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Polyester Tents

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

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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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Pyramid Teepee Tent with Snow Skirt and Stove Chimney Hole

Ultralight pyramid teepee tent with snow skirt and stove chimney hole, available in two sizes for 2-3 or 4-5 people.

From £125.99
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Ultralight Pyramid Teepee Tent with Stovepipe Hole, 3-4 Person

Ultralight 3-4 person pyramid teepee tent with stovepipe hole, aluminium pole and nails, for backpacking and camping.

From £72.99
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1 Person Ultralight Pyramid Flysheet / Mesh Inner Tent, 20D Nylon

Ultralight 20D nylon pyramid flysheet or 3/4 season mesh inner tent for one person, from 230g.

From £32.99
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Xingyun 2 Double Person Ultralight Aluminum Pole Tunnel Tent

A lightweight double-layer tunnel tent for two, with aluminium poles, 3000mm waterproofing and mesh doors for ventilation.

£98.99
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BLACKDOG Fantasy Maze Dome Tent - Splicable Sunshade Living Room Tent

A splicable, double-layer dome tent providing shaded living space for 6-8 people, suitable for four-season outdoor use.

From £48.99
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Naturehike DUNE 7.6 Double Layer Dome Tent, 2-4 Person Family Camping Tent

Double-layer 2-4 person dome tent with waterproof outer, mesh inner and aluminium alloy poles, ideal for family camping.

£468.99
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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
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Instant Pop Up Beach Tent with UV Protection for 3-4 People

Instant pop-up beach tent for 3-4 people with UPF 50+ UV protection and mesh ventilation panels.

Only 3 left

£38.99
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1 Person Solo Car Camping Tent with Tailgate Extension, Waterproof PU4000

A lightweight, waterproof (PU4000) solo car camping tent with a tailgate extension for extra space, fitting most mainstream SUVs and cars.

£121.99
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Double Layer Backpacking Tent - 2 Person, 4 Season Waterproof

Lightweight double layer 2 person tent with waterproof PU coating, suitable for 4 season camping and backpacking.

£74.99
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Automatic Pop Up Tent with Canopy - Hexagonal Camping Tent for 3-4 or 4-6 People

A fully automatic hexagonal tent with detachable canopy, sun protection and mesh windows, available in 3-4 or 4-6 person sizes.

Only 1 left

From £75.99
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5-8 Person Camping Tent, 2 Bedroom 1 Hall, Double Layer Waterproof Family Tent

Spacious 2-bedroom, 1-hall double layer waterproof family tent for 5-8 people, available in two sizes.

From £422.99
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Large Family Camping Tent with Two Bedrooms and Living Room, 3 Sizes

Multi-room family camping tent with two bedrooms and a living area, available in three sizes for 5 to 12 people.

From £208.99
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Large Inflatable Family Camping Tent for 4-5 People

Inflatable dome tent for 4-5 people with air pole construction, 400D Oxford fabric and PU3000mm waterproofing.

Only 2 left

From £131.99
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4-6 Person Transparent Bubble Tent with Removable Top Cover

A 4-6 person transparent bubble tent with a removable waterproof top cover, giving full protection or open panoramic views as needed.

From £175.99
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BISINNA 4-6 Person Tunnel Tent - Large Space Camping Shelter

Spacious tunnel tent for 4-6 people, made with 210D oxford outer fabric and fibreglass poles, ideal for camping and outdoor trips.

Only 1 left

£141.99
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Naturehike Cloud Up Base Double Layer Camping Tent – 1, 2 or 3 Person

Lightweight double layer waterproof tent for 1, 2 or 3 person camping, hiking and backpacking trips.

From £136.99
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Ultralight Camping Tent - Single Layer Portable 1/2 Person Hiking Tent

Lightweight single layer tent for 1 or 2 people, ideal for hiking, backpacking and fishing trips.

From £45.99
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Baby Beach Tent with UV Protection Sun Shelter

Portable UV-protection beach tent for babies, perfect as a sun shelter, play house or pool cover.

From £16.99
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2 in 1 Baby Beach Tent with Pool, UPF 50+ Sun Shelter

Pop-up UPF 50+ beach tent with built-in pool base for babies under 3, easy to carry and set up.

From £33.99
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2 Person Ultralight Silnylon Tent - 3-4 Season Backpacking Tent

Ultralight 2-person 3-4 season tent in waterproof silicone-coated ripstop nylon with aluminium pegs.

From £91.99
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Ultralight 1 Person Tent - Waterproof Single Man Bivy with Mesh Ventilation

Lightweight waterproof 1 person tent with mesh ventilation, aluminium poles and compact 40 x 10cm storage size, ideal for solo hiking and backpacking.

From £88.99
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Pop-Up Single Person Mesh Tent with Storage Pouch - 2-Second Setup

A portable pop-up single-person mesh tent that sets up in 2 seconds, ideal for camping, backpacking and hiking.

£61.99
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Ultralight Pyramid Inner Tent, 2-4 Person, Rodless, 3-4 Season

Lightweight rodless inner tent for 2 or 4 people, in 3 or 4 season builds, with a breathable mesh body and silicone coated nylon floor.

From £54.99
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Cloud Up Pro Ultralight 1/2 Person Backpacking Tent

Lightweight double-layer tent for 1 or 2 people, built for three-season hiking and backpacking.

From £165.99
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2 Person Lightweight Backpacking Tent with Aluminium Poles

Lightweight 2-person backpacking tent with aluminium poles, double-layer waterproof fabric and a compact carry bag.

From £73.99
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Ultralight 1-2 Person Trekking Pole Backpacking Tent

Ultralight trekking-pole tent for 1-2 people, with a waterproof 210T rainfly, sealed Oxford floor, and dual doors with vestibules.

From £85.99
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TOMSHOO 2 Person Single Layer Camping Tent

Lightweight single layer tent for 1-2 people, quick to pitch with a mesh-ventilated design and compact carry bag.

From £35.99

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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