The 10 Best Tents as of July 2026

How we ranked these tents

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each tent does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

We also weigh real-world owner reviews — star ratings and how many people left them — and whether each product has the features you'd expect in its class.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Tents	Score	Best for	Capacity	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	MSR Hubba Hubba 2	9.1	Best backpacking	2-person	£450	View Price
2	Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2	9.0	Best ultralight	2-person	£500	View Price
3	Nemo Dagger OSMO 2	8.8	Best comfort-to-weight	2-person	£480	View Price
4	Vango Aether 450	8.7	Best family	4-person	£400	View Price
5	Terra Nova Laser Compact 2	8.7	Best lightweight value	2-person	£350	View Price
6	Berghaus Air 6	8.6	Best inflatable	6-person	£600	View Price
7	Outwell Springwood 5	8.4	Best for groups	5-person	£300	View Price
8	Coleman Coastline 3 Plus	8.3	Best value family	3-person	£180	View Price
9	Vango Nevis 200	8.3	Best cheap backpacking	2-person	£90	View Price
10	Portal 3-4 Man Tent	8.0	Best budget	3-4 person	£90	View Price

The full ranking

Best backpacking

MSR Hubba Hubba 2

9.1Our number one pick.

The Hubba Hubba 2 is the benchmark backpacking tent, balancing genuinely low weight with liveable space, easy pitching and excellent weather protection. It is pricey, but for hikers who want one tent to do everything it is superb.

Weather: 9.2Space: 8.8Weight: 9.2Value: 8.6

Pros

Great weight-to-space balance
Easy to pitch
Reliable in bad weather

Cons

Expensive
Tight for two big adults plus kit

Check price on Amazon≈ £450

Best ultralight

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

9.0A superb runner-up.

The Copper Spur is the one to beat for ultralight comfort, with steep walls that maximise interior space for its tiny packed weight. The lightweight fabrics need care, but for fast-and-light trips it is exceptional.

Weather: 8.8Space: 9.0Weight: 9.4Value: 8.4

Pros

Very light for the space
Roomy, steep walls
Two doors and porches

Cons

Delicate fabrics
Premium price

Check price on Amazon≈ £500

Best comfort-to-weight

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2

8.8Rounds out our top three.

The Dagger OSMO 2 prioritises liveability, with generous headroom, big porches and a tough, sustainable OSMO fabric that pitches taut and sheds rain well. It is a touch heavier than pure ultralight tents, but far comfier to wait out weather in.

Weather: 9.0Space: 9.2Weight: 8.6Value: 8.6

Pros

Very liveable space
Tough OSMO fabric
Big porches

Cons

Heavier than ultralight rivals
Pricey

Check price on Amazon≈ £480

Best family

Vango Aether 450

8.7A standout in the upper half.

The Aether 450 is a brilliant family-and-festival tent, quick to pitch with AirBeam-style poles, roomy for four and well sealed against British weather. It is bulky and heavy to carry far, but for car camping it is excellent.

Weather: 9.0Space: 9.0Weight: 7.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Quick to pitch
Roomy for families
Good weather protection

Cons

Heavy and bulky
Not for backpacking

Check price on Amazon≈ £400

Best lightweight value

Terra Nova Laser Compact 2

8.7A well-rounded mid-table pick.

The Laser Compact 2 brings genuine lightweight backpacking pedigree at a more accessible price, with a low, wind-shedding profile. Interior space is snug, but for solo hikers and weight-watchers it is great value.

Weather: 8.8Space: 8.0Weight: 9.0Value: 8.8

Pros

Light and wind-resistant
Good value for the weight
Reliable brand

Cons

Snug interior
Small porch

Check price on Amazon≈ £350

Best inflatable

Berghaus Air 6

8.6Great value in the middle of the pack.

The Air 6 uses inflatable beams instead of poles, so a big six-person tent pitches in minutes with a pump. It is heavy and pricey, but for hassle-free family camping the speed and space are wonderful.

Weather: 8.8Space: 9.2Weight: 7.2Value: 8.2

Pros

Inflates in minutes
Huge family space
Sturdy in wind

Cons

Heavy and bulky
Expensive

Check price on Amazon≈ £600

Best for groups

Outwell Springwood 5

8.4A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Springwood 5 is a roomy, well-made tunnel tent for groups and families, with good headroom and a sewn-in groundsheet to keep bugs out. It is large and heavy, but for spacious car camping it is great value.

Weather: 8.6Space: 9.2Weight: 7.4Value: 8.8

Pros

Spacious for groups
Good headroom
Sewn-in groundsheet

Cons

Large and heavy
Slower to pitch

Check price on Amazon≈ £300

Best value family

Coleman Coastline 3 Plus

8.3Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

The Coastline 3 Plus is a long-time value favourite, a sturdy, weatherproof three-person tent with a porch at a very fair price. It is heavier than backpacking tents, but for weekends and festivals it is dependable and cheap.

Weather: 8.6Space: 8.4Weight: 7.8Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable and sturdy
Weatherproof
Handy porch

Cons

Heavy for hiking
Basic materials

Check price on Amazon≈ £180

Best cheap backpacking

Vango Nevis 200

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

The Nevis 200 is the budget backpacker's friend, a light, compact two-person tent that handles three-season weather for very little money. It is snug and basic, but for first-time hikers it is remarkable value.

Weather: 8.2Space: 7.8Weight: 8.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Light and cheap
Decent weather protection
Compact packed size

Cons

Snug for two
Basic features

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Best budget

Portal 3-4 Man Tent

8.0Rounds out our top ten.

Portal's 3-4 man dome is one of the cheapest reliable ways to get camping, an easy-pitch tent with a porch, a sewn-in groundsheet and a serious 4000mm waterproof rating that does the basics well in fair-to-changeable weather. It's heavier than a backpacking tent, but as a starter or festival tent it's excellent value.

Weather: 8.2Space: 8.2Weight: 7.6Value: 9.2

Pros

Affordable and well rated
Easy dome pitch with porch
4000mm waterproof, sewn-in groundsheet

Cons

Heavy to carry
Not for serious storms

Check price on Amazon≈ £90

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the tents in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the MSR Hubba Hubba 2, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2 and Nemo Dagger OSMO 2 are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best tents without overthinking it, the MSR Hubba Hubba 2 is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £450

Our top picks at a glance

MSR Hubba Hubba 2

Terra Nova Laser Compact 2

Outwell Springwood 5

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How we ranked these tents

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

MSR Hubba Hubba 2

Pros

Cons

Big Agnes Copper Spur HV UL2

Pros

Cons

Nemo Dagger OSMO 2

Pros

Cons

Vango Aether 450

Pros

Cons

Terra Nova Laser Compact 2

Pros

Cons

Berghaus Air 6

Pros

Cons

Outwell Springwood 5

Pros

Cons

Coleman Coastline 3 Plus

Pros

Cons

Vango Nevis 200

Pros

Cons

Portal 3-4 Man Tent

Pros

Cons

Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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