Phoxx 3
OEX Phoxx 3 tent
The OEX Phoxx 3 takes the trusted Phoxx design and adds room for three. It is the natural choice for small groups, couples who want extra space, and anyone carrying gear for more than one person. If you are looking for an oex phoxx 3 in the UK, this page has the current stock along with clear guidance on size, weight and use.
The OEX Phoxx 3 range
The headline model is the OEX Phoxx III at £85, a light three person tent that still packs down for the trail. It sits within the wider Phoxx family alongside the solo Phoxx 1 and two person Phoxx 2, so you can pick the exact capacity your trips need without leaving the range you trust.
Who the Phoxx 3 is for
This is the tent for three friends sharing on a hiking weekend, for a couple who like a generous porch and room for a dog or a lot of kit, and for a parent camping with two children. The extra floor width over the Phoxx 2 makes a real difference on longer trips, while the tent stays light enough to carry between pitches. As a value three person backpacking tent, the oex phoxx 3 tent is a strong all rounder.
OEX Phoxx 3 weight and dimensions
The Phoxx 3 is built to stay light for a three person tent, with a packed size that shares comfortably between a group. For the exact oex phoxx 3 weight and oex phoxx 3 dimensions, including pitched floor area and packed length, see the specification on the product page. As a guide, expect room for three standard mats across the floor and sitting headroom at the ridge, which is typical for a lightweight three person design.
OEX Phoxx 3 review notes
Campers writing an oex phoxx 3 review tend to highlight the same strengths: honest three person space, a fair weight, and a price well below the premium brands. The trade off, as with any light three person tent, is that three full sized adults will find it cosy, so pairs plus gear or two adults and a child get the most comfort from it.
Pitching, care and delivery
Colour coded poles and taped seams make the Phoxx 3 quick to pitch and reliably weatherproof. Peg the flysheet out fully, choose a sheltered spot where you can, and always dry the tent before storage. Every oex phoxx 3 united kingdom order ships with free shipping UK wide and up to 30% off during the current offer, with honest sizing and easy returns.
Phoxx 3 vs Coyote 3
Both are three person tents, but they suit different trips. The Phoxx 3 is the lighter, more packable option, built to be carried on the trail, so it is the pick for groups who walk to their pitch. The Coyote 3 is the more comfort focused family tent, with more room and porch space but a bigger packed size, which makes it better suited to camping beside the car. If you hike in, choose the Phoxx 3; if you drive up and settle in, the Coyote 3 gives you more living space.
Family and group camping with the Phoxx 3
The step up from a two person tent is bigger than it sounds. That extra width turns a squeeze into a comfortable night for three friends, or gives a couple space for a dog and a pile of kit. It is also a sensible choice for a parent camping with two children, keeping everyone together in one easy to manage tent. Pitch it with the porch facing away from the wind, and use that porch for boots, packs and cooking so the sleeping area stays clean and dry.
Packing and caring for your Phoxx 3
Because it is a three person tent, sharing the load makes sense: one person can carry the poles while another takes the flysheet and inner. Keep it light overall by pairing it with compact mats and bags. As with every Phoxx, pitch the fly taut, avoid inner to outer contact to control condensation, and always dry the tent fully before it goes back in the bag. A little care keeps the oex phoxx 3 tent performing season after season.
Three season family and group trips
As a three season tent, the Phoxx 3 covers the camping most people actually do, from spring bank holidays to summer festivals and crisp autumn weekends. For a group of three friends walking a section of a long distance path, it means one shared tent rather than three separate ones, cutting the total weight carried between you. For a family, it keeps everyone together in a single, easy to pitch shelter. Pair it with three compact sleeping mats, warm sleeping bags for the shoulder months, and a compact stove, and you have a complete group setup that still fits in normal packs. It is this blend of genuine three person room and trail friendly weight that makes the oex phoxx 3 such a flexible choice.
Understanding the space inside
People often ask how three person tents really compare, and the honest answer is that capacity ratings assume everyone is packed in side by side. In practice, the Phoxx 3 is most comfortable for two adults with plenty of room for kit, for three slimmer sleepers or younger campers, or for a couple who simply like space. The porch adds usable room beyond the sleeping area for boots, packs and cooking out of the weather. For exact pitched floor dimensions and inner height, always check the specification on the product page, but as a working guide, treat it as a genuine three person trail tent that is roomy for two rather than palatial for three.
