COLEMAN Evanston Screened 8 Tent

With six mesh netting screen walls and a hexagonal shape, your views of the beautiful outdoors are only hindered by your friends, not the tent’s structure. While it’s not waterproof, the Alvantor Screen House can coleman screen tent hold up to six people and instantly pop-up anywhere you need protection from the critters. Plus, at 41.6 square feet of floor space and a 7-foot maximum height, this screened canopy tent is roomy and comfortable.

The add-on rain fly and tent-floor combo is also well liked. While the previous version of this tent used beachy-feeling aqua and orange, the current version is a drab olive green more typical of other tents. This doesn’t affect the functionality, but the brighter colors were something we previously praised. Any package that exceeds the threshold value for weight OR length, width and height is considered ‘Heavy/Oversized’, and requires a scheduled delivery.

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On the other end of the weight spectrum, the Alvantor is the best tent if you’re looking for the lightest available that also features a large usable space. Its extra weight makes it sturdier to withstand strong winds and heavy rain. The Gazelle is nearly the same usable size than the CLAM and it has all of the same high-end key features.

Pests aren’t invited in on the action so Coleman made sure the enclosed mesh walls create the perfect space to kick back. Plus, the 2 entryways make it easy to bring gear in and out. A canopy tent is a purchase most regular car campers consider after stocking up on the basics. After all, you can find plenty of smaller and less-expensive items to help you fight bugs, guard against the sun, and shrug off rain. Considering most quality screen tents cost well over $150, we wouldn’t call them a cheap camping accessory. If you frequently camp in areas plagued by flies, mosquitos, and other insects, a screen tent is an excellent investment.

The Alvantor Pop-Up Screen House Tent might just be the best screen tent for camping because of its unique shape and low weight of 15 pounds. This quick-setup tent is perfect for summer evenings without bugs. You can even purchase an optional floor, genuinely bringing the indoors outside. The best screen tents for camping should accommodate six adults but still weigh less than 40 pounds.