Guides
Know your tent before you buy
What size you need, how waterproof is waterproof, and what the layers, poles and fabrics mean, in plain words, with the tents in the shop for each.
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GuidesThe camping checklistEverything to pack for a camping trip, group by group: the tent and its parts, sleeping, light, cooking, clothes, first aid, children, dogs and the wild camping list.
GuidesDog tents and camping with a dog
GuidesFishing and ice-fishing tents
GuidesEmergency shelters and survival bivvies
GuidesKids' tents and indoor play tents
GuidesTent care: cleaning, drying, storing and repairs
GuidesHow to pitch a tent, and pitching in wind and rain
GuidesGazebos and marquees
GuidesBeach tents and sun shelters
GuidesWinter and snow camping, and hot tents
GuidesRoof tents and car awnings
GuidesWild camping in the UK: where it is allowed
GuidesThe festival tent guide
GuidesBackpacking and trekking tents
GuidesFamily tents: rooms, layouts and awnings
GuidesBell tents and glamping
GuidesAir tents or pole tents
Guides3-season or 4-season: which tent for which weather
GuidesTent fabrics: polyester, nylon, Oxford and canvas
GuidesTent poles: aluminium, fibreglass, steel and air beamsGuidesSingle, double and triple layer tents
GuidesTent waterproof ratings explained
GuidesTent sizes explained
GuidesHow to choose a tent: the UK buying guide