The best four-man tents for UK camping in 2024

A simple tunnel tent with two bedrooms and a front room. It is easy to pitch (Coleman says it can be set up by two people in a short time), and casual campers will adore the generous headroom.

The polyester fabric is watertight and wind-tight, while the inner tent is breathable and contains a mosquito net to keep out unwanted visitors. The floor tarpaulin helps protect from rain and insects. There are two large sleeping chambers, an awning, PVC windows, and space for tables and chairs. It also has ventilation chambers to improve air circulation.

This is a well-priced tent with lots of space and will stand the test of time because the Coleman brand has proven itself over the years. We like that it provides SPF50+ sun protection too.

This is ideal if you're unsure camping is the holiday of choice for you and want to test the waters before committing to a more expensive model, or you need something no-frills for occasional use.

Tried and Tested by Adam Binnie:

"Trying new things as a family can be tricky – you don't want to spend hundreds of pounds on an activity when you're not 100% sure the kids will enjoy it, but if you budget too little and end up with something flimsy and unsubstantial, then you can guarantee nobody will have a good time.

Much like its Portofino stand-up paddleboard that we reviewed, Trail Outdoor Leisure's Hartland four-man tent is everything you need to get started without compromising on price or quality.

My wife, two kids, and I went camping in this tent during the summer - it was easy to pitch, spacious enough inside for all our kit, and felt like it was constructed to last for more than one holiday. Tents at the lower end of the price spectrum can often feel like they are disposable items, but the Hartman's seams and zips are robust.

The groundsheet isn't sewn in, and space-wise, the rooms are a little tight for taller campers (I'm 6 foot 2 and just about fit), but otherwise, we got on just fine, the kids and both parents enjoying a decent night's sleep in a warm and dry tent.

It takes up a fair bit of room when packed away but on the flip side of this, it's not a total pain in the neck to put back in the bag. Everything fits neatly without having to be installed in a specific order. A bit basic compared to some of the fancier items on this list but rock-solid and dependable nonetheless."

A similar design to the Coleman Coastline, but a bit bigger. Thanks to its waterproof rating, there is some extra peace of mind if the heavens open on your camping trip. The poles are Powerflex – high-grade fibreglass, for easy assembly and resistance to the elements.

The living area is nice and spacious, and the layout is perfect for two couples or parents and children. You can even remove the inner divider to create one extra-large bedroom. The Stargrove II 450 has a good amount of headroom for people who want it. It’s good value and the lighter shade of grey on the roof is an excellent touch to reduce heat absorption. Another excellent feature is the addition of Vango's Nightfall fabric to the bedrooms for less light intrusion in the morning. It has a fully sewn-in groundsheet to keep out creepy-crawlies, while mesh doors and ventilation panels help to improve air circulation.

The compact design of the Darwin 4+ is very deceptive from the outside, but it does indeed cater for four adults. It also has some extra stability to deal with bad weather thanks to its shape and fibreglass poles. The built-in air flaps allow air to circulate freely to reduce stuffiness, while there’s an awning that’s large enough to store equipment and shoes. It also has SPF50+ UV protection, which is another positive. 

It's the ideal four-person tent for groups or families who camp in places prone to slightly more enthusiastic weather or couples who need extra space. We recommend this tent to groups who camp beyond a sheltered camping ground. It’s impressively light for a four-man tent at just 6.4kg and maintains very respectable interior space. It’s ideal for day trips or trekking.

The luxurious feel of quality to this tent makes it very attractive for longer camping trips. It's not the cheapest here, but you can't beat the build quality and ease of pitching. 

The poles/tubes are inflated using the supplied pump as you'd expect, but those are seriously shored up with Vango's patented TBS II tension band system for extra rigidity. Large windows and an awning in the front give an amazing feeling of space. 

There are two doors on this tent – a mesh door on the front, and a canopy over side door. A linked-in PE groundsheet keeps bugs out in the living space. The bedrooms are well-ventilated, darker in the morning to stop you waking up too early, and room dividers add privacy. 

It’s a generous size for four people (it's actually rated for five) and it has the best front room of all the tents here. The material is also Protex 70 waterproof, and a fire-retardant flysheet (4,000 HH) finishes off this brilliant four-man camping option.

The go-to four-person tent for anyone wishing to stick to a budget. It has impressive space and a good waterproof rating. It's light too, which makes it great for quick weekends away in spring or summer. It comes with an oversized carry bag to make it as easy as possible to put it away once you’re finished with it. 

It has a single sleeping pod for up to four people, probably most suitable for a family group. The sleeping pod is designed to stay dry even when it’s raining. The porch area is well covered, so it can be used to store shoes and rucksacks. The tent also has built-in PVC windows to let in more light.  

For anyone breaking into the world of camping, this is a great option. It’s quite low-profile, which means it doesn’t catch the wind so much. We love how light it is, its value, and its darkened bedroom.

Okay – we own up. This is clearly a six-man tent, right? No, it is indeed designed for four people, but what better luxury can you think of other than lots of extra room?  

Space is everything when it comes to comfort, and this can take two double beds if that's how you prefer to snooze. A full-size family tent for the annual summer camping trip. Ample space, horizontal and vertical; blackout liners for the bedroom (that blocks 99% of the light) and helps keep the space up to 5 degrees cooler during the day, and 1 degree warmer at night. For such a big tent, it’s incredibly easy to pitch thanks to inflatable poles – Coleman says that it can be pitched by one person, if required. It also has SPF50+ UV protection, to keep you and your fellow campers safe from the sun’s rays. 

If, above all else, you want space for the family, this is your best option. Its best features are the large and flexible living spaces, porch, sewn-in groundsheet and excellent liveability for long camps.

A different beast from the rest. A large, but ultralight technical tent built to deal with all but the most extreme weather. It’s ideal for a group of hikers wanting a single tent for space-saving purposes. It's much lower than the other tunnel tents and uses two fly fabrics in the lower section of the tent to improve abrasion resistance. 

There’s plenty of room for shoes, rucksacks and other gear. There’s one large door for easy access to the main part of the tent, while a smaller hatch at the end of the tent makes it easy if you just need to grab something from your kit, without going back inside.  

Packed down, this tent is 21cm x 44cm and weighs just 4.39kg, making it amazingly compact for its size. We particularly recommend this to folks keen on camping in rugged places off the beaten track. We love how easy it is to pitch, and how durable it is. It’s well worth the investment for those who would suit it.

Frequent campers often run into trouble with supplied tent pegs pulling from the ground when the wind gets up or bending out of shape over time. These ribbed steel pegs will solve these issues and hold your tent down like a magnet. They are 10mm thick and 290mm long with a sharp pointed end for piercing hard ground or stones.

A tarpaulin is a must for campers pitching for a decent length of time. Put underneath the floor of your tent, a tarpaulin gives extra underfloor waterproofing and keeps the underside of the tent cleaner.

It'll also mean that if you do get caught in a minor ground flood, your camping bed and the rest of your kit will stay nice and dry.

Goal Zero is an innovative and growing American company that strives to deliver amazing power solutions in far-flung corners of the world. The company's vision began in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2008 where it developed power products to rural communities with no access to electricity or power.

Goal Zero’s Crush Light is affordable and brilliant. It’s collapsible with several brightness settings up to 60 lumens. You can get up to 35 hours of run time, and the lamp is easily rechargeable, either from the solar panel on top or by plugging in a micro USB (supplied).

This is both a lantern and a power bank. It has a brightness of up to 400 lumens. Hang it up or put it on a surface with its adjustable legs. You can have one side lit, or both giving all-round 360-degree light. Depending on settings, you can get up to 48 hours of run-time.

There is also a 5,200mAh battery and a USB output that allows you to charge devices too. The lantern itself can be recharged via USB or by using the crank handle on top.

If you are heading somewhere where mains electricity is not available, a portable solar panel is a great essential. At about 300g, this Powkey one is lightweight and charges devices via a USB output.