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Polyester Tents

The most common tent fabric: strong and holds its shape when wet.

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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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OneTigris COSMITTO 2 Person 3-Season Camping Tent, Easy Setup Dome Tent

A 2-person 3-season dome tent with quick-anchor poles, 1500mm waterproof rating and a hexagon shape for solid wind resistance.

£189.99
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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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Tipi Rainfly Hot Tent 270cm - Lightweight Single Layer Camping Shelter

A lightweight 270cm tipi hot tent with single-layer ripstop polyester fabric, built for four-season camping, hunting and backpacking trips.

From £79.99
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Lightweight Tipi Hot Tent with Stove Jack, 6-8 Person Teepee Shelter

Lightweight 6-8 person tipi hot tent with stove jack, standing room and front/back doors, ideal for hunting and family camping.

From £91.99
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Naturehike Ranch Fire Pyramid Tent with Chimney, 4-Season Teepee for 2-4 People

A 4-season pyramid teepee tent with a chimney outlet, built for 2-4 people on stove-heated camping trips.

£275.99
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2 Person Pyramid Hot Tent with Stove Jack - Flame Retardant Tipi Tent

Lightweight flame retardant pyramid hot tent for 2-3 people, built for winter camping with a wood-burning stove.

From £108.99
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OneTigris Northgaze TC Chimney Tent - Teepee Hot Tent for 2-4 Campers

A teepee-style TC hot tent for 2-4 campers with a stove jack opening, snow skirt and single-pole pitch for 3-season use.

Only 2 left

From £232.99
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Naturehike Opalus Tunnel Tent - Ultralight 3 Person Camping Tent

Lightweight 3-person tunnel tent in 20D nylon with 4000mm waterproofing, built for 4-season camping and hiking trips.

£409.99
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ShineTrip Lightweight 2-Person Tunnel Tent - Waterproof Oxford Cloth Camping Tent

Lightweight 2-person tunnel tent in waterproof Oxford cloth with an expandable layout for sleeping, living or sheltered lounging.

From £201.99
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Fireproof 2 Person Hot Tent with Stove Jack and Snow Skirt - Tunnel Dome Tent

A 4-season, 2-person hot tent with stove jack, snow skirt and sealed seams for winter camping, hiking and hunting.

From £190.99
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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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Car Tail Tent – Waterproof SUV Awning for 3-4 People

A portable waterproof car tail tent that docks onto your SUV to create sheltered space for 3-4 people.

From £155.99
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Hexagonal Pop Up Camping Tent, 3-6 Person Family Tent

Hexagonal pop up tent for 3-6 people with six-sided ventilation and UV protection, ideal for camping, beach and picnic use.

From £84.99
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Dual-Use SUV Rear Tent for Camping, Car Awning with Screen Window

A portable SUV rear tent with screen window, waterproof Oxford fabric and carry bag, ideal for extending car camping space.

£145.99
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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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SUV Tailgate Tent - Car Camping Awning for 2-4 People

A portable SUV tailgate tent with adjustable poles, offering waterproof, UV-resistant shade for 2-4 people on camping trips and outdoor days.

£85.99
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4 Season Pyramid Hot Tent with Stove Jack for 2-4 People

A 4-season pyramid tent with a stove jack, sleeping 2-4 people, ideal for winter camping and bushcraft.

From £175.99
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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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Naturehike Dune 7.6 Two-Room Tunnel Tent, 2-4 Person

A waterproof one-room-one-hall tunnel tent for 2-4 people, ideal for camping, beach and dune trips.

From £60.99
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Naturehike Hillock6 2 Person Double Layer 4 Season Waterproof Tent

Double layer 2-person tent with one bedroom and one hall, PU3000mm waterproofing and aluminium alloy poles, in forest green.

£175.99
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Mongar UL Ultralight Double Layer Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Lightweight double-layer backpacking tent for 1 or 2 people, packing down to a compact size for hiking and camping.

From £218.99
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2 Person Hot Tent with Stove Jack and Snow Skirt - 4 Season Dome Tent

A 4-season, 2-person hot tent with a stove jack, snow skirt and flame-retardant PU3000 fly for winter camping.

From £165.99
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Tomshoo 1/2 Person Ultralight Single Layer Camping Tent, UPF 30+ Anti-UV Coating

Ultralight single-layer tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, available in 1 or 2 person sizes, for hiking, beach and fishing trips.

From £36.99
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Motorcycle Garage Tent - Weatherproof Storage Shelter for Bike, Scooter or Mobility Scooter

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
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Single Person Tent with Waterproof Groundsheet - Ultralight Camping Shelter

Ultralight single person tent with waterproof oxford cloth base, aluminium poles and a breathable mesh inner, ideal for hiking and camping.

£62.99
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Large Waterproof Canopy Tarp with Side Walls for Camping and Picnics

A large waterproof, UV-resistant canopy tarp for camping, picnics and beach days, available in several sizes with optional rope set.

From £32.99
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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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Naturehike Mountain Leap Hiking Tent - Double Outdoor Camping Tent

Lightweight double hiking tent with a 2.6 square metre sleeping area and 1.26 square metre entrance hall, in orange or green.

£171.99
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Archeos 3P Double Layer 4 Season Backpacking Tent with Snow Skirt

A double layer 3P backpacking tent with an aluminium alloy frame, waterproof fabrics and an optional snow skirt for 4 season use.

From £145.99
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Pop Up Ice Fishing Tent - 1-2 Person Camouflage/Blue Shelter

Quick pop-up ice fishing tent for 1-2 people with double doors, mesh windows and a wind-resistant steel frame.

£96.99
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Triangle Sun Shade Sail - 3 x 3 x 3m Waterproof Garden Canopy with Ropes

A 3 x 3 x 3m triangle shade sail with 98% UV protection, water-resistant coating and ropes included for easy garden installation.

From £18.99
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Pop Up Beach Tent Sun Shelter with Built-In Baby Pool

A UV50+ pop-up beach tent with a built-in baby pool, ideal for shaded sun and water play on the go.

From £34.99
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Giling PRO 4 Season Hiking Tent - Single or Double

Lightweight 4-season hiking tent available in single or double layout for backpacking and mountaineering.

From £337.99
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3-4 Person Ultralight Camping Tent, Single Layer, UPF 30+ Anti-UV

Single layer 3-4 person camping tent with UPF 30+ anti-UV coating, suited to hiking, beach and fishing trips.

£832.99
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Naturehike Cloud Up Ultralight Backpacking Tent, 1-2 Person

Lightweight waterproof 1-2 person tent for backpacking and hiking, with aluminium pole and mesh ventilation.

From £189.99
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1 Person Ultralight Pyramid Tent - Rodless Trekking Pole Design

Ultralight 1-person pyramid tent with rodless, trekking-pole design, waterproof 210T flysheet, suitable for multi-season hiking and camping.

From £44.99
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Ultralight 2 Person Backpacking Tent with Sun Shield Door

Waterproof 2-person tent with dual layer door, sun shield and quick-pitch poles for hiking and backpacking.

£49.99
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Qingkong 4 Person Ultralight Double Layer Camping Tent

A lightweight double layer 4-person tent with aluminium alloy poles, available in 15D or 210T fabric for 3 or 4 season use.

From £316.99
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2 Person Ultralight Waterproof Backpacking Tent with Free Mat

Ultralight double layer 2 person tent with waterproof fly, aluminium poles and a free sleeping mat included.

£132.99
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Single Person Waterproof Tent for Camping, Fishing and Climbing

A lightweight, waterproof single-person tent suited to camping, fishing and climbing trips.

Only 5 left

From £56.99
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One Person Camouflage Tent – Waterproof UV Protection Camping Tent

A lightweight, waterproof one-person camouflage tent for camping, hiking and beach trips.

£32.99
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Naturehike Ranch Fire Teepee Hot Tent with Chimney Hole - 4 Person Pyramid Tent

A rainproof 4-season pyramid tent for 4 people with a chimney hole for use with a wood stove.

£269.99
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OneTigris CONIFER T/C Chimney Tent - Pyramid Hot Tent for 1-2 Persons

A spacious T/C fabric pyramid tent with a pre-cut chimney opening for hot tent camping, sleeping up to 2 people.

Only 1 left

£288.99
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500PRO Tipi Hot Tent with Stove Jack - 5-8 Person Teepee Tent

Large 5-8 person pyramid hot tent with stove jack, aluminium pole and waterproof 210T fabric for winter camping.

From £109.99
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Naturehike Ranch Fire Pyramid Tent with Chimney Hole

Spacious pyramid tent with a chimney hole for a wood-burning stove, made from flame-retardant 210T polyester, available in khaki or green.

£244.99
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1 Person Pyramid Hot Tent with Chimney Window, Ultralight Bushcraft Teepee

A 1 person pyramid hot tent with a chimney window, built for ultralight bushcraft and cold-weather camping.

From £101.99

What a polyester tent is

Polyester is the most common tent fabric. A tent is filed here when its maker names polyester for the flysheet, the inner tent or the floor, so many tents here are part nylon or part Oxford as well. Polyester's strength is that it barely stretches when it gets wet and it stands up to sunlight better than nylon, so it suits tents that stay pitched for days.

The kinds in this range

  • Pop-up and instant tents are mostly 190T or 210T polyester on a spring frame. See pop-up tents.
  • Family tents with bedrooms and a living area use polyester for the walls and often a tougher floor under it. See family tents.
  • Hot tents such as the Naturehike Ranch Fire are made in flame-retardant 210T polyester, with a stove jack. See hot tents with a stove jack.
  • Beach and sun shelters use thin polyester taffeta with a silver coating that reflects the sun. See beach tents.
  • Car tailgate tents and awnings are polyester or polyester Oxford, many silver-coated. See SUV and tailgate tents.

Taffeta, ripstop and silver coatings

The descriptions use a few words worth knowing. Taffeta is a smooth, fine, close weave, which is what 190T and 210T polyester usually are. Ripstop, or plaid, has a grid of thicker threads woven in, so a small tear stops at the next line instead of running. A silver coating on the outside reflects sun and blocks UV: one 2-person beach tent here is "170T silver-coated polyester taffeta". The waterproof part is the PU coating on the inside, which is what the millimetre rating measures.

What the waterproof rating means on a polyester tent

The rating in millimetres, the hydrostatic head, is the height of a column of water the fabric holds back before it leaks, tested to BS EN ISO 811. About 1,000mm is the lowest rating usually called waterproof, most lightweight flysheets are 1,500mm to 3,000mm, and more is worth having for long wet trips or a family tent left up for days. The groundsheet is often rated higher, because you kneel and lie on it. Polyester floors here go as high as 5,000mm, on the Naturehike Cloud Up. Taped seams matter as much as the number. Shop by rating: to 2,000mm, to 3,000mm and 5,000mm and over.

Questions people ask about polyester tents

Is polyester heavier than nylon?

A little, for the same strength, which is why most ultralight tents are nylon. Many light tents mix the two: the Mongar UL has a 15D nylon flysheet over a 210T polyester floor.

Does a polyester tent sag in the rain?

Much less than nylon. It holds its tension when wet, so it suits a tent left up for a week.

Which polyester tents are for winter?

A 4-season tent: stronger poles, and a snow skirt round the bottom of the flysheet to stop wind and snow blowing underneath. See 4-season tents, and hot tents with a stove jack for tents that take a stove. Never take a barbecue or a stove without a flue into a tent: carbon monoxide kills. With a hot tent, use its own kind of stove and a carbon monoxide alarm.

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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