5 Best Tent Air Conditioners for Camping

When going on a camping trip, having a portable air conditioner can be extremely useful. Most of us enjoy camping the more when the weather is warm, so something to help keep our tent cool is needed. For those who prefer going when it’s colder, a tent air conditioner can provide heat inside the tent as well.

Keep on reading this review if you want to see the 5 best tent air conditioners – I’ll tell you exactly what makes them great, as well as if I had any issues with them.

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#1 SereneLife Portable Air Conditioner

The SereneLife Portable Air Conditioner is an excellent choice that has multiple different options: 8,000 BTU, 10,000 BTU + Heat, 10,000 BTU + Wifi, 12,000 BTU, and 12,000 BTU + Heat.

They are quite light and small, the dimensions being around (L x W x H) 17.4” x 13.4” x 32.1”, and weigh between 53lbs – 70lbs depending on which unit you choose. The body has been designed purposefully so that it’s easy to move around, and it even has rolling wheels and a carrying handle.

Along with the portable air conditioner, you’ll also receive a window mount kit, setup guide, and a remote control included.

There are 3 operating modes; cooling, dehumidifier, and fan. The default mode is cooling when turned on, but you can easily switch between modes with the remote control. Having a remove control makes things much easier because you don’t need to go over to the unit every time you’d like to adjust the settings. It’s especially good for when you’re already cozy in your sleeping bag and you don’t want to get up to turn the unit on or off.

With the remote control you can also change the temperature, the fan speed settings, select a unit (Celsius or Fahrenheit), set to sleep mode, as well as use a timer from a distance.

This unit can combat even the hottest summer heat, ensuring immediate comfort inside of your tent. It does this by pulling warm air in from around it, sending it past its coils that are cooled by the refrigerant, and then it sends the hot air and moisture out through the hose.

It also has a low-noise function, as it only operates at 57 dBA, so that it does not disturb you when you’re sleeping. Also, if you’re anything like me, a constant background noise can eventually give me a headache so this is a huge plus.

This portable AC unit for camping is very durable and should last you for years to come, and it has an auto-evaporative system so that you rarely, if ever, need to empty it.

#2 Black + Decker Portable Air Conditioner

The Black + Decker is a great 14,000 BTU camping air conditioner whether it’s cold or warm outside. It can cool air down to 55 degrees Fahrenheit and heat up your tent up to 81 degrees Fahrenheit.

The compact size, integrated carry handles, and castor wheels make it super easy to move this unit around. It’s easy to set up, too. All you need to do is attach the included hose, which is 5 inches in diameter, attach the window adapter, and plug it in.

Its filter only needs to be cleaned about twice a month, and it slides out really easily. You just have to give it a rinse and that’s it!

A remote control is included that is simple to use, and it does have an LED display panel on the top of the unit. You can use either to control the temperature exactly how you want it, and it even has an energy saving design with a 24-hour timer to prevent waste. The 24-hour timer can also be referred to as a ‘set-and-forget timer’ because you can forget about the unit all day and not worry about adjusting any settings because it will do that by itself.

An AC unit that comes with a remote control really comes in handy, especially when you’re already snug in your sleeping bag but you want to adjust the temperature.

This tent AC unit is quite a small one (17.1 x 13.8 x 28.1 inches), and has a 4-in-1 functionality; cool, fan, heat, and dehumidify settings. There are also other settings such as sleep mode, different speeds, and fan swing for controlled airflow.

The sleep mode auto-controls the air temperature at night while you sleep, and the R410A refrigerant is safer for the environment.

With its vertical motion, you get the consistent and automated temperature inside your tent. Having a dehumidify setting is great because it reduces the amount of moisture in the air.

Thanks to its small size, even if you’re not using it, it’s not a nuisance to just keep on the side. Even after the camping trip, when you’re back home, there’s no difficulty in finding a spot to store this unit either.

Self-evaporating operation means that no manual draining is required when it’s in cool mode.

The power cord length is about 83 inches, and the unit only weighs 68.3lbs. Although this one is a little bit on the pricier side, it’s understandable when you take into consideration all of the great features that it has.

Did I mention that this AC unit is silent? Oh yeah, you�