Whether you're a seasoned camper or a first-time explorer, there are different types of tents to suit a variety of camping styles. 

Picking the right tent for your holiday is crucial. Read on to discover the variety of tents we offer to help you choose the best one for you. 

 

Pop up Tents

Pop-up tents are great for quick and simple sleeping and for festivals or short weekends away. Simply pop up and secure, requiring minimal effort. Pop-up tents are great for people who just want somewhere covered to sleep in.

One of the main cons of the pop-up style tent is they are often made from single-use plastic and used as a ‘throw away tent’, especially after the chaos of a festival. They are also harder to put away; we all know someone who has fought with a pop-up tent!

Recommended - Classic Instant Tent £160.00

If you’re looking for a higher-quality ‘Pop-up’ tent, look at Vango’s most recent tent, the Classic Instant 300. With a pull-out frame secured with guy robes, this is a fantastic-quality hybrid tent for a reasonable £160. Unlike most pop-up tents, the Classic Instant has lots of internal space and can comfortably sleep up to 3 people or 2 with bags.

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Backpacking Tents

Backpacking tents prioritize portability and weight. Unlike family tents, backpackers require a tent that can be stuffed in a backpack and easily transported on a hike, a bike, or even fit in a kayak or canoe.

Backpacking tents are much smaller, sleeping 1-3 persons with one main sleeping area and a canopy for bags and storage. Aluminium poles are used for backpacking tents as they are strong, durable and, of course lightweight.

Recommended -  Vango Skye 300 Tent £139.00

The Skye Tent by Vango is one of their bestselling backpacking tents. It is made using recycled polyester and has an excellent sleep/storage ratio. It can accommodate three people or two with bags.

The front storage section is great for storing kit, so you don’t need to sleep with your belongings. It also comes with a fast-pack bag, which makes packing away the tent a breeze. Ready for a day of exploring!

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Inflatable Tents

New to the Camping world in 2010, Vango pioneered the first Inflatable tent to rival the traditional poles. Strong, quick and reliable Inflatable tents are formed by air beams, which you inflate with a pump to form the main structure.

Inflatable tents are quick to pitch, great in windy conditions and come in a range of sizes from 2-man tents to large families of 8-10 persons.

Recommended: Vango Ventanas 600XL Air tent £1799.00

The Vango Ventanas Tent is one of the best-value polycotton tents on the market today. Jam-packed with great features, this tent features the Villa-construction air beam system, providing ample height and width around the tent.

The additional storage area means you can keep the clutter at bay or add a camping toilet. Comfortably sleeping 6-8 persons, this tent will feel spacious with its large front canopy for relaxing and cooking.

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Family Tents

An assortment of family tents on the market today offer space for small and large families alike. Choosing a family tent offers campers more space to live, sleep, and relax. Most family tents also come with accessory bundles like footprints and carpets to create your home away from home.

 

Recommended: Outwell Avondale 5PA Tent £699.00

New to camping? Start strong with the Outwell Avondale 5PA tent. With three zones, this tent offers plenty of living, sleeping, and cooking areas. It features a Hook-Track system allowing campers to hang lighting and storage pockets from the beams.

It is also fitted with dark premier bedrooms and a rear ventilation system for good airflow. A sizable canopy sits at the front, giving you plenty of shelter from wind and rain and offering a safe zone for cooking.

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Tipi & Bell Tents

A popular style tent for glamping breaks or families with young children, the Tipi and Bell tent is made using cotton canvas and can be displayed all year round.

Cooler in the summer and cosy in the winter, Tipi and Bell tents offer the camper one big open area to live, sleep, and entertain. Its steel frame construction is robust and durable, giving you peace of mind for years to come.

 

Recommended: Quest Bell 5m tent £815

The Quest 5m Bell Tent offers the camper a signature glamping-style tent. Made from premium-quality cotton canvas, this tent has a built-in groundsheet, perfect for families and couples.

It has a simple steel frame that is easy to pitch for one person and can sleep up to 8 people. Breathable during the warmer months and warm and cosy during the winter, the Quest bell tent can be used comfortably all year round.

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Toilet and Utility Tents

Are you looking for a tent to store your belongings or hold your portable toilet? Toilet and Utility tents are camping extras which do just that. Popup and simple to erect, it can be placed inside or outside your tent.

 

 

 

 
 
Recommended: Kampa Privvy Toilet Tent £62.95

Quick and easy to put up, the Kampa Privvy Toilet Tent has a pop-out top frame that sits into legs and a ground frame that secures it in place. A Velcro groundsheet sits in the bottom for comfort underfoot, and a removable toilet roll holder is included. By removing the holder, the tent can also double as a storage tent.

 

 

 

 

 

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A final note from us

We understand shopping for a new tent can be overwhelming, but we hope this guide has given you a better idea of the types of tents available today. To shop all tents, select the ‘Tents’ tab on our website home page or look at our latest blog ‘What are inflatable tents’, for more help and advice on shopping for inflatable tents.