Now that we’ve seen the budget options, let’s have a look at what you can get if you’re willing to spend a bit more. This model from KingCamp is available in two different sizes. Whether you go for the single room or double room version, both have plenty of space inside. Now, if you’re on a tight budget and you just want a good, no-frills shower tent, check out this pop-up from GigaTent.
Many tents with similar profiles—such as the Big Agnes Dog House 6—either cost more or require you buy the tent body and attachable vestibule separately. The Wawona doesn’t come with a footprint—few tents this size do—but it’s otherwise all-inclusive, and it is compact considering how much livable space you get. The price also reflects the high quality of the materials, such as the four reinforced aluminum poles, which weigh little yet result in a remarkably strong tent.
ozark trail instant cabinMost pop up shower tents have a spot to place the nozzle like you would shower at home. You can also use baby wipes or a washcloth if you don’t have a full portable shower system. If you’re new to the camping game, you probably haven’t had much experience putting up tents. If this is the case, a pop-up tent can seem like an attractive solution. There are plenty of pop-up shower tents on the market that take all the hard work out of putting one together.
Our journalists combine independent research with (occasionally) over-the-top testing so you can make quick and confident buying decisions. Whether it’s finding great products or discovering helpful advice, we’ll help you get it right (the first time). We found that company representatives are reluctant to estimate the lifespan of their tents. When pushed, most of the reps we talked to estimated five to 10 years, though the actual lifespan will vary widely depending on care and frequency of use (for more advice, read REI’s excellent tips). In conducting research for this guide, we heard multiple tales of careful campers who had been using the same tent for 15 years or more. The Wawona 6’s side-walls are high and straight, but the structure stays very stable in wind thanks to a final pole that wraps around the front and sides—and thanks to the absence of any acute angles in the poles.
As if using the bathroom in such close proximity to your fellow campers wasn’t already awkward enough! If you’re not that kind of close with your campmates, you’ll want to make sure to avoid this situation. Sooner or later, you’ll realize that if the sun is hitting the tent directly from a certain angle, your silhouette will be revealed during the day, as well. All you have to do to set this one up is throw it out into an open space. Like all pop-ups, it can take a hot minute to wrap your head around the process of folding it back up. I’ve got to admit though, as far as pop-up tents go this one is a little bit easier to pack away.