15 Best 2 Man Tents for Wild Camping in 2024

I was recently researching what tent I should buy to go wild camping and was baffled by the number of different options available and factors to consider. To hopefully save you some time, I thought I would pull together a list of the best 2 man tents for wild camping that I could find.

If you’re in a hurry, my two favourites are:

How to choose a tent for wild camping

When choosing a tent, whether it is for wild camping or family camping, there are various factors you will need to consider:

• Weight – This is the packed weight of the tent. Lighter tents are great for wild camping and trekking, where you will be carrying your kit with you to find a place to camp. Anything over 2.5kg might be a little too heavy for a long hike
• Berth – This is the number of people that the tent is designed to accommodate. You may find this number will result in a fairly “snug” sleeping arrangement for the number it claims
• Bedroom Space – This is the amount of space designed for sleeping in. This is usually the main inner tent
• Outer Tent Space – The outer tent space is the total amount of space the tent will take up. This is usually the size of your flysheet and will include the storage space inside the tent
• Tent Style – This is the shape of the tent. Styles include Tunnel, Dome and Ridge, as well as many others
• Waterproofing – This is measured by Hydrostatic Head, which is how large a column of water your tent could resist
• Storage – This is the area in your tent where you can store your kit, that isn’t your sleeping area
• Seasons – This is the number of seasons that the tent is designed to be used in. A 3 season tent will be designed for spring, summer and autumn. A 4 or all-season tent will be warmer and include the winter.

Best 2 man tent for under £200

Vango Nevis 200 Tent

At a weight of just over 2kg and packing down to 46cm x ø18cm, the Vango Nevis 200 is a tunnel tent designed be lightweight and compact, which makes it a great option for wild camping.

The bedroom space offered is just the right size for two people to get a good rest after a long day trekking, however, you might find that you don’t have a lot of storage space for your kit as the porch is fairly small.

The hydrostatic head rating for the fly and the groundsheet should be suitable for typical British weather, with the tent designed for 3 season camping.

At a price of just £110 (at the time of writing), you will find that this tent offers great features at an affordable price.

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Vango Banshee Pro 200 Tent

The Vango Banshee 200 is a 2 man tent designed with a great space to weight ratio. At 2.4kg, this tent is a good weight for carrying with you on your next wild camping trip.

The bedroom width of 225cm should give you enough space for 2 with a little wiggle room inside, meaning you won’t feel like you are cosying up to your tent partner too much.

The outer width of 175cm gives you a small storage area for your camping gear, but not really enough if you are planning on camping for a long period of time and will need more gear with you.

The hydrostatic head rating of the fly and groundsheet means that this tent can survive easily in spring, summer and autumn, just as Vangi suggest by giving this a 3 season rating.

If you’re are heading out for a weekend wild camping trip, this tent should provide you with all the key ingredients you need in a good tent, and all at a reasonable price.

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Naturehike 20D Mongar Double Layer Waterproof Tent

The Naturehike 20D Mongar is designed to be lightweight and tough. At 2,180 grams, it is not too heavy for one person to carry on a long trek, whilst the anti-stretch fabric with added rip-stop technology creates an extra-strong and durable outer shell.

The dome shape gives this tent a larger footprint than a tunnel tent might have, meaning you get more space for storage. The 135cm head height also gives you extra space to move around without risking knocking the inner fly into the outer fly.

The 4,000 mm hydrostatic head rating for both the fly and groundsheet means this should withstand the UK weather for 3 seasons of the year.

The tent strikes a good balance between weight, size and price.

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Forclaz Trek 900 2 Person Tent

The Forclaz Trek 900 is a 3 season dome tent designed and developed in the French Alps.

With a double-Y structure, the tent has a strong structure to withstand strong winds. The hydrostatic head rating of 2,000mm for the outer fly should protect you against most weather conditions in the UK.

If you are looking for a light, affordable tent for wild camping, the Forclaz Trek 900 might be a good option for you.

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Best 2 man tents for wild camping between £200 and £400

Berghaus Grampian 2 Man Tent

The Berghaus Grampian 2 man tent is a 3 season tent designed to be used for most of the year in the UK. With a hydrostatic head rating of 3,000mm for the fly, it can withstand typical UK precipitation.

The geodesic design of this tent makes it very sturdy in the wind and with a two-door entry creating large storage areas, you won’t have to pack too light for your trip.

The downside with this tent is the weight. At 4.2kg, you will need to split this between the 2 of you to make it comfortable to carry.

You get a large amount of tent for your money with this offering from Berghaus, so if you are comfortable with the weight, it could be a good option for you.

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Salewa Litetrek II 2 Man Tent

This semi-geodesic, 3 season tent has been optimised to be used in milder weather months, but don’t let that fool you into thinking it won’t withstand tougher weather. Wind-tunnel tested to withstand speeds of up to 90km/h and with a hydrostatic head rating of 3,000mm, this tent will work well for most of the year in the UK.

The double wall design adds an extra layer of protection between you and the elements.

The storage area of the tent is small, which means this tent is better suited to lighter/shorter camping trips.

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MSR Elixir 2 Backpacking Tent

The MSR Elixir 2 is an easy to assemble tent which claims to have a “true-to-size” capacity for 2 people.

The geodesic design means you get a good amount of sleeping space as well as storage space.

At a packed weight of 2,770 grams, this is a little on the heavier side for one person to carry, so may need to be split between 2 people.

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Lightwave t20 Trail Tent

The Lightwave t20 Trail tunnel tent is a 4 season tent, meaning it is designed to be used in all weathers. The hydrostatic head of 5,000mm is more than adequate for UK weather.

This tent has a long outer design, meaning you get a good amount of storage for your wild camping gear.

At 2.5kg, this is on the upper end of what is comfortable for one person to carry but does offer a great amount of space for 2.

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Best 2 man tents for wild camping over £400

Nomad Bedouin 2 LW Tent

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Vango F10 Xenon UL 2+ Tent

The Vango F10 Xenon UL 2+ is designed to withstand 4 seasons comfortably.

For a tent that is nearly 4 metres long, the packed size of 46cm x ø16cm is extremely small compared to some other tents of this size. You also get ample storage space due to the way this tunnel tent has been designed.

At 2,400g it is on the heavier side, but manageable to 2.

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MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Person Tent

The MSR Hubba Hubba NX 2 Person Tent is a light, geodesic style tent, weighing just 1,720 grams.

The design of the tent gives you a couple of medium size storage areas for your gear, with the bedroom size being fairly standard.

The hydrostatic head is quite low on this tent, but should be ample for most of the year in the UK.

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Terra Nova Solar Photon 2 Tent

The Terra Nova Solar Photon 2 Tent has been designed with lightweight in mind. At just 849 grams, this is an incredibly easy tent to carry when out backpacking.

The bedroom width on this tent is narrow, so you may find it quite snug for two. However the small packed size of 40cm x ø15cm is a major bonus.

Designed for 3 seasons and with a hydrostatic head rating of 2,000mm for the fly, this will suit the warmer weather better than colder weather.

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Terra Nova Voyager Tent

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With a semi-geodesic design, the Terra Nova Voyager is build to withstand all seasons. With a massive 6,000mm hydrostatic head rating on the fly, you should never get caught out in the British weather.

The design of this tent gives you a good bedroom space as well as some storage for your camping gear as well.

Whilst this tent might cost a lot more than others on this list, it comes with a lifetime guarantee to the original purchaser, so you know you will be getting good quality here.

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Hilleberg Anaris

The Hilleberg Anaris is an airy 2 person ridge tent, which gives you a large sleeping and storage area.

The 1,400g is very light, however, this is because the tent doesn’t include poles as it is designed to be used with trekking poles to hold it up. This means that you can save some weight and put those trekking poles to another use!

If you want a classic ridge tent, have trekking poles and want a light tent, this might be the tent for you.

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Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT Tent

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The final tent on my list is the Hilleberg Nallo 2 GT Tent. This tent has been designed with all-weather camping in mind. The hydrostatic head rating of 5,000mm for the fly is great for the rain and the 15,000mm rating for the groundsheet means this tent could probably double up as a boat!

The tunnel design allows for a large storage area without having to compromise on the bedroom space.

If you are after a tent for extreme adventures, this might be the right tent for you.

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Summary

As you can see there are lots of factors to consider when looking for a tent for wild camping. From my research, I believe that the best 2 man tent for wild camping is the Vango F10 Xenon UL 2+ as it offers a great balance between prices and performance. If you know you are likely to be camping in milder weather, the Naturehink 20D Mongar is a great value for money option.

Is there anything that I have missed that you need to know about? Let me know and I will try and add it to this guide.