Camping and hiking tents
Which tent should you choose for your next bivvy night?
If you’re looking for a new tent, welcome to our hiking and camping section! To help refine your choice among leading brands such as Ferrino, Camp, Bach, Sea To Summit, Marmot, Vaude and Salewa, start by deciding what level of comfort you’re aiming for. We recommend setting a maximum weight you’re willing to carry in your rucksack. If you plan to bivvy in spring and summer, a 2-season tent will be sufficient. However, in the mountains, especially at higher altitudes, a 4-season model offers better protection when the wind picks up and the weather turns. The shape also matters. A dome tent, a tunnel tent or a tipi each have different wind resistance characteristics.
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The Dometic Hub 2.0 Black is a lightweight, compact outdoor shelter with excellent weather resistance, quick setup, and flexible installation options for various vehicles.
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The Dometic Compact Camp Shelter Black is a practical, lightweight, and durable camping solution, offering swift setup, superb waterproofness, and efficient storage with additional privacy features.
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The Camp Minima 2 SL Blue 2 person tent features a very lightweight construction for mountaineering and trekking. It offers a minimal footprint while being durable, waterproof and ventilated.
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The Nemo Hornet Osmo 2P Birch Bud Goodnight Gray tent offers lightweight shelter for two, blending weather protection and practical features for multi-day trekking adventures.
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The Ferrino Piuma I Oil Blue is a lightweight, compact, and durable tent designed for solo outdoor adventures, offering excellent ventilation, insect protection, and waterproofness.
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Hyper lightweight, the Ferrino Sling 1 tent is made from durable, waterproof polyester, featuring taped seams on the fly and groundsheet.
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The Alto Tr2 is a lightweight and durable 3 season dome tent designed by Sea to Summit with adventure enthusiasts in mind. It offers optimal comfort for your outdoor outings.
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The Nemo Dagger Osmo 2P Birch Bud tent offers lightweight, weatherproof shelter for two, ideal for multi-season trekking and backpacking adventures.
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The Ferrino Piuma 2 Footprint Orange ground sheet is designed to fit the Piuma 2 tent, offering extra protection and extending its lifespan.
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The Nemo Switch 2P Blue is a freestanding, easy-to-assemble tent for two, perfect for three-season camping, offering a spacious, comfortable interior with a mosquito net, protective awning, and weather-resistant features.
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The Ferrino Piuma II Oil Blue is a lightweight, robust two-person tunnel tent, perfect for hikers, offering excellent waterproofness, insect protection, ample space, and easy transport.
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Kampa's Kite Tarp Leadgray Gargoyle offers reliable and versatile protection to complete your camp for 2-season outings.
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Key features to consider
Canopies and materials: ensuring durability and comfort
The tent flysheet shields you from rain, snow and wind. In both camping and backpacking use, cotton has almost disappeared. Synthetic fabrics now dominate. They reduce overall weight and dry much faster, while offering equal or even greater strength and resilience.
Weight and portability: finding the right balance for trekkers
When hiking, every gram matters. The weight of a trekking tent is crucial, it contributes to the success of your adventure by reducing fatigue over multiple stages. Ruggedness is also a key factor, as are wind stability and waterproofing. You need to strike the right balance between weight, ease of pitching, and reliability to enjoy every night rather than endure it.
Sleeping tent types: a range to suit every need
For solo use, a one-person tent is sufficient. Naturally, if you want a bit more room, a two-person model is also a great choice. For two people, a two-person tent is the minimum. Ideally, it should have an entrance on each side and vestibules to keep boots and rucksacks dry. All tents feature effective ventilation to limit condensation on the flysheet. Some models also include very practical storage pockets.
Accessories and maintenance: extending your tent’s lifespan
To ensure your tent lasts, always make sure it’s completely dry before storing it. After several days or weeks of trekking and bivvying, let it air dry thoroughly before packing it away. After years of intensive use, it can be reproofed. Using a footprint helps protect the groundsheet when pitching on abrasive terrain. We recommend keeping an eye on the seams to avoid unpleasant surprises during your trips. It’s also wise to remove any caked-on soil from the tent pegs.
One-person, two-person or larger tents
The tents we offer range from one- to three-person models. One-man tents maximise lightness. Two-person tents provide extra interior space. Three-person designs offer a truly comfortable living area. Tents with one or two vestibules allow you to store your pack and footwear out of the rain, freeing up more room for a restful night’s sleep.
Ultralight trekking and backpacking tents
An ultralight tent helps reduce pack weight, a real asset on long treks. Ultralight doesn’t mean fragile: reliability is essential for long-distance hiking. Ultralight trekking tents are built tough enough to withstand repeated pitching and striking. Some models come without a flysheet, making them even more compact when packed, freeing up space in your trekking backpack. If you’re aiming for a minimalist setup, note that some tents are designed to be pitched using trekking poles instead of tent poles. The tent pegs are also lighter to help you shave off a few extra grams.
4-season tents for mountaineering expeditions and wild camping
Four-season tents are ideal for high-altitude expeditions, especially when the weather turns unpredictable. Their structure withstands strong gusts and heavy snowfall. As the materials are even more robust and protective, the overall weight is slightly higher.
Where to buy your bivvy tent? At Glisshop.co.uk
Looking for a bivvy tent suited to your outdoor pursuits? Glisshop offers a wide collection of tents for both camping and bivvying. Whether you’re heading out solo or with companions, there’s a model for every need. Need expert advice before ordering? Contact our experts by phone, email or chat. You can also visit our store in Aubière, near Clermont-Ferrand, France. Complete your setup with a sleeping bag and a sleeping mat.
