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Instant and Automatic Tents

Tents with a hub frame that open in a minute, with no poles to thread.

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Automatic Quick Setup Rooftop Tent - 2-3 Person Vehicle Camping Tent

Quick-setup rooftop tent for 2-3 people with a 3000mm waterproof rating and aluminium access ladder.

£1,079.99
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3-4 Person Hard Shell Rooftop Tent with Solar Panel and Hydraulic Pop-Up

Hard shell rooftop tent for SUVs and 4x4s with hydraulic pop-up, built-in solar panel and waterproof design, suitable for 3-4 people.

£1,284.99
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Aluminium Hard Shell Rooftop Tent - 4 Person Car Roof Top Tent

Aluminium hard shell rooftop tent for up to four people, with quick automatic opening for fast car camping setup.

From £540.99
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4x4 Sunproof 270 Degree Retractable Car Awning Tent Sun Shelter

A 270 degree retractable awning that fits to a 4x4 or truck for instant sun and rain shelter at camp.

£1,043.99
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RV Tent Awning for Caravans - Oxford Fabric, Quick Automatic Opening

A 400 x 250cm grey Oxford RV awning tent with quick automatic opening and two bedroom areas for caravan camping.

£1,199.99
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Automatic Remote Control Retractable Caravan Awning

Remote-controlled automatic retractable awning for caravans, available in 5 colours.

£1,285.99
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Waterproof Retractable 4x4 Car Side Awning Tent for SUV and Caravan

A retractable 450D ripstop polyester side awning that fits onto a car, SUV or caravan roof for instant outdoor shelter and privacy.

£1,162.99
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Campervan Trailer Instant Ensuite Awning Shower Tent

A 420D ripstop, fully waterproof instant shower tent that attaches to your campervan or trailer for private washing on the go.

£636.99
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Chimney Winter Fishing Tent - Thickened Cotton Ice Fishing & Camping Shelter

A thickened cotton chimney tent with flame retardant fabric and quick automatic opening, built for winter and ice fishing.

From £413.99
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Thickened Cotton Winter Ice Fishing Tent - Quick Open Shelter

A thickened cotton winter fishing tent with quick-open fibreglass poles, ice nails and wind ropes included.

£1,140.99
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Naturehike Village 6.0 Deluxe 3-4 Person Tunnel Tent with Vestibule

A 3-4 person automatic tunnel tent with a spacious one room, one hall layout and UV/IR-blocking fabric.

Only 2 left

From £607.99
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Naturehike Village 13 Automatic Ridge Family Camping Tent, Khaki

A spacious automatic ridge tent with black-coated weatherproof fabric, ideal for family camping and picnics.

Only 2 left

£1,101.99
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Automatic Inflatable Camping Tent - Thickened Windproof Air Tent

Automatic inflatable windproof camping tent, thickened for warmth, available in several sizes.

From £1,450.99
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Camper Trailer Instant Ensuite Awning Shower Tent - Roof Top Shower Tent

A waterproof 420D ripstop shower tent that fits camper trailers and vehicle roof tops for an instant private ensuite.

£439.99
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Aluminium Hard Shell Rooftop Tent with Automatic Hydraulic Opening, 2/3/4 Person

Aluminium hard shell rooftop tent with automatic hydraulic opening, waterproof and UV resistant, for 2 to 4 people.

£1,316.99
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Automatic Aluminium Alloy Hard Shell Roof Tent for SUVs and Cars

Automatic aluminium alloy hard shell roof tent that folds out quickly for SUV and car camping.

£578.99Choose
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Hard Shell Roof Top Tent with Gas Strut Quick Open System

A waterproof hard shell roof top tent with a gas strut quick-open system, ideal for single-bedroom car camping.

£2,055.99
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MOBI GARDEN Car Side Awning Tent - Waterproof SUV Canopy UPF50+

Waterproof UPF50+ car side awning tent that docks to your SUV for instant shaded camping or picnic shelter.

£227.99
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Portable Children's Pop-Up Beach Tent with Sun Protection

Pop-up children's beach tent with sun-protective silver coating, foldable for easy carrying and instant setup with no assembly.

From £19.99
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Pop Up Beach Tent - Instant Sun Shelter for Camping and Picnics

A one-touch pop up beach tent with windproof frame and sun-blocking polyester fabric, complete with ground nails and storage bag.

From £18.99
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Universal Car Rear Tent - Waterproof Boot Awning Shelter

Universal waterproof car rear tent that attaches to your vehicle's boot for instant outdoor shelter.

£97.99
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10 Person Instant Cabin Tent with Two Bedrooms & Screen Room

A 10 person instant cabin tent with two bedrooms, a screen room and storage pockets for easy family camping.

£532.99
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SONUTO Inflatable Camping Tent with Stove Jack, 5-8 Person Four-Season Glamping Tent

Spacious 5-8 person inflatable tent with automatic quick setup, stove jack and four-season waterproof protection.

From £94.99
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Portable Folding Pop-Up Tent - Sunshade & Rainproof Shelter for Camping, Beach and Picnics

A quick-opening folding tent that shields against sun and rain, perfect for beach days, picnics and camping.

From £172.99
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Naturehike Automatic Pop-Up Tent - 3 Person Double Door Camping Shelter

Automatic pop-up 3 person tent with double doors, ideal for camping, beach trips and fishing.

Only 3 left

From £124.99
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Quick-Open Beach Tent Sun Shelter - Portable UV Protection Canopy

Portable quick-open beach tent with UV protection, sheltering 3-4 people for beach days and camping trips.

From £59.99
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Automatic Pop Up Tent - Silver Coated Waterproof UV Camping Shelter

An automatic pop-up tent with silver UV coating and waterproof fabric, ideal for camping, hiking and beach trips.

From £73.99
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Automatic Pop Up Beach Tent - Sun Shelter for 2-3 People

Automatic pop up beach tent for 2-3 people, opening in 2 seconds for instant sun shelter outdoors.

From £38.99
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Pop-Up Automatic Camping Tent, 1-2 Person Windproof Beach Shelter

Automatic pop-up tent for 1-2 people, windproof and waterproof with UV protection, ideal for camping and beach trips.

£59.99
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Pop Up Beach Tent for 3-4 People, UV Protection Sun Shelter

Pop up beach tent for 3-4 people with UPF 50+ UV protection and instant quick-open setup.

Only 2 left

£33.99
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Sonuto 3-4 Person Pop Up Automatic Camping Tent, Anti-UV

A quick-opening 3-4 person pop up tent with anti-UV shade, ideal for beach, camping and family outings.

From £80.99
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Instant Pop Up Family Camping Tent - Waterproof Double Layer 2 Room

Spacious instant pop up family tent with waterproof double layer and 2 rooms, ideal for camping, beach and travel.

From £159.99
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Automatic Pop Up Beach Tent - Instant Family Sun Shelter

Automatic pop-up beach tent with waterproof Oxford cloth cover, available in 2-3 person or 3-5 person sizes.

Only 5 left

From £103.99
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Ultralight 2 Person Automatic Pop Up Beach Tent with Carry Bag

Lightweight pop-up sun shelter for 1-2 people with UPF 50+ protection, ideal for the beach, camping or fishing.

From £38.99
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4-5 Person Instant Inflatable Dome Tent with Manual Pump, Full Set

A quick-inflate 4-5 person dome tent with manual pump, waterproof Oxford fabric and full accessory set for family camping.

£392.99
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Pop Up Instant Setup 2 Person Dome Tent with Mesh Door

Pop up 2 person dome tent with mesh door, ready in seconds for camping, hiking and beach trips.

From £59.99
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Car Tent for 4 People - Waterproof Pop-Up SUV Trunk Awning

A waterproof pop-up car tent that attaches to your SUV trunk, giving up to 4 people instant, easy-to-store shelter.

£129.99
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Pop Up Tent, 4-6 Person Automatic Camping Tent, Double Layer Waterproof

A fast-pitch automatic tent for 4-6 people, available in single or double layer with waterproof fabric for camping and outdoor leisure.

From £150.99
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Naturehike Ango Automatic Pop-Up Camping Tent, 3-4 Person

Automatic quick-opening camping tent for 3-4 people, ideal for family trips and picnics.

From £167.99
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Pop-Up Family Camping Tent, 3 Person Instant Set-Up Shelter

Instant pop-up tent for 3, with a flysheet that doubles as an awning, ideal for camping, beach trips and picnics.

From £95.99
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Pop Up Beach Tent - Automatic UV Protection Sun Shelter

A lightweight automatic pop-up beach tent with UV protection, ideal for beach days, picnics and fishing trips.

From £19.99
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Automatic Pop-Up Beach Tent - Personal Sun Shelter with Ground Panel

A pop-up personal sun shelter with an open-front canopy and ground panel for shaded lounging at the beach or park.

From £26.99
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4 Person Automatic Pop-Up Tent - Rainproof Sun Shelter

An automatic pop-up tent offering rainproof and sun-protective shelter for up to 4 people, perfect for beach and fishing trips.

From £64.99
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3-4 Person Automatic Pop Up Camping Tent, Double Layer Instant Setup

A 3-4 person automatic pop-up tent with double-layer, waterproof construction for quick and easy camping setup.

£111.99
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Automatic Pop-Up Camping Tent with Two Doors and Two Windows

Automatic pop-up camping tent with two doors, two windows, rainproof and sunshine-proof fabric.

£67.99
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Pop-Up Camouflage Camping Tent, Quick Opening, Rain and Mosquito Proof

A fully automatic pop-up camping tent with camouflage design, rain and mosquito proof, available in single, two and 3-4 person sizes.

From £75.99
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Oversized Automatic Dome Tent - Quick Setup Waterproof Camping Tent

Oversized, quick-setup automatic dome tent with a waterproof, sun-blocking silver-coated canopy.

From £56.99
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Pop Up Tent for 3-4 Persons, Automatic Waterproof Family Camping Tent

Automatic waterproof pop-up tent for 3-4 people, with fibreglass poles and a compact pack size for easy transport.

£131.99

What an instant or automatic tent is

An instant tent is any tent where the frame does the pitching for you. In some the poles are already joined to the fabric and open with one pull; in others a pump fills air beams, or a gas strut lifts a hard roof. What they share is that there is nothing to thread or assemble on the campsite. You unpack it, open it, peg it and you are done.

One-touch, ridge, air, rooftop or awning: which instant tent

  • One-touch and pop-up tents are the biggest group here, from beach shelters to family tents. See pop-up tents.
  • Automatic ridge and cabin tents, such as the Naturehike Village tents, unfold on a built-in frame. See cabin tents.
  • Inflatable tents go up with a hand or electric pump. See inflatable air tents.
  • Hard shell rooftop tents open on hydraulic or gas struts in moments. See roof tents.
  • Retractable awnings fold out from a car, 4x4 or caravan, one by remote control. See car awnings.

What does the work: spring, hub, air or strut

The kind of frame tells you how the tent behaves. Spring and hub frames are quickest of all, but the fabric is tied to the frame, so a broken part is harder to replace than a single pole. Air beams fill in a couple of minutes: the 4-5 person inflatable dome here is ready in around two minutes with its hand pump. Struts on a rooftop tent lift the lid, and the tent stays on the car.

The price of speed: weight and packed size

Because the frame is built in, an instant tent packs longer and heavier than a pole tent of the same size. The Naturehike Village 13 packs to 110 by 30 by 30cm and weighs about 23.8kg; the 4-5 person inflatable dome packs to 76 by 20 by 30cm and about 7kg. Measure your boot before choosing a big one.

Questions people ask about instant tents

Do instant tents still need pegging?

Yes. The frame gives the shape, but only pegs and guy lines keep it on the ground in wind. A rooftop tent is the exception, because it is fixed to the roof bars of the car.

Can one person pitch an instant tent?

Most of them, yes, which is much of the point. The big cabins and rooftop tents are easier with two.

Is it as quick to take down?

Mostly. Air tents let the air out through their valves, and one-touch frames fold quickly once you know how. Try it at home first.

How long does delivery take?

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.

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