As your mobile shelter, whether for family camping or wild camping and backpacking, tents are a significant and crucial investment. Here at LFTO, we are tracking the best Black Friday deals on tents and recommending them here.
Camping is about civilised simplicity, and you can adjust the dial on that as you please, from wild camping with a tarp through to glamping.
Whatever your camping style preference, attaining the gear you want is often an expensive exercise. That's where Black Friday can come in handy.
We appreciate Black Friday is a shopaholic's dream and isn't for everyone. But if there is a tent or other piece of camping equipment you've been hankering after but couldn't stomach the price of, this could be your moment to pounce on the deals available.
Retailer list: where to find the best Black Friday tent deals
Huge savings on Amazon
Blacks: Up to 65% off
Cotswold Outdoor: Up to 50% off
Go Outdoors: Up to 65% off
Decathlon: Save up to 50%
Alpinetrek: Save up to 50%
Black Friday 2024 deals on camping tents:
60% off
www.ultimateoutdoors.com
For those who want a supremely spacious tent, the Air 800 Nightfall ticks that box. It's also loaded with features including cleverly placed air vents, darkened bedrooms and storage pockets.
40% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
Very lightweight (1.6kg), freestanding dome tent made from NEMO's recycled and PFC-free OSMO fabric - a blend of polyester and nylon to access the performance benefits of both.
40% off
www.blacks.co.uk
The Banshee 200 is a lightweight (2.4kg) trekking tent that, unlike many rivals in this price range, is truly suitable for 3-season use.
67% off
www.gooutdoors.co.uk
A spacious but not outrageous camping tent suitable for small families or groups. Poles are inflatable, and features are plentiful.
Save £180
tentbox.com
Looking to embark on roof tent adventures? The TentBox Lite 2.0 Lite is, like all roof tents, super easy to pitch, but is also suitable for smaller vehicles.
50% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
A lightweight 2.24kg two-person camping tent that is ideal for three-season backpacking, trekking and bikepacking.
25% off
www.jack-wolfskin.co.uk
Spacious and extremely well made, the 4-6 person Great Divide Rt pitches using fibreglass poles and features a customisable layout. It's made primarily from recycled materials.
50% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
What sets the FästaSt. 1P UL apart from rivals is its ability to remain durable and weatherproof despite its mere 1.5kg weight.
Save £110
www.decathlon.co.uk
The Tiree 500 is a versatile camping tent that can be used by groups and couples alike. It's also reasonably lightweight and compact.
41% off
www.gooutdoors.co.uk
The Classic Instant 300 is one of the most user-friendly tents out there. The A-frame structure is incredibly easy to pitch yet remains stable.
53% off
www.ultimateoutdoors.com
Be ready to go for the next summer camping season with this commodious Berghaus family tent. It easily sleeps six, and pitches very easily thanks to inflatable poles.
41% off
www.blacks.co.uk
Light, spacious...and now exceptional value too. The big Callao 600XL is a great summer basecamp, and pitches using conventional fibreglass poles.
40% off
www.blacks.co.uk
While not one for backpacking given its 5kg weight (unless you split it), the Vango Omega 350 is a great compact option for general camping. It’ll sleep three (two comfortably) and comes with a substantial porch and decent 6,000mm hydrostatic head.
51% off
www.gooutdoors.co.uk
Unlike most modern family tents, which are made from polyester or nylon, the Alderley TC 650XL Air uses a polycotton material which is more breathable, tougher, and has a much nicer feel. Part of the Vango Signature Collection, the Alderley TC 650XL Air offers all the space and features you could want.
30% off with promo code
nearzero.co
A brilliant 2-person summer hiking tent, tried and tested by us. One-person and three-person versions, and all Near Zero-branded items are on a 30% off Black Friday sale.
olproshop.com
Get an incredible bargain from OLPRO through its Black Friday sale on its Pre-Loved Range.
When is Black Friday 2024?
Black Friday 2024 begins on 29 November 2024 and finishes on 2 December 2024.
However, retailers have begun Black Friday sales earlier and earlier so that many now run throughout most of November. This means there is ample opportunity to get in on deals early.
How do I find the best Black Friday deals?
Bookmark this page to keep track of all the best Black Friday deals on camping tents throughout the sale season.
We've got our top gear testers scouring retailers we trust, and we even use plugins to check the original price of the gear, so we're 100% sure the deals we share are the very best.
Looking for more? We've also got deal roundups for:
Our top tips for coping with Black Friday:
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They might clog up your inbox for the rest of the year, but you’ll find that newsletters will bring you discounts and alerts about bargains before anything else.
You can also sign up to the LFTO Newsletter, where we'll keep you to date with our 'best of' articles and Black Friday deals.
Stick to your budget
You might be tempted into all and every deal that you see on Black Friday, but set a budget and stick to it. Experts also say that you should use a credit card (it’s the safest way to pay, as the bank will end up footing the bill if there is any kind of mishap).
Stick around afterwards...
Previously, waiting until Black Friday was one of the best strategies for saving money on big-ticket items, but recent years have taught us that many of the biggest online sales will come under the 'Cyber Monday' banner, which can last until the end of November. So, always keep your eyes peeled, the bargain hunt isn't quite over yet.
Chris Williams is a digital content writer for Live For The Outdoors. He has been testing gear for us since 2021. Chris is from New Zealand and has journalistic, outdoor industry, and basically his lifetime's worth of hiking experience to bring to his gear reviews. He's also impressively tall.