It’s almost pitch black in there and we’ve easily slept in untill 8 or 9 o’clock in ours without realising. One of our preferred designs, an easy to pitch tunnel style tent with a vertical front wall with rainsafe canopy. It’s not just about blocking the light out for better and longer sleep but these bedrooms make a big difference in that department too.

The tent material lets in plenty of light, but those windows when the privacy blinds are rolled out of the way make for a really light space. We need you to give Leisure Depot permission before we use your details to send you any communication. Ripstop Nylon – a durable material used in tents which is strong and repairable due to its Ripstop properties. Don't let the changing seasons put a damper on your barbecue plans; invest in a high-quality barbecue cover today to preserve your grill's longevity and keep grilling all season long. With the first couple uses you may find the odd seam or hanging point drip in, these will naturally seal over time the more the tent is wetted out and dried.The 3-layer air-poles with high-pressure valves are extremely robust and durable, providing stability and protection even in high winds. The groundsheet below the front door also flaps down making it less of a trip hazard and add entry and exit useful for children, prams and wheelchairs. The windows also feature zipped window shades ensuring flexible levels of privacy and the main entrance features a drop-down doorway providing barrier-free access reducing possible trip hazards. Certified laboratory testing proves Coleman® UVGuard protection fabrics with an SPF50 provide excellent protection against the sun’s ultraviolet rays.

Coleman® patent pending BlackOut Bedroom® helps you to manage the temperature in your bedroom by storing energy from the sun in the surface of the fabric.

Not much later, we were soon back at the tent and had the front of the MacKenzie 4 opened up and we sat outside enjoying the fresh air and thinking about cooking our evening meal of ravioli and pasta sauce – a nice easy first evening meal and maybe a cheeky bottle of red – perfect.

Normal procedure is to look for a slightly larger tent, for example, a family of four usually purchase a five or six berth tent, to give added room and comfort. We’ve tried many other tent brands, all with their own darkened bedrooms, but very few the come anywhere near close to providing the same level of comfort and solution to problems when camping in hot weather.The Polyester flysheet has a 4500mm Hydrostatic Head and UV protection as well as the usual taped seams so should give a good life span to the tent. The centre section that separates the 2 bedrooms rolls up to the ceiling so you can have the tent with just one large sleeping area. Keep bags and other items away from tent walls and be mindful that condensation can collect at the foot of AirBeams.

On days where there is a substantial temperature drop, it can be challenging to prevent tent condensation forming. If a tent has a hydrostatic head of 3000mm it means that a 3 metre column of water can be placed on its surface before any drops will show through the underside of the fabric.This spacious tent has a multitude of uses, it can be dressed as a luxury glamping bedroom, a playroom for the kids or a perfect tent for festival gatherings. A zipped partition divides the two bedrooms allowing them to be converted into a single large sleeping space. Zipper Stoppers ensure that the zips are easy to locate - Zipped window covers for night time and early morning! You can change your choices at any time by visiting Cookie preferences, as described in the Cookie notice.