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Tent accessories

Tent accessories are the small parts that keep a tent pitched and working: footprints, pegs, guylines and repair kits. The tent accessories below suit one and two person tents on UK ground, which is often soft, stony or both. The two most useful for a first solo camp are a few spare pegs and a basic repair kit. Choosing the tent itself? Compare one man tents and 2 man tents.

Tent accessories are the small parts that keep a tent pitched and working: footprints, pegs, guylines and repair kits.

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The tent accessories below suit one and two person tents on UK ground, which is often soft, stony or both. The two most useful for a first solo camp are a few spare pegs and a basic repair kit. Choosing the tent itself? Compare one man tents and 2 man tents.

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25.4cm (10") Rock Peg

£4.29In stock

Good for: Rocky and hard ground where you need more length: a 25.4cm rock peg.

9" Rockpegs

£2.47In stock

Good for: Hard, stony ground: four 9-inch rock pegs.

7" Rock Pegs

£3.47In stock

Good for: Hard, stony ground: four 7-inch rock pegs.

9 Inch Steel Angle Peg

£4.19Out of stock

Good for: Softer ground that needs a longer peg: a 9-inch steel angle peg.

Do you need a tent footprint?

A footprint protects the groundsheet from stones and abrasion and adds a second waterproof layer under the sleeping area. It's worth carrying on rough or stony ground, and it keeps a lightweight groundsheet going for longer. Buy the footprint made for your tent where there is one, so it matches the shape and the pegging points.

Which tent pegs work on UK ground?

V-shaped or Y-shaped pegs hold best in the soft, peaty ground common on British hills; thin rock pegs go into hard, stony ground. The thin wire pegs supplied with many tents bend easily and pull out of wet ground. Carry four to six spare pegs that suit where you camp.

What should a tent repair kit include?

A tent repair kit should hold self-adhesive patches for the flysheet and groundsheet, and a pole repair sleeve that slides over a broken pole section. Add a few metres of spare guyline and some strong tape. Most tent repairs on a trip are a snapped pole or a small tear, and both are quick to fix with the right parts.

Do you need a mallet for tent pegs?

On soft ground you can push most pegs in by hand or with the sole of your boot. On hard ground a flat stone often works, but a light mallet saves bent pegs and sore hands, and many have a hook for pulling pegs out again.

How do you look after a tent between trips?

Dry the tent fully before you store it, even if that means pitching it in the garden when you get home. A tent packed away wet grows mildew that stains and weakens the fabric. Store it loosely in a dry place, and check the poles, pegs and seams before your next trip.

Why add spare guylines?

Guylines hold a tent's shape in wind, and a tent pegged out with every guyline stands up to gusts that would flatten it otherwise. Spare guyline replaces one that frays or snaps, and reflective guylines are easier to see, and so to avoid tripping over, in the dark.

Put the rest of your kit together

Accessories keep a tent working. Choose the tent first from our one man tents or 2 man tents, or start with the First Solo Night Kit.

See the First Solo Night Kit

Highlander Blackthorn 1 Man Tent

  • 1 person
  • 2,000mm HH
£57.47In stock

Good for: One adult on a campsite or a sheltered pitch, with a 2,000mm flysheet.

Highlander Birch Tent

  • 2 person
  • 2,000mm HH
£89.99In stock

Good for: Two people on a campsite or a sheltered pitch, with a 2,000mm flysheet.

Questions people ask

Can I use a groundsheet from another tent as a footprint?
Yes, if it's no bigger than the tent's floor. A footprint that sticks out beyond the flysheet catches rain and channels it under the tent.
How many spare pegs should I carry?
Four to six is enough for most one and two person tents. Choose pegs that suit the ground you're heading for, rather than more of the ones that came with the tent.
Can a broken tent pole be fixed on a trip?
Usually, yes. Slide a pole repair sleeve over the break and tape it at both ends. It holds until you're home and can replace the section.
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