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CanvasCamp’s panoramic Mouflon car camping tent sets up in under a minute

With panoramic mesh and room for three, this instant-pitch shelter might be the perfect car camping tent.

By Mike Richard Dec 28, 2025 7:34 AM

Architecture, Building, Outdoors — CanvasCamp

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There doesn’t seem to be a ton of revolutionary innovation happening in the car camping shelter market these days. So, when something novel pops up (pun intended), we tend to notice. Enter: The Moulon tent from CanvasCamp.

On paper, the “bones” of the tent appear much like any other traditional A-frame camping tent. But the Moulon has a few tricks up its sleeve that set it apart. The first is in the dead-simple setup. Just slide the tent out of the included carry case, position it on a flat, level surface, and pull the two center hub straps outward at the sides. Voilà! The freestanding shelter is ready to use as-is, or you can opt to guy it out with the included lines and pegs for a sturdier pitch.

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The one-piece construction marries the tent to an integrated groundsheet, simplifying the entire process further. This is possible thanks to an integrated aluminum pole construction that not only simplifies setup but makes the pitched shelter more durable and weather-resistant than traditional fiberglass poles, which are lighter but more fragile.

To maximize light and ventilation in the best conditions, you can roll up the fly panels above the walls and doors. The result is a wide-open space with panoramic views of whatever amazing camping spot you happen to find yourself in. In inclement weather, the fly panels roll down in under a minute to keep the interior dry and protected. The interior is roomy enough to sleep two adults with gear or three adults without. Guyed-out vestibules offer sheltered spaces just outside the dual doors to stash your outdoor essentials if you’re looking to maximize the tent’s interior sleep space.

The Mouflon car camping tent is available now directly from CanvasCamp for $459 plus shipping. That includes a generous 60-day return policy and a limited lifetime warranty.

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