depends on the kids, but I like my Tarptent Rainshadow 2 (compare with the Rainshadow 3 in terms of size). It's a big sail, and it's not the most fun tent in the world to use when it's raining, and I wouldn't even consider using it in heavy wind, but for the types of trips that I would take kids on, I love the massive interior space.

I have a Tarptent Rainshadow 2 that I use for similar purposes and works great. (It's a 3P tent, confusingly named.) The successor, the Rainshadow 3, also looks good, but appears to be out of stock. The Cloudburst 3 would be okay, but it would be a bit of a squeeze in terms of width. Tarptent Triple Rainbow would probably be my pick.

Not offered anymore, but I absolutely love my TarpTent Rainshadow 2. It's a spacious 3-person tent that weighs less than many UL 2-person tents and pitches fast with 4 stakes. It feels like a palace with 2 people and a dog+packs inside and receives lots of compliments on the trail. TT makes some great products but doesn't seem to have as many online fanboys.