However, this model is too big to fit in the trunks of most sedans, and the muted colors look good when it’s sunny but can feel a bit gloomy if it’s already rainy out. If you’re concerned about looking like an old-timey cartoon character tangled in ropes, poles, and mesh during setup, it’s understandable. Some screen tents are downright impossible for one person to assemble on their own. However, there are plenty of options that allow for easy setup and breakdown, even for one person. The tent offers a durable, water-resistant roof and built-in zippered wind and rain panels to stay a step ahead of the changing weather in a matter of seconds.
Sure, you can retreat to your RV, but we want to enjoy the outdoors when camping. High-quality screen tents can help you do that with relative comfort. If you have a big family or like to entertain, a larger screen tent is the way to go, and many of these measure 12 feet by 12 feet. While some oversized screen tents take more work to set up, other models require only one person to erect. Clam’s Pavilion screen tent offers features that make it one of the more luxurious screen tents on the market.
With all that in mind, we found more than a dozen tents that met our criteria. Our favorite of the eight canopy tents we tested, the REI Co-op Screen House Shelter ticks all those boxes. However, it isn’t meant as a place to sleep; for that you should choose a regular car-camping coleman screen tent tent. You can book campgrounds for tents, RVs, cabins, and glamping, or find free camping. And in case you didn’t know, The Dyrt is the #1 camping app and website in the US, with over 8 million campsites, reviews, and tips — submitted by campers, for campers.
An open vestibule with an attached floor means while you may be dry inside your tent, all your gear will be taking a bath. The tent does have great ventilation, with most of the back and about half of the top being full mesh. When the rainfly is on and the side windows unzipped, you can still see outside, a nice feature and added reason to keep the fly on at all times. It comes with one wind panel is about the same size as the clam and almost have the price. It’s not a great option for withstanding rain, but is solid in windy conditions and would probably be fine in light rain.
It also has a rain fly for strong protection against wind and rain and comes in a wide variety of shapes and sizes. A tent is designed to be slept in by one or more people and almost always features a floor. Whether you’re an RVer living out of your RV year-round, or you like making road trips all year, you need a big screened shelter to enjoy living partially outside. Finally, the interior size of the tent is relatively small at 64 square feet.
We provide a suggested route and itinerary, links to multiple campgrounds and boondocking spots, and the best spots to see along the way. This instantly downloadable ebook is a seven-day guided exploration of the Michigan Upper Peninsula. Rather than fiddling with a zipper to keep the bugs out, you can be hands-free entering and exiting. The magnets will help automatically close the door behind you.
The screen tent boasts a double-thick and water-resistant nylon fabric with UVGuard treatment for protecting users from afternoon showers and the sun’s rays. The two large zippered doors fully roll back for completely free passage from either side. When not in use, you can store this screen tent in the wheeled carrying bag that fits inside most car trunks. At only 45 pounds, it’s easy to wheel right to the campsite or a backyard party. However, for light rains, the Alvantor waterproof screen tent is a great choice. It offers some mild protection from rainy conditions which can be good for passing showers.