The Classic Bell Tent is a tipi-style canvas tent pitched with two steel frames and a center pole. It stands out for its tall door, double-layer mesh doors and windows, a zippable groundsheet, and a center pole that can hang a chandelier or an inner tent. It comes in five fabric weights, from 175gsm Oxford up to 320gsm fire-retardant cotton with a stove-hole mesh and flap for hot-tenting. It suits campers who want a traditional look with practical no-fuss pitching; against polycotton rivals it offers more fabric choices and a stove-ready option, but it is heavier and needs a flashing kit for a stove.
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Owners rate the Classic Bell Tent very highly, praising its simple pitching, tall door and sturdy fabrics. Many like the mesh doors and zippable groundsheet, while some note the weight of the heavier cotton versions and the extra flashing kit needed for a stove.
The Classic Bell Tent is a bell tent based on the tipi design. It pitches with two steel frames: a spring-loaded centre pole and an A-frame. Pitching takes 10 to 20 minutes.
It has double-layered mesh doors and windows, zippable windows, roll-up sides and vents with mesh netting. The groundsheet zips in, and it can be unclipped and laid flat at the front doors. The centre pole has a loop for hanging an optional chandelier or inner tent.
It comes in five fabrics. The fire retardant cotton model has an integrated stove hole mesh and flap. Installing a stove requires a flashing kit, which is bought separately.
