The Best Family Camping Gear Kit
Just pack up your kids and go camping. It’ll get easier—and more fun—with practice.
Family Tent Reviews
Getting ready to spend quality time with the family in the great outdoors? Backpacker’s family tent reviews are packed with information and tips on our favorite models. We’ve tested tents in various conditions so you can determine the features that will work best for your family outings.
The Best Car-Camping Gear for Families
These auto- and boat-friendly luxuries are your ticket to outdoor family fun.
Latest in Family Tent Reviews
Mountain Hardwear Optic 6
The six-person version of the 2014 Editors’ Choice Award-winning Optic 2.5 tent, this palace features a rollaway fly and adjoining doors for 180-degree views.
The North Face Talus 4 Tent Review
This freestanding shelter fits a whole family—on a family budget. But space is best for parents with young kids, not teens.
Gear Guide 2013: Tents
Find the right shelter for every budget and trip.
Gear Review: NEMO Bugout 9X9 Tent
Bugout lets you congregate for blissfully insect-free meals and card games.
Gear Review: The North Face Kings Canyon 4 Tent
Few four-person tents best this blend of livability, low weight, and reasonable cost.