Best 4 Person Cabin Tents for Camping

If you need a pleasant and livable tent for four users, you will want to check this selection of the best 4 person cabin tents for camping from the globally-known brands in the outdoor industry. Keep reading.

The focus here is on cabin-style tents, so if you are new to this, just a few words about this type. Cabin tents are built with steep and straight walls and usually with many windows. This also implies that you have a minimal-coverage fly for unobstructed views, but there are exceptions. Some of the cabin tents come with a full-coverage fly so that you have decent protection from the rain.

From this description, you realize that these are quite boxy structures, and aerodynamics is not their best feature. They can also be very tall. So this implies that they are built for quiet weather conditions without much wind.

Yet another feature that should be mentioned here is that some of the cabin-style tents are with instant setup. So one person can set such a tent up in under a minute. You will see a few examples in the list.

Note also that these tents are more or less fully freestanding, this feature is typical for such cabin-type shapes. Some are even framed tents. But they all come with necessary stakes and guylines to secure them properly, and never miss doing so.

Regarding the fabric, you have synthetic and cotton canvas tents here. The latter is very close to what is normally described as 4-season tents, so just to know where to look if you need a tent for all seasons.

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My list of top rated 4 person cabin tents for camping

The tents in the list are ordered by the floored area from smaller to larger.

 

I assume you realize from the names that here you have represented some of the best-known brands in the outdoor industry.

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1. Bushtec Adventure Delta Zulu Combo Canvas 4 Person Chalet Tent with Gazebo

Here you have a framed tent and it is fully freestanding. This means that the frame is self-supportive. As you realize from the name, it comes with a gazebo that can be used without the tent as a pleasant shade in the garden or in the camp. You attach the tent from below, so this is a 2-in-1 design.

The tent is here because of its cabin-style shape, and you have one room and one very high door. There are two windows on the sides, with mesh and panels for protection and privacy. The tent is very tall with an inner peak height of 7 ft (213 cm).

The fabric is incredibly durable, this is a military-grade durable and thick cotton canvas, 550 g/m², UV and rot protected, and they claim it will not show noticeable color fading for 15+ years. The waterproof rating is 550 mm, the seams are taped, and the tent is CPAI 84 fire retardant.

The floor is synthetic, you have a sewn-in 550 g/m² PVC material built bathtub style so it goes to up to 20 cm above the ground. The tubes are a premium grade powder-coated steel with 1.2 mm thickness.

It is here because of its official 4 person capacity. You have 54 ft² (5 m²) of the inner area plus a huge porch, and this means the total covered area is 143 ft² (13.2 m²). They claim it is tested to withstand winds up to 60 mph.

What I like:

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2. Coleman Instant 4 Person Camping Tent

This is one of the best-known cabin tents on the market that has been around for many years already. It is here because of its shape and also because of its simplicity and ease of use. Namely, this is an instant tent with an express setup in under 1 minute.

It is very suitable for people who change the camping space frequently. The frame is pre-attached to the tent so you just unfold and extend its poles and the tent is ready. It is also in my list of best 4 person car camping tents.

The tent is a single-layer type, this is yet another feature behind its simplicity. This means that the fly is integrated into the structure. You might want to know that they sell a partial cover fly that you can order separately. The tent is fully freestanding and with double-layer windows on all sides.

The area is a bit small, you have 56 ft² (5.2 m²), but indeed the dimensions are such that you can squeeze four pads on the floor. The base measures 8 x 7 ft (2.44 x 2.13 m).

The tent is incredibly popular and affordable. There are thousands of reports about it on Amazon alone, so you know what you are buying. Here are a few more numbers:

• Weight: 9.8 lb (4.45 kg).
• Peak height: 59 in (1.5 m).
• Packed size: 38 x 18 x 9.5 in (97 x 46 x 24 cm).

What I like:

• Lightweight.
• Ease of use.
• Instant setup.
• Incredible price.

What I dislike:

• Small area.
• Low tent.

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3. CORE 4 Person Straight Wall Cabin Tent

This is a freestanding and tall construction with a peak height of 72 inches (183 cm). It is supported by 4 straight leg poles and two roof poles. You have one door and 3 windows that are with mesh and zippered panels.

Obviously, the official capacity is 4 people and for this you have an area of 56 ft² (5.2 m²). The weight is 13.4 lb (6.1 kg). You also have an E-cable port, a gear loft, and a couple of storage pockets on the walls. Note also that it has a floor vent, this is useful in periods with rain.

The waterproof rating is quite low, but you do not need much if the seams are nicely done. They use what they call the CORE H20 Block Technology, and this implies a water repellent fabric with active bead technology. The seams are sealed on rainfly, doors, and windows.

You will want to know that this tent is incredibly affordable. The base measures 8 x 7 ft (244 x 213 cm), and the packed size is 27 x 13 x 8 inches (69 x 33 x 20 cm).

What I like:

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4. KAZOO Family Camping Tent 4 Person Saturn

This KAZOO Family Camping Tent 4 Person Saturn is a double-layer type with a full-coverage fly. So this is one of the features that sets it apart from the other cabin tents here. In addition to this, it offers a great awning configuration shown in the picture, and the two extra poles are included in the package.

Note also that you have aluminum 6065 poles that are 19 mm in diameter, and this is also an instant setup tent. The tent is with 2 doors and it is fully freestanding. You have 2 doors and 2 windows on the fly, which is yet another interesting feature. The fly fabric is with a great waterproof rating of 3000 mm.

Here are a few numbers. The weight is 14.31 lb (6.5 kg), and the area is 56.8 ft² (5.3 m²). The base dimensions are 7.87 x 7.22 ft (240 x 220 cm), and the peak height is moderate 61 inches (155 cm). The packed size is 43.31 x 7.87 x 7.87 inches (110 x 20 x 20 cm).

What I like:

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5. Gazelle 22272 T4 Pop-up Portable Camping Hub Tent

In this tent you have a unique design that is typical for this brand. The words Pop-up in the name mean that you have an instant tent of a particular type. This is a patent-pending construction and its official setup time is 90 seconds.

You have a frame that is preattached to the tent, and this is a pop-up or pop-out freestanding construction. It is here in the group of cabin tents because of its nearly vertical walls. It is also very tall with its 78 inches (198 cm) peak height, so you have plenty of head and shoulder space in this structure.

The tent has 6 windows and 2 uniquely shaped doors. These openings are double-layer structures with mesh and with panels. The floor is removable, and this is very comvenient for cleaning.

The poles are fiberglass. The fabric of the fly and the walls is a very durable 210D Oxford Weave, and its waterproof rating is very good 2000 mm. The floor material is also polyester 300D Oxford Weave and its waterproof rating is 5000 mm.

They claim that it has a UV50+ rating for the fabric. Note that all zippers are top-quality YKK. The tent is quite heavy, the weight is 30 lb (13.6 kg), and the area is 61.4 ft² (5.7 m²).

What I like:

• Unique design.
• Ease of use.
• Tall tent.
• Great windows.

What I dislike:

• Fiberglass poles.
• Heavy.

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6. ALPS Mountaineering Camp Creek 4 Person Tent

The brand behind this tent is globally known for its durable outdoor products. Here you have a very typical and tall cabin tent with a peak height of 84 inches (213 cm), with very large windows, and with almost vertical walls. Note that they also have a 6-person version on the market.

The tent comes with two short poles that create small awnings/brims above the door and the window on the back. The fabric is a 75D 185T polyester fly with a 1500 mm coating, and they claim it is designed to resist UV damage. The floor is a 150D polyester oxford floor with the same waterproof rating. All seams are factory-sealed. The poles are a combination of 19 mm diameter steel, and fiberglass used for the roof poles.

The tent weighs 20 lb (9.07 kg), the dimensions are 102 x 90 inches (259 x 229 cm), the floor area is 63.8 ft² (5.93 m²), and its packed size is (L x D) 28 x 7 inches (71 x 18 cm).

What I like:

• The height.
• Overall quality.
• The price.

What I dislike:

• The weight.

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6. Kodiak Canvas Flex-Bow 4 Person Canvas Tent

Here again, you have one extraordinary construction and a great brand behind the tent. This is one of the smallest in their series of the Flex-Bow constructions, they have several larger versions built in the same style.

The tent has been around for years, so all is known about it. This is one of the tents here built from a pleasant breathable cotton fabric. Due to same reason, it is quite heavy, it weighs 54.5 lb (24.7 kg). The roof is a bit thicker than the walls, you have a 10 oz Hydra-shield canvas, and the walls are 8.5 oz Hydra-Shield canvas.

On the floor you have a 13.5 oz vinyl reinforced with polyester, and with welded seams. The frame looks indestructible with its 1-inch galvanized steel tubing used for the two leg poles, and flex-bow rods, 3/8-inch, solid, spring steel used on the roof.

The tent has 2 large D-shaped doors and 4 large windows with no-see-um mesh and panels. As you realize from the picture, you have a front awning (70 x 57 inches) that provides covered entry and shade.

The base dimensions are 9 x 8 ft (274 x 244 cm), and the floor area is 72 ft² (6.69 m²). The peak height is 6’1″ (185 cm), and the packed size is 35.5 x 12.5 x 11.5 inches (90 x 32 x 29 cm).

What I like:

• Spring steel frame.
• Breathable canvas.
• Tall and pleasant.
• Top-level craftsmanship.
• Awning.

What I dislike:

• The weight.
• A bit small floor area.

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Final thoughts

This selection of best 4 person cabin tents for camping includes a variety of designs and features. So how to choose?

If this is about summer camping, and you want a tent that is very easy to use, no doubt go for some of the instant tents here in the list. But note that even in this subgroup you have differences, tents without a fly or with a minimal fly, and a tent with a full-coverage fly. The latter should be your choice if you camp in places with lots of rain.

Regarding fabric, go for canvas tents if you want something for all seasons, you have the best possible options here in the list. They are breathable but waterproof, and they work great for summer camping and for winter camping. But note that these tents are heavy, and they need a bit of care when stored at home, make sure that the fabric is completely dry.

Regarding the weight, there are big differences. This is due to the difference in fabric, pole materials, and design. But these are car camping tents so the weight is of secondary importance. I would say that the packed size is more important than the weight.

As for the area, they are all a bit small for the declared capacity. The manufacturers use the backpacking principle to determine the official capacity, and this means the number of sleeping pads that can fit on the floor. So if they are small for you, please check under the category Outdoor Shelters here in the site.

Editor’s choice

The tents in the list are all very different so it is not possible to choose one that would be the best for everybody. But I would put forward the tent shown below as my choice tent.

Please see more about this tent in this video:

You might want to see my list of best Coleman 4 person camping tents. If you need a larger tent, check these top-rated 6 person camping tents. Thank you for reading. Let me know if you have a question or comment, there is a comment box below.

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