Best Screen Houses for Camping

If you are in search of a camping shelter that will save you from mosquitoes and other flying insects, check this list of Best Screen Houses for Camping from the best-known brands in this industry.

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My list of the best screen shelters for camping

Below, I give the list of the screen houses ordered by the area from smaller to larger. You will realize that regarding setup, there are two main types: instant and non-instant screen houses. This term instant is the same as what applies to instant tents, so the frame is pre-attached to the screened canopy and it remains so all the time. The non-instant screen shelters require assembly, but this is always very easy with their shock-corded poles.

You will notice also that these are all well-established brands, in fact, the best known in this industry. So you know what you are buying. The focus here is on camping items, and this implies certain features like portability and great packed size.

Note also that most of them are more or less freestanding (but there are exceptions). The meaning is that you can move them around and rotate even after you set them up. But they all come with stakes and guylines so do not miss anchoring them to the ground.

 

Here I give only some basic features. You have more about these products in my separate reviews so please follow the links for more information. 

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1. Ozark Trail 5-in-1 Convertible Instant Tent and Shelter

This is a completely unique system that includes 2 separate 4-person tents, one screenhouse, and an instant setup fly/porch. So it is here in the list because of the configuration when you use it as shown in the picture, and this means the floorless screen house and the porch. 

But indeed, you can use this set in 5 different ways, and this explains the phrase 5-in-1 in its official name. This all weighs 41 lb (18.6 kg) and the dimensions are 15 x 9 ft (457 x 274 cm).

The screen room size is 8 x 7 ft (244 x 213 cm), and this means the area of 56 ft² (5.2 m²), and the same size is the porch which you see in the picture. The structure is also very tall, you have the external peak height of 84 inches (213 cm). It is also incredibly affordable.

 

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2. Coleman Screened Canopy Tent with Instant Setup

This screen house is on the market also under the name Coleman Back Home Instant Screen House 12 x 10 so do not get confused. As you realize from the picture, here you have a structure with completely vertical walls, so the volume inside cannot be bigger for its base size. Now, the size is a bit confusing, the official dimensions are 12 x 10 ft but this is a hexagon. The declared area is 90 ft² (8.4 m²).

In any case, here you have enough space for 4-5 people depending on the size of the furniture which you use. This is an instant- setup design as its name suggests, so setting this structure up can hardly be easier. The peak height is impressive 8 ft 4 in (254 cm), and the weight is 45.2 lb (20.5 kg).

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3. Gazelle Tents 21500 G6 Pop-Up Portable 6-Sided Hub Gazebo/Screen Tent

This Gazelle Tents 21500 G6 Pop-Up Portable 6-Sided Hub Gazebo/Screen Tent 8 Person is an instant-setup structure of a very particular type. In fact, this is a very unique design developed by this brand and used also in some of their tents. The screen house is freestanding and easy to use, one person can set it up easily.

As you realize from the picture, the walls are vertical, there is one door, and the roof is waterproof, so it provides shade and shelter from the rain. Note that they have accessory walls. The screen house weighs 34 lb (15.4 kg) and the area is 92 ft² (8.5 m²).

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4. Berghaus Air Shelter

This screen house can be described as fully freestanding, but it comes with everything you need to secure it properly. It is supported with air beams, and you have a single inflation point, so it is very easy to use.

There are 4 doors and 2 solid windows but this all can be removed and you can use it as a sunshade shown in the picture. On the other hand, the structure is fully closable and waterproof so you can even use it as a floorless tent. 

Here are some numbers. The weight is 25.4 lb (11.5 kg) and the inner area is 97 ft² (9 m²). The peak height is 86.6 inches (220 cm).

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5. Kelty Breeze-Thru Screenhouse

This is freestanding shelter with completely vertical walls. A feature that sets it apart is its magnetic doors. The screen house is very tall with its 90 inches (229 cm) peak height.

The roof is waterproof, and the frame is a combination of steel and fiberglass. The package weighs 18 lb 4 oz lb (8.3 kg), and the inner area is 99 ft² (9.2 m²).

When packed, it measures 28 x 8 x 8 inches (71 x 20 x 20 cm). So this is small enough to be transported even on a bicycle.

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6. Tailgaterz Magnetic Screen House

This Tailgaterz Magnetic Screen House is a tall and freestanding camping shelter that will protect you from flying insects. It has two doors and they are equipped with magnets that close the doors automatically so you do not have to deal with zippers.

The frame is a combination of steel and fiberglass, with 4 tall legs and the structure is with vertical walls. It comes with a carry bag, and you will want to know that it is very affordable. It weighs 19.47 lb (9 kg) and the area is 99 ft² (9.2 m²).

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7. Wenzel Magnetic Screen House

The key feature here is expressed by the word ‘magnetic’. This implies magnetic strips that line the large “I” style door opening for automatic closure and for hands-free entry/exit use. This is really convenient to avoid flying insects getting in, in particular, if you have dogs or kids that circulate through the doors all the time.

As you realize, the walls are completely vertical so you have plenty of volume, and the roof creates a shed over the whole base area. This is not always so with some other screen shelters that have angled walls.

The dimensions are 11 x 9 ft so the area is 99 ft² (9.2 m²). The shape is such that it best fits some elongated and narrow camping table. The peak height is 7.5 ft (229 cm), and the weight is 17 lbs 7 oz (7.9 kg), so this is one of the lightest screen houses here. Do you remember what I mentioned about the renown brands? Well, Wenzel is a champion, it has been around since 1887.

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8. Caddis Rapid Screenhouse Shelter

The Caddis Rapid Screenhouse Shelter is freestanding and more importantly, this is an instant setup construction. So it is very easy to use and with a 1 minute setup time.

It has 2 zippered doors and the frame is steel. The weight is 20 lb (9.07 kg), and the dimensions are 10 x 10 ft (305 x 305 cm). So the area is 100 ft² (9.3 m²). It is quite tall for its size, the peak height is 85 inches (216 cm).

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9. Coleman 10 x 10 Instant Screen House

This Coleman 10×10 Instant Screen House is a beautifully designed and incredibly popular structure with a 60-second setup because of its pre-attached frame. The area is 100 ft² (9.3 m²).

It offers two zippered doors, full protection from flying insects, and a stand-up height. The dimensions are given in its name. The structure is fully freestanding and you can pitch it anywhere. You will want to know also that it comes with a great price tag.

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10. NEMO Victory Screenhouse

This NEMO Victory Screenhouse is lightweight with its 16 lb 1 oz (7.29 kg), and it is also freestanding. It is built from advanced materials and with aluminum poles, and this is reflected in its price.

You have a waterproof roof with rain gutters and roof vents, there are 2 doors, and splash guards. A carry bag is included. The screen house offers an area of 100 ft² (9.3 m²).

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11. Naturehike Airpole Bower Hexagonal Inflatable Screen Room

Here you have a shelter with a unique set of great features. It can be described as a hybrid between a screen house and a tent. The reason is that the walls are completely closable, and it also has a removable floor.

The shelter is very tall, the peak height is 86.6 inches (220 cm). The fabric is waterproof and with a high rating.

Note also that it is supported with inflatable beams instead of poles. Even more unique, you have a single-point inflation design. So this shelter is incredibly easy to use. It is also fully freestanding.

There are two doors and windows are on all of its 6 sides. The weight is 32 lb (14.5 kg) and the area is 101 ft² (9.4 m²).

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12. Alvantor Screen House Room

This Alvantor Screen House Room is an easy-to-use and versatile outdoor camping tent canopy with an instant pop-up design. So one person can make it ready easily. They build it in several different sizes. It is fully freestanding and quite tall, with 2 doors.

The good thing is also that they have very useful accessory elements for extra protection and privacy, those include floor and wall panels. This screen house weighs 20 lb (9.1 kg) and the octagon area in this version shown here (12 x 12 feet) is 102 ft² (9.47 m²).

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13. Guide Gear 6-sided Hex Screen House Tent with Wind Panels

This shelter can be described as a hybrid between a screen house and a tent. This is because of its fixed mesh walls as typical for a screen house, and removable panels that provide full protection when needed.

So you can use it as a fully protected screen house and also as a floorless tent. Note that they have an accessory floor that can be used inside as well.

This is an instant setup structure with integrated frame. The weight is 35.9 lb (16.3 kg), and the inner area is 107 ft² (9.9 m²).

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14. Eureka NoBugZone Screened Canopy Shelter

This great screen shelter comes in two different variants, one without a fly but with a waterproof roof, and another with a removable fly but with a mesh roof. This second variant is shown in the picture above. Note that they also sell removable panels as accessories.

This is a tall freestanding structure with two large doors, the one visible in the picture above rolls up and you can fix it under the roof. This screen house for camping weighs 18 lb 8 oz (8.39 kg), and the area inside is 108 ft² (10 m²). Please follow the link for more details. Eureka brand has a long history, it was founded in 1895.

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15. Texsport Wayford 12′ x 9′ Portable Mesh Screenhouse

Here you have a collapsible, nicely packable, and lightweight screen house. This means its packed size (L x D) is 27 x 8 inches (69 x 20 cm) and it weighs only 13.15 lb (6 kg).

It is supported by a combination of steel and fiberglass poles. There are 2 doors with zippers and the dimensions are 12 x 9 ft (366 x 274 cm), so the area is 108 ft² (10 m²). The peak height is 82 inches (208 cm). Note also that it is very affordable.

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16. Marmot Limestone Lanai Shelter

Here you have a true freestanding screenhouse supported with quality aluminum poles. It offers three huge doors, and it is very tall with its 85 inches (216 cm) peak height.

The roof that you see here is waterproof so you have a bit of rain protection. Inside you have a laundry line. The weight of this shelter is 12 lb 4.5 oz (5.6 kg) so it can be described as ultralight, and its area is 110 ft² (10.2 m²). 

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17. Wenzel Zephyr Screen House

This Wenzel Zephyr Screen House is a freestanding tall shelter with a peak height of 85 inches (216 cm). You have a steel frame and two doors. This is all mesh and taffeta in the corners and on the roof. So inside you have full protection from flying insects and a pleasant sunshade.

The weight is 25.56 lb (11.6 kg), and the total area is 117 ft² (10.85 m²). This screen house comes with a very reasonable price tag.

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18. YDYL Screen House 13 x 9

This YDYL Screen House 13 x 9 an easy-to-use freestanding and ultralight shelter that weighs around 13 lb (5.9 kg). It is also quite tall with its 6.9 ft (210 cm) peak height.

The frame is a combination of steel and fiberglass and the rest is polyester mesh and taffeta. There are two zippered doors, a lantern hanging loop, and a pouch. The area is 117 ft² (10.85 m²). The shelter is also incredibly affordable. 

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19. Browning Camping Basecamp Screen House

This Browning Camping Basecamp Screen House offers 120 ft² (11.2 m²) of the floor area. It is freestanding and very tall, with two doors equipped with a central zipper visible in the picture above.

It comes with a waterproof roof so you have a shed and rain protection as well. The poles are a steel and fiberglass combination, and they are very unique with Y-shaped hub elements on all four corners. The packed size is also great. This screen house weighs 17 lb 14 oz (8.1 kg).

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20. CAMPROS Screen House Room 12 x 10 Ft

This is a freestanding cabin-style screened mesh shelter with two doors and centrally positioned zippers. It is very tall and pleasant, you have 90 inches (229 cm) peak height.

The structure is collapsible and this is why its packed size is very good. The weight is 22.5 lb (10.2 kg) and the area is 120 ft² (11.2 m²). It is also very affordable.

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21. EVER ADVANCED Screen House Room

This EVER ADVANCED Screen House Room is an outdoor screened canopy that you can pitch almost anywhere because it is fully freestanding with its 8 legs poles. It comes with a waterproof roof, and 2 doors.

The legs poles are steel and the roof poles are fiberglass. This is what makes it a bit heavy as it weighs 21 lb (9.52 kg). The overall area is 120 ft² (11.2 m²).

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22. Wenzel Durango Magnetic Screenhouse

In this Durango Magnetic Screenhouse you have a combination of a dome and cabin structure, this is is because of the two completely vertical sides where the doors are located. So this is a unique freestanding and easy-to-use construction. It is floorless, so you can put it over a permanent picnic table or over your own camping table.

Its specific feature is the magnetic door closure, so you have a hands-free design. This is why it is included also in my list of magnetic tents and screen houses.

The poles are fiberglass, and you have them 4 in total. The screen house weighs 19.34 lb (8.8 kg). The dimensions are 12 x 10 ft (366 x 305 cm) and the inner area is 120 ft² (11.2 m²). The peak height is 82 inches (208 cm).

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23. Core Instant Screen House Canopy Tent 12 x 10

This Core Instant Screen House Canopy Tent 12 x 10 is a bit heavy, it weighs 27 lb (12.2 kg). But this is normal in view of its area that is 120 ft² (11.2 m²) and also in view of its construction.

As you realize from the name, this is an instant setup structure and you can have it ready in a minute. It is also nicely packable and reliable. You have 2 doors, it is freestanding and very tall. A carry bag is included. There are storage pouches inside and a lantern hook.

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24. Guide Gear Double Row Screen House Tent with Wind Panels

The long name of this structure reflects its great features. This is an impressive and incredibly tall, functional, and versatile shelter. The peak height is 95 inches (241 cm).

It can be described as an instant setup shelter because its frame is pre-attached. When needed, you have a full rain protection here. This is because of its included removable walls.

When the walls are in place, you can have 5 windows. Note also that an accessory floor is available.

A few numbers to show you. It weighs 52.5 lb (23.8 kg), and its inner area is 125 ft² (11.6 m²). The packed size is not its best feature, it measures 75 x 12 x 9 inches (191 x 30 x 23 cm).

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25. Berghaus Dome Shelter

This is a tall and freestanding screen house with two doors and a with a highly waterproof canopy. It is supported with a steel frame, and this is reflected in the weight which is 44.3 lb (20.1 kg).

You have mesh on all sides, but there are two panels included so you can attach them for privacy or wind protection, and to create a shade when the sun is low.

The overall dimensions are 138 x 138 inches (350 x 350 cm), and the inner area is 132 ft² (12.25 m²).

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26. CAMPROS Screen House Room 13 x 13 Ft

This CAMPROS Screen House Room 13 x 13 Ft is very tall and pleasant with its two doors. It is fully freestanding and compact for transportation, the packed size is 25 x 9.06 x 9.06 inches (64 x 23 x 23 cm). 

It is built with an octagon base, and the official area is 134 ft² (12.4 m²). The weight is 22.5 lb (10.2 kg), and the peak height is 86 inches (218 cm). The roof is waterproof.

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27. Sierra Designs Outdoor Magnetic Screenhouse

The Sierra Designs Outdoor Magnetic Screenhouse is a freestanding dome-shaped structure. It is in this position in the list because of its 140 ft² (13 m²) of area.

But this is also a structure with two zipper-less doors with a magnetic closure. This is why I have included it also in my list of magnetic tents and screen houses. It collapsible so it needs a simple assembly. The peak height in the center is 84 inches (213 cm).

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28. Eureka Northern Breeze Aluminum Frame Screen House

This Eureka Northern Breeze Aluminum Frame Screen House is unique here because of its double-wall structure. So you have mesh and panels that can be rolled up, and you have full protection from the rain, and lots of privacy when you need it. So this structure can be used also as a tent.

There are 2 doors and it also offers the awning configuration shown in the picture. The poles are quality aluminum. This screen house is freestanding and also incredibly tall with the 8 ft 5 inches (256 cm) interior peak height. It weighs 25 lb (11.3 kg), and the area is 144 ft² (13.4 m²).

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29. NEMO Bugout Tarp Shelter

The NEMO Bugout Tarp Shelter is quite different from the rest of the items here. This is an incredibly versatile and functional bug and sun shelter that can be used with a hammock, for camping and picnics.

There are no poles in the package, you attach it to the trees as shown in the picture. But it acts as a true screen house, and you have two zippered entry points.

The weight is 7 lb 1 oz (3.2 kg), so clearly it is ultralight when you compare it with the other screen houses here in the list, but this is because there are no poles. The packed size (L x D) is 23 x 8.5 inches (58 x 22 cm). The peak height is 84 inches (213 cm) and the protected area is 144 ft² (13.4 m²).

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30. Snow Peak Mesh Shelter TP-925

The Snow Peak Mesh Shelter TP-925 is a sort of a screen house and it is connectable to their tents. This is why I have included it also in my list of best connecting tents. It is very tall, you have 7.2 ft (219 cm) peak height here. The area is around 150 ft² (14 m²). 

This shelter is fully closable when you want to avoid cold drafts, and this sets it apart from most of its competitors. You have quality aluminum poles, and the structure is freestanding. Even when fully closed, it is nicely ventilated. The weight is 27.5 lb (12.5 kg).

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31. Snow Peak Living Shell

The screen house here is fully closable, and it is with a connectable design so you can attach it to a tent if you wish. This is shown in the picture. But this is more than a screen house, it can also be used together with their inner tent, and in this case this is a true double-layer tent.

The shelter is supported with aluminum poles, and the fabric is high quality with a very good waterproof rating. The weight is 29.1 lb (13.2 kg), and the inner area is around 161 ft² (15 m²). The shelter is also very tall with its peak height of 82.68 inches (210 cm).

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32. Coleman 15 x 13 Instant Screen House

This Coleman 15 x 13 Instant Screen House is with a hexagonal base and the numbers in the name are the diagonals of the hexagon. So this implies a very large area of 146.14 ft² (18 m²).

The word instant describes its incredibly easy setup which is officially under 60 seconds. This is again a very tall structure, fully freestanding, and with two identical doors with zippers. It is fully freestanding with its 6 legs and they are in fact footed.

The area/weight ratio is simply excellent, around 2.2 m²/kg and the screen house weighs 18.24 lb (8.3 kg). The roof is rather small but it does provide some shade. The price is very reasonable.

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33. Snow Peak Living Shell Long Pro

This Snow Peak Living Shell Long Pro is an incredibly versatile structure. It can be used on its own as a screen house and the picture above shows it from inside. It can also be attached to a tent, so it is included in my list of connecting tents. You can use it as a tent as well.

Its screen windows in the picture above are all closable with inner zippered panels. The weight is 41 lb (18.6 kg) and its area is around 194 ft² (18 m²), so now you understand why it is in such a position here in the list. The peak height is 7.2 ft (219 cm).

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How to choose your screen house for camping

There are several aspects to consider, they are given below in no particular order:

The level of protection

All the screen shelters here in the list provide protection from flying insects, there is little difference from this point of view. But you might want to consider also i) protection from the Sun, and ii) protection from the rain.

Normally you have shade in all of them and the roofs are usually waterproof. But these are screen houses so if you want rain protection, check those with the side panels. Some have them included, or they can be ordered separately.

Packed size

This may be important so bear this parameter in mind, there are big differences in the packed size. Usually, the screen houses with instant setup are longer when packed. So this is a sort of trade-off, they are easy to use but they take more space in the car trunk.

Easy of use

If you plan to change the place frequently, you might want to consider those with instant setup. They are incredibly easy to use, but as mentioned above they tend to be longer when packed.

Weight

This is probably less important as these are all items designed for camping places with a motorized access. But there are differences in the weight by a factor of 2-3, so check if this is important.

Capacity

Obviously, this will depend on the base size, but its shape also matters, as well as the shape of the furniture. So for example, if you have a hexagon, the best shape for the table inside might be round.

On the other hand, large chairs with a backrest that is angled a lot will also take more space. bear in mind also the armrests design and the width of the chairs in general.

For more options please check under the category Camping Screen Houses. See also my separate category of Screened Tents. Note that this list will be updated whenever we find something worth adding here. So you might want to bookmark this site and visit it occasionally.

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