The Coleman Castle Pines 4 BlackOut is packed with features and comes in a bag that's easy to store, easy to transport, and easy to pitch. We recommend this is an ideal tent for weekend camping for a family with one or two kids.
Value for Money
9.9
Features
9.2
Family Friendly
9.1
Quality
9.4
Practicality
9.1
PROS:
Packed full of features (See the Specification)
Darkened Bedrooms
Lay-flat Entrance
Zip-up blinds
Good tent material with SPF50 to help keep UV off you and your family
The Coleman WeatherMaster 4 Air is an ideal tent for a family of 3 or 4 with smaller children, who want to turn weekends into family camping adventures.
The Outwell Grandville 8SA is a massive tent, ideal for larger families - that is, families with lots of kids or taking an extended family such as cousins or grandparents or older children who want their own bedrooms.
Value for Money
8.5
Features
9.5
Family Friendly
9.6
Quality
9.9
Practicality
9.2
PROS:
Ideal if you have a large family.
Darkened bedrooms.
Longer Ambassador Master Bedrooms.
Four double bedrooms.
Massive living space.
Quick and Quiet doors.
A built-in porch that can be zipped up.
6000 mm hydrostatic head.
CONS:
Expensive, which is understandable for the size and features of the tent.
Very heavy and large when packed, as you would expect for the size of this tent.
This lightweight waterproof jacket will help keep you dry if you are out with the kids hiking, cycling, or trail running. Handy also for the school run!
This jacket has become my new go-to jacket for running...the fact that it is compact means I can easily fit it in my backpack when I'm up on the hills and feel prepared for a change of weather!! I love the berry colour not too bright but enough of a colour to feel stylish and on-trend!
In summary, a great technical jacket with lots of features to make getting outside more enjoyable and safe.
Value for Money
6.5
Quality
8.5
Features
9
PROS:
It's lightweight, comfortable, and no movement restrictions.
I found the pockets to be a good size I was able to fit my gloves in them when I started to work up a sweat!
CONS:
My only gripe is the zip to the pockets. The toggle on them is short and slippy and with cold hands, I found it difficult to unzip the front pockets. This was not so much of an issue with the back pocket as it has a longer toggle with more of a grip.
This is not just a regular family tent, but from Robens, there are design features that make this tent ideal for those that want to spend a lot of their weekends going camping.
Value for Money
9.3
Features
9
Family Friendly
8.5
Quality
9.2
Practicality
9.1
PROS:
A tent designed for regular use, with hardened alloy poles, tough material, and re-enforced pegging points.
Comes with a porch and a large flexible front door.
Two side doors.
One side door can be used as a sun shelter.
All doors have bug mesh.
Darkened bedrooms.
Adaptive inner.
Lots of storage pockets.
Lightweight and small pack size for a family tent.
CONS:
It would have been good to have the tarp poles included.
If you are planning on camping for your family holiday this year, the Outwell Pinedale 6PA will provide you with plenty of space. You won't feel cramped in this tent.
This is a really popular tent and one you can't go much wrong on for most families wanting a base under canvas for their summer holidays.
Value for Money
9
Features
9.7
Family Friendly
9.7
Quality
9.9
Practicality
9.4
PROS:
Good layout with plenty of living space.
Front porch for additional shelter.
Useful enclosed side door.
Flexible opening doors with bug mesh.
Larger bedrooms, darkened, and with Quick and Quiet door.
Large vents for better airflow when the weather is hot.
Outtex 6000 Pro tent material with a whopping 6000 mm hydrostatic head.
Steel tent poles.
Tinted windows.
A really good price for the features and level of specification.
CONS:
Steel poles can be heavy. The tent comes in two bags to make that easier, but check you have transport space for both bags and don't leave one of the bags behind when you go to the campsite ;-)
As I've mentioned already, I think the Outwell Oakdale 5PA is a fantastic family tent, with plenty of sleeping and living space, and lots of great features for family camping holidays.
Value for Money
8.9
Features
9.4
Family Friendly
9.4
Quality
9.4
Practicality
9.3
PROS:
Great sized bedrooms
Darkened bedrooms
Really good living space
Flexible front porch option
Good ventilation for when it does get warm
Carpet and footprint available (optional extras)
CONS:
As with most inflatable tents, the packed size of the tent can be large, so make sure you have space to get it to the campsite along with all the other items you'll want to take.
If you want a lightweight, extremely waterproof and windproof, an easy-to-stow jacket that's ideal for active outdoor activies like trail running, then the Ultimate Direction Ultra Waterproof V2 will not disappoint.
Lots of adjustment for great fit without restricting movement.
Lots of storage options, including for small items, secure phone storage, stretch side and back pockets, additional internal storage, and separate compartment for hydration reseroir.
Trekking pole attachment.
Rain cover.
Hydration tube clip and storage.
Easy fill Crux 2L reservoir.
Easy to use and good flow bite valve, complete with on/off tap.
CONS:
It is more expensive than basic daysacks, but you're getting an active sports backpack complete with CamelBak 2-Litre Crux reservoir.
The Robens Fire Moth System should be great for backpacking or bike packing. It's lightweight, strong, and has a good cooking capacity. However, the one I reviewed, didn't go so well. Read on to find out more.
