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Phox Elements
GLENMOSS OUTDOOR · TENT TEST 2026

Three tents for two, weighed and pitched.

We pitched all three in the yard, soaked them for an hour and weighed them with pegs and bag. The Ridgeback is the one we would take up a hill in April.
Three two-person tents compared
Two-person tentsScree 2£289 · summerOur pickRidgeback 2£365 · three seasonBothy 2£420 · four season
Packed weightWith pegs and bag, lower is better1.9 kg1.4 kg (best of the three)2.6 kg
Packed sizeLitres, lower is better9 L7 L (best of the three)14 L
Inner floor areaRoom for two and kit2.6 m²2.9 m²3.4 m² (best of the three)
Flysheet waterproofingHydrostatic head3,000 mm5,000 mm (best of the three)4,000 mm
Pitches outer firstInner stays dry in rainNoYesYes
Two doors and porchesNoYesYes
FreestandingStands up without pegsYesYesNo
Snow valancesNoNoYes
Bars are drawn to scale within each row, and the best of the three is marked in bold. Prices include a footprint groundsheet.