Looking at purchasing a wall tent to hold our family of 5. Do you think it could work? What about 5 adults? Too small? I'm sorta guessing so but a 6 person seems so big.

Tent is 10x13. Peak is 7'.

Sounds to me like at least one person would have to sleep on top of somebody they really like.

quote paddlefamily: "Looking at purchasing a wall tent to hold our family of 5. Do you think it could work? What about 5 adults? Too small? I'm sorta guessing so but a 6 person seems so big.

Tent is 10x13. Peak is 7'."

I take it its a hot tent? A 10x13 is kinda small for five adults. What you do not want is someone tripping over a body enroute to the potty at night and falling into the stove. I have seen that happen and it is no fun for anyone with loose stovepipe and loose stove.

We are two in a 9x11 tent and could go three safely. Might go four in a tent of your size.

While 6 seems to be a large tent it does give you room for perhaps other than sleeping. You might need to spend a bit of time in it in a storm. The only adjustment is you may need a bigger stove.

Thanks for the info. Yep, a hot tent.

I think we may go with a Fall Creek Suttlery for $349. Will fit 4 people and I can add the stove jack,etc. Our youngest is currently small and I'm thinking we could squeeze her in for a few years. Down the road we may switch to a 6 person. or get a 2 person to take with the 4 person.

You may want to try renting an empire canvas works for your first trip. That will give you a good idea about what size you need. Good luck!

I am thinking that the tent could work for 5 people. It may be tricky though. I would set it up in the yard and try out bag patterns until you find what works for your family. I would set the stove up or similar sised item and work around it. Good luck and happy camping!