Table of Contents
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1. Family Tent Reviews
2. 1 Person Tents
3. 2 Person Tents
4. 3 Person Tents
5. 4 Person Tents
6. Winter Tents
7. Backpacking Tents
8. Camping Supplies

Why are these the Best Tent Reviews?

Family Tent Reviews

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If you have a family of 6 or more people then these family tents will suit you.

• Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 and 8 Man Tent

  The Big Agnes Flying Diamond 6 is a very large tent suitable for sleeping up to 6 people and still have lots of space for keeping gear in. There is a zippered partition wall to enable you to create 2 rooms - one would sleep 4 people and the other 2. (T...

• Big Agnes Big House 6 Person Tent

  The Big Agnes Big House 6 person 3 season tent really is a big house! It has one very large area big enough to sleep 6 people and keep some of your gear in. If you want extra space then you can get the vestibule and store everything outside the livi...

• Sierra Designs Meteor Light 6 Man Tent

  The Sierra Designs Meteor Light Tent is a 3 season tent suitable for up to 6 people. What is special about this tent is the optic white canopy. It means that when you are inside the tent it is lovely and bright but is also private. I guess that is why ...

• Eureka Titan Tent: Luxury Family Camping

  The Eureka Titan is a luxurious 8 person family tent. It is very spacious inside and has a room divider to create separate sleeping areas. It has excellent customer reviews and is highly recommended. You can read all the features and benefits here.

• Eureka Copper Canyon 1312 Huge 8 Man Tent

  The Eureka Copper Canyon 1312 is a huge tent for up to 8 people. It is really a luxury tent. Eureka is a very good brand name and produce quality tents so you would expect this one to be a top of the range family tent. The seams are secure and poles ar...

• Sierra Designs Wu Hu Annex Tent

  One of the things I like about the Sierra Designs Wu Hu tent is that it has separate sleeping areas. Depending on which tent you purchase you can have one room sleeping 4 or 6 people and the other sleeping 2 people. Great for a family.

• Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Dome

  The Columbia Cougar Flats II Cabin Dome Tent has the following features:2 very spacious rooms with sleeping up to 8 persons 2 windows and 2 doors Ventilation and air circulation system Special rain protection system A Gear loft which can h...

• Coleman Arinos 8 Person Tent

  The coleman arinos 8 man tent is a really big tent with separate sleeping areas. Unfortunately it is no longer available. I have come up with some alternatives that are very similar.

1 Person Tents

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Solo or 1 man tents are generally used by backpackers and will be lightweight and easy to carry while walking from one site to another.

• Wenzel Starlite Ultralight Solo Tent

  If you are looking for a really lightweight tent that you can set up in less than 5 minutes and are on a tight budget then the Wenzel Starlite will do the job. You can see a video of the tent here.

• Terra Nova Laser 1 Man Tent

  The Terra Nova Laser has lots of reviews and they all say the same thing apart from a few. It seems that this tent was upgraded a few years ago and now has titanium pegs (the previous ones easily fractured) and 2 vents so increased ventilation.Howe...

2 Person Tent Reviews

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You will notice that although some tents are officially classed as 3 man, I have considered then more suitable for 2 people and therefore I have classed them under the 2 person tent category. Similarly I have found that some 2 man tents are not that large and are probably better classed as a luxury 1 man tent.

• MSR Hubba Hubba 2 person tent

  The MSR Hubba Hubba 2 person tent has won the Backpacker Editor's Choice Award because it is so lightweight - under 4lbs, really easy to set up and actually does have room for 2 people! It is so light because the Hubba has an all in one hub (maybe that...

• Nemo Morpho 2 Person Tent With No Poles

  The Nemo Morpho 2 person tent is amazing because there are no aluminium poles! The pole sleeves are in fact air beams and you fill them with air using a foot pump and this only takes a few minutes to do. Have a look at the you tube video below to see i...

• MSR Elbow Room 3 Review

  The MSR Elbow Room 3 is supposed to be a 3 man tent but the reviews I have read would suggest that it is actually better used as a large 2 person tent so I have categorised it as both. The extra room can be used for storing stuff.The tent has the u...

3 Person Tent Reviews

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If you have any comments or reviews then please let me know.

• Nemo Losi 3P With Large Vestibule

  The Nemp Losi 3P is a 3 season tent and really is suitable for up to 3 people despite being relatively lightweight. Quite a few of the other Nemo tents I have reviewed have tended to be smaller and better suited for less people than specified but this ...

• MSR Elbow Room 3 Review

  The MSR Elbow Room 3 is supposed to be a 3 man tent but the reviews I have read would suggest that it is actually better used as a large 2 person tent so I have categorised it as both. The extra room can be used for storing stuff.The tent has the u...

4 Person Tent Reviews

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• Kelty Grand Mesa 4 Man Lightweight Tent

  The Kelty Grand Mesa is classed as a 4 person tent but is better suited for 2 adults and 2 children. It is a quality built tent and is able to stand up to tough weather conditions. Plenty of happy customers.

• Sierra Designs Moken 4 Man Separate Bedrooms

  The Sierra Designs Moken comes as a 4 person or 6 person tent but this review is specifically of the sierra designs moken 4 person tent. This is a 3 season tent and is recommended by all the camper reviews I have seen except one! I'll explain about tha...

• Big Agnes Big House 4 Person Tent

  The Big Agnes Big House 4 person tent is one of the best selling 3 season family tents available. It is extremely easy to set up - children as young as 8 can even manage it (so I've read)! The tent body is attached to the frame with sleeves and easy cl...

Winter Tents

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• MSR Storm King Tent: Large Capacity

  If you want a big winter tent then the MSR Storm King is fantastic. Sleeping up to 5 people it is unusual to have such a large tent suitable for all weather conditions. It is extremely stable and the fabric provides excellent insulation. Good for summer and winter camping. Have a look at the positives here.

• Nemo Nano Elite Great Winter Tent

  The Nemo Nano Elite is a 4 season tent suitable for up to 2 people. It is highly recommended by backpacking enthusiasts and real adventurous campers! It is made with non breathable nylon which is super light and using featherlite poles as well means th...

• Big Agnes Royal Flush 3 Man Winter Tent

  The Big Agnes Royal Flush 3 is a 4 season tent so is manufactured specifically for camping all year round.I have spent ages looking for reviews on this tent but have not managed to find more than two which is quite odd and when I read these reviews...

• Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Pro With 2 Vestibules

  The Kelty Gunnison 2.1 Pro is a larger than average 2 people tent and has plenty of positive reviews. Most people purchase it because of its size and being lightweight and they are not disappointed.Let me mention straight away that you need to make...

• Big Agnes String Ridge Winter Tent

  The Big Agnes String Ridge Tent is one of the 4 season tents (winter tents) ideal for camping all year round and suitable for up to 2 people. It can be used in all weather and comes with Mega Stakes as well as the regular stakes ideal for staking in th...

Best Backpacking Tents

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• Best Backpacking Tents

  What are the things to look out for when choosing a backpacking tent? We look at the specifications required and design of these tents before reviewing some of the top brands.

• Is MSR Mutha Hubba the best backpacking tent?

  MSR have done a great job in creating the ideal backpacking tent with their Mutha Hubba! Extremely lightweight and small to carry but once setup it feels spacious inside. Have a look to see what people are saying about this tent.

• Nemo Obi 2 Person Ultralight Backpacking Tent

  The Nemo Obi is a new tent for 2011 and so has not yet got any reviews. It is a 2 person tent which is very lightweight and promises to be a great spacious tent.

• Big Agnes Copper Spur ul 3 Man Backpacking Tent

  The Big Agnes Copper Spur ul 3 is a 3 season tent that is suitable for up to 3 people and can actually fit 3 people! It is one of the lightest 3 persons tent around that is suitable for backpacking. The ul stands for ultra light by the way. This tent i...

• Nemo Espri 3P More Suited as 2 Man Tent

  The Nemo Espri 3p is a 3 season tent that is according to Nemo suitable for up to 3 people. However, I would personally classify it as a 2 man tent because all the reviews I have seen have mentioned that it is too cramped for 3 people. With 2 people ho...

Camping Supplies

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• Camping fridge or cool box?

  We started off with a cool box but it wasn't long before we bought a camping fridge and paid for electric hook up. This year we decided to upgrade our fridge to a bigger one and it was much easier to plan ahead for meals. Here we look at a few of the most popular fridges for campers.

• Camp Beds

  I have slept on most types of camping beds and so know which ones were comfortable and provide good insulation. This is what I think of various camp beds and some tips on how to make them more comfortable. Plus what is the best selling one on amazon.

• Camping Sleeping Bags

  When going camping you must have something to sleep in and sleeping bags are the easiest thing to use. They are lightweight and can be packed away quickly and into a small bag so don't take up much room in the car or rucksack. Here we look at the different types of camping sleeping bags and the pros and cons.

• Camping Supplies

  Here are some of the camping supplies you will need to purchase and other items that will make camping easier. It is a good idea to check this list each year to keep up to date with what equipment is available. If you are on a budget then check out ebay for items you want.

• Dog Camping Gear

  If you take your dog camping with you then you might want to look at these dog backpacks and get your dog to carry stuff for you.