Best Festival Tent

When it comes to festival camping, sleep is sacred – and the Coleman Darwin 2 Plus BlackOut (£135) makes sure you get it. This dome tent is designed for the kind of camping where every minute counts: pitch it quickly, relax, and get back to the festival fun. Coleman’s patented BlackOut Bedroom technology is the real headline here.

By blocking up to 99% of daylight, it lets you snooze past the dawn chorus – and even keeps the interior up to 5°C cooler on scorching days.

Very welcome the morning after the night before! Lightweight fibreglass poles make set-up a breeze, while the dome design ensures stability when the weather decides to join the party.

 Add UV50 protection, mesh ventilation, and fire-retardant fabric, and you’ve got a tent that’s thoughtful, practical, and a little bit clever. Inside, the sleeping area is cosy but not cramped, with a vestibule area for your wellies and bags (and refreshments). 

Waterproofing and taped seams provide peace of mind in unpredictable British weather, while the fully integrated groundsheet means mud stays outside where it belongs. A key festival requirement! 

Lightweight, easy to pitch and designed to help you sleep longer, the Darwin 2 Plus BlackOut earns its place at the top of our Best Festival Tent category. Just don’t be surprised if your mates start “borrowing” it for their own trips.