Featuring the best tents for windy conditions

 

 

And the best one is……

 

NTK Arizona GT 9 to 10 Person 

 

General info

MaterialsPolyester, Fiberglass
Doors and RoomsTwo
Item Weight26.45 Pounds
Center height2.05m / 6.7ft

 

Several reviews of this tent attested that this big tent can withstand high winds up to 30-40mph. Despite its size this tent actually resists wind very well due to its design. This tent has many other interesting features besides its wind resistant abilities.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

MoKo 3 person portable outdoor instant cabin tent

 

 

 

General info

Space6.9 by 5.9 feet
MaterialPolyester
Weight172.8 Ounces
Polesfiberglass

 

 

Price: $

 

 

Key features:

Portable

Color coded easy set up

water repellent

4 season

Handles wind well

 

 

This tent is a great bang for your buck since it’s it offers 4 season protection, and its not too difficult to take up and down. The fiberglass poles simply need to be put into their color coded sleeves.

 

 

 

 

 

This tent also performs great against windy conditions since it made with heavy duty material, but the downside is this tent weighs a lot due to the material.

 

 

 

 

 

This is a bad deal for people looking to backpack. Also the tent stakes are rather cheap wire stakes.

 

 

 

 

 

 

ProsCons
AffordableHeavy tent not for backpacking
Color coded setupSmall – Realistically holds 2 people
Great against windMight need better tent stakes

 

 

 

 

 

 

Best for: Two people going to a campsite while expecting some possible rain wind or snow.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2-Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent

General info

Installation typeFreestanding
Material20-denier ripstop nylon / 15-denier nylon mesh
Poles DAC Featherlike NFL poles
Weight3.8 Pounds

 

 

 

Price: $$$

 

Key features:

Lightweight

Freestanding

Durable

Easton cyclone poles

29 sq. feet floor area

 

 

 

 

 

The MSR Hubba NX is a great tent because it is able to achieve a great balance between weight and durability. This tent is lightweight, and so much so that it can be used for backpacking.

 

 

 

 

 

This tent is durable since it comes with Eacston Syclone™ poles which is specially designed to combat high winds. The rainfly and the floor are coated with Durashield™. Although since this tent has thin material you have to be careful not to rip it on any branches.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ProsCons
LightweightExpensive
Easy setupSmall
DurableThin material

 

 

 

 

Best for: Backpacking enthusiasts and mountaineers looking for a high quality tent.

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

NTK Arizona GT 9 to 10 Person 

General info

MaterialsPolyester, Fiberglass
Doors and RoomsTwo
Item Weight26.45 Pounds
Center height2.05m / 6.7ft

 

 

 

 

 

Key features:

UV protection

Color coded poles

anti-fungus seamless polyethylene floor

‎Freestanding

3 season

 

 

 

 

 

The NTK Arizona GT 9 is a very great tent for resisting high winds by implementing a dome design that moves the winds over the tent.

 

 

 

 

The rainfly is also sealed up excellently to increase this tents wind resistance capabilities.

 

 

 

 

This tent has a large vestibule, two rooms and doors, color coded poles making tent construction easy. The room and the tent floor measurements give you some nice space.

 

 

 

 

Floor Width‎245 Centimeters
Floor Length‎208.7 Inches

 

 

 

 

There is one annoying aspect to this tent though. The windows only close from the outside which means you will have to get up and close them if the winds start to really pick up.

 

 

 

 

 

Although this tent does come with color coded tent poles allowing for an easy to understand set up.

 

 

 

 

 

Also considering the size of this tent it should be staked down to prevent the wind from lifting it up even though the tent is a freestanding tent. Using stakes as a backup is always a good idea making your tent extra secure.

 

 

ProsCons
Dome resistant wind designNeeds to be staked
Plenty of spaceWindows only close from the outside
Excellent sealing 

 

Best for: Camping with the family during windy conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

GEERTOP Portable 2 Person 4 Season Tent

 

General info

Material20D PU8000 mm waterproof coated nylon for Outer tent
Floor(83+39) x 47
Weight6.27 lbs
PolesFolding Aluminum alloy

 

 

 

 

 

Key features:

4 season

center height 39.3 inches

built in snow skirt

double wall design

Dome style

 

 

 

 

 

The Geertop comes with several great features that make it especially durable for rain, snow, and windy conditions. It comes with 4 windproof reflective ropes that keep your tent sturdy.

 

 

 

 

 

These features include a built in snow skirt rather than having to get it separately. The snow skirt prevents wind driven snow from entering your tent.

 

 

 

 

 

There is also a nylon mesh material that allows for a durable meshing ventilation system.

 

 

 

 

 

Geertop’s floor remains dry since this tent is specially designed for travel in the snowy mountains.

 

 

 

 

 

Another great feature is the double layer coming with a PU8000 mm waterproof coated nylon for Outer tent. This is one of the best durable waterproof all season barriers for camping in a rain storm or during high winds in the snowy mountains.

 

ProsCons
Great for handling snowCan get hot during the summer
Handles winter winds wellsmall (no standing room)
windproof ropes help secure the tentno warranty

 

 

Best for: Mountaineers camping during winter expecting high winds

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Backpacking Tent

General info

Seasons3
Item Weight4.2 pounds
poles2 aluminum poles
‎Space20 Square Feet

 

 

 

 

Key features:

Easy to setup with only 2 crossing poles

Uv resistant fly

Center Height 36″

Lightweight

Half mesh wall

Factory sealed seams

comes with Vestibule

 

 

 

 

 

ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-person tent is a great tent for backpacking under windy conditions. It comes with factory sealed seams preventing wind, snow, and rain from entering the tent.

 

 

 

 

 

This tent also comes with double zippers on the door which also protects wind from affecting the tent.

 

 

 

 

 

ALPS tent is also one of the easiest to pack making it ideal for backpackers who expect to enter wind. It comes with a UV resistant making it great for hot summer camping as well.

 

 

 

 

Partially mesh walls allow for condensation to exit the tent making it great for warm conditions. There are also two vents on the tent allowing the tent to cool down.

 

 

 

 

 

ProsCons
Easy set upNot the lightest weighing 4.2 lbs
Factory sealed seams, Double zip, DurableSmall
Great for hot weather, (UV resistant fly) 

 

 

 

 

Best for: Summer backpacking during high winds for a weekend

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

Final Verdict

 

Typically smaller tents perform the best against the winds, and different tents on this list will appeal to different types of campers. It can be hard to find a big tent that does exceptionally well against high wind.

 

 

If you want a big tent that can also resist wind well which is hard to find, then the NTK Arizona GT 9 to 10 Person tent is a great option for you.