Tents · Best for bad weather

REI Co-op Base Camp 6

87
Highly rated
Average of 5 professional reviews
5 of 5 recommend it · critics agree
Where the 5 reviews landedRange 80–90
Score printed by the outlet Estimated from the verdict

Exact average 86.6 · 4 printed, 1 estimated · printed scores only: 86

REI Co-op Base Camp 6Image: REI Co-op

5 professional reviewers tested the REI Co-op Base Camp 6, and 5 recommend it. Most praised: weather protection and capacity and space.

Reviewed by CleverHiker, Switchback Travel, Better Trail and 2 more

The catch: Setup is slow, and ventilation is only average.

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What 5 critics said

Highest score first · all converted to 0–100
  1. 90
    CleverHikerHands-on review · 2026

    A storm-ready family tent with excellent storage, two vestibules and strong wind performance.

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  2. 90
    Switchback TravelHands-on review · 2025

    A sturdy, weather-protective car-camping tent with good storage, large vestibules and quality materials.

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  3. 84
    Better TrailHands-on review · 2025

    A durable, weather-ready family tent with top-tier storage and livability, held back by tedious pole sleeves, a small stuff sack and a stiff front door zipper.

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  4. 80
    OutdoorGearLabHands-on review · 2024

    A well-built, weatherproof family tent with big vestibules, two doors and good venting that earned the best-for-bad-weather award.

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  5. 89est.
    Popular MechanicsNo printed score · Hands-on review

    Named the best overall family tent after several seasons of use, with excellent wind and rain protection and good headroom.

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"Est." means the outlet printed no score, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates

What critics praise most

Weather protection5 of 5
Capacity and space2 of 5
Build quality2 of 5

What critics dislike most

No clear pattern.

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Common questions

Is the REI Co-op Base Camp 6 worth it?

Most critics think so: 5 of 5 recommend it. Setup is slow, and ventilation is only average.

Do critics agree about the REI Co-op Base Camp 6?

Critics agree: scores range from 80 (OutdoorGearLab) to 90 (CleverHiker), a spread of 10 points across 5 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.