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#4 on this list
Tungsten 4P
Marmot
The reliable value pick: two doors, two vestibules, a footprint in the box, and a fly that seals properly.
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#5 on this list
Bunk House 4
Big Agnes
Car camping tent built with backpacking discipline: light poles, taut pitch, and clean mesh-to-fabric balance.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Tungsten 4P | Bunk House 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4 Person | 4 Person |
| Best Use | Car Camping, Frontcountry | — |
| Doors | 2 | — |
| Vestibules | 2 | 2 |
| Included | Footprint | — |
| Seasons | 3-Season | — |
| Maker | — | Big Agnes |
| Model | — | Bunk House 4 |
| Type | — | Car Camping |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Tungsten 4P
- Footprint included, right out of the box
- Two large doors and vestibules enhance livability
- Durable, weather-resistant materials for varied conditions
- Simple, intuitive setup with color-coded poles
- Excellent value for the features and construction quality
- Too heavy and bulky for backpacking use
- Ventilation can be limited in very humid, still air
- Floor fabric, while durable, isn't the lightest available
Bunk House 4
- Excellent balance of space and weight for car camping
- Pitches taut and stable, handles wind well
- Effective ventilation minimizes condensation
- Dual vestibules offer ample gear storage
- Quality materials and construction promise durability
- Not as spacious as some larger cabin-style tents
- Price point is higher than budget car camping options
- Requires a fairly level pitch for optimal stability
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