Kelty  Wireless 8 Tent

Bought this tent for two adults and a dog. Wanted something we could stand in because I’m recovering from a torn ACL and can’t squat/crawl well right now. It was very spacious and the two doors and vestibules were awesome. We stayed dry through some heavy rain and even some super wet spring snow! The floor eventually got a little wet from the ground being wet (we had a tarp under the tent but that either held water or got soaked through, but it didn’t bother us much. Ultimately we were thrilled that we weren’t soaked after all that precip. The stakes are very strong and beefy. Won’t bend with hard ground. The bag is pretty big and the tent is like 30lbs but that doesn’t really matter for car camping. Overall super pleased! Could definitely fit more people, but I don’t think you’d want to have more than 6 adults in there.

Our family purchased the Kelty Wireless 8 for less bulk, quicker setup, and improved rain resistance. We are coming from a cabin style tent. The tent held up well in heavy rain and wind, the interior stayed dry. We only had 5 people in the tent which left ample room for gear. I do have 2 concerns, setup may be difficult if you are short and I wish the front vestibule was big enough for a couple of bikes.

This is a great tent. Very functional. It takes time to set up but is easy as long as the instructions are followed. You do need to be tall for part of it or bring a step stool. Nice to have pouches for the rain fly guy lines so they don’t get in the way. Space is very functional. Lots of room to stand and because it is wide and long there is room for bags and mats. We fit 4 twin mattresses and a dog crate with space for our gear. Tent stakes are very high quality and are not easy to accidentally bend. We did have a zipper spliti g issue on the rain fly. I manages to fix it. A child was zipping so not sure if this is a quality issue or improper use. We have only used it twice so no comment on long term durability. It has been great so far.

⭐⭐⭐⭐☆ (4/5) – Kelty Wireless 8 Tent I upgraded to the Wireless 8 from the Wireless 6 mainly for more interior space and better standing height near the sides, and it absolutely delivers. The extra room makes a big difference—you’re not just standing in the center anymore. The walls feel more vertical, so moving around, getting dressed, and managing gear is much more comfortable, especially on multi-day trips. Setup is still quick and straightforward, very similar to the Wireless 6. Even with the larger size, it’s manageable solo, though easier with two people. Overall, it keeps that same “easy car camping” feel Kelty is known for. Where this tent really shines is livability and value: • Plenty of space for 4–6 people comfortably (even though it’s rated for 8) • Two doors and vestibules make access and gear storage easy • Solid weather protection with the full rainfly • Open, airy feel when fully set up That said, I’d give it 5 stars—but there’s one key drawback. Kelty added more mesh around the perimeter, which improves airflow, but it comes at the cost of usability without the rainfly. Without the fly, the tent has almost no privacy, making it tough to use in campgrounds or shared spaces. With the Wireless 6, you had more flexibility to go flyless in good weather—here, the rainfly feels almost required most of the time. A few smaller considerations: • Fiberglass poles are fine, but not as durable as aluminum • Ventilation is more limited when the rainfly is on • Larger footprint means you’ll need a bigger campsite Bottom line: The Wireless 8 is a great upgrade if you want more space and comfort while keeping things affordable and easy to use. It improves on the Wireless 6 in livability, but loses a bit of versatility due to the added mesh.

So I haven’t used it camping yet but I’ve had enough tents to know this one is well made. I set it up in the back yard and it’s huge. We bought the 8. It will easily accommodate two cots, two twin mattresses, and probably a small table or a dog bed, etc. 5 adults could live in this tent with room to spare. Also: zippers are high quality. And, I put this together all by myself in under ten minutes (didn’t stake it down so in the field add five minutes), being 5’11”. If you are any shorter, a step stool will be a good idea. Has pockets for small items in every corner. Thickest tent poles I have ever seen which gives me a great deal of confidence in this tent’s ability to handle wind. I am taking it out next weekend for a three night stay for family of 4. I’ll update the review if we encounter any problems but I can tell this is going to be a good tent.