Struggling to Afford Shelter? These Corporations Might Give You a Tent for FREE—Find Out Now 

Question:

Are there Corporations that Offer Free Tents?

Answer:

Great question. Yes — there are corporations and businesses that run legitimate promotions or giveaways for free tents (or other camping gear), but you have to be very careful. It’s not super common for major outdoor brands to simply “give away tents all the time,” and sadly there are a lot of scams out there too. Here’s a breakdown of what I found — and how to safely navigate this.

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Do Corporations / Outdoor Brands Offer Free Tents?

✅ Yes, via Giveaways & Contests

1. Brand Giveaways / Sweepstakes

   • GearJunkie, REI, and Hipcamp teamed up in the past for a “Save‑A‑Spot” sweepstakes, where winners got a package of gear (including camping tents). (GearJunkie)

   • Smaller or niche outdoor companies also run their own tent giveaways: for example, Upland Original currently has a “Free Tent Giveaway.” (Upland Original)

   • Camel Outdoor ran a contest (via Freebie Mom) where entrants could win a camping tent + chair by sharing camping hacks. (Freebie Mom)

   • BeyondTheTent.com regularly hosts gear giveaways. (Beyond The Tent)

2. Corporate Sponsorship / Partnerships

   • Sometimes non-outdoor brands partner with outdoor gear companies to run campaign-based giveaways. Example: Ninkasi Brewing partnered with REI to give away a REI tent & camping kit for a “Share Your Adventure” contest. (Ninkasi Brewing Company)

3. Product Testing Programs

   • Some companies offer “tester” roles: they give out free tents (or prototypes) to real users in exchange for feedback or reviews. For example, on Reddit someone noted that Beehive Camping was looking for people to test their tent-in-tent for free. (Reddit)

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❗ But There’s Risk: Scams Are Very Real

• There are fake “free tent” promotions that use big-brand names like Coleman or Home Depot. These scams often ask for a small “shipping fee” but bury you in recurring subscription charges. (Snopes)

• Scam red flags include: urgent “limited-time” offers, suspicious domain names, very little transparency about giveaway rules, and required credit card info. (MalwareTips Forums)

• Always verify a giveaway via the brand’s official website or verified social media before giving out any personal or financial information.

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💡 Bottom Line: There Are Corporate Options — But With Caution

• Yes, corporations do sometimes give away free tents — mostly through sweepstakes, contests, or tester programs.

• But free-tent scams are common, especially using big-name brands, so you must be on guard.

• The safest route:

  1. Stick to promotions from legitimate, established brands or trusted media outlets.

  2. Avoid any “giveaway” that requires a credit card payment unless it's clearly labeled as a shipping cost (and even then, verify).

  3. Confirm the fine print: how winners are chosen, what information is required, how long the promotion runs, etc.

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