Editor’s Choice – Aurora Highrise 6 Person by NEMO

When it comes to cabin tents, the Aurora Highrise 6P by NEMO is the best option you could buy. It has super high quality materials with a quick setup time and a surprisingly spacious interior, plus it comes with an incredible lifetime warranty.

With near vertical walls and a super tall ceiling (6’5″), we can stand upright in pretty much the entire tent with room to spare. This makes the inside feel spacious and home-y, and its large size was definitely the first thing we noticed when we set it up for the first time.

This tent does blur the line between cabin tent and dome tent, but its roomy interior and tall walls has us leaning more towards a cabin tent. That being said, you also get one of the best features of a dome tent: the nearly full coverage rain fly. It provides some of the best weather protection on this list, and we slept in this tent for hours while a storm pounded us with wind and heavy rain, but not a single drop of water got inside.

Even with the rain fly on, you can still open the two side windows for airflow. These windows are protected by the rain fly, so we keep them open even on nights when we expect some moisture. This makes a huge difference in our comfort levels, and we love having a cross breeze when we have the rain fly on.

We also love storing dirty shoes and backpacks in the large, weather-protected vestibule space. As you can see in many of the best cabin tents on this list, this kind of vestibule is pretty much unheard of in this style of tent, so this is a bonus feature that we really appreciate.

Those are the main features we first noticed, but this tent also has tons of little details that set it apart from the others. For example, the corner straps are color-coded (green is the front and blue is the back) so it’s easier to orient the tent and the rain fly. The poles use a combination of sleeves and clips, which is great for stability, but the sleeves are one piece with no gaps, so it’s really easy to slide the pole all the way through. We also love the plaid pattern on the tent floor, which adds character.

All of these features (and more) add up to a remarkably well-designed tent that’s simply the best cabin tent. We love our Aurora Highrise and recommend it to everyone shopping for a new tent! P.S. – this tent also comes in a 4 person capacity and also made our list for best 4 person and best 6 person tent.

Runner-Up – Rapid 4 by Caddis

The Caddis Rapid 4 Person Tent is one of the best cabin tents on the market because of its super quick ‘instant’ setup, durable steel poles, and quality fabrics that keep out rain while resisting tears.

Perhaps our favorite feature of the Caddis Rapid 4 is its instant setup, which takes only a couple of minutes using the pre-attached steel poles. You simply get it out of its bag, unfold it, and extend the poles before staking them into the ground. This lets you focus on the more exciting parts of camping instead of spending excess time setting up camp.

Our second favorite part of this tent is how it perfectly balances quality and price. It’s one of the more affordable options on this list, but it still has quality materials and fabrics that are built to last years and years of fun camping adventures. Whether it’s the durable steel poles or the 210-denier floor, you can tell that this tent is built to withstand whatever you throw at it.

The third thing we love about this tent is the 6’8″ interior height, which is one of the more generous ones on this list. This gives you plenty of headroom, which is one of the most desired features in any cabin style tent. All this adds up to a great 4-person tent that’s a great option for anyone looking for a smaller cabin tent that still has lots of head space.

The only downside of this tent is that we haven’t been able to find any information so far on its waterproof rating. Users consistently report no issues with rain and we haven’t experienced any issues ourselves, but it’s still great to know the quality of the waterproof fabric.

Specifications

• Capacity: 4
• Weight: 20 lbs. 8 oz.
• # of Doors: 1
• # of Windows: 4
• # of Vestibules: 0
• Floor size: 96″ x 96″
• Peak height: 80″ (6’8″)
• Pole Material: steel
• Fabric: 190-denier rainfly and canopy, 210-denier floor
• Tent Square Feet: 64 sq.ft.
• Highlight: Instant setup, quality fabrics, and steel poles for durability.

Biggest Cabin Tent – 12 Person Shield Series Instant Cabin Tent by Bushnell

If you want a super-sized 12-person cabin tent that’s ready for the whole family, the Bushnell 12-person Shield Series is the perfect choice. With almost 200 square feet of living space and a 6’8″ interior height, it’s one of the best family camping tents on the market right now.

The sheer size of this tent is the first obvious feature that we noticed – it measures 11 feet x 18 feet and can sleep up to 12 people in the large interior space. It’s quite large, but despite its size, it still sets up easily and quickly in only 60 seconds with its instant setup design.

The large rain fly is included, and it offers Heat Shield Technology, which is a heat reflective coating on the underside of the rain fly that blocks the sun’s UV rays. This is pretty effective at helping keep your tent cool, especially when paired with an AC unit using the included two AC ports.

Last but not least, this tent comes with a manufacturer lifetime warranty, which covers the tent against all workmanship defects without requiring a receipt or proof of purchase.

The size of this tent is also its main downside since it may not fit at all campgrounds, especially ones that require you to use a tent pad. Keep that in mind when purchasing and before booking your stay at any campground.

P.S. – this tent also comes in 6-person and 9-person capacities if you want something smaller and it made our list for best 12 person and best tent with an AC port.

Specifications

• Capacity: 12 (or 6 or 9)
• Weight: 60 lbs.
• Floor Space: 132″ x 216″ (11′ x 18′)
• Square Feet: 198
• Peak Height: 80″ (6 ft. 8 in.)
• Poles: attached poles for instant setup
• Number of Room Dividers: two dividers to make three separate rooms
• Material: 150D canopy, floor, rain fly
• Highlight: Great cabin tent with a warranty that doesn’t require any hoops to jump through.

Pros

• Biggest tent on this list
• Instant setup that takes only 60 seconds
• Heat reflective material blocks UV rays
• Lifetime warranty
• Included room dividers

Cons

• May be too large for some tent pads

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Canvas Cabin Tent – TETON Sports Mesa Canvas Tent

The Mesa Canvas Tent by TETON Sports is the perfect addition to your gear closet if you prioritize the quality and durability of a great canvas tent. It’s truly built to last, so it may be the last camping tent you ever need to buy – and we bet it will be your favorite one you’ve ever owned as well.

We’ve been a fan of Teton Sports for a while now, and their Mesa Canvas tent is one of the best. It combines all the best features of a cabin tent with a canvas tent, and has the durability and quality to prove it.

The cotton canvas material is treated to be completely weatherproof right out of the bag. It doesn’t let in any water, even if you brush up against it while it’s wet. Plus, later in its life, the canvas can be re-treated to get its waterproofing back, so you can use this one single tent for the entire rest of your life.

This tent can be used in any type of weather in all four seasons, so it’s easily one of the most weather resistant cabin tents on this list. While summer camping, the breathable canvas tents keep the interior space cool, even when it’s hot outside. In the cooler months, canvas tents lets condensation escape so the inside of the tent stays dry and warm.

With the cabin shape, it’s easy to stand upright inside and there’s plenty of space for the whole family. Plus, we love how the awning helps provide a weather protected entrance. Overall, it’s just hard to argue with the quality seen in this tent, making it one of the best options on this list for sure.

P.S. – if you’re interested in other canvas tents, consider checking out the best bell tents, best glamping tents, and the best tents to live in full time.

Specifications

• Capacity: 8
• Weight: 76 lbs.
• Floor size: 14′ x 10′
• Tent Square Feet: 140
• # of Doors: 2
• Peak height: 78″ (6’6″)
• Fabric: cotton canvas
• Poles: steel
• Highlight: Durable canvas in a home-y cabin tent design

Best Cabin Tent for Rain – Gazelle T4 Hub Tent

The T4 Hub Tent by Gazelle is the most water resistant tent on this list, plus it sets up in only a couple minutes with an instant design. Its thick fabrics and durable materials are ready for even the toughest of situations, so you know this tent is built to last.

The first feature that stands out about this tent is the extremely high waterproof rating (aka hydrostatic head) that comes in at 2,000mm for the shell and 5,000mm for the floor. When the minimum rating is 1200mm and and most tents tend to hover around that mark, so you can see where the T4 blasts them out of the water (pun intended).

Like the Caddis above, this tent is considered an “instant tent” that sets up in only a couple minutes. It uses pre-attached fiberglass poles that you pop into place after removing it from its carry bag. The poles are also it’s only downside, since fiberglass isn’t as desirable as steel. That being said, fiberglass poles can work hard for many years before deteriorating, so it’s not a deal breaker.

Otherwise, we love everything about this tent and its features, all the way down to it’s tall peak height (78 inches or 6’6″) that let’s you stand upright and the large mesh windows that allow for a great cross breeze.

P.S. – this tent also made our list for the best instant tents and also comes in an extended screen room version that can sleep more people. In addition, it’s one of the best tents with a screen room.

Specifications

• Capacity: 4-8
• Weight: 30 lbs.
• Floor size: 94″ x 94″
• Peak height: 78″
• Fabric: 210-denier canopy & rain fly, 300-denier floor
• Waterhead Rating: 2000mm shell, 5000mm floor
• Poles: Fiberglass
• Tent Square Feet: 61.36 sq.ft.
• Square Feet Per Person: 15.34 sq.ft.
• Highlight: Highest waterhead rating with the added bonus of a super easy setup

Tallest Cabin Tent – Copper Canyon LX 8-Person by Eureka!

The Copper Canyon LX 8 by Eureka! is the tallest option on this cabin tent list at a whopping 7′ max height. It’s perfect for anyone who wants a super tall tent that’s large enough to fit several people while still being high quality enough to resist rain and wind.

The cabin tent design really shines in this tent, and you can see how the vertical walls and flatter ceiling resemble the classic cabin shape. That layout, combined with the 7 foot tall ceiling, means that most campers can stand upright throughout the entire tent.

We like how this tent has two doors that are catty-corner from each other, letting you access the tent from different sides without stepping over too many people, and each door has a brown pole to make it a drip-free entrance.

You can also split the room in half with an attachable room divider, so each room has their own entry way. This would create a 2 room tent, which would be great for a large family cabin tent. There’s also plenty of storage space, a zippered e-port for an electrical cord access, and an included gear loft.

With lots of mesh windows on all sides of the tent, there’s plenty of options for ventilation as well. The windows zipper closed for weather protection and privacy, or can zipper open for lots of air flow. The main downside of this 8 person tent is the thin floor material. If you plan on taking a car camping trip in this tent frequently, we recommend purchasing the footprint and/or a tarp to lay beneath the tent floor for added protection.

P.S. – this tent also comes in 4-person, 6-person, and 12 person capacities and it made our list for the best tent for tall people, as well as best 8 person tent.

Specifications

• Weight: 33 lbs. 8 oz.
• Season: 3
• # of Doors: 2
• # of Vestibules: 0
• Floor Space: 156” x 120”
• Square Feet: 130 sq. ft.
• Peak height: 84” (7 ft.)
• Poles: Steel & fiberglass
• Waterhead rating: 1200mm
• Material: 75D polyester canopy, floor and rain fly, 68D mesh
• Highlight: Huge peak height and lots of mesh.

Cheap Cabin Tent – CORE 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

The 9 person Cabin Tent by CORE is the most affordable tent on this list. Not only is it a great price, but it’s a roomy tent that’s quick and easy to set up.

CORE is one of the best brands when it comes to affordable cabin tents, and their 9-person Instant Cabin Tent is an awesome option for a good cabin tent. If you’re on a tight budget, it’s your best bet.

Using pre-attached poles, this CORE tent sets up in as little as two minutes. This is our favorite feature on this setup, especially since we love being able to spend less time worrying about setting up camp. Once the tent is set up, it’s roomy and spacious on the inside, with a 6.5 foot interior height that lets even tall campers stand upright.

You can separate it into two different rooms, which makes it great for a family camping trip or even two couples who go camping together. There’s lots of mesh for ventilation on those warmer days but the bathtub style floor keeps out moisture and debris.

Because this tent is more budget-friendly, it’s constructed with lower quality materials. This is the tent’s only downside, but you will need to take proper care of it in order to make it last longer. This includes a lower waterproof rating, which means you should either camp in ideal weather only, or you can take some steps to waterproof it yourself.

Specifications

• Weight: 37 lbs.
• Floor Space: 14′ x 9′
• Peak height: 78″ (6.5 ft.)
• Fabric: 150D door, 68D elsewhere
• Poles: Pre-attached steel
• Tent Square Feet: 126 sq.ft.
• Number of Rooms: 1-2
• Highlight: Affordable price tag

REI Cabin Tent – REI Skyward

If you love REI like we do, then you’ll love their Skyward 6-person cabin tent. It’s one of the most well-rounded tents on this list with high quality materials, a spacious interior, and a price tag that won’t break the bank.

It’s called the Skyward tent not just because of it’s 6’6″ interior height that allows you to stand tall throughout, but also because of its mesh ceiling that lets you stare at the nights sky while you sleep under the stars.

One of our favorites we noticed on this tent is the oversized awning, which helps create more shade and makes for a drip-free entrance if the top of your tent is wet. If you need to close up the tent for more rain, simply zip the awning closed as part of the rainfly, and you have a weather-protected vestibule to store extra gear and belongings.

This tent checks all the boxes that we look for when it comes to weather resistance and quality. The aluminum poles are sturdy and durable, and the thick fabric has a waterproof rating of 1200mm, which is considered waterproof for tent fabrics.

To top it all off, this tent comes from a certified Climate Neutral brand, meaning you’re helping the environment and supporting a great business while you opt outside.

Specifications

• Capacity: 6
• Weight: 15 lbs. 7 oz.
• Floor Space: 120 x 100 inches
• Peak height: 78 inches (6ft. 6in.)
• Fabric:  75-denier rainfly, 150-denier floor (polyester)
• Poles: Aluminum
• Tent Square Feet: 83 sq.ft.
• Highlight: REI Brand tent that’s high quality and spacious.

Ok, But Not as Good As the Others – Coleman Instant Cabin Tent

Even though this Coleman Instant Cabin Tent is a great camping tent, it’s not as good as the others on this list. It has the lowest peak height but it still does offer some benefits if you love the Coleman brand.

Like the others on this list, this Coleman has a quick setup with an instant tent design. You can set it up quickly in only a few minutes, which is one of the best features in a cabin tent.

It also has Coleman WeatherTec technology, which features a bathtub floor, corner welds, and covered seams to help keep rain and moisture outside where it belongs. That being said, it is rated as “water resistant” instead of waterproof, so you should be careful about camping rainy or wet conditions.

If you’re drawn to Coleman tents, we would encourage you to try a different option on this list. The CORE above could be great if you normally choose Coleman due to a tight camping budget, otherwise there’s several options above that take the same design features in this camping tent but do a better job.

P.S. – this Coleman 6-person Cabin tent model is also available in 4-person and 8-person capacity, as well as a 10-person darkroom option.

Specifications

• Capacity: 6
• Weight: 27.6 lbs.
• Floor Space: 10′ x 9′
• Tent Square Feet: 90
• Peak height: 72″ (6 ft.)
• Fabric: coated polyester
• Poles: pre-attached metal