One of the best places to find affordable tents is at Target. Target sells camping tents that are usually one of three brands: Coleman, Kelty and Embark, although you can find more brands online. Depending on your location the selections will be different but here are some of the tents you can expect to find. All of these tents are 3 season tents and shouldn’t be used in winter conditions but they should serve you and your family well in milder weather in the Summer or other seasons.

Coleman Tents At Target

The Coleman Instant Tent is one of the quickest tents to set up and usually takes a couple of minutes to set up so you can get back to enjoying anything but setting up the tent… Continue reading

The Coleman Vacationer is a cabin tent that is an exclusive of Bass Pro Shops. It is a large 10 man tent that encompasses two different rooms or living areas. The best part about this tent is its use of new technology. It comes equipped with Coleman’s CPX Flexible Power System. What does this mean for you?
It means that you can walk into your tent, flick a switch and turn on the light just like you would at home or anywhere else. No worrying about a camping lantern or flashlight just turn on the switch and your tent will be just like home. This built in tent light system also has various settings of high and low and another nighttime setting that has a slightly dimmer light. You… Continue reading

Eureka is one of the leaders is tents.  Not only do they make some very durable camping tents they also make military tents and party tents so it’s safe to say they have established a quality product.  We’ve already talked about the Eureka Apex 2 Man tent but  here are some of their current series of tents in the Eureka tent line.

Timberline Series-
The timberline has two particular models the timberline outfitter which offers a 2 man tent, 4 man tent and a 6 man tent or the Timberline SQ which has a 2 man and a 4 man tent available. 
Both models are A Frame tents and very lightweight making them an ideal tent for backpacking.  They come with a rain fly that covers the… Continue reading

In today’s world it seems that “minimalizing” is what we should all be doing and in many cases this is probably true. With camping tents and backpackers this might be true; you don’t want to hike up a mountain with a 70lb cabin tent on your back!  However, a lot of campers just enjoy car camping. They can drive up to their campsite, pull out all of their gear without having to hike very far to their site. So the question is, are smaller or larger camping tents better when you don’t have to carry your tent very far?
My answer is that a larger tent, especially something like a cabin tent with multiple rooms like the Coleman Vacationer, can have a lot more benefits than the… Continue reading

 Canvas tents are heavy and expensive (not the best if you are looking for cheap tents) yet, there are still quite a few advantages and reasons to why you might want to own them.  Canvas is made of cotton and makes it a very strong and durable material and if it rips or tears you can sew it much easier than you can another type of tent. A sturdy canvas tent is also usually one of the number one choices for a base camp tent.

So where can you buy a canvas tent?

Canvas tents can be found almost anywhere but remember they will be a little pricier.  A good place to start looking is an outdoor store like Cabela’s or REI.  These stores will have a… Continue reading

Camping really is a great way to spend time with the family and is a very affordable option for a family vacation. You don’t need to worry about getting a hotel room, or flying or driving very far because you can camp close to home. The problem with tent camping is that for people who aren’t big fans of the outdoors is that you have to sleep outside on the ground.

The thought of sleeping outside on the ground can make some people cringe. For those of you who feel that way I completely understand. I have woken up a few times in the middle of the night uncomfortable and with rocks poking me in the back.

But you don’t have to be uncomfortable; you can make your… Continue reading

Cabin tents come in all sorts of sizes and all sorts of configurations which is why they are great as a family tent. There is usually something that will match anyone’s needs. Sometimes the sizes can be a little confusing with all of the manufacturers labeling it as a certain “man tent” and saying that is how many people can sleep in the tent.  Unfortunately, you will probably need a tent that is bigger than the number they suggest because it is often understated.  Size and space is such an important factor in a family cabin tent that you really need to know what you are looking for. 

An 8 man tent is a great option for most families.  Lets say you have two adults and… Continue reading

Finding a tent large enough for a big family or a lot of campers is not always easy.  So finding a 10 person tent that is of  good quality can be priceless.  Tents are often smaller than what they advertise especially when you add all of your gear into the mix.  A lot of casual campers who aren’t backpacking into the site want a large tent.  They want to be able to fit a queen size air mattress, plus some smaller ones and all of their stuff.
One very trusted brand is Swiss Gear and they have been able to produce a large 10 man tent that can deliver in size, quality and durability.

The Swiss Gear Montreaux Ten Person Family Dome Tent can be found for about $200, which… Continue reading

Camping is a great affordable family vacation.  Unfortunately, most tents don’t accommodate lots of people very well and if you are going camping with your family you will want a large camping tent to make sure space isn’t too cramped. Cabin tents help provide that extra space, and many of them will have multiple rooms that you can use as extra sleeping space, a place to store your camping gear or as a living room.  Here are 5 cheap tents that are large cabin tents that will help your family enjoy the great outdoors.

1. Wenzel Great Basin 18 x 10-Feet-Nine-Person Two-Room Family Dome Tent:

• Sleep Capacity:9 Man
• Rooms:  2
• Weight: 24 lbs

Being able to spend time outdoors with your family is a great way to build bonds that you can’t get in any other way.  Family cabin tents are great options for families wanting to share the outdoors together. They tend to be much larger than most tents and have bigger doorways, more windows and sometimes screened in porches.  The windows, doorways and porches make a huge difference in helping to create good ventilation within the tent walls.  The biggest benefit of cabin tents is that they are designed like a little cabin or home.  Think back to the 1800’s to the small houses families lived in.  They were no where near spacious compared to today’s standards but families managed to live in these small structures.  This is exactly… Continue reading