Hiking tents are arguably the most important thing you’ll pack when you set off on a hiking or trekking expedition.

Of course, there’s a bunch of essential hiking gear to bring with you, from hiking boots to walking poles and hiking backpacks to sleeping bags and mats, but if you don’t get your hiking tent exactly right, it can spoil your entire journey.

So, how exactly do you get the hiking tent that’s right for you? There are a lot of them out there, that’s for sure, so we thought we’d put together an easily digestible hiking tent buyer’s guide featuring some of the best options on the market.

Have a flick through and thank us later from wherever your hiking tent of choice eventually ends up taking you…