10 Best Pop Up Tents You Need for Easy Camping in 2019

When it comes to setting up a tent quickly, nothing beats hopping into one of the best pop up tents around. Most pop up tents can be set up in 10 seconds or less, often without any more work than simply opening the carrying case. Take down does take a bit longer, especially the first time, so it’s a good idea to practice collapsing your tent a few times before you take it camping. In addition to written directions, video demonstrations for folding up most tents can be found readily online.
Here’s a quick overview of the best pop up tents available this year, with more information on each in our round up of the top 10.

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Product	Features	Weight	Sleeps	Cost
Wnnideo Instant Family Tent	Spacious	9.2lbs (4.2 Kg)	6	$
Coleman Fastpitch Galiano Pop Up Tent	Waterproof	7.3lbs (3.3kg)	4	$
Malamoo Mega	Waterproof	15lbs (6.8kg)	4	$$$$$$
G4Free Pop Up Tent	Lots of airflow	4.4lbs (2kg)	2-3	$
Korotus 3-4 Person Pop Up Tent	Waterproof and lightweight	3.5lbs (1.5kg)	3-4	$
The Cinch	Very spacious	19.8lbs (9kg)	4	$$$$
Quechua 2 Seconds Pop Up Camping Tent	Strong in bad weather	7.3lbs (3.3kg)	2	$$
Winterial 2 Person Instant Pop Up Tent	Lots of head room	5lbs (2.2kg)	2	$
Quechua Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent	Very strong in bad weather	12.1lbs (5.5kg)	3	$$$$
FiveJoy Instant Pop Up Dome Tent	Spacious	8lbs (3.6kg)	4	$$

What to look for in a great pop up tent

pop up tents are a great option as a backup tent, for occasional campers, or for festival camping. As with any tent purchase, the trick is finding the balance between size, durability, and price. There are also a few extra considerations to keep in mind when choosing a pop up tent: weather protection, ventilation, and size.

Weather Protection

pop up tents are designed to be light and portable. The lightweight materials and all-in-one construction mean that many pop up tents are not rated for use in heavy wind or rain. Placing a tarp beneath your tent and a rain fly or tarp above your tent can provide extra rain protection, but that does take away from the incredibly quick set up that may have drawn you to a pop up tent to begin with. If that is the case, your pop up tent will make a great secondary tent for clear nights or backyard camping. That said, Malamoo Mega Tent and Quechua Waterproof pop up Camping Tent are both great options if you want a true pop up tent that can withstand rain without any extra gear. For extra windy conditions, look for a tent with stakes and tie downs like the 4 Man Cinch! which has both.

Ventilation

pop up tents are small by design, which can lead to poor ventilation and stifling interior temperatures during the afternoon. If you plan to camp in humid weather, look for a tent with extra large windows to encourage airflow. The 4 Man Cinch! and FiveJoy’s Instant pop up Dome Tent are two of our favorite choices with large windows all around the tent. Excellent ventilation is also helpful in windy conditions. When wind can move through the tent, it is less likely to knock the tent over.

Size

Most pop up tents are designed for either 2 or 4 adults (while Coleman’s pop up Tent comes in both sizes), but there is some variation even within those sizes. Malamoo’s Mega Tent and the Winterial 2 Person Instant pop up Tent are taller than other tents their size, which helps the interior feel more spacious. If portability and storage size is your primary concern, the pop up Tent by G4Free is the lightest tent on our list at just over 4 pounds! Wnnideo’s Instant Family Tent is the only tent that does not collapse into a disc. Instead, it’s carrying case is the size and shape of a camping chair, which makes our top pick for backpacking.

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The 10 best pop up tents in 2019

Once you know what you are looking for in an instant camping tent, try one of our top picks of the best pop up tents of 2019:

Wnnideo Instant Family Tent

Wnnideo’s Instant Family Tent was truly designed for an entire family – a family of five plus basic gear can fit inside the tent. When folded down for storage the Instant Family Tent is about the same size as a camp chair. Protection from wind and rain is always an issue in a lightweight tent (and this one is very lightweight!), but the tent material is both water- and UV-resistant. For severe storms, try a tarp under the tent or strung over the top.

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Coleman Fastpitch Pop Up Galiano Tent

Whether you need a 2-person tent or a larger 4-person style, there is a Coleman Fastpitch Pop Up Galiano Tent to meet your needs. The 4-person tent still weighs just 7 pounds! A heavier waterproof bottom keeps you dry even in soggy weather, while the adjustable rainfly gives you the option to increase airflow on warm, clear days. If you have ever been camping on a humid night, you’ll know the difference a breeze can make!

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Malamoo Mega Tent

The Malamoo Mega Tent is a fantastic option if you know you will be camping in rain. Guaranteed to be completely waterproof, the Malamoo even includes a 2′ vestibule for storing gear and taking off your shoes without tracking mud and water into the main sleeping area. Three large windows encourage airflow, which is great for cooling off and also keeping the tent in place during a windy day. Be prepared to pay for the extra waterproofing; the Malamoo is the most expensive tent on our list.

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G4Free Pop Up Tent

On the other end of the price range is the Pop Up Tent by G4Free. As one of the least expensive options on our list, you can have a pop up tent as a secondary option instead of committing to just one tent style. Taped seams and water-resistant fabric help keep water out, while two large windows and a door on each end provide the best airflow of any pop up tent we’ve seen. No-see-um mesh on the windows will keep even the smallest bugs from getting inside the tent when the windows are open.

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Korotus 2-3 Person Pop Up Tent

Another inexpensive choice is the Korotus 3-4 Person Pop Up Tent, which sleeps 2 adults comfortably or up to 4 children. It’s over 4′ tall inside, which leaves you the option to do more than just sleep in the tent. Thanks to a 40 UPF coating, the Korotus tent can double as a beach tent as well. Wind ropes and metal stakes will keep your tent in place wherever you camp: in the wind, on a sandy beach, or in uneven soil.

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The 4 Man Cinch!

The 4 Man Cinch! is the most spacious tent on our list by far and one of the best for camping as a family. When they say it fits up to 4 adults, they really mean it – no cramming in next to each other required. While the 4 Man Cinch! is not an inexpensive option, it does offer all kinds of unique features: LED tent stakes and reflective guylines prevent tripping on the lines and stakes when walking around the tent at night, built-in lights that can also be removed and used as lanterns and an adaptor for solar packs are much more convenient than keeping track of your flashlight in the middle of the night. Pop-out window covers and canopies at either door greatly expand the usable space.

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Quechua 2 Second Pop Up Camping Tent

The Quechua 2 Second Pop Up Camping Tent is easy to set up and take down thanks to folding directions sewn directly onto the tent – no more worrying about leaving the directions at home. The tent is made from extra durable waterproof fabric and the design was tested in winds up to 50 km/h. Another popular feature is blackout coating inside the tent, which keeps the interior dark even at midday. Superior durability and darkness come at the cost of ventilation, however, since the windows are partially covered by the rain fly.

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Winterial 2 Person Instant Pop Up Tent

If portability is your primary reason for wanting a pop up tent, Winterial’s 2 Person Instant Pop Up Tent is a fantastic option. Everything you need to set up the tent, including the stakes, fits in the carrying bag! Since the tent bottom is sturdy enough to use without a ground tarp, there is no need to bring any other gear for your tent. This is one of the tallest tents on our list as well, which is great if standing or sitting up inside the tent is a high priority for you. The small windows restrict air flow more than options with larger windows, however, so this would not be the best tent for camping in humid conditions without a separate fan.

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Quechua Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent

As the name suggests, Quechua’s Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent is ready for any storm without sacrificing ventilation thanks to fly sheets over the windows. You can leave the windows open even while it is raining without getting water inside the tent! In fact, the entire rear fly sheet can be opened from the inside to let cool air into the tent. A large, D-shaped door on the front is wide enough to let everyone in and out without climbing over each other.

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FiveJoy Instant Pop Up Dome Tent

FiveJoy’s Instant Pop Up Dome Tent is one of the largest tents on our list and can fit up to 4 adults. A hanging loop for a lantern or fan and interior storage pockets are both extra features that make the tent more practical. Although the fabric is waterproof, a ground tarp and rain fly are recommended if you plan to camp in heavy rain. Camping in the heat is no problem, however, thanks to two large windows and double doors for maximum ventilation.

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A pop up tent is a great addition to your other camping gear or as a starter tent for children and teens. Providing the weather is good enough pop up tents are also a superb option when camping with babies and toddlers, as pitching a pop up tent can be done pretty easily without taking your attention off your wee ones! Whether you want a tent for just one or two people or a large instant tent for the whole family, you will definitely find the perfect tent on our list of the best pop up tents of 2018.