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Cheaper poles that flex: fine for campsites.
A portable waterproof storage tent for motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles or garden equipment, with a fibreglass frame and easy setup.
A portable waterproof storage tent for motorcycles, mopeds, bicycles or garden equipment, with a fibreglass frame and easy setup.
£100.99
A thickened cotton winter fishing tent with quick-open fibreglass poles, ice nails and wind ropes included.
A thickened cotton winter fishing tent with quick-open fibreglass poles, ice nails and wind ropes included.
£1,140.99
Spacious 6-8 person family tent with 2 bedrooms and a living room, easy pop-up setup and waterproof construction.
Spacious 6-8 person family tent with 2 bedrooms and a living room, easy pop-up setup and waterproof construction.
£546.99
Insulated hard shell pop-up rooftop tent with carbon fibre and FRP sandwich panels, built for 4-season van camping.
Insulated hard shell pop-up rooftop tent with carbon fibre and FRP sandwich panels, built for 4-season van camping.
£3,872.99
A waterproof polyester canvas cabin tent built for glamping and outdoor adventure camping.
A waterproof polyester canvas cabin tent built for glamping and outdoor adventure camping.
£599.99
Rear awning tent that attaches to a 4x4, trailer or pickup truck tailgate, available in three sizes and two colours.
Rear awning tent that attaches to a 4x4, trailer or pickup truck tailgate, available in three sizes and two colours.
£203.99
Waterproof 2-person pickup truck bed tent with rainfly, mesh doors and fibreglass poles, fits 5.5-6.5ft truck beds.
Waterproof 2-person pickup truck bed tent with rainfly, mesh doors and fibreglass poles, fits 5.5-6.5ft truck beds.
£137.99
A one-touch pop up beach tent with windproof frame and sun-blocking polyester fabric, complete with ground nails and storage bag.
A one-touch pop up beach tent with windproof frame and sun-blocking polyester fabric, complete with ground nails and storage bag.
£18.99
Lightweight single-layer tent with UPF 30+ UV protection, ideal for 1-2 people camping, beach days or fishing trips.
Lightweight single-layer tent with UPF 30+ UV protection, ideal for 1-2 people camping, beach days or fishing trips.
£35.99
Lightweight 2-person sun shelter with UV-protective fabric, ideal for beach days, fishing or picnics.
Lightweight 2-person sun shelter with UV-protective fabric, ideal for beach days, fishing or picnics.
£47.99
A quick-pitch one-touch awning tent offering large shaded shelter for camping, beach days, picnics and park outings.
A quick-pitch one-touch awning tent offering large shaded shelter for camping, beach days, picnics and park outings.
£192.99
Portable quick-open beach tent with UV protection, sheltering 3-4 people for beach days and camping trips.
Portable quick-open beach tent with UV protection, sheltering 3-4 people for beach days and camping trips.
£59.99
Automatic pop-up tent for 1-2 people, windproof and waterproof with UV protection, ideal for camping and beach trips.
Automatic pop-up tent for 1-2 people, windproof and waterproof with UV protection, ideal for camping and beach trips.
£59.99
Automatic pop-up beach tent with waterproof Oxford cloth cover, available in 2-3 person or 3-5 person sizes.
Automatic pop-up beach tent with waterproof Oxford cloth cover, available in 2-3 person or 3-5 person sizes.
£103.99
Lightweight pop-up sun shelter for 1-2 people with UPF 50+ protection, ideal for the beach, camping or fishing.
Lightweight pop-up sun shelter for 1-2 people with UPF 50+ protection, ideal for the beach, camping or fishing.
£38.99
A portable waterproof car tail tent that docks onto your SUV to create sheltered space for 3-4 people.
A portable waterproof car tail tent that docks onto your SUV to create sheltered space for 3-4 people.
£155.99
Hexagonal pop up beach tent for 4-6 people with waterproof, UV-protective fabric and a carry bag.
Hexagonal pop up beach tent for 4-6 people with waterproof, UV-protective fabric and a carry bag.
£173.99
Hexagonal pop up tent for 3-6 people with six-sided ventilation and UV protection, ideal for camping, beach and picnic use.
Hexagonal pop up tent for 3-6 people with six-sided ventilation and UV protection, ideal for camping, beach and picnic use.
£84.99
A portable SUV rear tent with screen window, waterproof Oxford fabric and carry bag, ideal for extending car camping space.
A portable SUV rear tent with screen window, waterproof Oxford fabric and carry bag, ideal for extending car camping space.
£145.99
A fast-pitch automatic tent for 4-6 people, available in single or double layer with waterproof fabric for camping and outdoor leisure.
A fast-pitch automatic tent for 4-6 people, available in single or double layer with waterproof fabric for camping and outdoor leisure.
£150.99
Ultralight single-layer tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, available in 1 or 2 person sizes, for hiking, beach and fishing trips.
Ultralight single-layer tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, available in 1 or 2 person sizes, for hiking, beach and fishing trips.
£36.99
A weatherproof, self-standing storage tent for motorbikes, mobility scooters or bicycles, with a 210D Oxford PU4000 waterproof fabric and fibreglass pole frame.
A weatherproof, self-standing storage tent for motorbikes, mobility scooters or bicycles, with a 210D Oxford PU4000 waterproof fabric and fibreglass pole frame.
£175.99
Fully transparent weatherproof dome tent with a 720° view, fitting 2-3 people for camping or outdoor events.
Fully transparent weatherproof dome tent with a 720° view, fitting 2-3 people for camping or outdoor events.
£84.99
Single layer 3-4 person camping tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, suited to hiking, beach and fishing trips.
Single layer 3-4 person camping tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, suited to hiking, beach and fishing trips.
£832.99
A lightweight, waterproof single-person tent suited to camping, fishing and climbing trips.
A lightweight, waterproof single-person tent suited to camping, fishing and climbing trips.
£56.99
A 3-4 person automatic pop-up tent with double-layer, waterproof construction for quick and easy camping setup.
A 3-4 person automatic pop-up tent with double-layer, waterproof construction for quick and easy camping setup.
£111.99
A splicable, double-layer dome tent providing shaded living space for 6-8 people, suitable for four-season outdoor use.
A splicable, double-layer dome tent providing shaded living space for 6-8 people, suitable for four-season outdoor use.
£48.99
Automatic waterproof pop-up tent for 3-4 people, with fibreglass poles and a compact pack size for easy transport.
Automatic waterproof pop-up tent for 3-4 people, with fibreglass poles and a compact pack size for easy transport.
£131.99
Lightweight double layer 2 person tent with waterproof PU coating, suitable for 4 season camping and backpacking.
Lightweight double layer 2 person tent with waterproof PU coating, suitable for 4 season camping and backpacking.
£74.99
Automatic triangular tent that sets up in 3 seconds, waterproof and UV-resistant, for up to four people.
Automatic triangular tent that sets up in 3 seconds, waterproof and UV-resistant, for up to four people.
£122.99
A fully automatic hexagonal tent with detachable canopy, sun protection and mesh windows, available in 3-4 or 4-6 person sizes.
A fully automatic hexagonal tent with detachable canopy, sun protection and mesh windows, available in 3-4 or 4-6 person sizes.
£75.99
Multi-room family camping tent with two bedrooms and a living area, available in three sizes for 5 to 12 people.
Multi-room family camping tent with two bedrooms and a living area, available in three sizes for 5 to 12 people.
£208.99
A 4-6 person transparent bubble tent with a removable waterproof top cover, giving full protection or open panoramic views as needed.
A 4-6 person transparent bubble tent with a removable waterproof top cover, giving full protection or open panoramic views as needed.
£175.99
Spacious tunnel tent for 4-6 people, made with 210D oxford outer fabric and fibreglass poles, ideal for camping and outdoor trips.
Spacious tunnel tent for 4-6 people, made with 210D oxford outer fabric and fibreglass poles, ideal for camping and outdoor trips.
£141.99
Lightweight single layer tent for 1 or 2 people, ideal for hiking, backpacking and fishing trips.
Lightweight single layer tent for 1 or 2 people, ideal for hiking, backpacking and fishing trips.
£45.99
Lightweight single layer tent for 1-2 people, quick to pitch with a mesh-ventilated design and compact carry bag.
Lightweight single layer tent for 1-2 people, quick to pitch with a mesh-ventilated design and compact carry bag.
£35.99
Fibreglass, also written glass fibre or FRP, is a cheaper pole than aluminium. It flexes well, which is why it is used in pop-up and automatic tents that spring open on their own. It is heavier than aluminium for the same strength, and where aluminium bends under too much load, fibreglass cracks or splinters. That makes it a good pole for a tent that goes in the car to a campsite or the beach, and a poor one for a tent carried into the hills in winter.
Fibreglass bends a long way, then breaks. In cold weather it gets more brittle, so a gust or a rough fold that it would take in summer can crack it in winter. Bend the poles gently into place, never force a section, and do not let them flex hard in a storm: peg out every guy line so the fabric, not the pole, takes the wind. A cracked fibreglass section can leave sharp splinters, so handle a break with care.
The good side of fibreglass is that it is cheap and easy to replace. Carry a spare section or a repair sleeve, the short tube that slides over a break to splint it. Measure the diameter and length of a section before you order one. See tent poles and tent repair kits.
No. For summer campsites, festivals and the beach it is fine, and it keeps pop-up tents affordable. For carrying, or for winter, aluminium is better. See aluminium pole tents.
No. Its shell is a sandwich of carbon fibre and FRP, a glass fibre plastic, which is why it is filed here.
It is some makers' name for fibreglass. One pop-up beach tent here says "glass steel frame": its poles are glass fibre, not steel.
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when that tent usually arrives, so check it before ordering for a set date.