What tent accessories are for
A tent is only as good as the things that hold it up and keep it going. Tent accessories are the parts that pitch it, hold it steady in the wind, keep its floor dry, fix it when it tears, light it after dark and carry it home again. Some replace what came with the tent and has bent, snapped or gone missing. Others make a good tent better: stronger pegs for hard ground, a footprint under the groundsheet, a lantern in the roof. Pegs, lines, lights and bags suit any make of tent; poles and footprints need measuring first.
The ranges in this department
- Tent pegs for every kind of ground, from aluminium and titanium to forged steel, sand pegs and decking stakes. See tent pegs.
- Tent mallets, steel hammers with a peg puller, and rubber mallets. See tent mallets.
- Guy lines: reflective cord, ready-made lines and tensioners. See guy lines.
- Tent poles: replacement shock-corded poles and telescopic poles for tarps and awnings. See tent poles.
- Groundsheets and footprints to go under the tent or in the porch. See groundsheets and footprints.
- Tent repair kits: patches, repair tape and seam sealing tape. See tent repair kits.
- Tent lights: rechargeable and solar lanterns to hang in the roof. See tent lights.
- Mosquito nets for beds, hammocks and seating areas. See mosquito nets.
- Tent bags for tents, poles and pegs. See tent bags.
How to choose: what to take on every trip
Start with what keeps the tent standing: a few spare pegs that suit the ground you camp on, a mallet, and a length of guy line. Add a roll of repair tape, which weighs almost nothing and saves a trip. Then add comfort: a footprint, a light. For anything that has to fit your tent, measure first. A replacement pole needs the same diameter and length, a footprint should be a little smaller than the tent's floor, and a bag needs to be longer than the rolled tent or the poles.
Questions people ask about tent accessories
Do I need different pegs from the ones that came with my tent?
If they bend in hard ground or pull out of soft ground, yes. Choose pegs for the ground, not the tent.
Can I fix a torn tent myself?
Most small tears and holes can be patched with repair tape, and a leaking seam can be resealed.
How long does delivery take?
Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives, so check it before ordering for a set date.
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