The SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors is our best tube tent with doors pick, and it scored 80 out of 100 in our testing.
The closable doors make it warmer and less drafty than open tube designs, at a small cost in pack size and weight.
Unlike a straight open tube, this one has doors on both ends that you can weight shut with a rock, which is what earns its door specific award.
Here's the deal:
We tested it head to head against the other top tube tents, and below we break down how it did on Value for Money, Ease of Use, Weather resistance, Durability, Pack Size, where it falls short, and whether it is worth your money.
Best Tube Tent With Doors
SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors
- Type: Mylar tube tent with doors
- Capacity: 2 person
- Weight: about 11 oz
- Packed size: 3 x 6 in
- Paracord: 22 ft
- Whistle: 120 dB
- Color: Green
Bottom Line : The closable doors make it warmer and less drafty than open tube designs, at a small cost in pack size and weight.
Pros
- Doors seal out wind on both ends
- Heat reflective mylar interior
- Includes 22 ft paracord and whistle
- Warmer than open ended tubes
Cons
- Heavier at about 11 oz
- Sealed doors worsen condensation
- Doors add fabric that can tear
Our Verdict: SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors
The closable doors make it warmer and less drafty than open tube designs, at a small cost in pack size and weight.
Unlike a straight open tube, this one has doors on both ends that you can weight shut with a rock, which is what earns its door specific award.
So, is it any good?
The closable doors keep out wind, rain, and snow better than an open ended tube.
Tear resistant mylar blanket material with a heat reflective interior holds body warmth in the cold.
Weighting the doors shut with a rock made a real difference on a windy night, but sealed up tight it turned into a sweatbox with moisture on every wall.
James, Top-Notch field tester
Reasons to buy:
- Doors seal out wind on both ends
- Heat reflective mylar interior
- Includes 22 ft paracord and whistle
- Warmer than open ended tubes
Reasons to avoid:
- Heavier at about 11 oz
- Sealed doors worsen condensation
- Doors add fabric that can tear
Our Analysis, Comparisons, and Test Results
The SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors scored 80 out of 100 overall.
It is strongest on weather resistance and weakest on durability.
Here is how it did on every metric we tested, with exactly how each score compares to the rest of the field.
Value for Money
Mid priced, sitting between the budget plastic tubes and the premium reusable mylar shelters.
You pay a little more for the door feature, which is uncommon in this category.
Comes with 22 feet of paracord and a 120 decibel whistle in the box.
Reasonable value if the drafty open ends of rival tubes bother you.
| Value for Money | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 9/10 |
| SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7.9/10 |
| Worst in test | 7/10 |
Ease of Use
Pitches the usual way with paracord run through and anchored between two trees.
The two doors can each be closed off with a rock to seal in warmth, which cheaper tubes cannot do.
You might be wondering:
Doubles as a survival sleeping bag or blanket when you cannot rig it.
Packs a little bigger than the flattest mylar tubes, so it is slightly less pocketable.
| Ease of Use | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors | 7/10 |
| Category average | 7/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Weather resistance
The closable doors keep out wind, rain, and snow better than an open ended tube.
Tear resistant mylar blanket material with a heat reflective interior holds body warmth in the cold.
Sealing both ends helps warmth but traps more moisture, so condensation can be worse when fully closed.
It is still an emergency mylar shelter, not a breathable four season tent.
| Weather resistance | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors | 8/10 |
| Category average | 7.2/10 |
| Worst in test | 6/10 |
Durability
Made of tear resistant mylar emergency blanket material, sturdier than plain plastic sheeting.
The doors add fabric that can catch and tear if forced, so close them gently.
Reusable with care, though like all mylar it punctures on sharp ground.
The 22 ft paracord is a durable part you keep even if the shelter wears out.
| Durability | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 8/10 |
| SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors | 7/10 |
| Category average | 6.8/10 |
| Worst in test | 5/10 |
Pack Size
Packs to roughly 3 by 6 inches.
Weighs about 11 ounces, heavier than the sub 9 oz open tubes.
Still small enough for a bug out bag, just not the lightest here.
| Pack Size | Rating |
|---|---|
| Best in test | 10/10 |
| SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors | 8/10 |
| Category average | 8.7/10 |
| Worst in test | 5/10 |
Should You Buy the SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors?
The closable doors make it warmer and less drafty than open tube designs, at a small cost in pack size and weight.
It is best suited to those who want a mylar shelter that closes up against wind rather than staying open at both ends.
Bottom line?
The big win: Doors seal out wind on both ends.
The main compromise: Heavier at about 11 oz.
We scored it 80 out of 100.
What Other Tube Tents Should You Consider?
Not sold on this one? A few others from our testing are worth a look.
The Don't Die In The Woods Survival Tent is our best survival tent. The most trustworthy reusable mylar shelter here, worth the premium if you want one that survives more than a single pitch.
The Go Time Gear Life Tent Survival Shelter is our best emergency tube tent. A well rounded emergency mylar shelter for a bug out bag, but treat it as a one storm survival tool, not a camping tent.
The LYN Instant 1-2 Person Survival Tent is our best heavy-duty tube tent. The most tent like option here with a real zippered door and fireproof shell, but it is heavier and bulkier than any mylar tube.
Specifications
| Type | Mylar tube tent with doors |
| Capacity | 2 person |
| Weight | about 11 oz |
| Packed size | 3 x 6 in |
| Paracord | 22 ft |
| Whistle | 120 dB |
| Color | Green |
Conclusion: SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors
After testing it against the other top tube tents, the SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors earns its place as our best tube tent with doors pick.
Its standout strength: Doors seal out wind on both ends.
Still deciding?
The main thing to weigh before you buy: Heavier at about 11 oz.
If you want those who want a mylar shelter that closes up against wind rather than staying open at both ends, it belongs at the top of your shortlist.
Still comparing? See exactly where the SURVIVE Survival Tent with Doors ranks against the full field in our 10 Best Tube Tents guide.
