![]() ![]() The cons of the Copper Canyon are worth noting before you buy: the price comes at the expense of materials. Wirecutter called this tent “the best car camping tent for most families.” BustedWallet gave it an 8.8/10, and Mountains for Everybody an 8.4/10. The Copper Canyon is well-loved by other professional reviewers, too (see Sources). Particularly impressive, Eureka has solved an age-old problem of tangled guylines on the rain fly by building in a small pocket for each line, so they don’t get tangled during set up. As with the Boondocker, Eureka also offers an optional add-on gear loft that attaches to the sides of the tent for even more storage. There's even a hanging mesh storage pocket in the middle of the tent. They're located higher up from the floor than its competitors, meaning the pockets are accessible for cot users. One of the things we liked the most about the Copper Canyon is that it has plenty of gear storage pockets. The tent body is heavy on mesh - great for ventilation and views of stars when the waterproof rain protection is off. ![]() This tent will perform well in spring, summer, and autumn conditions. But senior editor Brandon Lampley notes that tent manufacturers base season ratings on a tent's ability to survive a snow load, and secondarily, high winds. Like all the camping tents we considered, it may not handle winter conditions well. Remember our math - if it lasts 10 years (it should) and you use it three times a year on a weekend at full capacity of 6 people, the price breaks down to $3.80 per person, per weekend.Ī few words of caution - the Boondocker is a solid 3-season tent. However, this generously-sized, well-built tent will serve you well for many years if you’re looking to take extended camping trips. For more budget-minded folks, look to our other recommendations. Still, we were surprised by how often you can find it for about 25% off at certain retailers. Our biggest concern with the Boondocker is the price (which honestly, isn’t uncommon for tents of this size-see the REI Kingdom 6 for reference). The caddy hangs right inside the tent but can be carried around camp as well.Įureka also offers an optional add-on gear loft that attaches to the sides of the tent for even more storage. It comes with a “gear caddy,” a portable mesh bag that can hold anything from headlamps to dirty laundry. We also like that the Boondocker has floor-side gear storage pockets for each person it can fit (6 total). Outdoor Gear Lab ranked it #4 on its list of 11, and says “this is a different tent, but different can be good." Man Makes Fire called it “one of the most versatile and reliable 6-person tents” and a “can’t go wrong” pick. We’re not the only ones to think the Boondocker is the best tent for most people (see Sources). You can even roll up the side and turn the vestibule walls into a sunshade. In fact, stormproofness is surprisingly far less common in the category.įar and away the coolest feature of the Boondocker is its “garage vestibule.” This can hold a bike, a small boat, a few chairs, or all your camping gear. While being able to stand up to extreme storms is a requirement for a backpacking tent, it shouldn’t be taken as a given with camping tents. If it happens to rain on your camping trip, the Boondocker’s rainfly covers the entire tent, with a durable structure that should hold up in all but the most extreme storms. In contrast, many inferior tents required you to go outside to seal waterproofing up. The Boondocker's rain window can be zipped up from the inside, which many reviewers appreciated. ![]() Tents with tall, straight walls give you room to breathe, even when you sleep in a cot. Tents with angled walls end up in your face if you use cots. Famil圜 notes that the vertical walls “allow for the use of bunk cots.” Cots are elevated beds that work with blankets or your sleeping bag. The Boondocker is a large camping tent that features two large doors, a 6 foot peak, and near-vertical walls. ![]()
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