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- (32)MEC Spark 2.0 3-Person Tent$459.94$574.95
SAVE 15%(11)MEC Camper 2.0 2-Person Tent$271.95$319.95
(16)Nemo Aurora Highrise 4-Person Tent$499.95MEC Label camp bundle
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(4)Nemo Mayfly OSMO 2P Tent$549.95
SAVE 25%(9)Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL 2-Person Tent$509.96$679.95
(40)MEC Cabin 2.0 6-Person Tent$649.95
(24)Sea To Summit Telos TR2 2-Person Tent$559.95
SAVE 15%(12)MEC Volt 2-Person Tent$339.95$399.95
SAVE 60%(29)Eureka! Kohana 4-Person Tent$159.98$399.95
SAVE 60%(20)Eureka! Suma 3-Person Tent$99.98$249.95
SAVE 60%(8)Eureka! Summer Pass 3-Person Tent$179.98$449.95
(29)MEC TGV 2-Person 4-Season Tent$569.95
(6)MEC Nunatak 3-Person 4-Season Tent$869.95
SAVE 34%(18)MEC Ohm 3-Person Tent$263.93$399.95
(92)The North Face Wawona 4-Person Tent$599.99
SAVE 40%(1)Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL Solution Dye 2-Person Tent$347.97$579.95
(1)Big Agnes Bunk House 4-Person Tent$769.95
(3)Nemo Dragonfly OSMO Bikepack 2-Person Tent$759.95
(5)Nemo Dragonfly OSMO Bikepack 1-Person Tent$679.95
(11)Nemo Hornet OSMO 3-Person Tent$729.95
(22)MEC Cabin 2.0 4-Person Tent$589.95
(20)MEC Base Camper 6-Person Tent$499.95
(26)MEC Base Camper 4-Person Tent$429.95
(17)Sea To Summit Alto TR2 2-Person Tent$484.95
(1)Big Agnes Wyoming Trail 4-Person Tent$1,199.95
(2)MSR Hubba Hubba 3-Person Tent$779.95
(26)MSR Hubba Hubba 2-Person Tent$679.95
(4)MSR Hubba Hubba 1-Person Tent$579.95
(7)MSR Freelite 3-Person Tent$679.95
(22)Nemo Dagger OSMO 2-Person Tent$699.95
SAVE 20%(11)MEC Volt 4-Person Tent$499.94$624.95
SAVE 23%(11)MEC Ohm 4-Person Tent$359.93$469.95
SAVE 20%(25)MEC Spark 2.0 2-Person Tent$379.96$474.95
SAVE 20%(30)MEC Spark 2.0 1-Person Tent$299.94$374.95
SAVE 40%(3)Big Agnes Tiger Wall UL Solution Dye 3-Person Tent$401.97$669.95
(21)MSR Access 2-Person Tent 2.0$999.95
(13)MSR Access 1-Person Tent 2.0$849.95
(7)MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House 3-Person Tent$389.95
(15)MSR Thru-Hiker Mesh House 1-Person Tent$269.95
(41)MSR Elixir 4-Person Tent$619.95
(123)MSR Elixir 3-Person Tent$479.95
(143)MSR Elixir 2-Person Tent$399.95
(16)Nemo Aurora Highrise 6-Person Tent$649.95
(0)Big Agnes Blacktail 3 Person Tent$369.95
(0)Big Agnes Blacktail 2 Person Tent$319.95
(8)MSR FreeLite 2-Person Tent$569.95
(2)Nemo Aurora 3P Tent$479.95
(7)Nemo Aurora 2P Tent$399.95
(2)Nemo Mayfly OSMO 3P Tent$629.95
(11)The North Face Trail Lite 3-Person Tent$519.99
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Tents: Your home away from home
When it comes to getting a good night’s sleep in the great outdoors, owning the right gear makes a major difference. A good camping tent is essential for a comfy and enjoyable night in the woods, but where might one start when buying one? At MEC, our large collection of camping shelters and tents from reliable outdoor brands like Big Agnes, MSR, The North Face, Nemo and our very own MEC Label lineup are sure to provide cozy protection and a home away from home. Check out our article on how to choose a tent or keep reading to learn the basics.
The many types of tents
There are a few different factors that go into choosing what kind of pop-up tents you’re wanting to buy, so consider what your outdoor escapade will look like. Will you be driving or hiking to your campsite? Will it be just you, or is the whole family coming along?
Frontcountry
If you’re planning to drive to your campsite, you’ll have lots of options for space. Car camping tents, also known as frontcountry camping tents, are large, spacious and come with tons of headroom. They’re easy to set up and can house plenty of people but are heavier and bulkier than most, so they aren’t recommended for packing in a backpack to carry a far distance.
Backcountry
Backcountry camping tents (also known as backpacking tents) are more lightweight, pack down small in your bag and are easier to carry over long distances. They can also be used for bikepacking, canoe trips and more. However, these tents are usually smaller on the inside, so be sure of how many people are in your party.
Winter tents
Winter and expedition tents are shelters that are essential if you plan on camping in the snow. Also known as 4-season tents, they’re more durable for facing bad weather like heavy snow and strong winds.
Count your crew
Each tent on MEC’s website has a capacity rating that shows how many people can fit into each tent. The capacity number usually means the number of sleeping bags you can fit inside the tent, and too many people can make things crowded with not enough space for your gear. For car camping, a good rule of thumb is to buy a tent that’s rated to fit one or two more people than you plan to sleep. If you’re bringing your dog camping or a growing family, that’s something to keep in mind as well.