Phoxx 1
OEX Phoxx 1 tent
The OEX Phoxx 1 is a compact one person backpacking tent built for fast and light solo trips. It is the tent for the lone walker who wants a dependable shelter that disappears into the pack until it is needed. If you are searching for an oex phoxx 1 in the UK, this page has the current stock and clear notes on which version suits your kind of camping.
The OEX Phoxx 1 range
Two versions cover most needs. The standard OEX Phoxx I at £85 is the value solo tent, while the Phoxx I Ultralite at £230 strips weight further for people who count every gram. There is also a revised Phoxx 1 V2 to compare. For anyone wanting the lightest possible solo pitch, the oex phoxx 1 ultralight is the one to look at first.
Who the Phoxx 1 is for
This is the solo hiker’s tent: a Munro round, a coast path section, a wild camp after a long day on the hill. The low, narrow profile cuts weight and sits steady in wind, and the porch gives just enough room for boots and a stove out of the rain. If you mostly camp alone and carry your own shelter, the oex phoxx 1 tent is one of the most sensible buys in the range.
Weight, size and versions
The standard Phoxx 1 keeps the price down at a modest weight, while the Ultralite version trims grams for serious backpackers. Some campers cross shop the oex phoxx 1 ii tent naming when comparing versions, so always check the exact model and specification on the listing. Expect room for one person and their kit, with sitting headroom rather than standing room, which is normal for a one person backpacking tent.
Pitching and care
Colour coded poles make the Phoxx 1 quick to pitch even after dark, and taped seams keep the weather out. Peg the flysheet fully, pick a slightly sheltered line, and dry the tent before storing it. Looked after, a Phoxx 1 will be your solo shelter for many seasons.
Why buy the OEX Phoxx 1 here
We ship every oex phoxx 1 united kingdom order with free shipping UK wide, with up to 30% off across the range during the current offer. Listings are honest about weight and size, returns are simple, and we are happy to help you choose between the standard and Ultralite versions. For a dependable one person tent, the Phoxx 1 is a classic choice.
Phoxx 1 vs Bobcat
These are the two solo tents most people compare. The Phoxx 1 is the value choice, giving you a dependable one person shelter at a lower price, while the Bobcat is the dedicated ultralight, shaving weight and packed size for people who prioritise carrying as little as possible. If you camp alone occasionally and want good value, the standard Phoxx I is ideal. If you walk long distances regularly and weight is your main concern, look at the Phoxx I Ultralite or the Bobcat. Both are genuine one person tents, so the decision really comes down to budget versus grams.
Solo wild camping with the Phoxx 1
A good solo tent should be quick to pitch when you are tired and steady when the weather turns, and that is exactly what the Phoxx 1 is built for. Its low, narrow profile cuts weight and sheds wind, and the porch keeps your boots and stove out of the rain. For a wild camp, arrive with enough light to choose a sheltered, level pitch, face the low end into the wind, and peg out fully. Pair it with a warm sleeping bag and an insulated sleeping mat and you have a light, reliable setup for nights out on the hill.
Keeping weight down
The tent is only part of your carried weight. Once you have chosen a light shelter like the oex phoxx 1, the biggest savings come from your sleep system, pack and cook kit. Choose a compact mat, a bag no warmer than you need for the season, and a small stove, and your whole setup stays manageable over long days. This is where the ultralight versions earn their place, letting committed backpackers trim their base weight without giving up a proper tent.
Long trails and coast paths
The Phoxx 1 comes into its own on multi day solo routes, where the same tent goes up night after night in different conditions. On a coast path or a long distance trail, you want a shelter that pitches fast when the light goes, packs small in the morning and never becomes a chore, and that is exactly the brief a one person tent like this is built for. Because you carry everything yourself, keeping the tent light frees up weight for food and water on longer carries. Set it up with the low end into the wind, use the porch for wet kit, and pair it with a compact sleep system, and the oex phoxx 1 becomes a reliable companion for serious solo miles across the UK.
Standard Phoxx 1 or the Ultralite
The decision between the two versions is straightforward once you know your trips. The standard Phoxx I at eighty five pounds is the value choice for occasional solo camping, festivals and shorter walks, where a little extra weight is no problem and the lower price wins. The Phoxx I Ultralite is for regular backpackers on longer routes, where trimming grams from the pack matters day after day. Both give you a genuine one person tent with a porch and weatherproof build, so you are not compromising on shelter either way. Think about how often you camp solo and how far you carry your kit, and the right version becomes obvious.
