10 Best Tent Air Conditioners In 2020

If you're car or RV camping in hot and humid conditions and have access to electricity, this Frigidaire window-mounted air conditioner with a BTU rating of 5,000 is perfect for cooling a tent of up to 150 sq. ft. It features two cool speeds and two fan speeds with mechanical rotary controls and two-way air direction control. It also dehumidifies at a rate of up to 1.1 pints per hour and the filter mesh has antibacterial properties so it also cleans up the air.

With the quick-mount mounting kit it comes with, set up is easy and it fits in windows with heights at least 13 inches and widths of 23 inches - 36 inches. It requires connecting to a 115V electrical outlet and comes with an extra-long 6.5-feet, three-prong power cord. With an Energy Efficiency Ratio (EER) of 11.1 and low power start-up, this unit runs efficiently.

The compact design and battery-operated convenience of this O2Cool fan make it perfect for cooling off when camping. It is designed to be easy to transport and even has a carrying handle. If you have a small one or two-person tent, this fan is all you need to create a comfortably cool interior when the outside is hot and humid. It features a powerful 10-inch blade with a high and low operating mode and its operation is very quiet.

No power at your campsite? No problem. All you need are six D-cell batteries that will cool you for up to 40 hours on low and up to 24 hours on high. This is thanks to the brand's unique fan blade design that maximizes airflow while preserving battery life. And when you find yourself at a campsite with access to electricity, it comes with an AC adapter that works with 120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz power sources.

Ultra-compact and ultralight, this top-rated camping air conditioner by OPOLAR is such a convenient fan to bring along when camping, hiking, or backpacking in desert-like conditions. You can hold it in your hand to cool your face as you hike or trek - its attractive looks make it a pleasure to use this way. You can also place it on a camping table inside your tent.

It is so small that you will question its effectiveness when you first see it. When you operate it though, you will be blown away (pun intended). Though little, it packs a lot of power and blows a nice cooling breeze. This is due to the Air Wind fan design that circulates air efficiently. You can select low, medium, high fan speed, and its operation is very quiet. You will also find the 2 built-in night lights and flashlight on the side handy.

Powering it won't be an issue no matter where you've set up camp. It is powered by the included rechargeable Lithium battery that offers 3-13 hours of operation on a full charge or by being connected with the USB cable it comes with. It is even compatible with an adapter.

O2Cool makes the top of the line battery-powered AC units for camping. Compact and lightweight with a folding design and a carry handle, this fan is easily portable and very convenient to take with you on camping trips in hot conditions. It is a top-rated conditioner with a lot of glowing tent air conditioner reviews by campers.

The powerful 10-inch blade blows a nice breeze on both low and high. It is stable on most surfaces due to its horseshoe base and tilts up and down easily to direct the cooling breeze. Its noise level is acceptable. It runs on six D-cell batteries and the battery life is pretty good - it can go for up to four days. O2COOL's fan blade design prolongs battery life while maximizing airflow. When you have power, it does come with an AC adaptor for using AC power (120-240 VAC, 50-60 Hz).

Looking for a camping AC for car camping in campsites with electricity connection or RV camping? This is the unit for you. It is affordable, small in size and a little lighter than most windows AC units. With a 5000 BTU rating, it does a fantastic job at cooling small tents spaces up to 150 square feet. The cooling effect is felt in record time - within 10-15 minutes.

With easy-to-use manual rotary controls, seven temperature settings, four settings for fan and cooling and two-way airflow direction, you can get it to cool your tent exactly how you desire. The washable filter is antibacterial so the air you breathe in is not only comfortably cool but also clean and healthy. It produces an acceptable noise level.

It is designed for windows measuring between 23 - 36 inches wide, and at least 13 inches high. Installation is easy as it comes with a mounting kit and has support in all the right places. It comes with a 6 ft, 3-prong power cord for plugging into 110V/120V electrical outlets. It has an 11.1 Energy Efficiency Ratio and features a low power start-up.

This compact appliance by Honeywell is a complete camping AC package: it is an evaporative cooler and also functions as a fan and humidifier. It is perfect for personal or spot cooling in hot and dry climates as it is most efficient at low humidity levels of less than 50%. It is easily portable and has caster wheels for easy movement.

This air cooler works great at cooling the air through evaporation reducing the temperature by 10 to 20 degrees. The fan is very strong and moves air very well creating a sensation that feels like a lakeside breeze. The humidifying effect is an added bonus. The active carbon filter traps dust, odors, and pollutants so the air is clean.

It has five-speed settings, one of which is an unobtrusive sleep mode with a background noise of 24 dBA. Operating it is easy as it comes with a remote controller and a programmable timer. It is very energy efficient - it consumes between 7.4 W and 32 W depending on the setting. The 1.8 gallons tank holds enough water to last four to eight hours.

If you will be camping in hot and dry desert-like climates like the southwestern and midwestern United States, here is another excellent evaporative personal cooler option. It is an air cooler, fan, and humidifier all in one! Using evaporation, it will cool your tent space of up to 150 square feet by as much as 20 degrees while alleviating dryness. The tower fan is powerful and 60-degrees of oscillation ensure the air is evenly distributed throughout the tent.

The water tank/ice pack can last around 8 hours and the water level indicator lets you know when it is time to refill. The tall, slim design of this high-rise appliance is space-efficient. Three fan speeds including a nature mode that emits a natural breeze and a sleep mode, remote control, and a 7.5-hour timer let you customize cooling to your preferences.

If you will be car or RV camping in more humid areas, you can also enjoy multiple conditioning functions with just one appliance with this Honeywell compact series AC unit. It functions as a portable AC for camping, dehumidifier, and fan. It is designed with portability in mind. The streamlined, compact design doesn't take up much space and one of the lightest window AC units. And it glides effortlessly on wheels. You will also find it handy to have at home when you're not camping.

With 8000 BTUs, the AC and fan work great at cooling 250 to 350 Sq. Ft. spaces. The dehumidifier keeps your space dry in humid conditions - it removes up to 44 pints in a day and has dual drainage options. The washable dual filtration system purifies the air.

Installation is quick and easy as it comes with all accessories needed including an exhaust hose and clear instructions. 2 speeds, smart digital humidistat, 24-hour timer, 10-hour sleep mode and remote control with a digital display make it easy to achieve the desired conditions. Its noise level is lower than is standard with window units. In high mode, its noise level is between 50 to 55 decibels.

Tall and slim, light enough to pick up and easy to glide on wheels, this stylish air cooler by Luma Comfort is a great choice for camping in hot and dry conditions where the air humidity is low. Its cooling capacity is for 250 square feet and it works as an air cooler, tower fan, and humidifier.

Using natural evaporative cooling, it puts out a powerful and humidified cooling breeze and will keep your tent interior nice and fresh. It comes with two ice packs to increase the cooling capacity. Under optimal conditions, it can lower the temperature by up to 20° - 30°F. Its other features include an energy-saving timer, 3 speed and wind settings, high-efficiency cooling pad, remote control, and digital display. The unit's operation is intuitive.

Coleman is the king of camping gear and this ceiling fan is definitely one of the best tent air conditioners. Designed for tent cooling, it is compatible with most tents. You attach it to the tent ceiling using the included magnetic plate or carabiner clip. It is also compact, light and easy to carry. It is, of course, battery operated and requires four D-cell batteries that go for up to 24 hours on high and 48 hours on low.

The Coleman Zephyr will keep your small tent space cool and comfortable as well as well-lit. The fan and light functions are independent. The fan produces enough air movement for a small tent and you can set the fan to high or low. The LED lighting consists of four white lights and one amber nightlight.