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#10 on this list
Wawona 6
The North Face
The huge front vestibule is the whole argument: a covered kitchen and boot room in bad weather.
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#1 on this list
Wonderland 6
REI Co-op
Near-vertical walls, huge doors, and a fly that reaches the ground. The best all-round family tent sold in North America.
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Wawona 6 | Wonderland 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6-person | 6 person |
| Vestibule Area | Large, standing height | — |
| Intended Use | Car Camping | — |
| Season Rating | 3-Season | 3-Season |
| Pack Weight | Substantial | — |
| Packed Weight | — | Around 22-25 lbs |
| Floor Dimensions | — | Approx. 100 x 120 inches |
| Peak Height | — | Up to 78 inches |
| Packed Size | — | Managed for car transport |
What our reviewers liked and didn't
Wawona 6
- Massive, standing-height vestibule offers unmatched covered living space
- Excellent weather protection for family camping
- Generous interior sleeping capacity and headroom
- Robust materials and construction for long-term durability
- Good ventilation for a large tent
- Heavy and bulky, strictly for car camping
- Can be warm in direct sun with no breeze
- Pitching requires some practice for one person
Wonderland 6
- Exceptional interior space and headroom
- Excellent weather protection from full-coverage fly
- Large doors and windows for ventilation and views
- Durable materials and solid construction
- Relatively easy setup for a large tent
- Significant packed weight and size
- Not suitable for backpacking
- No integrated floor divider for separate rooms
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