Tents with an AC Port

Camping Tents with AC Port: Quick List

• Ozark Trail 12 Person 3 Room L-Shaped Instant Cabin Tent
• Bushnell Shield Series 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent
• Bushnell Shield Series 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent
• Bushnell Shield Series 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent
• Wenzel 8 Person Klondike Tent
• Ozark Trail 9-Person Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room
• Core 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent

The easiest way to camp with an air conditioner for your tent, is to choose a camping tent with an air conditioner port. Our first group of tents have pre-cut air conditioner holes that usually double as ground vents to help air flow. Using a tent with a port is a nice option because you don’t have to worry about damaging the tent by cutting holes. The hole included is seamed around the edges for you, eliminating the need for you to have to glue or sew edges onto your tent. We have reviewed 4 tents below that come with these air conditioning ports.  The next set includes 2 tents that have ground vents that can be used with a portable air conditioner.  A hole can be cut into the mesh and the hose from the portable air conditioner can be vented out these ground vents.

Bushnell Shield Series 6 Person Instant Cabin Tent

Having an air conditioner port is a great feature of this tent, but in order for it to be a good option, it has to be a good tent first. The Bushnell Shield Series has 3 tent sizes with air conditioning ports, this is the 6 person size with an 11 foot by 9 foot floor plan, these tents provide space for 1 queen-sized airbed, a spacious center height of 72 inches, multi-room tents with room dividers for privacy, and great ceiling height. The buyer reviews are limited on these tents but Bushnell is a very respected company and the features listed for these tents are what you would find on any good tent. The tents include Weather Shield Technology that provides weather protection, heavy-duty 150D fabric that is twice as thick as standard tent fabric, and a large rain fly that creates a nice awning for outdoor shoe and gear storage protected from the weather.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this tent is the Utility Port for electrical cord access that allows convenient access for an electrical cord without unzipping the door of the tent. This allows electricity to be run for the air conditioner inside the tent through a separate hole, rather than trying to run it through the same port for the air conditioner.

We recommend taking a look at these 6 person Bushnell tents if you prefer a tent that might provide some better weather protection when compared to the Ozark Trail tents listed above. Some additional features that these tents include Heat Shield technology featuring a special reflective coating on the underside of the rainfly which blocks the sun’s UV rays keeping the tent darker and noticeably cooler. Weather Shield features defend from the toughest weather and the water repellent fabric and fully taped waterproof seams seal-off your tent from the rain while strong frame construction and heavy duty tie-downs stand tough against the wind. Read All Customer Reviews on Amazon

Bushnell Shield Series 9 Person Instant Cabin Tent

Having an air conditioner port is a great feature of this tent, but in order for it to be a good option, it has to be a good tent first. The Bushnell Shield Series has 3 tent sizes with air conditioning ports, this is the 9 person size. It is larger than the 6 person with a 15 foot by 9 foot floor plan, these tents provide space for 2 queen-sized airbeds, a spacious center height of 78 inches, multi-room tents with room dividers for privacy, and great ceiling height.  The buyer reviews are limited on these tents but Bushnell is a very respected company and the features listed for these tents are what you would find on any good tent. The tents include Weather Shield Technology that provides weather protection, heavy-duty 150D fabric that is twice as thick as standard tent fabric, and a large rain fly that creates a nice awning for outdoor shoe and gear storage protected from the weather.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this tent is the Utility Port for electrical cord access that allows convenient access for an electrical cord without unzipping the door of the tent. This allows electricity to be run for the air conditioner inside the tent through a separate hole, rather than trying to run it through the same port for the air conditioner.

We recommend taking a look at these 9 person Bushnell tents if you prefer a tent that might provide some better weather protection when compared to the Ozark Trail tents listed above. Some additional features that these tents include Heat Shield technology featuring a special reflective coating on the underside of the rainfly which blocks the sun’s UV rays keeping the tent darker and noticeably cooler. Weather Shield features defend from the toughest weather and the water repellent fabric and fully taped waterproof seams seal-off your tent from the rain while strong frame construction and heavy duty tie-downs stand tough against the wind. Read All Customer Reviews on Amazon

Bushnell Shield Series 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent

Having an air conditioner port is a great feature of this tent, but in order for it to be a good option, it has to be a good tent first. The Bushnell Shield Series has 3 tent sizes with air conditioning ports, this is the 12 person size. It is larger than the 9 person with a 18 foot by 11 foot floor plan, these tents provide space for 3 queen-sized airbeds, a spacious center height of 80 inches, multi-room tents with room dividers for privacy, and great ceiling height.  The buyer reviews are limited on these tents but Bushnell is a very respected company and the features listed for these tents are what you would find on any good tent. The tents include Weather Shield Technology that provides weather protection, heavy-duty 150D fabric that is twice as thick as standard tent fabric, and a large rain fly that creates a nice awning for outdoor shoe and gear storage protected from the weather.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this tent is the Utility Port for electrical cord access that allows convenient access for an electrical cord without unzipping the door of the tent. This allows electricity to be run for the air conditioner inside the tent through a separate hole, rather than trying to run it through the same port for the air conditioner.

We recommend taking a look at these 12 person Bushnell tents if you prefer a tent that might provide some better weather protection when compared to the Ozark Trail tents listed above. Some additional features that these tents include Heat Shield technology featuring a special reflective coating on the underside of the rainfly which blocks the sun’s UV rays keeping the tent darker and noticeably cooler. Weather Shield features defend from the toughest weather and the water repellent fabric and fully taped waterproof seams seal-off your tent from the rain while strong frame construction and heavy duty tie-downs stand tough against the wind. Read All Customer Reviews on Amazon

Wenzel Klondike 8 Person Tent

We include this tent in our Tent with an AC Budget Bundle.  This Wenzel tent delivers great value for campers looking for a tent with a pre-attached AC port.  With a good design and simple setup and take down, this tent offers plenty or room at a great price to campers looking for a tent with AC port for to provide air conditioning while camping.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this AC Port is the guy out vent at the back of the tent which helps keep the AC covered but the guy outs keep the vent from flapping around loosely.  This vent port also includes a pretty decent sized flap that provides a little extra protection to your air conditioner.

Wenzel’s Website describes the tent as follows:  The Wenzel Klondike measures 16-feet by 11-feet. The Klondike sleeps eight, five in its 98 square feet of interior space, with room for sleeping three more in the 60 square foot screen room with its zip up walls. 6.5 feet of head room lets you stand up straight while inside the tent. The attached screen room can also be used as sun shelter, a picnic room, a gear room or a room just to relax in. A full mesh roof and two mesh windows keep bugs out and let the breeze in. In addition a rear mesh vent creates ground breeze. Weather Armor polyester fabric with a polyurethane water resistant coating protects from top to bottom. Double-stitched, lap-felled seams through out the body of the tent provide a shingle effect against water. All threads, zippers and webbing are treated with superior water repellency applications to enforce these critical areas. Read All Customer Reviews on Amazon

Tents with Ground Vents for Portable Air Conditioner Venting

A Portable Air Conditioner for Tents is different than using a window AC.  These portable units are self-standing and usually have wheels.  They vent through a hose and can provide an option for campers who don’t want to use a window unit. The below listed tents have simple ground vents that can be used to vent your tent if you are using a portable air conditioner with a vent hose. Our recommended Portable AC is the Black+Decker Portable AC found on our Tent Air Conditioner review page.  Using a tent with a air vent port requires a little more work as you’ll have to be careful cutting through the mesh and then sealing the hole around the vent hose.

Ozark Trail 9-Person Instant Cabin Tent with Screen Room

This 9 person camping tent has all the features to make your family camping trip fun and comfortable.  It’s large size, ample headroom, and extra features are great selling points in addition to the great value it provides for the price.  It is one of the easiest 9 person tents to setup. The poles are pre-attached to the tent so there is no pole assembly required, just unfold and extend. Setup is easily less than 10 minutes. Additional setup time for the rainfly is needed which includes steel spikes. We recommend this tent for people looking for easy setup in a large tent.  Cabin tents usually do not do as well as dome tents in windy or sever weather, so take that into account. We recommend this tent for family camping and car camping.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this AC Port is the guy out vent at the back of the tent which helps keep the ground vent tight at all times so the vent doesn’t close up.  This vent port also includes a pretty decent sized flap that provides a little extra air flow from the portable AC vent hose.

More Details About the Tent Include:

• Sleeps 9
• Fits 2 queen airbeds
• Includes room divider to create 2-room tent
• Includes rainfly with factory sealed seams
• Large windows with mesh screens
• Electrical cord access
• Gear organizer included
• Carry bag included
• 18 tent stakes included, made of steel
• Measures: 14′ x 13.5′
• 84″ Ozark Trail 9-person tent

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Core 12 Person Instant Cabin Tent

The CORE Instant Cabin Tent is a great multi room instant tent and should be one of your top picks if you’re looking for an occasional car camping or family camping tent with easy setup. The tent is a great option for campers who only camp occasionally in nicer weather and are looking for the easiest setup possible.  With plenty of room to stand up inside and a large floor area, you should consider this tent if you choose a Portable Air Conditioner like the Black+Decker Portable AC we reviewed in our Tent Air Conditioner Reviews.

Here is a closeup picture of the ground vent which can be used as the air conditioner port for the tent. The other great feature of this AC Port is the guy out vent at the back of the tent which helps keep the ground vent tight at all times so the vent doesn’t close up.  This vent port also includes a pretty decent sized flap that provides a little extra air flow from the portable AC vent hose.

The CORE Instant Cabin Tent is a three season, free standing, cabin style tent that includes pre-attached steel poles and multiple interior pockets for storage and touts an instant setup in about 2 minutes. Some other features include room dividers to create a multi-room tent, a fully closable electrical cord access port, an included rainfly with factory sealed seams, and a gear loft. Amazon also lists the following features in the tent description: “Core H20 Block Technology combines water repellent fabrics with active bead technology for faster water runoff paired with sealed seams and rain-resistant door/window seals. Additionally, the fully-taped rainfly is removable in warmer weather to expose panoramic mesh windows and ceiling. The advanced venting system uses the adjustable air intake vent designed to draw in cool air from the ground while the mesh ceiling allows hot air to escape keeping you comfortable all season.”

If you are a fair weather camper who is not camping every weekend and are looking for a large camping tent and the convenience of a super easy setup, this is an excellent choice for your needs. Read All Customer Reviews on Amazon