Group Test 2-Person 3-Season Tents
The balance of space, weather performance and packability makes this a versatile size of tent. We've been using seven different models; each has its pros and cons.
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Latest Reviews
These are reviews from the UKH editorial team
Black Diamond Distance Tent with Z-Poles
At only around 820g, and pitching using trekking poles, the single-skin Distance Tent is not much heavier than a bivvy bag or a small tarp, yet it offers a lot more weather protection than either. Toby Archer asks: what's the catch?
MSR Zoic 2 Tent
Toby Archer enjoys the living space on offer from this summer-oriented backpacking tent, but he's not sure it's the best choice for the UK's full-on wet weather.
MSR Habitude 6 Tent
A head-height family tent that's light enough to carry miles from the car, yet built to stand up to kids and at least a bit of weather... too good to be true? MSR have only gone and made the tent that Dan Bailey always wished someone would.
Outdoor Research Interstellar Bivy
More spacious than a simple bivvy bag and lighter than most solo tents, this is a first class hooped bivvy. But it's the unique...
MSR Elixir 1 Tent
"It might not be light but I think the Elixir 1 is bloody great" says Toby Archer, "a clever, tough and spacious solo tent that doesn't cost...
Macpac Sololight 1-Person Tent
It might not be spacious, but this tent packs a performance punch for its minimal weight. What works in New Zealand also seems well...
Alpkit Viso 2 Tent
The Alpkit Viso 2 is ideal for 3-season car camping or travel. It's no lightweight, but if you're counting pounds more than grams, and value a...
Latest News
These are announcements direct from manufacturers
Nikwax Camping Kit
With campsites now open and bookings flooding in its time to dust off your camping kit and thanks to Nikwax's new Camping Kit (£19.99) you'll have everything you need to clean and protect your tent, camping gear, waterproofs and much mo...
MSR Habitude
Designed for families looking to holiday locally or head out on an adventure, the Habitude Tent is the ideal home away from home. With the Habitude, MSR extends it's renowned backpacking and alpinist tent line to cater for lovers of the outdoors seeking to share their...
MSR® Zoic™ tent keeps you cool and dry on warm-weather adventures
Lightweight, spacious and breathable, the MSR Zoic Tent Series is perfect for backpackers looking to add comfort to their lightweight kit this summer.
New lightweight tent and bivvy from Alpkit
The Soloist is our first 1 man tent and the Kloke is our lightest ever bivvy bag.
Outdoor Research Reinvents the Lightweight Shelter Category with New Bivvys
Re-thinking the entire concept around how lightweight backcountry shelters...
Macpac Microlight Tent
The Macpac Microlight is a classic 1 person backpacking tent that's been in the Macpac range for decades. It's changed a little over...
Quadratic Tent System - New 2 Person Mountain Tent by The Theory Works
The Theory Works has introduced the Quadratic Tent System. Designed for the...
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