Trekking tent: compact, ultralight & quick to pitch – variants in the test

Trekking tent – The quick shelter for spontaneous stops!
Are you a passionate camper and enjoy being out in the fresh air?
Even if you travel from one campsite to the next with your roof tent, day trips can still be longer than planned.
That’s why your sleeping space in the great outdoors should not only be available everywhere and at all times, but should also be comfortable and convenient.
A trekking tent is therefore the ideal companion, especially on longer trips where you are equipped with a rucksack.
It is very light in weight and has a small pack size when rolled up, so it can be stowed and transported easily and space-savingly and is therefore always ready for use.
Find out more here.

Trekking tent: the perfect companion in the great outdoors

A trekking tent is ideal for all adventurous people who like to go on longer day trips or who are looking for adventure with just a rucksack and the essential camping equipment.
If the weather suddenly changes or you need to take a break late in the evening after a long day, a trekking tent is extremely practical and useful when you’re out and about.
But how much does a good trekking tent cost, which one is right for me and what should I look out for when buying one?

Definition: What is a trekking tent?

Trekking tents are tents that are particularly lightweight and can therefore be easily transported on the go.
They are particularly suitable for emergencies and should always be taken with you if the worst comes to the worst.
They are also usually very easy to set up and take down and can be done very quickly.

Costs: How much does a trekking tent cost?

On average, the price of a trekking tent is around 100.00 euros. Of course, there are numerous different versions and models, which also differ in price depending on the features, material and brand. If you are considering buying a trekking tent for your camping vacation, you can familiarize yourself with the different models and find the right one for you and your loved ones. Are you a camping beginner? Read all about the basics of packing lists, routes, costs, tips etc. here: Camping beginners.

Lightweight and compact pack size

A lightweight trekking tent is particularly suitable for hikes, excursions and longer camping trips.
It can be set up and taken down quickly and easily and is lightweight.
This means you can always take it with you in your rucksack and unpack and set it up whenever you want.
Although it hardly weighs anything, it is extremely comfortable and offers a sufficiently large sleeping area as well as additional storage space.
It is also particularly stable and breathable, so that it can easily withstand all wind and weather conditions and ensures that the heat does not build up inside on very hot days or in warm regions.

Advantages of a trekking tent

  • Low dead weight
  • Compact pack size
  • Easy to carry in your backpack
  • Uncomplicated assembly
  • Easy to store and transport
  • Robust and weather-resistant
  • Plenty of space and storage space
  • Comfortable and convenient
  • Suitable for spontaneous stops

Different variants in the test

Of course, there are different versions of lightweight and trekking tents that differ in terms of model, size and features.
While a trekking tunnel tent guarantees space for several people and can be set up in a few simple steps, a trekking dome tent is more suitable for couples or solo travelers and can be set up very simply and easily.
A trekking tent can be set up in just a few minutes without any prior knowledge, but its packing volume is somewhat larger than the other variants.
Either way, trekking tents are the perfect companion on excursions and camping trips where you want to take a longer break or need to get somewhere quickly.
The tent fits easily into your rucksack and is therefore always there when you need to take a spontaneous break and rest or recover!
These trekking tent variants are available:

  • Tunnel tent
  • Dome tent
  • Throwing tent
  • Tarp tent (with inner tent)

Reading tips! Quick and easy camping

Are you looking for other options to make camping as easy and uncomplicated as possible?
Some tents are just as advantageous as a trekking tent, especially if you want to get going quickly and don’t want to invest a lot of work in setting them up.
You can find out everything you need to know about the different types here.
What else do I need at the campsite?
In order to be as well prepared and equipped as possible, you can find a helpful packing list for your camping vacation here.

Tarp: The practical outdoor tent

Especially if you are an enthusiastic camper with a roof tent or camper, it is a good idea to also pack a tarp tent.
This can be used flexibly as wind, rain or sun protection and is therefore ideal as an additional living or sleeping area.
Whether as protection or additional space – a tarp is definitely a flexible must-have on the campsite and should therefore not be missing on your next vacation so that you can enjoy a carefree and carefree time. Read more here:

Bivouac tent: The tent for emergencies

When camping, you spend most of your time in the great outdoors, where temperatures can sometimes fluctuate.
Sudden rain showers or raging winds can turn your trip into an unpleasant experience.
To ensure that you are prepared for anything and can enjoy a wonderful and carefree time even in bad weather, you should always have a bivouac tent with you in case of an emergency.
This is extremely small, but offers you the necessary weather protection you need in an emergency. Read more here:

Rooftop tent: comfortable luxury when camping

As a passionate camper, you are often on the road for several weeks in different regions and know that sleeping in a classic tent is a good solution for a short trip or in between, but not the most optimal option in the long term.
A rooftop tent is therefore the perfect solution for sleeping even more comfortably and easily, allowing you to enjoy your time even more.
Read all about this comfortable and super practical option here:

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Offroad
Raised and extra stable for road and off-road… What do you do if you are traveling in regions with poor roads or drive an off-road vehicle or SUV whose dome height does not fit conventional trailers? The solution: the off-road tent trailer from CAMPWERK – specially developed for extreme conditions. This unique model impresses with a raised and particularly robust AL-KO chassis that can withstand even the most demanding off-road routes. The entire body is made of lightweight but sturdy aluminum, reinforced with durable stainless steel components. So you are perfectly equipped for any terrain.
Black / Silver
Available now: The CAMPWERK Offroader in the exclusive Black/Silver Edition CAMPWERK is expanding its range and now also offers the popular off-road tent trailer in the coveted Black/Silver Edition. The high-quality aluminium body is completely anodized in matt black, while the mudguards are powder-coated in elegant “Gun Silver Metal”. An absolute eye-catcher on any road and in any terrain!
The off-road trailer from CAMPWERK impresses with its lightweight construction: Thanks to the aluminum body, the base only weighs around 300 kg when empty. With a permissible total weight of 1.5 tons, it offers an impressive payload capacity of up to 1.2 tons – ideal for small excursions, transport and even larger expeditions.

Visually, the trailer blends in perfectly with the appearance of an off-road vehicle or SUV with its coarse-tread MT tires and robust, full-length aluminium mudguards. The mudguards are also designed in such a way that they are ideal for the safe transportation of petrol and water canisters or gas bottles.

To ensure flexibility, the off-roader’s tyres can be individually adapted to the towing vehicle on request, so that only one set of spare wheels is required. The standard ball head coupling can also be optionally replaced with a DIN or NATO eye.
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
Aluminum body
Wheels
Terrain values
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Onroad

The perfect solution for your camping adventure:
Road trailer with tent
Imagine a first-class equipped road trailer that is ideal for camping trips in Germany and the surrounding countries.
This trailer comes with a sturdy holding device for a matching tent that can be set up in no time at all.
The result is your mobile home – ready for unforgettable tours!

Your decisive advantage: you are ideally equipped for your vacation in a particularly cost-effective way. And when you’re not on the road, you can use the trailer as a conventional utility trailer. We offer you the road trailer in two versions, depending on your needs: An unbraked version with a permissible total weight of 750 kg and the braked version recommended by us with a permissible total weight of 1,300 kg.
10-year guarantee
Our trailer base was not created in the laboratory – it was made for the real world. The robust construction is optimized for tough conditions. Oversized axles and virtually indestructible aluminum frames ensure exceptional durability. We are the only supplier in Germany to give you a 10-year guarantee on this unique quality!
T-drawbar or V-fork ?
Thousands of trailer drivers know the problem of tight spaces only too well: if you drive into a narrow lane and have to turn, it is important to back your car as far as possible against the trailer in order to get around the bend without any problems. With a T-drawbar, you can utilize the maximum steering angle. This is precisely why we at CAMPWERK rely on this tried-and-tested technology – for optimum flexibility and maneuverability, no matter how tight things get.
T-drawbar
V-fork
T-drawbar
V-fork
Chassis
Aluminum structure
Equipped for every situation thanks to the versatile accessories...

Raised dropside

20L canister

Towbar adapter for bike carrier with coupling connection

2-4 bike racks

Anti-drag clutch

Material and processing.
The tent fabric of our trailer tents is made from a high-quality, 450 g blended fabric, also known as canvas. This unique combination of cotton and polyester combines the advantages of a natural fiber with those of a modern high-tech material. The result is a robust, breathable fabric that impresses with its pleasant feel and high dimensional stability.

The tent fabric, which is also used by the military, is impregnated and particularly tear-resistant thanks to the ripstop process. In this special weaving technique, thicker threads are woven into the fabric at intervals of around 10-15 millimetres, giving the fabric its characteristic tiled structure and exceptional tear resistance. It goes without saying that our fabrics are opaque and therefore offer optimum protection and privacy.
The basis of our trailer tents is a robust stainless steel frame with a thickness of 3×3 cm. A 1.8 cm thick, water-resistant wooden floor panel is securely fastened to this sturdy frame with stainless steel screws. The frame of the trailer tents is also made of galvanized steel tubing and special stainless steel components that ensure maximum stability. The modern surface finish not only offers a high level of corrosion protection, but also gives the material a pleasant feel and ensures a durable, weatherproof construction.
We rely exclusively on yarn from the German market leader Amann. Thanks to the combination of a cotton core and a high-tenacity polyester core, this yarn is characterized by a particularly high tensile strength and excellent water resistance.

On contact with water, the cotton coating swells and closes the seam holes created during sewing. For additional protection, all seams in the roof area are fitted with a transparent sealing strip to ensure maximum waterproofness.
Less is sometimes more.
We are often asked: What about the water column? For tent fabrics, the impermeability of the fabric is specified in the form of the water column. For cotton tents, this value is usually around 300 to 400 mm. However, our tent fabric offers an exceptionally high water column for cotton fabric of around 750 mm. This means that theoretically more than 75 cm of water can stand on the material before the first drops penetrate.

A major advantage of cotton as a natural raw material is its ability to swell when it gets damp, which provides additional waterproofing. In contrast, synthetic fabrics, which cannot swell, must have a much higher water column (between 3,000 and 10,000 mm, depending on the material) in order to achieve comparable waterproofness.
Good night.
The comfort sleep set consists of a high-quality visco foam mattress that adapts perfectly to the individual body shape, ensuring a restful night’s sleep. The set is complemented by the innovative Froli bed spring system, which guarantees an exceptional sleeping experience. Perfect sleeping comfort in a well thought-out overall package.
Premium mattress.
An excellent mattress is the basis for healthy and restful sleep. Just as every person is unique, their mattress should also be individually tailored to them.
Our premium mattress adapts perfectly to the contours of the body and promotes orthopaedically correct positioning of the spine. Thanks to targeted pressure relief, back muscles and intervertebral discs can relax optimally. The innovative construction and high-quality materials create an ideal sleeping environment.
There are no compromises at CAMPWERK: We rely on flexible visco foam with memory function. The unique combination of supportive foam core and relieving visco foam topper ensures maximum sleeping comfort.
Suspension.
Good ventilation is crucial for your well-being and sleep hygiene. To ensure maximum sleeping comfort, we combine our mattress with an innovative Froli slat base. The flexible spring elements form a comfortable slat base with individually adjustable firmness zones. This combination ensures orthopaedically correct positioning of the body and provides targeted, pressure-relieving support. This effectively prevents tension and one-sided strain. The open, air-permeable cells also enable optimum ventilation and create a healthy sleeping environment.
Are you allergic or do you have special health requirements? No problem! We cooperate with a renowned German mattress manufacturer to offer customized solutions. Simply contact us and together we will find the ideal mattress for your needs.