Feel like sleeping under a watermelon tent, or one with a tiger theme – or even one that looks like a club sandwich? These tents by FieldCandy in the UK make camping a new visual experience. Founders Rhona Carr and John Harris have changed the look of traditional expedition tents and turned them into fun, desirable objects that are sturdy yet witty, easy-to-assemble and they certainly stand out.

There are more than 50 designs, with prices starting at €365 (with free delivery to Ireland for orders of more than €335) in plain fade-resistant colours, animal motifs and other designs. Limited edition items have names such as "Birds of a Feather" and "Social Butterfly". All have lightweight storm tent construction and are 100 per cent waterproof, with large front porches for muddy boots. See fieldcandy.com

Deirdre McQuillan