Gazebos & Parasols

Shade for festivals, garden parties and family days out. Compact camping gazebos and parasols that pack away easily, at Summit Outdoor Leisure.

Compact camping gazebos for festivals, campsites and the garden

A gazebo is the bit of kit that turns a patch of grass into somewhere you actually want to sit. Shade when the sun is out, cover when it is not, and a spot for everyone to gather around rather than retreating to separate tents.

Ours are built compact on purpose. A full size garden gazebo is a two person job and takes up most of a boot. A compact camping gazebo goes up in minutes, packs into a carry bag and still gives you enough covered space for a table, a few chairs and the cool bag. If you are pitching at a festival or a busy campsite, the smaller footprint is an advantage rather than a compromise.

Check the dimensions on the product page before you buy, since pitch sizes vary and some campsites limit how much ground one party can take up. Peg it down properly at all four corners and it will handle a normal British summer breeze without complaint.

For lighter shade on a warm day, a parasol does the job with far less to carry and sets up in seconds beside a table or a couple of chairs.

It all earns its keep at home too, over a garden table for a barbecue or as cover for a birthday party when the forecast turns.

Pair it with camping chairs and a camping table for underneath, a windbreak if you need to block the wind as well as the sun, and gazebo and festival lighting for when it gets dark. Browse all tents and shelters for the rest of the range.

FAQs

What size is a compact camping gazebo?

Compact gazebos are typically in the region of 1.5m to 2.5m square, against 3m or more for a standard garden gazebo. Exact dimensions are listed on each product page. The smaller footprint is what makes them practical for campsites and festival pitches where space is limited.

How long does a pop up gazebo take to put up?

A few minutes once you have done it once. The frame extends and locks into position, then the canopy goes over the top. It is easier with two people, but a compact one is manageable on your own, which is not true of a full size garden gazebo.

Do your camping gazebos come with sides?

Ours are open canopy gazebos, designed for shade and shelter overhead rather than enclosed space. If you want walls on all four sides you are looking at a different type of structure, usually a larger garden gazebo. For a campsite or festival pitch, an open canopy is easier to put up and easier to live around.

Can you take a gazebo to a festival or campsite?

Most campsites are fine with a compact gazebo, though some charge for the extra pitch space it takes. Festivals vary and a few do not allow them in the camping fields at all, so check the event rules before you pack it. Where they are allowed, they are one of the most useful things you can bring.

Is a camping gazebo the same as a garden gazebo?

Not really. Garden gazebos are larger, heavier and often semi permanent, sometimes with solid frames and fixed sides. A camping gazebo is designed to go up and come down repeatedly, pack into a bag and travel in a car boot, so it trades size for portability.

Where will your next adventure take you?

Whatever you've got planned; a long weekend under the stars, a festival in a field, or a once-in-a-lifetime expedition; we're here to help you make the most of it.

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