Here at LFTO, we track the best Black Friday deals on everything outdoors. Black Friday 2023 has passed, but file us away in a bookmark folder and be the first to know when camping tent deals go live for Black Friday 2024.
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 almost always 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 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
Black Friday deals on camping tents:
25% off
LFTOwww.jack-wolfskin.co.uk
'Best in Test' winner of our latest 3-person tent test; stable dome construction; excellent waterproofing; PFC-free; suitable for camping and hiking.
53% off
www.ultimateoutdoors.com
This is a mind boggling deal, over 50% off this protective and spacious family air tent. The construction is 100D waterproof and breathable, and the bedrooms use 'Nightfall' blackout technology to ensure a dark and environment and a good night's sleep. You don't need poles with the airtube tech, this tent pitches in minutes.
on sale 30% off - save £105
LFTOwww.cotswoldoutdoor.com
Shortlisted in our latest 3-person tent test; durable and sustainable hiking tent; pitching inner and outer together is good in wet weather; 2.75kg weight; PFC-free
on sale 20% off
LFTOwww.cotswoldoutdoor.com
3-person version of our overall 'best tent' award winner in our Gear of the Year awards 2023; 2.84kg weight; 30x24cm packed size; great for extended hiking trips; stable and durable design.
30% off
LFTOnearzero.co
Tried and tested by us; very lightweight warm weather backpacking tent with good living space; freestanding; two doors and vestibules.
55% off
www.millets.co.uk
This luxury family tent is over half off. Featuring near-vertical walls for maximum space, multiple mesh doors for temperature control, and a handy storage space off the side of the living room. Yes, living room.
on sale 42% off
www.cotswoldoutdoor.com
Spacious 3-person tent suitable for hiking and camping; 4.3kg weight; 2-person version also on sale.
on sale
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
An award winning technical hiking tent, the Telemark 2 weighs just 950 grams! It's also impressively durable, constructed from 10D nylon rip stop fabric, and featuring an integrated tarp.
64% off
www.ultimateoutdoors.com
Save 63% with a bonkers deal on a tent this spacious. With two large bedrooms, the Sendero 8XL comfortably sleeps 8 people, but you could also use the second bedroom as a store room if you're going gear-heavy.
56% off
www.ultimateoutdoors.com
This is one tough mudder. Constructed from a sturdy aluminium frame and heavy duty polycotton tent fabric, the Wild Cruiser 250 will protect you from all the elements wherever you pitch (which, of course, is wherever you park).
40% off
www.millets.co.uk
Compact roof tent that can even be fitted to hatchbacks; low weight of 37.5kg; sleeps 2; simple fold-out design and pitching.
12.
TentBox Classic
15% off
TentBoxwww.decathlon.co.uk
This remains our favourite roof tent; hardshell construction for durability and aerodynamics on the move; super fast pitching.
on sale 20% off
LFTOwww.cotswoldoutdoor.com
Tried and tested by us, this is an excellent beginner's hiking tent; 3000mm HH waterproof rating; 2.8kg weight; 46x16cm packed size.
on sale
Sleeps 5; Vango Tension Band System for stability; large PVC windows; black-out bedrooms; 40mm HH waterproof rating.
40% off
www.alpinetrek.co.uk
Excellent lightweight yet spacious tunnel-shaped tent for extended hiking trips; 3,000mm HHH/5,000mm HH fly/floor waterproof rating; 50 x 20cm packed size; 2.44kg.
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.
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Our top tips for coping with Black Friday:
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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.