Top 5 One-Person Tents
Is there anything better than waking up in the wild to a view all your own? To sipping tea inside your sleeping bag while watching the sunrise? Ok, we can't guarantee such perfect camping conditions, but there is a joy that comes from wild camping, and solo nights in the wild are just plain good for the soul.
This season, we've got a stupendous range of tents to suit every use, condition & budget. Plus, if you visit us in-store we can pitch any tent for you to see and compare. Our staff are fanatical about camping and like nothing more than spending an hour discussing tents, so make sure to tap their knowledge! In the meantime, here's our top picks for 2022 one-person wild camping.
A massive thank you to the nice people at Comrie Croft for allowing us to pitch all our new season tents! The Croft is a great destination for every type of camper with meadow, woodland & campervan pitches, teepee accomodation, plus some fantastic mountain bike trails for novice to expert, a brilliant cafe & farm shop, excellent facilities, and all set in a beautiful area of Perthshire. Go and visit, you won't regret it!
BEST ON A BUDGET
Highlander Falcon Bivi Tent: £90
- Weight: 1kg (0.95kg without dry bag)
- Fly Hydrostatic Head: 4000mm
- Pack size: L37 x D10cm
You don't always need to spend loads of money to get great kit. The Falcon Bivi is a superb value 1-man tent that packs pretty small, making it ideal for fast and light missions, cycle touring and more. The two hoop construction provides enhanced comfort over a standard Bivi bag and is super lightweight, making it a great option for the minimalist explorer.
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BEST ALL ROUNDER
MSR Elixir 1-Person Tent: £224
- Weight: 2.2kg
- Fly Hydrostatic Head: 1500mm flysheet; 3000mm floor
- Pack size: 48 x 15cm
The Elixir range from MSR has long been one of our favourites. Sturdy construction, strong fabrics and plenty of space inside make it perfectly suited to a few nights getting away from it all. It isn't the lightest, but it's balance of space-to-weight-to-cost is second to none. Also, it's a dream to pitch with its clever one pole system and comes with a footprint for extended use in one location or extra ground protection in wet weather.
"For the money, I've found the MSR absolutely fantastic. It's so easy to use, reliable & has so much useable space!"
R Wilson, Tiso Marketing
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GOING LIGHT
OEX Phoxx I Ultralite 1-Person Tent: £185
- Weight: 715g (without bag/accessories)
- Fly Hydrostatic Head: 1500mm flysheet; 3000mm floor
- Pack size: L35 x W20 x H8cm
Weighing in at just 715g, the Phoxx I Ultralite is the lightest tent in the OEX range. It is designed with a single OEX Endura pole, made from high-tensile aluminum, that adds strength to your setup without adding weight, and has an oversized interior to accomodate taller backpackers. Featuring a side entrance with a small porch for boots and kit, this ultra-lightweight tent is ideal for solo wild camps and backpacking trips.
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TOUGHEST
Hilleberg Akto 1-Person Tent: £780
- Weight: 1.7kg
- Fly Hydrostatic Head: 5000mm
- Pack size: 58 x 17cm
If you camp all year round, on every kind terrain and in all weather conditions, this is the tent you need. Crafted from tough, reliable Kerlon 1200 Ripstop fabric and equipped with DAC Featherlite NSL poles, it's difficult to beat the Akto in terms of space and durability, especially given its low weight and impressively small pack size. Part of Hilleberg’s 'Red Label' range, this is a 4 season tent that will stand up well to all conditions and is only slightly heavier than a bivybag.
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OUR PICK
Hilleberg Soulo BL 1-Person Tent: £1110
- Weight: 2.8kg
- Fly Hydrostatic Head: 5500mm flysheet; 20000mm floor
- Pack size: 43 x 17cm
The Soulo BL is Hilleberg's strongest 1-Person Tent, built to take on the most demanding terrain, weather and expeditions throughout any season. With remarkable space to settle and store kit inside, the Soulo BL is easy to pitch and is fully free-standing with a single integrated vestibule. Perfect for mountaineers, alpine climbers, ski mountaineers and tourers or winter backpackers, the Soulo BL offers a home away from home even in the most remote and harshest environments.
