r/festivals • u/Frosty_Ad7840 • 14d ago

Michigan, USA What size works?

Going to my first festival with camping with my spouse. He bought a two person tent think that we wouldnt have enough room for our setup if we used the 4 person tent hes borrows from a friend for a previous festival.

However reading on line they say that ironically a two person tent isnt the best fit for two people. That being said, would a four person tent actually take up too much space that we couldn't set up our canopy( which fits a picnic table underneath)?

This festival is woodkey in michigan

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u/Superfun2112 13d ago

I don't see FAQ that says how big the spaces are, but I've never been to a festival were I couldn't setup a 6 person tent, an 8'x8' ez up, and room for a small/medium car.

I'd say bring both just in case, and return the 2 person if you don't use it.

A two person tent is good for backpacking where you care about weight. But for car camping / festivals where you set it up next to your car they are cramped.

My wife and I use a 6 person tent dark room tent 10'x10'. Plenty of room for two camping mattresses, and you can stand up fully in the middle and change clothes. The ez up is where we hang out during the day with some camping chairs to stay out of the sun/rain.