When you’re sleeping on the ground, you want a shelter that provides the highest possible level of comfort and convenience. Good camping tents offer both, but the specific kind of tent you need depends on how you’re getting to your campsite, how many people you’re camping with, and, of course, your budget.
Backpacking and bikepacking tents are designed for low weight and maximum durability, whereas tents for family camping and drive-in campsites usually come with cushy extras like multiple rooms and space for inflatable mattresses. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, this guide will help kick-start your shopping: Here are some of our favorite tents for all kinds of backcountry adventures.