Bobcat

OEX Bobcat tent

The OEX Bobcat is the ultralight choice in the OEX range, built for weight counters who walk long days and want their shelter to all but disappear into the pack. Compact, low and quick to pitch, the oex bobcat is a favourite among backpackers, bikepackers and anyone tackling long distance UK trails. This page brings the Bobcat tents and spares together in one place.

The OEX Bobcat range

The core tents are the Bobcat I Ultralite at £175 and the Bobcat 1 Person Tent at £110, both aimed at solo ultralight camping. Keep your tent going for longer with genuine spares such as the Bobcat UL pole set and the Bobcat I UL groundsheet, both £110. Whether you are buying your first ultralight tent or maintaining a trusted one, the oex bobcat 1 line has you covered.

Who the Bobcat is for

This is the tent for the committed solo walker: fast packing routes, multi day trails and trips where every gram matters. The oex bobcat ultralight design keeps weight and packed size to a minimum while still standing up to British weather, and the low profile helps it hold firm on exposed pitches. If you want more room, step up to the Phoxx 2; if weight is everything, the bobcat oex 1 is the one.

Bobcat 1 and Bobcat 2

Most shoppers are looking for the one person oex bobcat 1, which is the heart of the range. If you are cross shopping an oex bobcat 2 for extra space, compare it against the two person Phoxx 2 and Hyena 2, which cover the same brief at different weights and prices. Our team can help you match capacity to the trips you actually do.

Spares and care

One of the reasons the Bobcat has such a following is that it is easy to keep going. A replacement pole set or groundsheet can bring an older tent back to life, which is both cheaper and greener than replacing the whole shelter. Dry the tent fully after every trip, store it loosely, and it will reward you for years.

Why buy the OEX Bobcat here

We ship the oex bobcat united kingdom wide with free shipping, and there is up to 30% off across the range during the current offer. With honest weights and sizing, genuine spares and easy returns, the oex bobcat uk store is a dependable place to kit out for the trail. For serious lightweight camping, the Bobcat is hard to beat.

Bobcat vs Phoxx 1

The Bobcat and the Phoxx 1 are both one person tents, but they are built to different briefs. The Bobcat is the dedicated ultralight, trimming weight and packed size for people who walk long distances and count every gram. The Phoxx 1 is the value solo tent, giving dependable shelter at a lower price for occasional solo camping. If your priority is the lightest possible pack, the oex bobcat ultralight is the answer; if it is value, the Phoxx 1 makes more sense. Both handle British three season conditions well, so the choice is really weight versus budget.

Ultralight backpacking with the Bobcat

For long trails and fast packing, the Bobcat earns its place by disappearing into the pack until you need it. Its low profile sheds wind on exposed ground and pitches quickly at the end of a long day. To make the most of an ultralight tent, keep the rest of your kit light too: a compact sleeping mat, a bag matched to the season, and a small stove all help keep your base weight low. That is how committed backpackers cover big distances without carrying more than they have to.

Spares keep your Bobcat going

An often overlooked strength of the Bobcat is how easy it is to maintain. Rather than replacing the whole tent when something wears out, you can fit a new Bobcat UL pole set or Bobcat I UL groundsheet and carry on. That is cheaper for you and kinder to the environment, and it means a well cared for Bobcat can serve you for many seasons. Dry it fully after every trip, store it loosely rather than tightly packed, and check the poles and pegs before each outing.

Bikepacking and fastpacking

Weight and packed size matter more on a bike or a fast solo push than almost anywhere else, which is why the Bobcat has such a following among bikepackers and fastpackers. It splits down small enough to strap to a handlebar harness or slot into a seat pack, and its low profile handles the exposed, windy pitches these trips often end on. For fastpacking, where you cover big distances on foot with a running vest or small pack, every gram you save on shelter is a gram you do not carry up the next climb. The oex bobcat lets you go light without dropping down to a tarp, keeping the bug protection and weather cover of a proper tent. Match it with minimal sleep and cook kit and your whole setup stays remarkably compact.

Why the Bobcat has a following

Few budget friendly tents earn the loyalty the Bobcat does, and it comes down to a simple thing: it does the ultralight job without a premium price. Backpackers who have carried heavier tents notice the difference immediately on a long day, and once people trust a shelter to keep them dry and hold firm in wind, they stick with it. The availability of genuine spares means a Bobcat can be kept going for years rather than replaced, which suits the practical, mileage focused campers it appeals to. It is not the flashiest tent on the hill, but for people who value a light pack and dependable shelter, the oex bobcat is a quiet favourite.