Which pop-up tents are best? Camping is great fun, but setting up your tent can be a hassle, especially if you’re inexperienced, arrive at the campsite after dark, or simply don’t have much time.

When I add up the number of nights I’ve slept in tents in my lifetime, it is well over a thousand days. My gear shed has no less than a dozen tents, and each one has its own purpose. Some are ...