8 Man Tents For A Great Holiday

An 8 Man Tent Will Make Your Break!

• Want to have a great time camping this year?
• We can't guarantee the weather, but
• We can show you the best tents on the net
• If you've got an eight man tent it won't matter if it's raining!

The Tents We Advertise Are :

• From reputable stores
• Made by established manufacturers
• Guaranteed

 

Why Buy An 8 Man Tent?

If you are going away this summer or any time of year, then bearing in mind the recession - if you are not going abroad, even if you spend a few hundred pounds on an extra large tent, it will make your holiday a lot more fun, and you'll still be spending nowhere near as much as you would if you hopped on a plane to somewhere. And besides, when the sun is out in the UK, there is nowhere better to be in the summer than a campsite - preferably near beach. And, if you've got kids they will love a newer and bigger tent - and if it rains, it's great to have enough space for them to explore and hang around 'indoors'.

The 8 man tents advertised on this site have been chosen from the best tent suppliers on the net, and are provided by the most reputable manufacturers including Gelert, Coleman, Vango and more.

How To Choose An 8 Man Tent

Giving advice is always something I've avoided, and all advice given should be treated with a 'caveat', or pinch of salt, but below are some simple considerations which I believe to be helpful, and if you think you can add to this list, (or even think that I am wrong) please tell me.

8 Man Tent Height

This is a personal issue for me that particularly relates to 'back problems' and if you are prone to them yourself, then I really do hope that this point will help you in choosing a tent that will minimise your discomfort. It all boils down to this - if you have back problems and you spend a week in and out of a tent that does not allow for head room, and forces you to constantly bend over, then it is highly unlikely that this will do anything other than agitate your existing back problem.

The point here is quite simple - choose a tent that has the widest standing area that will allow you to spend your time in your tent stood up. This also depends on how much time you will be spending in your tent while you are camping. If you are just using the tent as a sleeping base while you spend your days off keeping yourself busy, then this is less of a consideration. However, if you do envisage your camping trip to be highly 'tent bound' then get yourself the tent with the most headroom. This is what I have done and it has made all the difference.

Fibreglass Or Tubular Frame

This is one case where the tents main structure is actually important. The difference between flexible fibre frame, and steel poles can be pronounced. The two main differences between the two are weight and size of the unpacked tent. This may have a bearing on your choice dependent on several factors; where do you store the tent when it is not in use, how much room do you have in your car/van for transportation, and if for example you are are going to a festival, how far are you going to have to carry your unpacked 8 man tent before you put it up? All things to be considered, and if you live in a small flat, will be driving to Glastonbury in a Rover 200, we would advise against a steel tubular framed 8 man tent.

Cost Vs Durability

Hmmm, tricky one this, do you take advantage of the cheapest deal, or do you go for something that will last a long time (and has a great guarantee)? This is a 'personal circumstances' kind of question, and only you will know the answer to this. I've never bought a 'bad tent' - but I have probably moved on to another tent before my original falls apart.

I camp a helluva lot, and apart from misplacing poles etc (which is my problem not the manufacturers) the main problem I have had is with zips, and the the elasticated bits that for pegging that are usually connected to the main tent/ground piece - these two are an issue with cheaper tents, but then again, as I said, I do put my tents through pretty rigorous testing as I use them a lot. And, if you have spent £90 on an 8 man tent, and it has lasted you for approximately 1 month of camping, arguably you've had your money's worth.

These days I tend to spend a bit more, but then again from your point of view, it all depends on how often you are going to go camping over the next few years. I would seriously figure out how many times you will be camping over the next five years, get your calculator out, and take it from there.

Tent Pitch Time

Some of the tents advertised do come with the manufacturers' 'tent pitch times'. In all honesty we advise that these claims are taken with a pinch of salt - we are not saying that the tent makers are making false claims, however we do believe that it is a claim that is subject to a lot of variables. The whole point as far as we are concerned is that a supposed tent pitch time is not really a good criterion to judge your purchase of a tent on. The only advice that we can give is to not put up the tent on your own, many hands make light work (believe me - I'm a really macho 'tent head' but I've learnt my lesson) - it is never rocket science, just read the instructions, take your time and it won't take too long!