One Man Tents

What's inside, item by item

  1. One man tent

    Highlander Blackthorn 1 Man Tent

    We chose the Highlander Blackthorn because it is a simple one man tent at an entry price, which leaves more of the budget for the stove and rucksack. Its fibreglass poles are heavier than aluminium ones but cheap to replace if one breaks.

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    £57.47

  2. 3-season sleeping bag

    Highlander Trekker Sleeping Bag

    A 3-season bag is warm enough from April to October, when a night on higher ground is colder than the forecast for the nearest town. The Highlander Trekker in its 3-season version is synthetic, which keeps some warmth even when damp.

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    £58.47

  3. Self-inflating mat

    Highlander Expedition Self Inflate Mat

    Wild pitches are rarely flat, soft grass, and the ground takes your heat faster than the air. The Highlander Expedition fills itself when you open the valve.

    In stock

    £49.97

  4. Head torch

    Ray 3 LED Headlamp

    A head torch keeps both hands free for pitching, cooking and packing up in the dark. Take spare batteries.

    In stock

    £4.97

  5. Rucksack, 52 litres

    Ben Nevis Rucksack 2024

    A 45 to 55 litre rucksack holds this kit plus food, water and a warm layer without empty space to fill, and the Ben Nevis 2024 sits in that range at 52 litres. Pack the heaviest things close to your back.

    In stock

    £109.99

  6. Stove

    Hpx100 Compact Stove

    A hot drink when you arrive and a hot breakfast in the morning change how the whole night feels. We chose the HPX100, a compact stove at an entry price.

    In stock

    £15.97

  7. Pot

    Highlander Cook Pot 2.6L

    One pot boils water for drinks and rehydrates a meal. The Highlander Cook Pot holds 2.6 litres, more than one person needs, so you can cook and boil water in one go.

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    £21.97

Wild Camp Kit

A full setup for a first wild camp, starting from nothing: the First Solo Night Kit plus a 45 to 55 litre rucksack to carry it in, and a stove and pot for hot food.

£318.81for all 7 items

The same as buying each item on its own.

  • The 3-season sleeping bag is out of stock, so the kit can't go in your basket right now.
Good for
  • A first wild camp, April to October, where wild camping is allowed
  • Starting from nothing, with no kit of your own
  • Walking a few hours to your pitch and out again next morning
Not for
  • Winter, or camping above 800m in autumn
  • Two people sharing a tent: see the Two-Person Kit
  • A campsite night where you park by the pitch: the First Solo Night Kit costs less

What's not included, and why

  • No gas. Buy a cartridge that fits the stove before you set off.
  • No map, compass or waterproofs. A phone alone is not enough on the hill: batteries drain fast in the cold.
  • No trowel. Bury toilet waste well away from water and paths, or carry it out.
  • No water filter. Streams on the hill are not always safe to drink untreated.

When and where you can use it

Use it from April to October, below about 800m once autumn arrives. Check a mountain forecast rather than the town forecast: higher ground is colder and windier.

The rules on where you can pitch differ between Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, so check them for the place you're heading.

One Man Tents doesn't encourage anyone to break the law. Wild camping rules differ across the UK: it's permitted on most unenclosed land in Scotland under the Scottish Outdoor Access Code, and on the Dartmoor Commons in England. Elsewhere in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, you need the landowner's permission. Always check before you pitch. Wild camping in the UK

Pitch late, leave early, and carry out everything you carried in, including food scraps. Read how we camp

Your first night with this kit

Read it before you go: it takes a first night out alone from planning to packing up.

Read the guide to your first solo wild camp

Questions people ask

Is gas included?
No. Buy a cartridge that fits the stove before you go.
Is it cheaper as a kit?
No. It costs the same as buying each item separately. Buying it as a kit saves you the research.
Why not the lightest kit you sell?
The lightest kit costs more and is less forgiving. This kit is light enough for a first wild camp; you can go lighter once you know what you need.