Altimus Bell Tent

I saw an inflatable in person recently; it seemed sturdy enough. Owner said he liked it. It stood up to some wind and rain. I'd personally consider one if I needed a really big tent and knew I would have a big enough flat spot to put it up AND stake it out. No idea on longevity, though, or the ability to patch it. With my luck I'd find a cactus the first time I took it out. Note that for the bigger the tent, the harder it is to find a flat spot with sufficient non-rocky ground to stake it out when dispersed. You'll be blocked from a lot of campgrounds, too. I have a couple of different White Duck canvas tents -- a bell tent and a Scout tent. I got the Scout tent (8x13) because the 13-foot round bell tent was just too wide for some spots. The Scout tent is five feet narrower and it makes a huge difference in where I can set up. Pounding in the stakes is a real pain but otherwise, either is fine. Once I have the stakes in it, it takes 5 minutes or so to erect either one. If you're camping in summer, get a tent with good ventilation. (I like that I can roll the sides up on the White Duck Scout tent. It stays cool even in the sun.)

For a group that big, if you've got the room to store it and transport it, maybe a canvas bell tent? It'll last forever. White Duck's quality is good, though their customer service is questionable. Protip: I don't have a good replacement for the center pole short of fabricating one from pipe but Cabellas has collapsible poles that will fit the door for $20 each. Tent poles are a consumable part and are likely to bend or break sooner or later. Consider getting two tents. It's easier to find spots for two smaller tents versus one large tent.

i'm really happy with the two White Duck tents I own. No frills, but sturdy and well built.

I use a whiteduck canvas bell tent and aluminet mesh sunshade. Cost over 700$ but it's been used in the rockies and elsewhere with great results.

White duck has some amazing hot tents! Pretty easy to set up by yourself. Personally im torn between the regatta and an air tent! For water proof gear, theres several options, price depending. You could wrap your gear in garbage bags and zip locks, although durability isn't really there. You could use dry bags ( Personally I do this). You could get 1 big dry bag, although they can be pricey, and if you get a hole in it, it could pooched, or a patch kit would be a while away. You could also use a 60L food barrel as a gear bag, I used to do this, worked well, sadly I was dumb and didn't have a comfortable saddle for it, but it hads a huge layer of water proofing and durability to your gear, it also doubles as a chair! I had to give that idea up due to canoe camping and wanting to be as light weight as possible. Water proofing also isn't everything, sometimes getting wet and being able to dry out / off fast works just as well! Hope that helps!

I've got the White Duck version, but it's essentially the same as the Kodiak. Like others have said, once setup it's a bulletproof tent, will handle anything easily although it is recommended to season the tent before using it in the rain to ensure its waterproof. I've used it in high winds and rain and snow and it's handled all of that easily. I also use the lag stakes and bring a drill which makes setup much easier. But I find myself not using it anymore in favor of my Gazelle. Like others have also said, it's a big bulky tent that you'll have to muscle around when setting up. If she's going to set it up, make sure your wife is physically up for it and your vehicle has the space. For the weekend trips that I often do, by default I now grab the Gazelle unless the weather is going to be really bad. For me, it's just an easier and faster tent to deploy when arriving.