See below for our recommendations of tents for festival weekend
Mosodo 3-4 Person Pop Up Tent
The Mosodo 4 person tent is a very quick and easy to set up tent, taking only a couple minutes to set up. It is very lightweight and easy to carry, weighing only 4 kg.
The design allows you to use the outer section together with the inner, or separately to create a shaded area as shown in the photo on the right.
Click on the amazon link on the right to buy the Mosodo tent.
Pros
Fairly Cheap
Quick and easy set up
Light to carry
Both tents can be used separately
Cons
Reviews say it's not very waterproof
Not very spacious- won't fit 4 people and bags
LONA 3-4 Person Instant Tent
The LONA 3-4 Person tent is very easy and quick to set up and fold down. It only takes a few seconds to complete the installation.
The tent is also very high quality, thick, waterproof and windproof, perfect for a typical British summer weekend!
The high-end fiberglass rods also help to keep the tent stable in windy conditions. The tent comes with one door and three windows, for good ventilation, as well as having a mesh yarn to keep insects and mosquitoes out.
Pros
Quick and easy to set up and fold down
High quality and waterproof
Stable in windy conditions
Cons
Quite expensive if you only want to use once, but a good investment if you're using it for multiple weekends
Only fits 2 people if you have your bags inside
Active Era 2 Person Tent
The Active Era 2 Person tent has been through advanced waterproof testing and is resistant to storms. Designed with a double layer to prevent water from coming in. Definitely needed on a typical British weekend where it is bound to rain!
Typical cheaper tents tend to suffer from internal condensation, not the Active Era tent. The internal layer reduces the chance of this, whilst the waterproof external layer prevents water from coming in. Also comes with an extra thick ground sheet, sewn directly at the base, for more comfort.
Being spacious and comfortable, there is plenty of room for two adults to enjoy a comfortable night's sleep. The two windows and rear air vent allow for air circulation and temperature control, whilst the anti-insect netting keeps unwanted bugs out.
Comes with a travel bag that can be carried by handle or cross body strap. Oh and did we mention this tent is also pop-up. Allows you to pitch the tent instantly, and get straight on the beers!
Finally, comes with an easy-to-follow, step by step guide, to help you fold the tent back up.
Pros
Quick and easy to set up
Comes with a travel bag so very easy to carry
Anti-insect netting to prevent unwanted bugs
Reviews say it's great value for money and bigger than standard 2 person pop-up tents
Cons
Some reviews say that tent isn't as waterproof as the description makes it out to be
'I had the nicest cleanest, driest, sturdy tent in the field. I reviewed it as three because although great, the zip came off the bag and small rips developed at the seams'
Qisan Hydraulic Dome Tent 3-4 Person
Easy to put up and down!
To put up:
Lay out the tent
Lift the middle and ensure all the legs are clicked into place
To take down:
Press down on the two struts with yellow stickers and apply force there
The tent will fold inwards and be in a state to pack away
The Qisan hydraulic tent can easily fit 3-4 people. Super breathable, good ventilation and heat dissipation to ensure cool, comfortable sleeping conditions.
Only weighting 2.8Kg, the Qisan is very easy to carry.
Pros
Very fast and easy to set up and take down
Great quality
Double entrance for easy of use
Good value for money
Cons
Bottom of the tent is thin, so using a camping mat or air bed is advised
Not to be used in extreme weather conditions
Single skin, which means damp can transfer through
Trail 2 Person Double Skin Pop Up Tent
The Trail 2 person stent is perfect for festivals. Comes with a small porch for bag storage. Fast and easy to pitch, with a double skin design to keep you dry during the heaviest of summer showers.
The pre-attached guy ropes mean you simply remove the tent from its bag, it instantly pops into shape, and then you simply peg the guy ropes and tent into place. Can be set up in less than 5 minutes!
Sleep 2 people with the porch for storage of your bags and shoes. Porch and inner bedroom are separated by an internal zip-lock door to keep the heat in.
Air vents help to maximize air flow and reduce condensation for a comfortable night's sleep. Also features a water-resistant PU coating to shield from the rain.
Included: 8 steel pegs and a compact shoulder carry bag
Weight 1.4Kg
Pros
Lightweight
Very easy to set up
Inner porch for storage
Reviews say it is very durable
Cons
One review said the pegs are flimsy so might need to be replaced after multiple uses
Another review said that the tent got delivered and a zip was broken
Somewhat difficult to put away