Sleeping under canvas is a simple, affordable and joyful experience. A good camping or festival trip lives or dies by one thing, though: a decent tent. You need somewhere roomy, waterproof and comfortable to sleep and hang out in, especially if the weather isn’t looking so balmy.
Tents come in many shapes and sizes, from one-person models aimed at wild campers to more palatial shelters that will sleep the whole family in different bedrooms. Even if you’re bringing a teeny-tiny tent backpacking, bikepacking or wild camping, it needs to be comfortable and weatherproof, with room for all your kit. I’ve selected 10 of the best camping tents to suit just about every adventure, from ultralight backpacking tents to spacious family tents.
