# Best Tents: the stierproducts tier list - Source: https://stierproducts.com/categories/tents - Last researched: 2026-08-24T14:37:53.593Z - Products ranked: 17 - Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology - Reuse: Text, rankings, tier assignments, LP values and verdicts are free to quote and reuse with attribution to stierproducts and a link to the source URL (CC BY 4.0: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/). Product photographs are not covered: they belong to their respective owners and are reproduced to illustrate the product being reviewed. Do not redistribute them under this licence. Backpacking and family camping tents; canopies, gazebos and sleeping bags are separate. ## Summary On the stierproducts tents board, Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 ranks #1 in S tier, ahead of Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 (#2, S tier) and Kelty Wireless 6 (#3, A tier). The board ranks 17 tents from S (best) to F (avoid), last researched 24 Aug 2026, drawing on 170 outlet citations across the board. Placed in the bottom tiers as ones to avoid: NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P, Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2, Fjern Gökotta 2, and 7 others. ## Ranking | Rank | Product | Brand | Tier | LP | Outlets | Verdict | Page | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL3 | Big Agnes | S | 1098 | 8 | The most versatile three-person ultralight, praised for its lightweight, packability and long-term durability. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul3 | | 2 | Mountain Hardwear Mineral King 3 | Mountain Hardwear | S | 1031 | 3 | The top two-person tent for backcountry, noted for its low weight and excellent weather protection. | https://stierproducts.com/products/mountain-hardwear-mineral-king-3 | | 3 | Kelty Wireless 6 | Kelty | A | 811 | 8 | Best value family-camping tent, combining roomy floor space with solid weatherproofing. | https://stierproducts.com/products/kelty-wireless-6 | | 4 | North Face Wawona 6 | North Face | A | 657 | 19 | Best overall family-camping tent, offering the largest floor area (86 sq ft) and robust construction. | https://stierproducts.com/products/north-face-wawona-6 | | 5 | Hilleberg Allak | Hilleberg | C | 473 | 19 | Excellent weather protection for two people, but its higher price and limited space keep it below the top tier. | https://stierproducts.com/products/hilleberg-allak | | 6 | NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P | NEMO | C | 440 | 3 | A four-person tent that balances weight and weather protection. | https://stierproducts.com/products/nemo-aurora-highrise-4p | | 7 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 | Big Agnes | C | 362 | 10 | The lightest three-person tent with a fully pitched attachment system that keeps it dry in harsh weather. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul1 | | 8 | NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P | NEMO | D | 321 | 3 | The six-person version offers more space but suffers from higher weight and a less robust frame. | https://stierproducts.com/products/nemo-aurora-highrise-6p | | 9 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 | Big Agnes | D | 306 | 27 | A higher-volume version of the UL3 that adds headroom without much weight penalty. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul2 | | 10 | Fjern Gökotta 2 | Fjern | D | 303 | 1 | Switchback Travel lists the Fjern Gökotta 2 as a standout for its compact size, durability and good ventilation. | https://stierproducts.com/products/fjern-g-kotta-2 | | 11 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 | Big Agnes | D | 295 | 7 | Premium price for too small interior space. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul1 | | 12 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 | Big Agnes | D | 295 | 10 | The flagship three-person model that offers the best combination of weight, space and durability. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul3 | | 13 | Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 | Big Agnes | F | 137 | 23 | A two-person ultralight that offers excellent comfort and durability. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-ul2 | | 14 | Coleman Skydome 6P | Coleman | F | 0 | 2 | Although marketed as a budget family tent, reviews point to frequent seam failures and limited wind resistance after long use. | https://stierproducts.com/products/coleman-skydome-6p | | 15 | Big Agnes Sting | Big Agnes | F | 0 | 1 | Overpriced for its limited weather performance. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-sting | | 16 | Simond MT900 | Simond | F | 0 | 20 | A high-price, heavy tent that repeatedly receives complaints about weak pole connections and seam integrity in extreme weather. | https://stierproducts.com/products/simond-mt900 | | 17 | Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL | Big Agnes | F | 0 | 6 | Over-priced with only marginal additional space. | https://stierproducts.com/products/big-agnes-copper-spur-hv-ul | ## Flagged as ones to avoid These entered one or more research runs as a product buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. - North Face Wawona 6 (#4, A tier): flagged by 2 of 12 runs. - Hilleberg Allak (#5, C tier): flagged by 2 of 12 runs. - NEMO Aurora Highrise 4P (#6, C tier): flagged by 1 of 6 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL1 (#7, C tier): flagged by 1 of 2 runs. - NEMO Aurora Highrise 6P (#8, D tier): flagged by 2 of 8 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 (#9, D tier): flagged by 2 of 8 runs. - Fjern Gökotta 2 (#10, D tier): flagged by 1 of 7 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur UL1 (#11, D tier): flagged by 1 of 7 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL3 (#12, D tier): flagged by 2 of 10 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur UL2 (#13, F tier): flagged by 2 of 7 runs. - Coleman Skydome 6P (#14, F tier): flagged by 8 of 12 runs. - Big Agnes Sting (#15, F tier): flagged by 5 of 9 runs. - Simond MT900 (#16, F tier): flagged by 4 of 7 runs. - Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL (#17, F tier): flagged by 4 of 6 runs. ## Tier meanings - S: Exceptional. Finishes top run after run; capped at 3 slots per category. - A: Excellent. Strongly recommended, beaten only by the very best. - B: Good. A solid choice with real caveats worth knowing. - C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price. - D: Weak. Hard to recommend when better options cost similar money. - F: Avoid. The evidence points you elsewhere. ## How to read this - Each category is researched in four independent runs, one per lens (expert consensus, value, reliability, community pulse). Every run ranks a board of candidates that deliberately includes products buyers cross-shop but should avoid. Placements score on a ranked ladder (LP), and tiers are derived from LP, so no tier is ever assigned by hand. - LP is the product's points on this category's ladder. It is comparable within a category and not across categories. - Outlets is how many distinct outlets are cited for that placement. The per-product page lists each citation, and shows which of their links were fetched and confirmed before publishing. - Nothing is hidden: every product the research placed is on this board.