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By David Sweet, About.com

Shopping for a new family camping tent? As a general rule, get a tent that will accommodate at least one more person than will be using it. For best weather protection, look for a tent with a full rain fly, a tub floor, sealed seams and good ventilation. The best way to shop for a tent is to go to a sporting goods store and check them out in person. You'll get a better feel for the tent sizes and features. If you prefer to shop online, choose your family size from the list below, and then read reviews and compare prices for family tents from Coleman, Eureka, Kelty, Paha Que', REI, Sierra Designs and The North Face.

11. REI Family Tents

The REI Camp Dome is an economical 3-season family tent, which is durable, roomy, and weatherproof.

12. Sierra Designs Tents

The Sierra Designs Nomad is a quality 3-season family tent that is durable, roomy, and weatherproof.

13. Springbar Canvas Tents

The Springbar Campsite canvas tent is the perfect car camping tent for two campers. It's well constructed and uses quality materials. One person can set it up in less than 15 minutes. You can stand up in this tent, and there's room to spare for two sleeping adults.

14. Wenzel Family Tents

An economical choice for fair weather camping.
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