Tent of The Year Awards 2021
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- Tent Of The Year 2021
- Best Family Tent (6-Berth)
- Best Small Family Tent (5-berth and under)
- Best XL Family Tent (7-berth and above)
- Best Poled Family Tent
- Best Weekend/Touring Tent
- Best Value Family Tent
- Best Luxury Tent
- Best Glamping Tent
Tent Of The Year 2021
Vango Anantara III Air TC 650XL
A decade after Vango brought inflatable tents to the mainstream with AirBeam technology, the latest version of the Anantara takes them to the next level.
As well as boasting the latest tech, this is a luxury family tent packed with features and high-quality materials, that should help you enjoy years of memorable family camping holidays.
Best Family Tent
Vango Anantara III Air TC 650XL
Despite the trend for enormous tents, the six-berth family model is still the most popular on the campsite and there is a huge amount of choice out there
Best Small Family Tent
Outwell Oakdale 5PA
With cars getting smaller, many families are turning to compact tents that are easier to fit in the boot, but still provide all the comfort and space they need
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Best XL Family Tent
Outwell Knoxville 7SA
Supersize me! The fashion for XL tents shows no sign of slowing down and if you really want to spread out on the campsite then it might be time to go large
Best Poled Family Tent
Coleman Castle Pines 6L
Inflatable tents might be the most popular for families these days, but there are still many campers who prefer the simplicity of traditional poled tents
Best Weekend/Touring Tent
Vango Joro 450
Quick and easy to pitch, weekend and touring tents are designed for campers who want to get set up as fast as possible and get on with enjoying their time on the campsite
Best Value Family Tent
Outdoor Revolution Camp Star 600
Good value in a tent is not just about the lowest price. Forget about that £50 supermarket tent – the best value tents are those that give you the most for your money
Best Luxury Tent
Dometic Ascension FTX 601TC
Luxury tents come in the most sumptuous materials and are packed with the sort of features that turn camping into an unforgettable experience – for all the right reasons!
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