10 TOP TENTS FOR 2015
Thinking of buying a new tent? Here's ten recommendations from Camping magazine...
1 LUXURY
VANGO INSPIRE 600
£1,099
www.vango.co.uk
A top-of-the-range inflatable that's packed with features and provides luxury campsite living.
2 WEEKEND GETAWAYS
COLEMAN VESPUCCI 4
£280
www.coleman.eu
An excellent family tent for when you don't want the hassle of packing a huge tent. Ideal for relaxing weekends in summer.
3 FAMILY HOLIDAYS
KAMPA CROYDE 8
£800
www.kampa.co.uk
Loads of living space and flexible accomodation make this a great choice for big families planning long camping holidays.
4 INFLATABLE
SUNNCAMP BRETON 6 AIR
£695
www.sunnflair.co.uk
Simply a great value inflatable tent. Good quality with plenty of extra features and an excellent price.
5 FESTIVALS
OLPRO ABBERLEY
£110
www.olproshop.com
A nice, easy to pitch small tent that would suit two festival goers - or three if they're really good pals.
6 TOURING
OUTWELL EARTH 5
£169.99
www.outwell.co.uk
Outwell quality at entry level-price. A great weekend choice for young families or couples on the move.
7 ADVENTURE
ROBENS FAIRBANKS
£400
www.robens.co.uk
A traditional tipi style tent, with a luxurious old school camping feel - the point where glamping meets adventure.
8 GO LARGE
OUTDOOR REVOLUTION O-ZONE 6.0 XT
£999
www.outdoor-revolution.com
A huge inflatable tent that is well-designed and built to a high spec. Has absolutely loads of space.
9 SMALL INFLATABLE
KHYAM NEVADA 4
£770
www.khyam.co.uk
A spacious inflatable tent for four that would be just as good for family holidays as weekend jaunts.
10 BACKPACKING
WILD COUNTRY TRISAR 2D
£250
www.terra-nova.co.uk
A fine quality two-man lightweight tent that would be palatial for a solo camper. Comes at a decent price too
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