Dome tent for four?

southerngal · 08-22-2011, 09:32 AM

Can anyone recommend a fairly light weight dome tent for four people and possibly a dog? Two of the people are small kids so they shouldn't take up much room right??

briansnat · 08-22-2011, 10:21 AM

Some to check out are the REI Half Dome, Marmot Limelight 4, Sierra Designs Yahi 4, Big Agnes Jupiter 4 and the Kelty Trail Dome 4.

Of those the REI Half Dome and Sierra Designs Yahi 4 might be the best values.

frank6160 · 08-25-2011, 08:57 PM

I would suggest a 6 person tent.You will be suprised how quick it fills up. I've been using Coleman tents for about 9 years.

southerngal · 09-02-2011, 07:52 AM

Thanks for the suggestions guys. We actually did decide to get a coleman 6 person. We also got a 4 person for when it's just the two of us and the dog.

Grandpa · 09-02-2011, 08:03 AM

Good choices Southerngal. I don't know why they try to cram 4 people into a 4 man tent. they don't fit. Just like a 20 degree bag is only comfortable to 30 degrees.