With decades of experience, Millets are experts in the camping field and offer tents for all types of adventures. We stock the highest quality waterproof tents from leading brands such as Vango, Berghaus, Robens and Eurohike to ensure that all our customers get the best camping experience possible. From technical one-man tents to family sized inflatable tents, our range is guaranteed to have whatever you’re looking for.
Planning a family camping holiday? We have an extensive range of family tents available that cater to families of all sizes so that you can give them the best experience possible. Our collection ranges from simple two-man tents, all the way up to colossal six-man plus tents. With multiple bedrooms and large living areas for the kids to make use of, our family tents are guaranteed to give the whole family the trip they deserve.
If you’re heading to a festival, then our pop-up tents are the perfect way to get the party started as quickly as possible. Coming in multiple sizes, our festival tents are all designed for fast set-up, to provide rainproof protection and an easy to takedown, so that you can spend more time at the festival and not dismantle those pesky poles.
For those who don’t fancy struggling to put up a large tent, we have a great range of innovative inflatable tents that can be pumped up in a matter of minutes. All of our tents have a high hydrostatic head which will prevent rain from penetrating the inside of the tent.
Take a look at our Tent Buying Guide for tips and info on how to find out which tent is for you.
What is the history of tenting?
Tents were discovered almost 40,000 years ago, with the remains of archaic tents found to be made up of woolly mammoth hide and bones. Tents that resembled the modern kind first appeared around the Iron Age – treated with animal fats and oils to add waterproofing and weatherproofing properties. The start of the 20th century dawned the true recreational tenting era, the wooden support poles previously prevalent were replaced by metal and plastic and as we moved into the current 21st, nylon and polyester took precedence mainly due to their outstanding lightweight properties that allowed for total convenience for avid campers.
How long do tents last before needing to be replaced?
This answer is dependent on how much use you put into your tent, but modern tents are extremely durable and made to last for many years. If looked after with sufficient care, tents can last for a minimum of 5 years up to the decade mark. Signs a tent needs replacing include holes, burn marks, and sagging when pitched correctly. There are certain practices you want to avoid such as storing your tent while wet (a few hours are okay) as it can be detrimental to the life cycle of your product and can lead to mould gathering at the seams.
What innovations and technological advancements have been made in the industry?
The tenting industry is continuously evolving, looking to push the boundaries to make camping more comfortable. In recent times, blackout technology has been developed which allows for the best sleeping experience and reduces the risk of being woken by the glare of the sun when you want a lie in or need a mid-day nap. Air beam construction has also become increasingly popular within the field as it allows for enhanced convenience and makes the camping experience much easier pitching and packing away.
What tent do I need for my camping trip?
Tents come in various sizes and types, suitable for an array of different kinds of camping trips. There are numerous factors to consider when purchasing a tent, including how much space you’re going to need, how much storage space and equipment you have with you, whether you need separate compartments and much more. For a full thorough guide on which tent you need for what occasion, click – here.