My rule of thumb has always be that a 4 person tent is really only good for 2 people with gear. That said I’ve had the Cabela's Alaskan Guide Model Geodesic 8-Person Tent for years and it’s held up well. I also live in Ontario and use it primarily the same way you’re describing spring to fall. I have used it in the winter before and it’s also been fine. Very stable in the wind. It’s no canvas tent but it’s lighter and set up is pretty straight forward.
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Reply to Request: BIFL Family Tent by FromOroWithLove
My rule of thumb has always be that a 4 person tent is really only good for 2 people with gear. That said I’ve had the Cabela's Alaskan Guide Model Geodesic 8-Person Tent for years and it’s held up well. I also live in Ontario and use it primarily the same way you’re describing spring to fall. I have used it in the winter before and it’s also been fine. Very stable in the wind. It’s no canvas tent but it’s lighter and set up is pretty straight forward.