Hyena 2
OEX Hyena 2 tent
The OEX Hyena 2 is the tent that gets you camping without spending a fortune. A simple, effective two person tunnel tent, the oex hyena 2 is a favourite first tent, festival tent and spare tent precisely because it does the job at a genuinely low price. If you want a straightforward two person shelter for UK weekends, the hyena 2 oex is one of the best value options you will find.
The OEX Hyena 2 tunnel tent
The current model is the OEX Hyena II Tunnel Tent at just £65. Its tunnel shape gives usable interior space for the weight and price, with room for two and a small porch area for boots and bags. As an entry point into camping, or a cheap second tent to keep in the car, the oex hyena 2 tent is hard to argue with.
Who the Hyena 2 is for
This tent suits first time campers, festival goers, families buying a starter tent for the kids, and anyone who needs a reliable spare. It is not the lightest tent in the range, so serious long distance backpackers will lean towards the Bobcat or Phoxx 2, but for car camping, short walk ins and casual weekends the oex hyena 2 uk favourite offers a lot of shelter for the money.
OEX Hyena 2 dimensions
As a two person tunnel tent, the Hyena 2 gives enough floor length for two sleeping mats and a modest porch, with sitting headroom rather than standing room. For exact oex hyena 2 dimensions, including pitched length, width and packed size, check the specification on the product page so you can be sure it fits your sleeping setup and your pack before you order.
OEX Hyena 2 review notes
In honest terms, the Hyena 2 is about value rather than cutting edge weight or features. What you get for the price is a weatherproof, easy to pitch shelter that keeps two people dry on a normal British weekend. Campers looking for an oex hyena 2 review usually reach the same conclusion: it is a lot of tent for a little money, ideal as a first or backup tent, with the trade off being extra weight compared with premium backpacking models.
Pitching and care
Tunnel tents pitch quickly once the poles are threaded and the ends are pegged out taut, so choose a pitch aligned so the wind hits the low end rather than the side. Keep the flysheet fully pegged and let the tent dry before storage. A little care and the Hyena 2 will see you through many seasons of casual camping.
Why buy the OEX Hyena 2 here
We ship the oex hyena 2 united kingdom wide with free shipping, and there is up to 30% off across the OEX range during the current offer. With honest sizing, simple returns and helpful support, it is an easy, low risk way to get into camping. For a dependable budget two person tent, the Hyena 2 is a firm favourite.
Hyena 2 vs the lightweight tents
The honest way to place the Hyena 2 is against its own job. Compared with the lightweight Phoxx 2, the hyena 2 oex is heavier and bulkier, so it is not the tent for long distance backpacking. What it offers instead is far more shelter for far less money, which is exactly what you want for car camping, festivals, garden campouts and as a spare tent. If your trips involve short carries from the car park to the pitch, the extra weight simply does not matter, and the money you save can go towards a better sleeping bag or sleeping mat.
A great first tent
For anyone buying their first tent, the Hyena 2 removes the risk from the decision. At sixty five pounds you can try camping properly without a big outlay, learn how you like to pitch and pack, and work out what features matter to you before spending more. Many families buy one as a starter tent for the children, or keep one permanently in the boot for spontaneous nights away. It is the definition of a low risk, high value purchase.
Pitching your Hyena 2
Tunnel tents are quick once you have the rhythm. Thread the poles, peg out both ends until the tunnel is taut, then add the side guys so it holds shape in a breeze. Align the low end into the wind rather than the broad side, keep the flysheet fully pegged, and let the tent dry before storage. Treat it well and this budget two person tent will give you many seasons of easy camping.
What you get for the price
At sixty five pounds, the Hyena 2 is one of the most affordable two person tents you can buy from a recognised brand, and it still gives you the essentials done properly: a waterproof flysheet, taped seams, a sewn in groundsheet and poles that go up quickly. You are not paying for ultralight materials or a huge feature list, and for the way most people use a budget tent that is exactly right. It is the tent for the festival you go to once a year, the spare you lend to friends, or the first tent that gets a family into camping. Spend the money you save on a warmer sleeping bag, and you will be comfortable on any normal British night.
Making a budget tent last
A cheaper tent rewards a little extra care. Always pitch it on the smoothest ground you can find and clear away sharp stones and twigs to protect the groundsheet, or add a cheap footprint underneath for peace of mind. Dry it thoroughly before it goes away, even if that means hanging it up at home for a day, because packing a damp tent is the fastest way to shorten its life. Store it loosely rather than crammed tight, keep the poles clean and check the elastic shock cord now and then. Look after it like this and the Hyena 2 will happily see you through many summers, proving that a low price does not have to mean a short life.
