Why can’t I find a tent to comfortably fit 5 people?

PalePinkPeony · 2025-03-06T20:09:58+00:00

Any campers got any advice? I am looking for a tent for two adults, two pre teens (boys) and one teenager.(girl) Looking for: All in one tent (teen doesn’t want to camp alone) 3 rooms - must fit 2 in each room. Needed for privacy for teen DD. Nightfall bedrooms built in groundsheet. All the tents I’ve found with 3 rooms, the sizes 2 of the rooms have been 120cm wide. How can you even fit a double air bed into that? Air beds are 137cm wide 🫤 I don’t get it. really hoping someone can give me a recommendation - it’s driving me mad looking!

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PalePinkPeony · 07/03/2025 17:38

Talipesmum · 07/03/2025 11:40

A bigger tent is much nicer if possible as well because that makes for more living space (important if you’re camping in the uk and it likely rains).
Nothing at all suggests the OP is unreasonable to expect to find something meeting her requirements in her price range, especially as she is happy to buy second hand. Tents are sold at massive discounts all the time and there are loads of bargains second hand if you know what you’re looking for (hence the reason for her asking on this thread). Really don’t understand why people are saying it’s not possible when there are several good options linked already, not all in the full price expensive bracket.

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Thank you!
That’s what I was hoping. Sometimes you can find really good second hand options- esp if willing to travel to pick them up or no one else bids!

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Talipesmum · 07/03/2025 11:40

Didimum · 07/03/2025 10:00

Well, no not in an ideal world, but you're looking for an ideal tent without the price tag of an ideal tent. Surely going away is spend time together when you're awake.

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A bigger tent is much nicer if possible as well because that makes for more living space (important if you’re camping in the uk and it likely rains).
Nothing at all suggests the OP is unreasonable to expect to find something meeting her requirements in her price range, especially as she is happy to buy second hand. Tents are sold at massive discounts all the time and there are loads of bargains second hand if you know what you’re looking for (hence the reason for her asking on this thread). Really don’t understand why people are saying it’s not possible when there are several good options linked already, not all in the full price expensive bracket.

FarmerDramaLlama · 07/03/2025 10:12

My friend had 2 tents for her big family. She used to have a single tent for her eldest. It was a pop up so they only put it up at night, doorways facing it, to create an extra room. She had a net thing she put over too.
Meant if anyone wanted to get out it was a squeeze. She couldn’t afford another tent so it was just a solution.

Sharptonguedwoman · 07/03/2025 10:02

mumbruh · 06/03/2025 20:23

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-camping-tent-air-seconds-6-3-fandb-6-people-3-bedrooms/_/R-p-324957?mc=8584571

Any good?

Goddaughter has something like this for family of 5. Tent is huge. You could have a look.

Didimum · 07/03/2025 10:00

PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 23:48

I’m hoping to get a second hand one yes.
Really don’t fancy being split up from DH. We go away to spend time together - would be very weird being split up. It’s the same with hotel rooms abroad. We wouldn’t want to be split across two rooms!

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Well, no not in an ideal world, but you're looking for an ideal tent without the price tag of an ideal tent. Surely going away is spend time together when you're awake.

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 23:48

Didimum · 06/03/2025 22:58

Split the adults up with the children surely.

I think you’re looking for quite lux requirements for a tent, so that will come with a price tag. Hopefully a 2nd hand one will rear its head. Can you rent tents??

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I’m hoping to get a second hand one yes.
Really don’t fancy being split up from DH. We go away to spend time together - would be very weird being split up. It’s the same with hotel rooms abroad. We wouldn’t want to be split across two rooms!

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Koalaslippers · 06/03/2025 23:03

Zempire Evo T2 is great. It comes with a six person sleeping area which can be split in multiple ways. Additional bedroom insert can be added which sounds perfect for your family.

ForeveraBluebird · 06/03/2025 23:03

Look for an old Cabanon on eBay, huge , made of canvas , lovely tents. The new models are really expensive but you can get old ones relatively cheaply. Lots of luck, happy camping.

Didimum · 06/03/2025 22:58

PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 22:55

Any who goes in which?
pre teens won’t sleep alone in another tent and are far too immature to do so.
Teenager doesn’t want to be alone.
Teenager certainly doesn’t want to be sharing with her two annoying brothers and trying to look after them whilst we are in another tent!?

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Split the adults up with the children surely.

I think you’re looking for quite lux requirements for a tent, so that will come with a price tag. Hopefully a 2nd hand one will rear its head. Can you rent tents??

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 22:55

KittenPause · 06/03/2025 22:45

Just buy 2 tents

Any who goes in which?
pre teens won’t sleep alone in another tent and are far too immature to do so.
Teenager doesn’t want to be alone.
Teenager certainly doesn’t want to be sharing with her two annoying brothers and trying to look after them whilst we are in another tent!?

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 22:53

BoeufBourguig · 06/03/2025 21:57

We have a slightly smaller, non-air version of this and it's great. It doesn't have quite the config you need, OP, but as a brand/style I'd recommend them.

Do you have a big Go Outdoors or similar near you? It's really useful to go and see some set up.

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Annoyingly the nearest is about 45 mins away in a different county but the route is often hellish and prone to awful traffic delays at weekends

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 22:50

BumpandBounce · 06/03/2025 21:59

We have a Royal Atlanta 8 man tent (the Royal Leisure is the newer version).

There are two sleeping areas with a curtain divider down the middle of each one (so 4 bedrooms). You could easily put 2 adults in one end and 3 teenagers in the other end. Or, if the teenagers really want to be separate, the living space in the middle is huge, so your DS could sleep in there. Integral groundsheet and carpet so the living part is super clean, warm and comfortable.

Price is around £400. Ours has lasted a decade in all weathers.

This looks good- will look into it more and if there are any second hand! Thank you for the suggestion!

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KittenPause · 06/03/2025 22:45

Just buy 2 tents

BumpandBounce · 06/03/2025 21:59

We have a Royal Atlanta 8 man tent (the Royal Leisure is the newer version).

There are two sleeping areas with a curtain divider down the middle of each one (so 4 bedrooms). You could easily put 2 adults in one end and 3 teenagers in the other end. Or, if the teenagers really want to be separate, the living space in the middle is huge, so your DS could sleep in there. Integral groundsheet and carpet so the living part is super clean, warm and comfortable.

Price is around £400. Ours has lasted a decade in all weathers.

Why can’t I find a tent to comfortably fit 5 people?

BoeufBourguig · 06/03/2025 21:57

Talipesmum · 06/03/2025 21:37

https://amzn.eu/d/g9Xba1A

https://www.tentlife.co.uk/our-tent-berghaus-air-8-2/

this one has great reviews, Berghaus are a good make tent, and each of the large end rooms can be subdivided into two - looks good?

We have a slightly smaller, non-air version of this and it's great. It doesn't have quite the config you need, OP, but as a brand/style I'd recommend them.

Do you have a big Go Outdoors or similar near you? It's really useful to go and see some set up.

JustMarriedBecca · 06/03/2025 21:54

TickingAlongNicely · 06/03/2025 20:31

Look for a tent marked as 6XL. 3 bedrooms
But more space than a standard 6 person.

This is what we have. Three bedrooms but the zips open so if there are less of us, we have more space. We can get 3 double air beds wide.

EcoCustard · 06/03/2025 21:48

Our Berghaus Telstar fall is great, there’s 6 of us & a dog. Lots of room, 3 or 4 bedrooms depending how we put up the inners. Blackout which works. It was expensive, got it on offer. Lots of good second hand bundles available which may be more budget friendly. The Berghaus Air are good as are Decathlon air ones.

MolluscMonday · 06/03/2025 21:43

We have this one for 5 of us (2 adults, 2 teen boys and 1 teen girl). There’s shedloads of room, 3 double (4 berth?!) bedrooms and it’s really easy to put up and down, but it does limit what pitches you can fit on:

www.campingworld.co.uk/Mobile/en/gb/Outdoor-Revolution-Camp-Star-1200-Air-Tent-Package-Deal/m-m-34854.aspx?srsltid=AfmBOorCxof7hpw86XEzTTeYA6zw5Gvz7QtpoeCiwi7pTswfSuQZioL4

Talipesmum · 06/03/2025 21:37

https://amzn.eu/d/g9Xba1A

https://www.tentlife.co.uk/our-tent-berghaus-air-8-2/

this one has great reviews, Berghaus are a good make tent, and each of the large end rooms can be subdivided into two - looks good?

Berghaus Air 8 tent review

We purchased the Berghaus Air 8 tent at the beginning of 2016. It was on offer at the time and we got it for £550 which was a very good price at the time (purchased from Millets). As there are always at least 5 of us (2 adults and 3 kids), we decided t...

https://www.tentlife.co.uk/our-tent-berghaus-air-8-2

Talipesmum · 06/03/2025 21:25

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/mp/outdoor-revolution/camp-star-700-including-footprint/_/R-p-2a054921-ca54-44c0-b417-5935aa2e668b?mc=2a054921-ca54-44c0-b417-5935aa2e668b_c251&c=grey

this one?
Basically you need to look at 7-8 man tents. What’s your budget?

Kampa are good value and great tents as well.

PiggyPokkyFool · 06/03/2025 21:25

This is a fairly comprehensive listing - also includes the porch which we have and find invaluable.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296798624276?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5339055801&toolid=20006&_ul=gb&customid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIBdGxzVFK1Bw6ApLtxmMIAbrolGvmwPmmb6tLE5UhBWvE5e87dR7xBoCtocQAvD_BwE|0AAAAAC5ena1S3PuhqeksqiL5M2qfbFpVl|Cj4KCAiAiaC-BhAdEi4A72S4iEaanO0csqsLz4QuxKvNl5JnIqgdO8lu-pctRZq9T45GsqxKV85UooajGgK3sw|v1&gclid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIBdGxzVFK1Bw6ApLtxmMIAbrolGvmwPmmb6tLE5UhBWvE5e87dR7xBoCtocQAvD_BwE&gbraid=0AAAAAC5ena1S3PuhqeksqiL5M2qfbFpVl&wbraid=Cj4KCAiAiaC-BhAdEi4A72S4iEaanO0csqsLz4QuxKvNl5JnIqgdO8lu-pctRZq9T45GsqxKV85UooajGgK3sw&gad_source=1

Hi Gear Voyager 6 Tent And Porch | eBay

Immaculate condition. Tent used twice and Porch used once. Comes with matching tent carpet, built in ground sheet and additional footprint groundsheet. Very spacious can be used as one large space or sectioned in to rooms with pods (the pods in the pho...

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296798624276?_ul=gb&campid=5339055801&customid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIBdGxzVFK1Bw6ApLtxmMIAbrolGvmwPmmb6tLE5UhBWvE5e87dR7xBoCtocQAvD_BwE%7C0AAAAAC5ena1S3PuhqeksqiL5M2qfbFpVl%7CCj4KCAiAiaC-BhAdEi4A72S4iEaanO0csqsLz4QuxKvNl5JnIqgdO8lu-pctRZq9T45GsqxKV85UooajGgK3sw%7Cv1&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAC5ena1S3PuhqeksqiL5M2qfbFpVl&gclid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIBdGxzVFK1Bw6ApLtxmMIAbrolGvmwPmmb6tLE5UhBWvE5e87dR7xBoCtocQAvD_BwE&mkcid=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&toolid=20006&var=0&wbraid=Cj4KCAiAiaC-BhAdEi4A72S4iEaanO0csqsLz4QuxKvNl5JnIqgdO8lu-pctRZq9T45GsqxKV85UooajGgK3sw

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 21:21

PiggyPokkyFool · 06/03/2025 21:10

This is what you need - you can have it as 2 or 3 bedrooms.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/356531515294?chn=ps&ul=GB&trkparms=ispr%3D1&amdata=enc%3A1Vp10167fT2ii9UjJt0dnA11&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=356531515294&targetid=2425733423477&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006886&poi=&campaignid=21697391927&mkgroupid=162558106770&rlsatarget=pla-2425733423477&abcId=10027104&merchantid=5550741450&gadsource=1&gclid=CjwKCAiArKW-BhAzEiwAZhWsIC8MhyWX40Ne5Vab0MFlHc-ma9Vh-7-zhFqmtuHKpJVjjL0bZ9xvGRoCSAEQAvD BwE
We love ours - this is not my sale post btw and is just an example of the Voyager 6.

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Thank you for looking for me- I can’t see any to buy new anywhere - tricky to see the layout and sizes of rooms?

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GrannyAchingsShepherdsHut · 06/03/2025 21:20

mumbruh · 06/03/2025 20:23

www.decathlon.co.uk/p/inflatable-camping-tent-air-seconds-6-3-fandb-6-people-3-bedrooms/_/R-p-324957?mc=8584571

Any good?

Did you see PPs post OP? We have a decathlon tent (not this one, smaller) and it's brilliant, they're such good value.

UndermyShoeJoe · 06/03/2025 21:15

I mean what you are asking for is an expensive tent brand new if you want high quality that will last.

Unfortunately unless you want to go old school pole tent they just don’t last as long either. Otherwise for longevity you want any type of canvas tent “cheaply” would be a bell tent but that’s zero bedrooms. Then you up into the most experience tents as the “posh” canvas air tents. Best quality longevity and can tick the boxes but they hit you in the pocket

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PalePinkPeony · 06/03/2025 21:12

snapdragonx · 06/03/2025 20:25

There are loads! We have a Telstar 8 nightfall for 6 of us and it feels spacious. 4 x single beds and 1 bunk beds set. The forth bedroom hasn't been needed yet.

Looks amazing but way out of budget. We only go for a couple of short trips a year so can’t justify the high price tag 2k new wow!

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