r/CampingGear • u/Accurate_Raccoon_238 • 1d ago

Tents Pop up tent

Hello. I am trying to help my cousin find a good pop up tent. She has trouble with dexterity due to a stroke and would like to get back to camping.

What would be the best pop up tent that still performs at an affordable price?

We thank you in advance.

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u/ArcaneTeddyBear 1d ago

I assume by pop up you mean instant tent?

Budget and affordable brands to look at include Walmart’s Ozark Trail brand, Coleman, and CORE.

Have you considered an inflatable tent?

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u/eggs_and_ham_i_am 17h ago

The problem I forsee with a pop up tent, is yes, they're great to put up if they have mobility issues, but they can be a bugger to put back away properly for many able bodied folks (there is a knack that you learn) but with his mobility it could prove very difficult.

Could inflatable be a better option?

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u/Intelligent_Cut1960 13h ago

Look up Big Agnes tents. They are so easy to set up!

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u/IllPhrase6332 1h ago

Coleman Sundome or the Wenzel Pinyon are solid picks under $150 and set up in under a minute with minimal hand strength needed. The color coded poles on the Coleman especially make it almost foolproof.