Dome tents: Quick and easy to erect they are ideal for the first time camper as they often consist of just 2 poles which cross over one another.

Geodesic domes: These often have more poles than a standard dome to make them more rigid and resistant to windy conditions and should be considered if you are likely to be camping on higher ground or in exposed areas.

Tunnel tents: Consist of a series of hoops which are stretched out and held in place with guy lines. The advantage of a tunnel tent over a dome is that you have a much larger area of tent at maximum height but the downside is that they must be pitched exactly right as they are more susceptible to changes in temperature and rely on correct guying to keep them in place.

Frame tents: Are much heavier and offer a greater area but are much bulkier to transport and take longer to erect.