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Tents & Hammocks
Shelters for car camping and the backcountry, compared on weight and weather.
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Updated Nov 2026.
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Tents & Hammocks
Our pick
Thule Approach 2 Medium
22 compared · about $3000
The Best Roof Top Tents
Six roof top tents, hard shell and soft, from about $1,300 to $4,000, with the weight of each, because your roof limit decides first.
Tents & Hammocks
Our pick
NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P
17 compared · about $500
The Best 6-Person Tents
Six family tents for car camping, from about $130 to $585, including two that pitch in a minute, and how many people a 6-person tent really sleeps.
Tents & Hammocks
Our pick
Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1
31 compared · about $500
The Best 1-Person Backpacking Tents
Six solo tents from about $100 to $500, the best one for most backpackers, cheaper picks with or without trekking poles, and what owners say about condensation and setup.