Cool New 2026 Tents At The NEC Show

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If you want to keep one step ahead of everyone else, the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show at the NEC Birmingham is not to be missed. The camping hall at the February show is the UK’s biggest showcase for new tents, roof tents, trailer tents and folding campers.

Iain Duff, Content Editor: Campervans/Camping

Iain Duff Content Editor: Campervan/Camping

Iain has been an avid camper since his very first night under canvas in his parents’ back garden, more years ago than he cares to remember. As a fully fledged gear geek he takes every opportunity to try out the latest camping gadgets when he’s out and about!

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If you couldn’t make it to the NEC there’s no need to worry, we’ve got you covered. We’ve put together a round-up of 10 of the most exciting new tents for 2026, from compact weekenders to cavernous, luxury glamping tents.

Whatever your tent needs, there’s something here to inspire your next trip. 

Read on to see which tents made our must-see list and start planning your next great escape. Hopefully this will give you some ideas for your next buy.

Outwell Sacramento 6

The new Sacramento 6 from Outwell is a classic inflatable family tunnel tent with room for up to six people. It has darkened bedrooms and a bright, spacious living area.

Other features include magnetic ‘quick and quiet’ inner doors, the HookTrack system for hanging lighting and accessories, and loads of ventilation.

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Holawild AirTek Machu Picchu XL

If it’s spacious luxury you’re after, how about this – the stunning looking Machu Picchu from Holawild. With a price tag of over two grand it screams glamping extravagance. It even has a roof port so you can set up a wood burning stove for year-round cosiness.

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Vango Edition 60

Vango is celebrating its sixtieth birthday this year – and this special edition produced to mark the occasion is a far cry from the backpacking tents it first made its name with in 1966.

The Edition 60 is packed full of premium features including the brand-new 300 denier Dynamic Weave 300 fabric, with a 5,000mmHH waterproof rating and ColourLok Eco technology. The interior is vast with large PVC windows which feature another new innovation, SkyTrack sliding blinds.

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Opus Blyth300

Inflatable tents are designed for ease of pitching, but if pumping the tent up is still too much trouble for you, how about a self-inflating tent that does all the hard work for you at the touch of a button? The Smart Tent range from Opus does exactly that – and even has built-in USB ports to power lights and charge your phone.

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Opus Blyth300

All the way from New Zealand, Zempire is known for its quality family tents. The Shapeshifter is a completely new concept that allows you to build the tent you want.

Once you have the basic sleeping area you can add a variety of modules to suit your needs. Add more sleeping or living areas or extra outdoor space. It’s really innovative stuff.

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Coleman Darwin Summer 3

This compact tent from Coleman is called the Darwin Summer, and its unique colour certainly has a sunshine feel to it. It’s perfect for festivals or summer weekend getaways.

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Kampa Moongazer

Another NEC standout was the new Moongazer from Kampa, a two or three-berth tent that features two doors, an opening canopy, an unusual external A-frame, and a large poled door awning.

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