Hi-Gear 5 Metre Family Bell Tent, Premium Luxury Waterproof Polycotton Bell Tent with Reinforced PVC Groundsheet, 8 Man Bell Tent, Glamping Tent, Scouting Tent, Yurt Tent

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While it’s important you like the look of your tent, there’s no point in going for something that looks stylish, when ultimately, it might not keep you warm and dry. While we do live in a beautiful country, the weather is unpredictable at best. Therefore, it’s worth looking at the waterproof rating of any tent, also known as the Hydrostatic Head rating. The rating measures the quantity of rain the tent can withstand in millimetres. It’s key to remember that the higher the score, the more durable the tent. • Is it spacious enough for your family?

Features - It has the aforementioned ventilation and stove aperture, as well as zip-off ground sheet and an internal point to hang your lantern, but otherwise is relatively lightly featured. Some ports to run power for a full glamping setup would've been great. Coming in slightly cheaper than the most compelling alternatives, especially for this size of tent, the Life Under Canvas 5m Bell Tent offers good value. We would have scored it 10/10 but it loses a point for the rubbish zips. Key specs – Weight: 31.85kg; Size: 6 man; Material: Sentinel dura; Waterproofing: 4,000mm; Bedrooms: 3 The living space isn’t huge but there is good headspace, and the tent was one of the most breathable we tested, with plentiful vents for hot nights. We also found the Buxton easy to pitch, with colour-coded poles making it intuitive to erect. Key specs – Weight: 41.9kg; Size: 8 man; Material: Polyester; Waterproofing: 6,000mm; Bedrooms: 3/4

What to look for when buying a new family tent

Big family tents are heavy, take up space and can be fiddly to erect, so make sure you’ve got space in the car to store a weighty model. Newer family models are now often inflatable with pumps instead of erected with traditional poles. These “air” tents can be a real time-saver if you have a decent pump. Specially designed for family camping trips, the Quechua Arpenaz is an affordable four-person tent, offering fantastic value for money. The flysheet’s fabric can withstand winds of over 50 miles per hour and offers UPF 30 sun protection. When erected, the roof of the tent stands well over head height, making it easy to stand up and walk around. Pitching a Bell Tent can usually be achieved in around 25 minutes but this version of the 5m Bell Tent comes with a porch attachment, adding slightly to pitching time. The porch attaches via a zip and has its own series of poles, pegs and guylines to contend with, somewhat taking away from the feeling of simplicity in the main body of the tent. Comfort - With a large living space and 3m height, this is definitely a comfortable tent. We liked the three ventilation points around the base, as well as the roof aperture should you wish to use an internal stove - would've been great to be able to control the roof ventilation as you can in some other tents. Versatility - With a 10 minute setup time and being by no means light, we'd see this tent as being great if you intend on doing longer stays.

Comfy, roomy and straightforward to pitch, the Robens Klondike Grande is a retro-styled bell tent equipped with modern technology. Designed with HydroTex Polycotton Fabric with a water-repellent treatment, the Klondike Grande benefits from reduced condensation and natural breathability. Housing up to nine people, this model has a stovepipe port, ideal for a wood-burning stove. All of our 5m canvas tents can be easily fitted with a Flashing Kit to allow for the use of a stove. You can learn how to do this by reading our blog post Installing a Flashing Kit/Stove Hole. Our 5 metre Bell Tent Collection is our best-selling size, an ideal camping size for a family of five, as a luxurious space for four adults, or as a truly glam suite for two. Specifically designed with family camping in mind, the Dometic Ascension FTX is equipped with spacious bedrooms and innovative features. The polyester construction guarantees a comfortable night’s sleep and protection from all types of weather. This model features mesh panels on three sides and a large porch door which can be opened on a particularly sunny day.To make the decision a little easier, here are our top 3 tips on purchasing your perfect family tent. It’s waterproof to a very decent 4,000mm and has a strong sewn-in groundsheet underfoot – this is a tent ready to deal with the foulest weather without a fuss. “Airbeam” blowup poles make it easy to inflate with the included pump, despite its hefty size and weight. Planning a summer camping holiday with the kids? A great family tent is probably the most important element to ensuring a gang of happy campers. You need somewhere roomy, waterproof and comfortable, both to sleep and hang out in, especially if the weather isn’t looking so balmy. Family tents don’t come cheap though, but it’s worth investing in as good a quality model as you can afford – with care it will last you decades of camping holidays in Britain and beyond. Waterproofing Key specs – Weight: 17kg; Size: 4 man; Material: Polyester; Waterproofing: 4,000mm; Bedrooms: 1 or 2 If you’re after something a little different, consider investing in a canvas “glamping” style bell tent instead of a polyester one. While they tend to only be water resistant and won’t withstand torrential rain, canvas tents are ideal for hot weather, as they are cool and breathable, and they also tend to be very spacious, with plenty of head height. It’s the ideal option if you’re off on a camping holiday in the Mediterranean or for taking the family to a summer festival.