Buying guides

What to look for in a tent:

With so many high quality tents on the market these days, where should one start when thinking of buying a tent?  There are a few topics worth considering before choosing your tent...  Read more here

Comparing dome tents

The most popular backpacking small tent in the UK today is the dome tent.  Usually characterised by two crossing poles to form a rough hemisphere, dome tents are generally stable and easy to pitch.  Cheaper models tend to suffer in high winds, but more expensive models have a 'geodesic' design to keep the tent stable in all conditions... Read more here