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Best Camping & Hiking Gear UK (2026)

Tents, sleeping bags and hiking gear for UK adventures.

Read our full Best Family Tent UK (2026) guide.
Vango Avington 600XL 6 Man Tunnel Tent, Sky Blue

#1 Pick

Vango Avington 600XL 6 Man Tunnel Tent, Sky Blue
Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars (312)

£449.99

Pros

  • Pre-attached extension creates a shelter for storage and cooking
  • Sentinel Dura fabric copes well with wind and rain
  • Sewn-in groundsheet keeps damp and bugs out

Cons

  • Heavy at 21.9kg — two people needed to carry it
  • Long pitching time for first-timers
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Coleman Tent Darwin – 4 Person Compact Dome Tent

#2 Pick

Coleman Tent Darwin – 4 Person Compact Dome Tent
Rated 4.1 out of 5 stars (77)

£129.00

Pros

  • Ring-and-pin pitching system with fibreglass poles for fast assembly
  • 3,000mm waterproof rating with taped seams
  • Fully sewn-in groundsheet blocks bugs and ground moisture

Cons

  • No separate porch area
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Regatta 250gsm Mummy Sleeping Bag - Grey

#3 Pick

Regatta 250gsm Mummy Sleeping Bag - Grey
Rated 4.4 out of 5 stars (758)

£18.64

Pros

  • Lightweight mummy design packs down small
  • Budget-friendly price for occasional campers
  • Machine washable

Cons

  • Only rated to around 5°C — not for cold nights
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