It might be hard to believe but pet tents are great for senior fur babies and it should come as no surprise to you that many pet tents rival those we use for camping in terms of durability, protection from the elements and security.
In this installment, we explore a variety of pet tents designed for maximum senior pet comfort while also providing a safe, protected space for your senior pet to move around with ease. We have broken this list down into the following tent categories:
Best Occasional Outdoor Day Use Tents
1. MyDeal Pop Up Pet House in a Bag
For those looking for a quick setup and something lightweight, the MyDeal Pop Up Pet House in a Bag will work nicely. This tent has a large door and great screen ventilation which is perfect for senior pets. It also includes several stakes to secure the tent in an outdoor environment. Not to be confused with a tent for protection against all elements, this tent is great for use during a picnic or daytime outdoors activities and is also suitable for containing a small pet indoors. The pop-up nature of this tent makes set up quick though its size limits use to smaller pets. In other words, your lab wouldn’t be terribly comfortable and would have a hard time stretching out or moving around much.
Bottom Line
- Suitable as a temporary outdoor tent for your senior pet
- Can be used for containment indoors
- Sized for small to medium breeds
- Stakes secure tent in outdoor environment
- Not suitable for regular camping or for protection in wet and rainy environments
2. Pacific Dome Tent
If you just need a basic entry-level shelter or place to confine your senior pet, the Pacific Dome tent is your best bet. This tent has a huge side panel door that even large breeds can use and, with a 46-inch-high roof, your senior will have no issues moving around or standing up. The tent fabric is water repellent and rip resistant which makes this tent ideal for your senior fur baby.
Bottom Line
- Basic pet tent that will keep your senior pet confined and sheltered from the hot sun
- Portable design with all components fitting in a carry bag
- Well-ventilated with screen coverings in the roof and in side panels
- Does not include stakes to secure the tent to the ground when used outdoors
3. Ruff 'n Ruffus Portable Foldable Pet Playpen
Our next pet tent is great for those who want a choice in size. You’re in luck as this tent is available in three sizes, covering most pet owner’s needs for something that fits their fur baby. With ventilation on all sides, this tent is ideal for outdoor use in nice weather and features zippered openings in a side panel and in the roof. The fabric is water resistant for any accidents your pet might have and folds into a carrying case roughly the size of a laptop. If that wasn’t enough, all three sizes come with a collapsible food bowl.
Bottom Line
- Suitable as a temporary outdoor tent for your senior pet
- Circular shape creates space for your pet to roam around
- Multiple size options to fit your pet’s needs
- Carrying case makes transport a breeze
- Not suitable for regular camping or for protection from the elements
4. ESK Collection Pet Puppy Dog Kennel
For those who need maximum space we recommend the ESK Collection Kennel. This kennel offers a whopping 48 inches of space for your fur baby and is vented on all sides and via the ceiling. Similar to number two on our list, this pet tent has a door on the side and allows access from the top.
Bottom Line
- Suitable as a temporary outdoor tent for your senior pet
- Largest interior space (48 inches) of all available pet tents
- Tent material is waterproof, making mess clean up a breeze
- Not suitable for regular camping or for protection from the elements
5. Love's Portable Indoor-Outdoor Crate
For those with senior pets used to a crate-like experience, consider a pet tent shaped like a crate. Containing a large front door suitable for pets up to 65 pounds, Love’s Portable Indoor-Outdoor Crate is perfect for car rides and outdoor activities. There are several loops at the bottom of the tent for pegs to secure the tent to the ground when used outdoors. In a vehicle, this tent has seat belt straps to keep your fur baby secured in their pop-up crate tent.
Bottom Line
- Perfect for medium to medium-large pets with lots of room to move around
- Safety features keep this pet tent secure outdoors and in your vehicle
- Easily collapsible, zippers keep this pet tent flat when not in use
- Material is very thin so care should be used if your pet has long claws or likes to chew
6. SportPet Designs Large Indoor-Outdoor Crate
Number six on our list offers additional features, though it is a bit smaller than others that we review. The SportPet Indoor-Outdoor Crate provides two openings, one small and one large, to allow for flexibility on how your senior enters and exits. Enhanced features include a removable pad that is machine washable and waterproof and a handy drawstring bag to easily transport the pet tent wherever it is needed.
Bottom Line
- Comes with a small and large opening for entrance/exit options
- Included pad is both soft and waterproof
- Includes a drawstring bag to make transportation easy
- Does not include stakes to keep this pet tent anchored to the ground outside
7. AmazonBasics Portable Folding Soft Dog Travel Crate
This pet tent is perfect for larger breeds as it is one of the largest collapsible crate style pet tents on the market. The AmazonBasics Portable Folding Soft Dog Travel Crate has a huge opening in the front and on top, making it easy for your senior pet to enter and exit. It also provides small screen windows to provide your fur baby a sense of privacy and security.
Bottom Line
- As one of the largest crate style collapsible pet tents available, this will accommodate pets up to 90 pounds
- Has a PVC frame that does not require tools to assemble and, once disassembled, the tent lays flat for transport
Best Quick Set Up Outdoor Tents
8. Coleman Pop-Up Tent
Next on our list is the perfect tent for those with smaller senior pets. Small in height but with a lot of features, the Coleman Pop-Up Tent gets high marks for having one of the fastest set up times among outdoor tents at mind-boggling 10 seconds. The floor of this tent is completely waterproof, which is great for cleaning up after fur baby accidents. Additionally, this tent is weatherproofed and able to withstand a strong wind.
Bottom Line
- Great all-around pet tent for use with smaller breeds
- Tent poles are integrated into tent fabric making set up a 10 second breeze
- Weatherproofing will keep your senior pet high and dry in nearly all weather condition
- Includes inside pockets to store your pet’s items
9. Yolafe Portable Pet Tent
For pet owners requiring the ultimate in convenience and tent set up, consider the Yolafe Portable Pet Tent. With a set up time of less than five seconds, this pet tent can be set up almost immediately and removes the need to put pieces together. Without the included rain fly, your senior pet will enjoy a panoramic view with a full-roof screen designed to provide your pet maximum airflow and visibility. Attach the rain fly and you have an all-weather pet tent that can go almost anywhere you go. Add in the lightweight construction of this tent and you have a winning pet tent option.
Bottom Line
- Great all-weather pet tent that provides your fur baby with excellent ventilation and the ability to see activity outside the tent
- Lightweight construction makes this pet tent extremely easy to transport.
- Super-fast set up and take down time make this a convenient tent for any situation
- Waterproof construction keeps the elements out and provides easy cleanup of pet accidents
10. ABCOSPORT Pop Up Tent
With ease of set up and take down in mind, the ABCOSPORT Pop Up Tent is a great option for those not wanting all the work involved in a traditional tent and pole set up. This tent is literally unrolled from its carry bag and pops up, as the name says, in a few seconds. You will have to work more to secure the tent with the supplied stakes than you will setting the tent up. Take down is the reverse of the set up; just roll the tent up and put it back in its carry bag. It couldn’t be any easier than that. This tent can accommodate rather large senior pet breeds as it has huge side door openings on both sides and is rather long. You will know your fur baby is secure with this option.
Bottom Line
- Super easy pop up design for those who don’t want a complicated tent setup
- Giant double door panels make it extremely easy for your senior pet to enter and exit
- High level of ventilation with screen panels on all four sides of the tent
- Weighs under four pounds making this very portable pet tent option
11. Petego U Pet Portable Pet Tent
With a unique umbrella-like mechanism, the Petego U Pet Portable Pet Tent provides a quick set up and moderate protection from the elements. The lightweight design allows for ease of transport and the tent can be set up almost anywhere, including your vehicle. The included rain fly covers the top of the tent and provides some rain protection. Unfortunately, the design does not fully protect against rain as the side panel screens are exposed, even with the rain fly attached.
Bottom Line
- Super-fast set up make this tent ideal for those who need a quick place to put their pet
- Front door includes a “front porch” where senior pets can rest comfortably
- Size and ease of setup make it a perfect way to contain pets in vehicles
- Can accommodate a relatively large pet bed to provide additional comfort
Best Traditional Set Up Outdoor Tents
12. KAZOO Outdoor Tent
The KAZOO Outdoor Tent is the first on our list that is a really designed to be a true outdoor tent. You could use this tent indoors but that is not what it is made for. We list this tent first as, of all traditional outdoor tents on our list, it has the least amount of rain protection. This tent’s rain fly (the covering on the top of the tent) covers only the very top of the tent and does not extent down around the screen openings in the tent’s panels. However, this tent is still an outdoor tent and would be a great addition to your outdoor activities. Your senior pet will enjoy the gigantic door opening and even larger breeds will have plenty of room to move around and stand fully when enclosed.
Bottom Line
- Great pet tent for late spring and summer outdoor activities when rain is not expected
- Tent is made of rip stop fabric for durability
- Fast setup design and comes with its own carry case for ease of portability
- Includes stakes to secure the tent to the ground
13. Coleman Sundome Tent
Our next tent comes from the trusted Coleman line of equipment and, based on the features this tent has, it is easy to see the quality. This tent is perfect for fur babies that will be outdoors in a wet climate. This tent has tons of room for even the largest breeds, with a four-foot center height, and features a large rain fly to ensure that all screen vents are covered in the event of wet weather. Additionally, this tent rated to be able to withstand 35+ mph winds which makes this a great all-around selection to house your senior pet.
Bottom Line
- Great pet outdoor tent with weatherproof features such as welded corners and inverted seams
- Inside features storage pockets to keep your pet’s things out of the way and accessible
- Includes an e-port designed to accommodate power cords into the tent (think electric fur baby blanket).
- Quick set up in 10 minutes or less
14. Alpha Camp Dome Tent
For those who want a quick setup with some additional protection from the elements for your fur baby, the Alpha Camp Dome Tent might be your best option. This pet tent sets up in five minutes or less and provides substantial coverage with the included rain fly. Unfortunately, this tent’s rain fly does not completely cover side panel screens so that brings the tent’s utility down a bit. However, it has one of the tallest center heights at over four feet. This tent is an agile option for those who move around quickly outdoors and need portability.
Bottom Line
- Great senior pet option for outdoor activities that don’t include much rain
- Weighs in at approximately seven pounds, including tent, poles, and tent stakes
- Rain fly rope is reflective for additional safety and visibility in low-light conditions
- Fits a full bed size mattress for those senior pets that need additional padding to lay on
15. Alcott Explorer Pup Tent
The Alcott Explorer Pup Tent takes the prize for lightest outdoor tent, weighing just 1.5 pounds. Designed for small to medium fur babies, this tent is designed for optimal ventilation with five separate windows to keep your senior pet refreshed. Of note, the floor of this pet tent is completely waterproof making this model ideal for senior pets prone to accidents.
Bottom Line
- Light weight makes this a great backpacking tent for your fur baby
- Though not designed for all weather, the floor is waterproof for use in wet climates
- High degree of ventilation lets your senior pet breathe
- Quick set up for those with a bit of experience putting tents together