Prominent outdoor publication Outdoor Life names White Duck Outdoor’s Regatta Bell Tent the best value hot tent of 2025. Tested alongside several popular hot tents on the market, Outdoor Life experts assessed each hot tent’s ease of use, interior space, and size, ultimately crowning White Duck’s Regatta design the leading value hot tent for campers.

Researchers subjected these shelters to harsh weather in the Pacific Northwest, including heavy rain and cold temperatures, ensuring their recommendations were tried and true for serious outdoor adventurers. After competitive evaluation in the outdoors, White Duck’s Regatta Bell Tent came out on top as the top value hot tent thanks to a few key qualities noted by the experts. 

Made from durable army duck cotton canvas and weighing in at 51 pounds, the Regatta Bell Tent was praised for its ample headroom and practical ventilation – all at an unbeatable price. Hot tent setups are rarely cost-effective, but the professionals at Outdoor Life couldn’t ignore the affordability of White Duck’s hot tent compared to the pricey alternatives many campers have come to expect. 

“The upfront cost to a hot tent setup is serious. You not only need a stove, but also a tent that both has a stove jack and is designed to handle the intense heat these stoves can generate…Which is why the White Duck Regatta Bell stood out during testing: It’s about half the price of other options like the Nortent or Springbar,” writes Laura Lancaster from Outdoor Life.

Not only is the Regatta Bell Tent applauded for its reasonable price, but it’s also recognized for its spacious interior. Whether you’re camping with a group or creating a long-term oasis in the wilderness, Outdoor Life experts noted its generous headroom and copious size for sleeping, standing, and performing routine campsite tasks. While one might worry that a wood-burning tent stove would occupy too much space in a hot tent, rest assured that even with a large stove ignited, the Regatta offers plenty of space for it all.

One of the most important features a hot tent can boast is sufficient ventilation, both for the safety and comfort of its occupants. With 3 windows and 1 floor-to-ceiling mesh doorway, the Regatta Bell Tent provides plenty of airflow without sacrificing heat retention. Unlike other hot tents in the review lineup, the Regatta’s mesh windows sit low on the tent’s side walls, helping to keep the interior toasty warm while facilitating proper air circulation. 

Take it from Lancaster, who made sure to note the advantage of the window placement: “One aspect of this tent that I didn’t appreciate until I was using it as a hot tent was the low-lying windows. While to my mind this makes no sense when used as a regular tent (what kind of view are you getting?), for a hot tent, they’re perfect. Since heat rises, you get maximum air flow with minimal heat loss.” 

For campers who value affordability but don’t want to miss out on spaciousness and breathability, outdoor experts agree that White Duck Outdoor’s Regatta Bell Tent is a leading pick.

About White Duck Outdoors

White Duck Outdoors is a go-to brand for high-quality outdoor gear, offering canvas camping tents and a range of essentials like heavy-duty tarps and canvas bags. Whether you’re a beginner family camper, frequent glamper, or seasoned hunter, White Duck’s mission is to make the outdoors accessible to all. Through their lineup of specialty equipment and accessories, they aim to encourage adventurers to #reconnectnow with the outdoors. 

About Outdoor Life

Outdoor Life is a leading online publication covering all things outdoor adventure. A trusted source since 1898, the magazine brings readers stories straight from the field and expert-tested gear reviews. Hunters, anglers, shooters, hikers, campers, and conservationists alike flock to Outdoor Life for its reliable and experienced reporters breaking down the latest news and must-have gear hitting the outdoor industry.