There's nothing better than going camping to feel connected and close to the outdoors. With camping becoming more and more popular, we've got our editor Andrew White to select his Top 5 Smaller Tents available now.
As we get to see new kit, we'll be updating this page, so keep popping back to stay up-to-date with our selection.
Vango Nova 300+ 3 Person Tent
The Vango Nova 300+ is an extension of the popular Nova 300, and adds an extra large porch together with an extra pole. This makes the + a much better buy and more practical without adding too much to the weight of the original.
It is on the kit list of the DofE, so is perfect for long-distance treks and is easy to pitch; Vango say 7 minutes and we'd agree. It's incredibly sturdy in most conditions, giving you the confidence it will still be tere when you return from your hike.
The advantage over the Coyote III is you pitch it as one - the OEX model is in two parts... so the Nova is a quicker pitch. However, the Coyote III has a hydrostatic head of 5000mm to the Nova's 3000mm, meaning the OEX model withstands more rain...
Still, you can't go wrong with the Nova 300+, which is exclusive to Go Outdoors.
£169.99 - Buy Now
It has one bedroom and one open porch area - so pretty standard for this design... although we're not sure how Go Outdoors manages to get 4 people in this (they clearly must know each other very well).
Mountain Warehouse Backpacker Lightweight Dome 2 Man Tent
Regatta Vester 4 Tent
Regatta haven't been doing tents for long, but they are getting things right... and the Vester 4 is an example of this. It's a 4 person tent - of course - and actually will sleep 4 people comfortably without being too cramped. The hydrostatic head is an average 3000mm and the poles are made of fibreglass - so are light and strong.
The bedroom has a range of pockets and features a light reduceing dark finish to help cut down on tent glare in the long summer days.
