The Best 5+ Person Tents for a Chilled out Weekend with your Family, or a Rowdy Weekend With Your Mates.

We’ve already covered our favourite smaller tents to buy, but how about the bigger ones? Whether you’ve got a big family, and want to get away for the weekend, or if you’re looking for the perfect space to get all your mates together, this list has got you covered.

Hi-Gear Emperor 12 Person Polycotton Tent.

Starting off big, the Hi-Gear Emperor comes in a classic tent styling, and features impressive standing space, whilst sleeping up to 12 people comfortably. The tent is easy to pitch, highly durable and breathable. The polycotton and canvas blend, also guarantees water resistance, whilst the 4 steel poles that are used to hold up the tent, guarantee stability. The tent features a heavy gauge reinforced PVC groundsheet to also guarantee that the flooring is sturdy and easily wiped down. The tent features surrounding windows and ventilation points for warmer weather and also comes with a trolley style carry case.

Quecha Inflatable Tent for 8.

If you’re looking for something slightly smaller, that takes just minutes to pitch, this Quecha Inflatable option could be perfect for you. The tent features inflatable technology, which not only makes it extremely easy to pitch, but also makes the tent super sturdy and durable. The 4 bedroom tent features Fresh&Black tech which is unique to Decathlon. This technology blocks 99% of light and prevents heat build-up, with UPF 50+ protection. The tent packs away into a very neat carry bag.

Snow Peak Zekka.

This is one for the sightseers, the Snow Peak Zekka was voted ‘Coolest Tent’ in the 2023 Camping Awards, and it is clear to see why. Featuring a large, panoramic tent shelter, this 6 person tent is the perfect tent if you want to really take in your surroundings, and feel at one with nature. The tent features a unique geometric construction, which contains 1 bedroom and a large living area, or 2 bedrooms with a slightly smaller living area, depending on your needs.

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL5.

The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL5 is a Tardis of a tent. This ultralight backpacking tent can sleep 5 people comfortably, whilst still being compact and weighing just over 3kg. The tent features twin awning-style vestibules to turn the flysheet doors into a gullwing canopy, which can protect from both sun and rain. The tent features 2 doors, for ultimate accessibility and aeration. This is the perfect tent if you’re looking for something light and compact.

Berghaus Air 6XL Polycotton Tent.

Berghaus are one of the giants in the outdoor space, and this tent proves why. The Berghaus Air 6XL is a super-sized tent, that is extremely easy to put up, thanks to its revolutionary quick release air valve system, meaning the tent can simply be pumped up and pegged in. The tent is fully waterproof, and is constructed from a strong polycotton blend, to ensure durability. The tent features a large porch and living area, as well as versatile sleeping areas that can be separated into a 6 person bedroom, a 4 and 2 person bedroom, or 3 x 2 person bedrooms. The tent features a host of other great features such a rain-hood over the side door with a brow, zipped access for electric hook up, extra-large windows with toggle curtains, organisers below the windows and multiple pocket organisers in the living area and bedrooms.