The best pop up tent is…..
Gazelle Tents Pop-Up Portable 4 person
General info
Material | Polyester |
Setup time | 60 second set up time |
Doors | One |
Center height | 78 inch |
Key features:
Center height 78 inches
Super quick set up
water resistant / wateproof
portable
Spacious
This tent is the most durable tent. The floor is made of a nylon material making it stronger. Its very spacious and you can stand up in it. This tent can be set up very quickly although it’s not the fastest under 60 seconds is still hard to beat.
HUI LINGYANG 4 Person Easy Pop Up Tent
General info
Material | Fiberglass, Polyurethane, Fabric |
Seasons | 4 season |
Setup time | 2 minutes |
Water Resistance Technology | 3000MM-4000MM vc |
Price: $$
Key features:
2 doors (excellent 4 way ventilation)
fairly waterproof
2 minute setup time
Not hard to pack away once you know
A great feature this tent has going for it is the double access doors, and 2 windows on the side allowing for excellent 4 way ventilation. Also this tent is a little easier than other tents to put away, once you know how to do it it’s not hard to take it down in a jiffy.
This tent has many features making it fairly resistant against weather such as 3000MM-4000MM material, oxford. The Hui Lingyang has double layered fabric which adds to its weather protection abilities.
Usually tents fit less people than they advertise and this tent is no exception to that trend. The Hui Lingyang measures 9.5 x 6.6 feet of floor room and claims to be able to contain up to 4 people. In reality this tent can comfortably contain two adults.
These features are all well and good but this tent is best for moderate rain not heavy rain conditions. For heavy rain you should get a tent thats 5000mm-8000mm which is good for the mountains where it can get very wet.
Pros | Cons |
2 doors (good ventilation) | not for heavy rain |
2 minute set up time | can only comfortably fit 2 people |
easy to pack away |
Best for: 2 people looking for a convenient, comfortable, and reasonably priced pop up tent.
Ayamaya Pop Up Tent
General info
Material | Polyester |
Seasons | 4 season |
Item Weight | 164 Ounces |
Key features:
A wall divider
Double layer weather proof
Cross ventilation / gap between layers
Space
Fastest instant tent
Consider the Ayamaya 6 person pop up tent which offers plenty of room for four people on a rainy night, and the rooms can be divided making space for gear or another sleeping room on the other side.
Since the tent is double layer one may worry about it getting too hot inside the tent. The layers are balanced by two mesh windows allowing cross ventilation and a gap between the two layers creating extra ventilation.
The Ayamaya comes with only one door so you might wake people up while trying to reach the front door. There is also no center loop for hanging a fan so keep that in mind.
Also it can be a bit of a challenge to put the tent back into it’s bag, instead of doing this by yourself find someone to help you, it’s a lot easier when there are two people.
TETON Sports Vista Quick Tent
General info
Material | Taffeta |
Seasons | 4 season |
Weight | 5 pounds |
Occupancy | 1 person |
Price $$
Key features:
Lightweight
Two way zippers
Lifetime warranty
30 second set up time
The Teton is a great tent for people who are under 6 foot. If you are tall then your feet will rest against the tent, and even the best of tents can collect moisture on the wall.
The result, you wake up with wet feet so I would recommend looking into a bigger tent if you are 6 foot. Also the rainfly is sold separately
This tent has the fastest set up time, believe it or not this tent can is so quick it pops up in just 2 seconds flat. This tent is also rather light but not the best for backpackers making a long trip tent.
This tent comes with a two way zipper system allowing you to micro adjust your windows to optimize your tents ventilation. You may not know Taffeta material, the material in this tent, but it is 100% waterproof since it is contains polyester.
Pros | Cons |
The quickest pop up, done in 2 seconds flat | Small not for 6 feet people |
lightweight | rainfly sold separately |
Two way zippers |
Gazelle Tents Pop-Up Portable 4 person
General info
Material | Polyester |
Setup time | 60 second set up time |
Doors | One |
Center height | 78 inch |
Key features:
Center height 78 inches
Super quick set up
water resistant / waterproof
portable
Spacious
The Gazelle pop up 4 person handles rain and wind very well while also having very great floor material made of heavy duty nylon, instead of typical less durable tarp material
This tent is a great option for tall people since the center height reaches up to 78 inches making it great for taller people to finally stand up without crouching.
One drawback about this tent is the stakes which aren’t very good and break easily. Also this tent requires good storage space since it is long once folded up.
Pros | Cons |
Good for tall people | needs good storage space |
very Quick set up | stakes aren’t very durable |
Very durable |
Wakeman Pop-Up Tent 2 Person
General info
Floor | 8 x 4.9 ft (39.2 sq ft) |
Poles | Fiberglass 6mm diameter |
WATER RESISTANT | The 190T polyester |
Inside Height | 39 in |
Key features:
2 min set up time
Lightweight
One door
Smaller tent
A charging port for electronics
The Wakeman pop up 2 person is a great tent for certain conditions and people. Although its definitely a specialized tent which can be perfect for specific situations. First off this tent is not well suited for rain, instead it a great lightweight summer tent for moderate weather.
Also, the Wakeman is not a great tent for two adults, especially if you are tall Even if you are around 5’8. That is why this tent is a great fit for smaller people like kids, and its easy for them to set up.
The drawback is that it can be a little hard for kids to break it down so you might need to help them. It’s not especially difficult to take this tent down if you know how unlike other tents which remain a challenge.
Also this tent has only one door which can make it hard to leave the tent in the middle of the night without waking your neighbor. Although this tent does have electrical access ports allowing for you to attach a cable without unzipping or puncturing your tent which is a nice feature.
Pros | Cons |
Lightweight and comfortable | Not for rain or cold weather |
Great budget tent | Small |
Charging port |
Best for: A great budget tent for your kids during a summer vacation
Final verdict
What makes the Gazzele tent so great is how well it stands up against rain, and how multi seasonal it can be. It’s spacious, durable, performs well against rain, and sets up in 60 seconds.