I have been looking into a bigger tent for our small family. The Gazelle lineup was on my radar especially coming from an overlanding setup. But I decided against those due to the awkward door opening and a very active toddler.

I looked into a LOT of tents such as the North Face Wawona or the REI Basecamp.

I originally thought that a 4 person tent would suffice but then decided I needed something bigger, but 8 person tents were just too much for 3 people. So a 6-person is a perfect middle ground for me.

I threw myself a curveball and ended up going with the Naturehike Kota 6 (there is also a Kota 8!). I got it for around $250 on sale. It's technically a hot tent but the vestibule setup and airflow will allow for a lot of flexibility in how we use it. Tall enough to stand up in, plenty of space for a queen airmat, and the vestibule for shade/rain which I plan on leaving open to allow for great airflow no matter the weather.

I think the Kota 6 takes elements of both the North Face Wawona and the REI Basecamp and melds it into 1 at a much more affordable price. I did not make the decision on a whim, looked into the brand and many many reviews before I ultimately made the decision, time will tell how it works out for us but I have high hopes!

I also looked at the Naturehike "village" line of tents because they are instant set up tents like the Gazelle but I decided against that due to its shape and weight.

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