[Updated 2020]
If you’re looking for the best tents for tall people, I’ll be talking about them in this article.
I am by no means a giant or anything like that, but I have definitely seen the struggles my friends go through JUST to fit inside their small tent.
If they can’t find a good one to fit in, they have to make-do with what they already have, which is usually too damn small.
That’s why I decided to write this article. I want to help tall people find a tent that’s much easier to fit in AND going to last for many years to come.
Keep reading to discover them all…
1. REI Co-op Kingdom 4 Tent
Floor Size: 8.4 x 8.4ft
Height: 6.25ft
Packaged Weight: 18lbs 8oz
Description:
This tent has a freestanding, dome-shaped design with many high quality features to go with it.
The rainfly is seam sealed water proof polyester that will make sure you do not get wet on a rainy day.
Offers bugproof mesh paneling and 2 doors, one of which has a vestibule and the other has a weather awning.
The rectangular floor plan maximizes the living space, no matter how tall or short you are!
2. NEMO Wagontop 6 Tent
Floor Size: 11.67 x 8.33ft
Height: 6.67ft
Packed Weight: 27lbs
Description:
This tent has been designed for 6 people. It provides a great amount of space and room to be able to move around in the tent area, even if you are tall!
Unique frame allows for standing height throughout the tent.
Perfect if you need space for your gear becasue it comes with internal pockets and loops. 4 pools allow for easy set up and take down
Sleek and stylish design made from denier polyester urethane coated polyester. And did I mention it can hold 6 people (Yeah, I think I did).
3. The North Face VE 25 Tent with Footprint
Floor Size: 8.7 x 7.1ft
Height: 4ft
packed Size: 24 x 9in
Packaged Weight: 7.7 pounds
Description:
The North Face has made this tent for extreme conditions of any season and for any weather.
With this tent you get the best of the best. Water resistant canopy, nylon fly, glow in the dark, and color coated zipper pulls. As well as different venting options.
Durable as any out on the market today and tons of leg room if you are above average height.
Only downside is that it is very expensive. To get the best sometimes you have to pay for the best. It should last you a very long time!
4. Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Dome Dark Room Tent with Screen Room
Floor Size: 9 x 7 feet with 9 x 4 feet screen room
Height: 4.7 feet
Weight: 7.9 pounds
Description:
If you’re looking for a livable, LUXURY tent, you simply can not go wrong with this one.
It contains a dark room feature, meaning you can actually sleep in after the sun rises.
And the best part about it? It blocks 97.5% of all light that tries to get in.
Furthermore, it stops the tent from heating up during the hot summer days – up to 9.5%.
The screened room makes it easier for you to sit and enjoy the trees blowing in the wind while you enjoy your morning coffee.
It’s a great way to keep the bugs off you too!
Even better?
It has its own floor, so if you want an extra person to come along on the camping trip, they can sleep in there.
But make sure you’re not expecting rain, as the rain fly doesn’t cover that entire area.
5. Sundome 3 Person Tent
Floor Size: 7 x 7 feet
Height: 4.4 feet
Weight: 7.2 pounds
Description:
The Coleman Sundome 3 is part of the Sundome series of tents.
It can house a total of 3 people and has large “D” door for easier entry and exit.
The rain fly creates an awning. This feature allows you to keep the door open while it’s raining so you can still get ventilation.
There is a large window located at the back of the tent to make sure you get the best cross-breeze. Not to mention the mesh panels on the roof that gives you even more air flow.
The floor is bathtub-shaped, so rain water on the ground can’t leak into the tent.
All the seams are welded, even in the corner, for extra protection against ground water and/or moisture.
It is also easy to set up, just like most dome tents.
6. Coleman Evanston Screened Tent
Floor Size: 15 x 12 feet
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 26.3 pounds
Description:
This is another tent that contains the useful screen room.
It’s been designed for a simple setup and easy carrying, which is a good idea if you’re going car camping or on an extended camping trip.
The screened room has its own flooring material, giving you the opportunity to sleep an extra person inside – taking the weather into consideration, of course.
Coleman have really gone the extra mile to ensure no rain gets inside this tent, since they have included their special WeatherTec System’s patented welded floors AND inverted seams.
Although it isn’t as quick to set up as the other tents mentioned, it can still be done in about 15 minutes.
7. CORE 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent
Floor Size: 11 x 9 feet
Height: 6 feet
Weight: 22.8 pounds
Description:
This tent has pre-attached poles. It can be pitched in LITERALLY 60 seconds flat! And that’s no exaggeration either.
It’s as simple as unpacking the tent, unfolding it, and extending it to get it pitched.
It offers active bead technology for the best water run-off, ensuring no rain water will leak inside the tent.
Furthermore, all seams are factory sealed and the windows/doors have all been highly waterproofed so absolutely 0 leaks will get inside the tent.
The roof has mesh material so you can remove the rain fly in the warmer months and have a full view of the clear night sky.
The advance air intake draws cool air from the ground and releases it through the top. This specific design keeps you at the best temperature, all season long.
8. ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent
Floor Size: 7.6 x 2.8 feet
Height: 3 feet
Minimum Weight: 6.1 pounds
Packaged Weight: 7.7 pounds
Description:
Even though the ALPS Mountaineering Lynx 1-Person Tent isn’t exactly on the lighter side of backpacking tents, it is STILL a viable option for tall people since the length sits at a whopping 7.6 feet!
ALPS make amazing tents with great features, and this one is no different.
It consists of a freestanding design with clips that attach to the poles – a quick and easy set up each time.
The zippers are a large #8 to offer more durability, the mesh walls increase ventilation and eliminate condensation, and all the seams are sealed from factory.
Due to the long length of this tent, I couldn’t help but include it in this list.
9. Mountainsmith Morrison 2 Person 3 Season Tent (Citron Green)
Floor Size: 7.6 x 4.6 feet
Height: 3.5 feet
Minimum Weight: 4.1 pounds
Packaged Weight: 5.8 pounds
Description:
Another viable option for you tall backpackers 😛
It isn’t the lightest backpacking tent, nor is it the heaviest, but it’s definitely a viable option.
This tent received two rewards back in 2011 – “Killer Deal” and “Killer Value”.
The mesh walls give this tent plenty of light and more than enough ventilation.
The floor is bathtub-shaped to stop any leakage and all seams have been taped.
Since it has a 2-pole, freestanding design and a color-coded fly attachment, it can be pitched in MINUTES.
And if you need quick reference, the instructions are printed right on the stuff sack.
There are 2 doors and 2 vestibules (1 for each person), as well as a removable canopy shelf so you have quick access smaller essentials.
10. REI Co-op Passage 1 Tent with Footprint
Floor Size: 7.3 x 3ft
Height: 3.3ft
Minimum Weight: 4lbs 10oz
Packaged Size: 7.5 x 17in
Description:
This tent is a great one person tent that is lightweight and easy to set up. Makes it nice for backpacking and motorcycle adventures.
It comes with adjustable ceiling vents that help reduce condensation and it includes a footprint, which is always nice!
Not to mention, the fly rolls up if you want to do some stargazing at night.
11. Arizona GT 9 to 10 Person Tent
Floor Size: 8 x 17.3 feet
Height: 6.7 feet
Weight: 22.8 pounds
Description:
This tent was actually rated the #6 best family tent in 2016, and I can clearly see why!
They haven’t skimped over ANY of the details.
For those of you who don’t know, Arizona GT is a Brazilian company who create every single one of their tents good enough to survive the Amazon weather.
This tent has a seamless floor, up to 8 inches in fact, providing great protection from the bottom of the tent.
They wanted to create a tent to withstand heat, so they came up with this one, having the ability to keep the air flow moving due to the amazing ventilation/cross breeze it offers.
The Nano-flex poles keep this tent standing in strong winds, and because the poles are created from non-recycled materials, it gives the overall tent a much stronger construction.
A lot of the metal parts are gold plated to stop rust building on them.
Oh, and did I mention there’s a detachable room divider as well?
12. Big Agnes Battle Mountain 2 Tent
Floor Size: 7 x 4.8ft 
Height: 3.5ft
Weight: 7lbs 8oz
Description:
I wanted to include this tent for the simple fact that it has amazing floor space and the height is rather decent. The length is nice and there is plenty of room if you are tall
It is more than just a shelter, but more of an outdoor suite. Very luxurious!
It includes a Dominico undyed ripstop ployester fly, 2 fly vents that increase air flow, reflective webbing, and oversize 3D bin pockets! There is also 2 doors, which adds great convenience for all
Again this tent is a little expensive, but Big Agnes did a really great job with this tent and it is perfect for any tall person!
Conclusion
Every single one of these tents outlined in this article will fit ANYONE over 7 feet.
Now I highly doubt that you are taller than 7 feet, but if you are, then you’ll still fit in them.
If you enjoy a tall center height, I’ve included the more bigger tents in the list to help you make a decision.
What’s my favorite tent out of these?
That would hands down be the Coleman Evanston Screened Tent.
Hundreds of users have found the Coleman Evanston to work exactly as advertised and I have no doubts that it performs as promised as well.
However, if you’re searching for a lighter tent, the Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Dome Dark Room Tent weighs a LOT less but still just as good.
If you need help finding a tent to fit your needs, I’ll be happy to steer you in the right direction. Leave a comment below 🙂
Cheers!
-Brandon
Camping Mastery
Great tips on tents! the different kinds of tents that are available for people who aren’t the normal height. Although I’m not a tall person I like the fact that you factor in detail and description on each tent . I’m certainly going to share this article with a particular friend of mine . Appreciate it a lot and i did enjoy reading every piece of this article. Do you have a favorite tent that you enjoy?
Thanks for the kind comment 🙂
I have many tents that I enjoy actually, one being the Coleman Steel Creek 6 Tent, mostly because of the screened porch area and the ability to keep the rain out, a LOT.
Hey Brandon,
Thanks for the info as we are in the market for a family tent. Some of these tents are great value. I’m just under 7Ft and appreciate the value in height.
I’m curious on body spacing for 2 adult and 2 children. Is it better to option for a larger tent like the Wenzel Pine Ridge Tent – 5 Person or does Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Dome account for extra space for bags etc?
I’m glad you enjoyed it, buddy. If you’re going with 2 adults and 2 children, I would personally choose the Coleman Carlsbad 4-Person Dark Room Tent, for the simple fact that it has the dark room feature and the screened room. The Wenzel Pine Ridge Tent is also a good choice, but since you are camping with children, it’s not like they’re going to take up much room anyway.
I wish I’d seen this fine post 30 years ago. I’m not excessively tall (6′ 1″), but I totally understand the feeling that tents are made for midgets. I think I lay awake most night afraid to move in case I brought the whole thing down.
Thanks for this informative post.
I’m sorry Derek, the net wasn’t even created 30 years ago – well I don’t think it was anyway, haha. And no worries, I’m glad to help 🙂
Hi, Brandon, I appreciate your research about the best tents for tall people, It’s definitely a struggle when you are so tall and you try to get into a small tent.
These tents are great and affordable, you really did a great job man, keep it up!
Looking forward to more posts, please keep them coming!
Anis
Hello Anis,
I appreciate your feedback. It’s good to know that people are enjoying the work I do 🙂 It’s all to help people with my knowledge.
Cheers!
Great site Brandon. I’ve been thinking of doing some long distance walks for a long time now and ideally want a lightweight tent, easy to pitch and packs up small. I’m only 5’8″ though (so these tents aren’t for me), and living in the UK. It seems like you are the man to come to. I have bookmarked your site and will definitely be following your postings.
Thanks
Mark
Hey Mark! First and foremost, thanks for your comment, it is much appreciated.
If you’re 5.8 feet, there are plenty of lightweight tents available.
The Big Agnes Fly Creek 1 Platinum Tent is actually one of the lightest solo tents that Big Agnes has created, or you can also check out the cheaper option – but also still good – the Snugpak Ionosphere 1 Person Tent.
Both are viable options, but you’ll need to check out both of my reviews to get a better understanding of the pros and cons.
Cheers 🙂
Hi Brandon,
I am a camper myself, and a biker. Therefore I had to find a tent with small package size, and I found it.
That’s great that you found what you were looking for! If you need anything else I’ll be happy to help 🙂
Interesting article. For a girl I’m about 5ft and 6inches, which is about average. I like the tents though. You give a very good description of each one. I have a friend who likes camping and he is tall. This is good place for some basic info if one wants to buy a tent for camping.
Definitely send him to this page, as I know how frustrating it is for tall people to find a comfortable tent to sleep in, and especially changing clothes and moving round.
Great post. It is very handy to have such information especially for camping lovers. Last summer I was camping on the Boracko Lake in Bosnia and Herzegovina and my military tent showed me I made a great choice. It is very important that water doesn’t get inside whilst raining. You did us a favor describing each tent so we could decide what is best for us. Thx
It was my pleasure, Jenna.
Btw, I’m a huge fan of military tents since they can withstand some of the worst weather conditions. I’m glad it kept you safe and dry 🙂
You hit it on the money with this article. Nothing is worse than to have planned a weekend away for some camping in a beautiful mountain retreat than to set your tent up, and then spend the rest of the weekend playing hunch bunk everytime you enter your tent. By the end of the weekend, your back is sore from the tent experience rather than from the location experience!! I myself prefer a tent where you can stand and walk around with no height issues and still have plenty of room for sleeping bags and perhaps a chair or two-maybe even a small table. When looking for a tall tent, do you recommend canvas or a poly tent?
Hahaha, exactly.
Fortunately I’m not that tall so I don’t have these issues, but I absolutely KNOW others suffer from the size of small tents and always end up needing a bigger one.
I prefer poly tents for the light weight and ease-of-use but canvas tents for more extreme weather conditions.
Thank you, Brandon for the detailed information regarding tents. Reading them got me excited to go camping again. I already have a cool tree hanging tent but it’s always good to know what is available out there for future reference.
I also have an old tent that now leaks when it rain. I am thinking of getting an extra tarp to cover the top. Any suggestion on how to remedy the leakage?
That’s good to hear that this post excites you to go camping!
Tree hanging tents are amazing and I am very impressed at how fun they are to use. I may have to start reviewing them in the future as I’m sure they’re going to gain more popularity soon 😀
About that leakage, it all depends on how bad it is, but yes I have some methods to remedy it in this article.
If you have anymore questions, just ask 🙂
What a great website, Brandon! I’m not tall, nor have I done much camping in recent years, but after visiting your site and reading all of the info you have here I’m ready to go camping again! I love being outdoors and enjoying all of nature’s beauty. I’ve bookmarked your site so I can visit often and share it with my friends and siblings who enjoy camping. Most of them are taller than I am too. 🙂
Thank you Colleen!
I feel so happy when I can motivate and inspire others to do things with their lives rather than sit back and watch everyone else have all the fun.
You will feel great when you’ve gone out of your comfort zone and done something you don’t really do usually.
I wish you all the best in your ventures, and please get back to me if you need help with ANYTHING.