Picking the right tent for the upcoming festival season can be the difference between an amazing experience and a bad one. But what should you look out for? Should you go for a pop-up tent, pole tent or air-tent? How much space will you need? There’s plenty of questions which come to mind when picking the right tent, so we’ve split our top recommendations into three categories, to hopefully make the decision on your next festival tent easier.
Festival First Timer Tents
It’s your first time at a festival, what tent do you go for? You want something that is lightweight, zero-stress and easy-to-pitch no matter if you arrive late or early.
Our Pick: The EuroHike Toco 2 & 4 Person Tents
Why the Toco Range?
The easy pitch two-pole tent that is up and ready to use in minutes once out of the bag, making it ideal for those who are new to pitching tents
- The roof ventilation system ensures better airflow through the tent to create a more comfortable sleeping environment
- Utilising a single skin construction, meaning you won’t have to deal with the stress of both an inner and an outer of the tent.
- The tents are lightweight, weighing in at 1.5 kg for the Toco 2 and 2.52 kg for the Toco 4, making them a great tent for transporting easily to your camping spot.
The Toco 2 is a great option for those who want a tent to themselves, but if there is two of you, we’d recommend the Toco 4 to ensure you have enough room for you and all your belongings.
The Festival Regular
You’ve been there and you’ve done it, so now you’re ready to level up your tent. You understand that comfort goes a long way, and this is where the EuroHike Cairns DLX comes into play.
Our Pick: EuroHike Cairns DLX Tents
Why the Cairns DLX Range?
- Coming in a 2, 3 and 4 person tent size, there’s options for most groups.
- The Cairns DLX range features the NightfallTM darkened technology, which helps keep the daylight out, meaning no early wake ups from the 5am sunrise.
- With a pitch time of just 15 minutes, you’ll be set up in no time
- Boasting a 2000mm Hydrostatic Head rating, it is full waterproof and will protect you during those typical British summer downpours.
- The tents come with a porch that has built-in windows, which makes for a great additional space to store belongings and leave your muddy gear after a long day at the festival.
The After Party
You don’t just want a tent to sleep in, you want your tent to be the go-to spot for your entire group, or the after party, as some may call it. This type of tent gives you plenty room to relax, store your gear, while allowing you to separate your sleeping area from your living area.
Our Pick: EuroHike Sendero Range
Why the Sendero Range?
- Easily pitched using its lightweight fibreglass poles through the reduced pole sleeves, meaning less struggling to try and get the pole in the right place.
- Each of the Sendero 4, 6 and 8 person tents come with a large internal living area, as well as sleeping areas, making them great for the after party and those wet mornings at the festival.
- The sewn in ground sheet helps to keep the insects and cold draughts out.
- With a height of 170cm once pitched, most people will be able to walk around comfortably while inside.
The Glamper
You love the music and the vibe of the festival, but you’re looking for a more luxurious sleep set up while you’re there. You want that glamping experience, without paying thousands for a festival glamping ticket, so we have the perfect option for you that offers that luxury feel, for a fraction of the cost.
Our Pick: EuroHike Genus Air Tent
- Available in a 4- and 8-person size, there’s plenty of room for some inflatable furniture to go with.
- No more threading poles through the pole sleeves, simply pitch and inflate, and that’s you done.
- With a spacious living area separate from the sleeping area, you’ll be living in serious luxury.
- No need for poles, simply peg it into the ground and pump it up, meaning less hassle during the set up.
Hopefully we’ve inspired you to pick the tent you need to make your festival season that little bit better. Now that you have the inspiration in terms of what tent to buy, you need to make sure you have everything you need to last the full weekend! Head over to our Festival Camping Check List here.
