Pop up tent with porch

[Wildwild]

Can anyone recommend a decent pop up/ easy to put up 3-4 man tent with porch? Thank you 

[CharlotteB]

I won't recommend a specific tent, but I'd recommend going to Go Outdoors where they have lots of tents set up for you to look at. That way you can find the shape/size/price range you want much easier. If it's just for festivals, then any there will be durable enough for a long weekend, and will see you through a good few years.

[dondo]

Decathlon are worth a visit too as they've a few tents up on display and of course they sell the much loved fresh and black tents. 

[Ben7amin_]

Gonna be honest I'd recommend not getting a pop up tent. They are difficult to transport and hard to put away. I'm not aware of if they come with porches or decent sized ones at least (might be wrong)   not having a porch leaves you the issue of emerging from the tent when it's raining and also near to store muddy boots. 

 

Is there a set reason you want a pop up?

Apart from the initial pop I personally see very little advantage. If it's just for putting it up remember putting it up is one moment then you have to live in it for 5 days. There are always people to help who know what they are doing all around you and if you done practise run before a lot of tents are easier than they appear.

 

I'd recommend looking at some 3 man done tents with porches that are double skinned instead.  and you will probably have a much better camping experience. 

 

Edited April 6 by Ben7amin_

[Greenelk]

Agree with @Ben7amin_ on pop ups in general these days, but if you want a less stress putting up experience (and also taking down compared to the larger pop ups) I've had this inflatable one recommended a few times.

It's pricey, but if you're going to be using it alot, looks bloody amazing - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/4-man-inflatable-blackout-tent-air-seconds-4-1-fandb/_/R-p-302837?mc=8648382&c=sand

 

 

(and gives an excuse for some tent porn)

Edited April 6 by Greenelk

[incident]

4 hours ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Gonna be honest I'd recommend not getting a pop up tent. They are difficult to transport and hard to put away. I'm not aware of if they come with porches or decent sized ones at least (might be wrong)   not having a porch leaves you the issue of emerging from the tent when it's raining and also near to store muddy boots. 

 

Is there a set reason you want a pop up?

Apart from the initial pop I personally see very little advantage. If it's just for putting it up remember putting it up is one moment then you have to live in it for 5 days. There are always people to help who know what they are doing all around you and if you done practise run before a lot of tents are easier than they appear.

 

I'd recommend looking at some 3 man done tents with porches that are double skinned instead.  and you will probably have a much better camping experience.

Disagree with this almost entirely.

 

Yes, they're mildly more awkward to transport, but the Decathlon ones at least (and those are all the ones that matter as I can't comprehend buying a non-F&B tent) are far easier to take down and put away than most dome or tunnel designs - you just unpeg it, and then there's a handle on the inside of the tent that you pull/drag to the entrance. As you do so, the tent collapses on itself and folds/flattens itself automatically. Then it's just a case of clipping things back up, and pulling on a drawstring to complete the second fold.

 

It's totally different to the early designs that you may be remembering when there was complicated folds to master. I'd estimate that anyone who's done it a couple times should be able to go from tent fully up, to in the bag, in less than 5 minutes and even a first timer won't take much longer if they've read the instructions or watched a video.

 

Once they're up, then there's very little difference to a comparably sized Dome tent.

[Superscally]

5 hours ago, Greenelk said:

Agree with @Ben7amin_ on pop ups in general these days, but if you want a less stress putting up experience (and also taking down compared to the larger pop ups) I've had this inflatable one recommended a few times.

It's pricey, but if you're going to be using it alot, looks bloody amazing - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/4-man-inflatable-blackout-tent-air-seconds-4-1-fandb/_/R-p-302837?mc=8648382&c=sand

 

 

(and gives an excuse for some tent porn)

Heavy as f**k

[Ben7amin_]

1 hour ago, incident said:

Disagree with this almost entirely.

 

Yes, they're mildly more awkward to transport, but the Decathlon ones at least (and those are all the ones that matter as I can't comprehend buying a non-F&B tent) are far easier to take down and put away than most dome or tunnel designs - you just unpeg it, and then there's a handle on the inside of the tent that you pull/drag to the entrance. As you do so, the tent collapses on itself and folds/flattens itself automatically. Then it's just a case of clipping things back up, and pulling on a drawstring to complete the second fold.

 

It's totally different to the early designs that you may be remembering when there was complicated folds to master. I'd estimate that anyone who's done it a couple times should be able to go from tent fully up, to in the bag, in less than 5 minutes and even a first timer won't take much longer if they've read the instructions or watched a video.

 

Once they're up, then there's very little difference to a comparably sized Dome tent.

Do they have a porch 

 

My biggest criticism of then is if it's raining and you enter / exit then the insides get soaked. 

 

 

Edited April 6 by Ben7amin_

[Crazyfool01]

They've defiantly moved on from initial concept ... do they come minus the awkward disc shape now ? 

[incident]

29 minutes ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Do they have a porch 

 

My biggest criticism of then is if it's raining and you enter / exit then the insides get soaked.

The models with a porch have a porch. The one I take does. The ones that don't have a porch don't have a porch.

 

It's no different than any other type of tent.

[Ben7amin_]

7 minutes ago, incident said:

The models with a porch have a porch. The one I take does. The ones that don't have a porch don't have a porch.

 

It's no different than any other type of tent.

Lol I'm only asking because the reason  for my original comment is that to date the only pop up tents I've ever seem in use have been described as buyers remorse 

 

I did a quick Google but results still dodgy,  it might be beneficial to the person who originally started the thread if you actually shared the details of the specific tent you are talking about, given they came here looking for a recommendation. 

Edited April 6 by Ben7amin_

[incident]

5 minutes ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Lol I'm only asking because the reason  for my original comment is that to date the only pop up tents I've ever seem in use have been described as buyers remorse 

 

I did a quick Google but results still dodgy,  it might be beneficial to the person who originally started the thread if you actually shared the details of the specific tent you are talking about, given they came here looking for a recommendation. 

The Decathlon F&B range is my recommendation - specifically I have this one, but I'd more suggest looking at the whole range rather than individual models as what suits for me may not work for someone else.

[Ayrshire Chris]

Eurohike 400 air tent.  It’s heavy but easy to put up, all depends how many are sharing the load. Go outdoors I think have them on display. Seen a few of them last year and there was at least three folk in each tent. Just don’t forget the pump! 

[Steveb72]

https://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/vango-pop-300dlx-pop-up-tent.html
 

 

we’ve used this one the last couple of Glastonbury’s.

[Alvoram]

Not a pop up as such, and certainly no porch, but these are BY FAR the best festival tents I own (And I weirdly own a lot of tents.) 

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-tent-2-seconds-easy-3-p-freshandblack/_/R-p-313048

They take litteral seconds to pitch AND strike, but with much more structural integrity than your average pop up. (Enough to survive the great winds of Kendal Calling last year, with zero damage.) 

But best of all, they stay cool and dark inside, even in bright direct afternoon sunlight. 

Edited April 6 by Alvoram

[northernangel]

19 hours ago, incident said:

Disagree with this almost entirely.

 

Yes, they're mildly more awkward to transport, but the Decathlon ones at least (and those are all the ones that matter as I can't comprehend buying a non-F&B tent) are far easier to take down and put away than most dome or tunnel designs - you just unpeg it, and then there's a handle on the inside of the tent that you pull/drag to the entrance. As you do so, the tent collapses on itself and folds/flattens itself automatically. Then it's just a case of clipping things back up, and pulling on a drawstring to complete the second fold.

 

It's totally different to the early designs that you may be remembering when there was complicated folds to master. I'd estimate that anyone who's done it a couple times should be able to go from tent fully up, to in the bag, in less than 5 minutes and even a first timer won't take much longer if they've read the instructions or watched a video.

 

Once they're up, then there's very little difference to a comparably sized Dome tent.

Yeah to be honest, the Decathlon option I've seen below just gives me a whole sense of relief of turning up, tent out in 5 minutes and sitting down.

 

18 hours ago, Ben7amin_ said:

Do they have a porch 

 

My biggest criticism of then is if it's raining and you enter / exit then the insides get soaked. 

 

 

 

This one below does have a porch and looks decent.

 

17 hours ago, incident said:

The Decathlon F&B range is my recommendation - specifically I have this one, but I'd more suggest looking at the whole range rather than individual models as what suits for me may not work for someone else.

This is the specific one I am looking at for this year?, do you feel it works well?

 

15 hours ago, Steveb72 said:

https://www.outdoormegastore.co.uk/vango-pop-300dlx-pop-up-tent.html
 

 

we’ve used this one the last couple of Glastonbury’s.

I have this one, got it refurbished from ebay for £55 before 2017 as I've just checked. It has been superb and there is no rips but I feel the material as regressed over time as both Glastonbury and Y Not last year the back of it leaked quite a lot to some puddles of water inside.

[4AssedMonkey]

We have the F&B version of this: 

 

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-tent-2-seconds-xl-3-person-fresh-and-black/_/R-p-172537

 

which weirdly I can’t find on the website anymore.

 

It’s not a pop up but is a doodle to erect and take down. Loads of room for me & Mrs 4AM. Full standing height inside (well, for her almost for me). Small and light when packed too. About the size of a medium holdall. Would definitely recommend.

[Harrison Hendrix]

Hi Guys!! I thought I’d send you a you tube of how I take down my pop up!!

 

 

[Physical_graffiti]

I’m not a big tent person, I’m all about convenience. Can’t recommend my fresh and black 3 man (I got the slightly larger size) enough. Just me in it and felt quite luxurious, can sit in it (not stand), pops up in seconds, tent was hot on a morning but not the sauna other tents become, and no more difficult to put down than every other small tent I’ve ever had (practice a couple of times in the garden so you know what you’re doing). Has a porch. Only did 2023 so not tested in the rain but of course it will be bone dry this year 😉 

[incident]

4 hours ago, northernangel said:

This is the specific one I am looking at for this year?, do you feel it works well?

Yep very much so.

 

If I ever do replace it, it'll be with the same model or an evolution of the same.

Edited April 7 by incident

[northernangel]

27 minutes ago, incident said:

Yep very much so.

 

If I ever do replace it, it'll be with the same model or an evolution of the same.

Good stuff man. The only reason I wouldn't get the Vando dart 300dlx pop again is purely due to when it is dark, it's a meltbox and especially in black lol. So if that will cost me £130, I might as well pay the £140 for the F&B.

[HotChipWillBreakYourLegs]

On 4/6/2024 at 8:47 AM, Greenelk said:

Agree with @Ben7amin_ on pop ups in general these days, but if you want a less stress putting up experience (and also taking down compared to the larger pop ups) I've had this inflatable one recommended a few times.

It's pricey, but if you're going to be using it alot, looks bloody amazing - https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/4-man-inflatable-blackout-tent-air-seconds-4-1-fandb/_/R-p-302837?mc=8648382&c=sand

 

 

(and gives an excuse for some tent porn)

I've got this, I love it.  You can stand up in the porch and plenty of room in there.  It's cool and has a vent at the back for nice air flow.

 

It is a bit heavy and carrying the bulky pump is a bit of a pain, but well worth it.

[Johnnyseven]

On 4/6/2024 at 8:43 PM, Alvoram said:

Not a pop up as such, and certainly no porch, but these are BY FAR the best festival tents I own (And I weirdly own a lot of tents.) 

https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/camping-tent-2-seconds-easy-3-p-freshandblack/_/R-p-313048

They take litteral seconds to pitch AND strike, but with much more structural integrity than your average pop up. (Enough to survive the great winds of Kendal Calling last year, with zero damage.) 

But best of all, they stay cool and dark inside, even in bright direct afternoon sunlight. 

 

More than double the price of a non-pop up version. Is tent pitching really that hard for people to warrant the extra cost? I have the non pop-up 3 man and it's a piece of piss to pitch. 

[incident]

5 minutes ago, Johnnyseven said:

More than double the price of a non-pop up version. Is tent pitching really that hard for people to warrant the extra cost? I have the non pop-up 3 man and it's a piece of piss to pitch. 

I think you underestimate how much the feeling of smugness is worth, when you arrive at a festival while it's raining and can be pitched and in the dry within seconds while others are dicking around for 10 minutes. Especially the ones who have tents that pitch inner-first.

[Johnnyseven]

15 minutes ago, incident said:

I think you underestimate how much the feeling of smugness is worth, when you arrive at a festival while it's raining and can be pitched and in the dry within seconds while others are dicking around for 10 minutes. Especially the ones who have tents that pitch inner-first.

 

It's not gonna rain.