Pitch perfect: Outwell's top tents

By Victoria Purcell on July 22nd 2011

Camping is cool again, but what does one look for in a tent? Camping expert Clive Garrett gives us the run down of leading brand Outwell’s top tents

Camping – everybody’s doing it! Festival-goers, weekend adventurers, friends, families… But what makes the perfect tent?

“Much is down to budget,” says Clive Garrett, former editor of Camping magazine, who now works for award-winning brand Outwell. “But, remember, you get what you pay for. “Generally, the more you pay the more use you’ll get from your tent over a much longer period compared to a cheap brand. This is the sensible, economic choice. Think carefully about your needs and check the specs – two similar looking tents may be quite different once you delve into quality and materials.”

Outwell’s huge choice of tents is split into nine collections based around use and materials. All can be customised with colour-coordinated Outwell accessories for that perfect home-from-home camping experience. The Fantasy Collection even boasts funky bedrooms for children, plus a games wall and equipment for ball games. The £439.99 Explorer has been recognised by an award as the perfect small family tent.

Towards the top end of the market you might want to benefit from the Outtex Airtech polycotton outer as found in the £869.99 Outwell Indian Lake – a tent that turns heads when you pitch up on site. The breathable natural/synthetic fibre mix keeps the tent cool in summer, warm in chillier months, and it’s easy to maintain compared to a pure cotton tent.

For good-looks and practicality, you can’t beat Outwell’s £619.99 Montana 6 – recently declared Tent of the Year in the prestigious Camping Magazine Awards. Packed with market-leading innovations like the Outwell Wind Stabilizer System that sees it stand up to Force Ten winds, it is the tent of choice for many families.

Many campers appreciate the easy-to-pitch Smart Tunnal, which springs into shape when removed from the bag meaning pitching takes seconds. Prices start from £99.99, reflecting Outwell’s attention to quality and design. 

See www.outwell.com

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