Tents & Shelters

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Nemo says:  Armed with NEMO’s top-performing OSMO™ fabric on the fly, Mayfly OSMO is a notably durable backpacking shelter for adventurers ready to hit the trail. A...

Kaitum 2 is an excellent option for a spacious and practical four-season tent. This highly versatile tent has a generous amount of internal space, two entrances, and two good-sized vestibules. Hilleberg says The Kaitum and Kaitum GT models are highly…

The Meteor Lite 3000 provides a lightweight balance between usable space and durability. A new lighter weight model of the popular Meteor 3000, the weight has been stripped back but none of the features! Sierra Designs says:  Take your home dee…

A light, roomy tent that easily accommodates two but is a palace for one, the 2lite is a solid shelter built from high-quality materials that hold up well even in exposed spots.   SlingFin says:  The 2Lite is our lightest pole-supported ten…

UOG TOP PICK - Wechsel Bella 1.5 person tent - Spacious, stable, free-standing and light. The Wechsel Bella 1.5 is the only tent that we are aware of that has been developed by women for women. It was conceived in a collaboration between Wechsel and …

The Long version of the Copper Spur HV UL2 offers all the great design points from the standard version but with that extra bit of space for those taller users to feel comfortable, or for those needing a bit more room without moving into a much large…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Vango says:  The extremely versatile Radon UL 1 will take you to new places with its lightweight, spacious, semi freestanding design. Designed for ultimate stability and durabilit…

The Meteor 3000 provides an impressive balance of usable space, durability, weight and great value for money. This solid three season tent is a great all-rounder. Sierra Designs says So much room you’ll want to extend your stay in the outdoors…

A lightweight geodesic, two-person backpacking tent with two ample vestibules. A tent that provides a generous amount of internal space for such a lightweight tent. This tent is an excellent option for anyone looking to be more adventurous with...

UOG TOP PICK - Nordisk Oppland 2 LW Tent - We've singled out Nordisk's Oppland 2 LW as one of our top recommendations because it is the most spacious lightweight 2 person tent. This is an unbelievably spacious tent with a cavernous vestibule still on…

The Ten is an adaptable tent with many configurations. It protects against bad weather, has easy setup, and features designed for winter use, like glove-friendly toggles and large buckles. The two large vestibules offer ample storage, and the tent fe…

Six Moon Designs Skyscape Trekker provides a lot of internal space for such a light tent, achieving this by using trekking poles as its framework and utilising a hybrid single/two skin design. Six Moon Designs says The Skyscape Trekker is our most..…

This two person, 4 season tent weighs in at under 2kg and provides a good amount of space with serious protection. A classic tunnel tent design keeps the weight down while maintaining strength and reliability for a range of conditions. ...

The Blacktail tent offers campers who don't go out as regularly a solid design and well made tent. With a large sized inner and practical mix of mesh and fabric - they are a bit heavier than other tents in the range but they are more durable and offe…

The updated Freelite Series shaves even more weight without compromising livability—all at an even greater value for those seeking the best of both worlds. These ultralight tents are the ideal choice for anything from a weekend backcountry trip…

We're working out what we think - we'll add our view here!  Vango says:  The award-winning F10 MTN 2 tent is the go-to mountain tent for all UK or overseas trips. The 4 pole classic geodesic construction creates a self-supporting structure,…

UOG TOP PICK - Hilleberg Soulo Tent - Hilleberg quality in a relatively lightweight package. We've singled out Hilleberg's Soulo as one of our top recommendations because it is probably the best solo tent we have for the most challenging conditions..…

The RopeFish Dyneema cord is a highly versatile and durable 2mm cord with a high breaking strength. It is lightweight, low-stretch, and resistant to abrasion and UV. SwissPiranha says:  The handy cardboard fits in every pocket or glove compartm…

The Telemark 2.2 simply adds a second door to the original, massively popular tent. Keeping the same materials and design it still manages to keep the low weight and the impressive packsize.  Nordisk says Telemark 2 LW with an entrance at each s…

The MSR Tindheim 3 is a spacious, 3 season tunnel tent with a ‘Storm-pitch design’ for pitching in bad weather.  MSR says:  Strong, spacious three-season tunnel tent with great stability in bad weather. Versatile, spacious and..…

The Solo Tarp is an excellent lightweight shelter option, weighing just 201g and packing small. Its 10D nylon fabric with an 1800mm waterproof coating is durable for its weight. Gossamer Gear says:  Light, dry and super simple, the Solo Tarp is.…