Pop-Up Tents

Pitch in seconds, pack up in minutes. Shop pop up tents in 2, 3 and 4 man sizes at Summit. Perfect for festivals, beach days and weekend getaways.

Pop up tents that pitch in seconds

Arriving at a festival in the dark with a tent you have never put up before is a rite of passage nobody enjoys twice. A pop up tent takes that problem away. Unpack it, let it spring into shape, peg it down and you are done, usually inside a minute.

Our 2 man pop up tent suits couples and solo campers who want somewhere to sleep and space for a bag, and our 4 man pop up tent gives you room to sit up, spread out and keep kit out of the rain. Both fold flat into a round carry bag, which is what makes them easy to walk in with when the car park is a field away from your pitch.

They are built for festivals, beach days and weekends away rather than winter expeditions. That is the trade off with any pop up design: you get speed and portability instead of the space and headroom you would get from a larger dome tent. For most UK trips, that is the right side of the trade.

The one thing worth practising is folding it back down. It looks awkward the first time and takes about ten seconds once you know the twist, so it is worth a dry run in the garden before you go.

Pack a sleeping bag and camping mat to go inside, spare tent pegs and guy ropes in case the ground is hard, and a camping lantern so you can find your way back to it. Need more space? Look at our family and dome tents, or browse all tents and shelters.

FAQs

How do you fold a pop up tent back down?

Take the pegs out, stand the tent on one edge and fold it flat so the poles sit on top of each other. Then hold the top, twist your hands in opposite directions and let it collapse into two or three overlapping circles. It resists the first time and takes seconds once you know the movement, so practise at home before you rely on it in a field.

Can you actually camp in a pop up tent?

Yes, for the kind of camping most people do. They are well suited to festivals, campsites and weekends away in normal UK weather. They are not the right choice for winter camping or exposed spots where you need the strength and headroom of a proper dome tent.

What size pop up tent do I need?

Tent capacities describe how many people fit lying side by side with no room spare, so most campers size up. A 2 man pop up tent works well for one person with kit or two travelling light, and a 4 man gives two people room to sit up and store bags properly.

Are pop up tents waterproof?

They are designed to keep rain out, and the hydrostatic head rating on each product page tells you how much. Pegging the tent out properly makes more difference than people expect, because a taut flysheet sheds water instead of holding it. Check the rating against the time of year you will use it.

Are pop up tents allowed at festivals?

Almost always, and they are one of the most popular choices in a festival campsite because they go up in seconds when you arrive tired. Check the individual event rules on size, and take the tent home with you afterwards rather than leaving it behind.

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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