I woke up this morning, found out my X-Dome is “out for delivery”, and the pitching guide is up! A great start to the day! I’ll bookend the day in my X-Dome 😊
@ - sensible…. I have two X-Mid 1’s…. And now an X-Dome…. I really should sell one… but the original Drop X-Mid has sentimental value, and the X-Mid v2 is so much nicer that I always want to use that one….
Amazing! The X-Done comes across as even more innovative and thoughtful after seeing all these closeups and how it can be adapted to different scenarios with minimal fuss.
@@Malkos31 We are shipping them out quickly. About 60% are sent now. Hope to have them all sent in the next few days. There is a postal strike that is making it more difficult but we are working hard to find other solutions.
@ absolutely deserved! And thanks a lot for explaining how to use the guylines and so. I am always unsure about. No other manufacturer takes this care like you to show its users how to use their tent.
Mine landed a couple days ago... Bought the 1P Solid and love using it in colder temps... I'll use the X-Dome a few times and decide on selling, or keeping, the 1P Solid. Durston tents are so reasonably priced I might just keep both. Thanks Dan Durston!!
New X-Dome just arrived this afternoon ... the moment when type 2 fun becomes type 1 fun! The woods are lovely, dark and deep, This tent and I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
It's interesting reading the comments from all over the states and other countries. Thanks Dan to you and your staff for the awesome products and service you provide. And bringing people together with a common interest.
Thanks for the teaser 😂 I am waiting for my tent, hopefully it is not so far away now 😊 As a one who has been backpacking since the mid 80's, I can not remember that I have looked so much forward to getting a new piece of kit as I am experianceing with this tent. So Dan, hurry up! 😂
I enjoy pitching my tents with the inner and outer already attached but I really love how you’ve made it simple to also just pitch the inner tent without the need of any extra equipment. Great attention to detail 👍. Really looking forward to using this tent!
I think that Mr Durston is on to a winner with the X Dome. Another well thought out and designed tent. I can see it being real popular here in the UK, as it's a true one man, ultralight freestanding tent. I'm personally waiting to see how this will compare to the two man version, before I make a decision
This guide is helpfull to learn how to pitch in the wind. I pitched it today and it was easy to do. Love it ! Good job Dan ! I'm impatient to see @WildBeare to do a video with an x-dome in the worst conditions.
My X-Dome was supposed to be here today, but is now delayed from weather… I am way more upset about that than I should be. Too excited for this thing! 😂
Setting up the tent is very simple and logical. Thanks to the comments, I see that the shipping of the tents has started! So in two weeks my tent will arrive in Denmark!
Mine arrives in a few days I can't wait to get it out on our annual black Friday backpacking trip. It's pretty cool to get a look at some of the different options available while setting up the tent.
I’ve paid DHL my tax & fees and am now eagerly awaiting delivery here in the UK on Monday! I think this is the most excited I’ve been about a tent since I bought my first 30+ years ago!
@ I got my shipping confirmation email yesterday - the DHL tracking link had an option to pay the tax & fees (but they also phoned and sent a message via WhatsApp - they clearly want to get rid of it to me as soon as they can!) I imagine mine was one of the first to ship, as I placed my order within minutes of launch! A post on the Durston Facebook page says they’re still busy shipping and the rest should be sent within the next few days.
Mine just arrived... the materials and craftsmanship are amaung... can't wait to use t. Thanks Dan for your hard work and that of everyone at Durston to innovat and produce such quality gear!
I have a weekend camping moto trip coming up in 2 weeks. My 1+ estimated delivery date is this Friday. I can’t wait to pitch it at home before my trip. So excited! Thx for this video!
Thanks Dan, good timing! My 1+ dome is delivering tomorrow so I'll be testing how to pitch it in my living room. I probably won't go so far as to blow up my sleeping pad or sleep in there but I will be rolling out a yoga mat and lay in it to get a feel for how I'll use it next season. I'm super excited to experience the new tent!!
Here in TN!!,, WAITING FOR MY DOME!!! I LIVE ON THE PLATOU CUMBERLAND CO. MY FIRST TRIP WITH MY DOME WILL BE TO VIRGIN FALLS.. ABOUT 20 MIN FROM,MY FARM.. 😅
Thanks for giving it a try. The tax to the UK is high but it is the same tax you'd pay on any tent (mostly VAT) so the difference is just that the tax is paid separately instead of being included in a higher list price.
I'm very optimistic about this tent! It seems to improve on its closest competitor in weight, size, cost, and functionality (fly first and fly rollback).
My X-Dome arrives on Tuesday here in the UK, so can’t wait. The (nice!) problem I have is that I have all four X-Mid models, so some rationalisation is in order!
Im looking forward to seeing the x dome series expand like the x mid series did. Ill definitely be getting a 1+ at some point....at last, a very lightweight 1 person tent that doesn't look like a coffin....a big plus point for backpackers/wildcampers my age 🤣
I’m still upset you haven’t made me a hammock and matching tarp, but I’m pretty excited to be getting this in the mail tomorrow. I’ve been bike-touring/packing more often then backpacking and I often find spots a free standing tent won’t work (or hammock). So this will hold me over till you make my dang hammock lol
Can't wait to get shipped this tent to Germany. It incorporates so much great features by still keeping it as flexible and adaptable as possible at the same time to personal needs. I am sure most times just using 4 stakes and I am done. If so and the durability and waterproofness is also that great, it will be a disruptive game changer especially at that price point. If there will be any Pro Version please keep your ingenuity and try to incorporate the most sturdy material out there, eg challenge sailcloth Ultra X. Even in case of a weight penalty compared to DCF, maximum abrasion resistance is the way to go for such a great sturdy tent construction, as a PRO Version.
Mine just came in today, something that is legitimately shocking is how small both the fly and the inner pack down. I also hadn't even considered leaving the inner connected to the fly when you pack it all up.
When motorcycle camping I would always bring my (now obsolete) free standing dome tent AND the rainfly from my hammock tent because it was so quick and easy to setup for a little shelter from the wet weather. I will be leaving it home on my next trip and plan to use the X-Dome fly for that purpose. Love the fly-first and fly solo option! Is there a secret handshake someone is going to teach me at some point?
My tent is getting delivered tomorrow! I can’t wait! I didn’t order it with stakes, to save a bit of money. Instead I put some in my wishlist for Christmas. Would 6.5” titanium Shepards hook stakes work fine for this tent?
Durston, can we get a video of this tent in some wind or on a trailer towed to simulate wind. I’m 10,000% confident in this tent but keep hearing people with little or some worrying about the vertical walls in the wind. I think this would really shut those comments down.
Thanks Dan! Looks rock solid. Curious if the 4 corners of the inner and fly can be linked (by Velcro or other means)? I’d imagine I will be pitching together most days, and that would hasten the pitching process if you aren’t fishing around for the inner corners
Connecting them would be cool, but I don't currently have a way to do that, so you do still need to connect both parts to the poles (like most tents). Would be nice to figure out something even better.
@@durstongearI’m envisioning adding a tiny bit of Velcro tape to each of the metal corners when I receive the tent, which I’d connect before packing up if the tent is dry. I didn’t know if any sort of other option existed. Thanks!
@@josh8058 It's similar to the vast majority of tents, where you do have to connect the inner and the fly to the poles, but yes it is more hassle than if they did connect as one. I'm open to ideas to make that work, but I haven't seen a elegant and light way to do it. I had a look just now at the Macpac. It looks like the inner has a grommet for the pole and then the fly buckles to that. That works for a combined pitch, but it doesn't look like the fly can be pitched without the inner. I'd like to be able to pitch either piece separately.
Once a 2person in dcf/ultra shows its face...possibly even with DAC poles as I fancy taking it places it probably shouldn't go...my money is yours sir.
I can't wait for this tent to be released in the Pro version. Please Dan, could you offer it in different Dyneema colors when you do so? That would be amazing! :) It will be the ultimate shelter, so exciting!
My FOMO is getting bigger with all those small attentions to detail being revealed. I want one badly now despite being content and happy with my X-mid. A question to @Durstongear If a pole section should break or fail, how do you fix that on the go? Will there be a replacement pole/repair kit included or something more clever?
Without the trekking poles the X-Dome and X-Mid are pretty similar (assuming they are pitched well). If you add the optional trekking poles to the X-Dome then it is strongest of all. It can do major snow loads like that. We have tested it to 40 lbs on the roof, which is about 180L or 50 gallons of snow.
It is a long wait now for the April batch. We are working to increase production for this tent, as we have for our other tents (which are now all in stock).
I really like how the crossbar is attached to the whole pole set. On my Tarptent Rainbow the arch pole and crossbar are two separate pieces and I’m always worried I’m going to lose the crossbar because it’s smaller.
The color is a grey-green (not blue). I think it's nice natural color, but I understand that some people prefer other colors. I wish we could offer more colors.
Best design free standing shelter appropriate with world high altitudes trackers current needs, couldn’t wait for the 2P Version, i love this vid, the utmost amazing whereas the owner’s @ creator’s himself demo this, rare, cool & smart, Very Much Thanks Dan!, Salute🫡
There is high tax in the UK, but it is the same for any tent. You have VAT of about 20% and the UK and Europe have a 12% duty on tents, so on pretty much all tents you do get charged about 35% tax unfortunately. The difference here is just that you pay it separately instead of the tax being included in a higher price (like a local tent).
I woke up this morning, found out my X-Dome is “out for delivery”, and the pitching guide is up! A great start to the day! I’ll bookend the day in my X-Dome 😊
Nice! I hope it works well Matt! Hope things are good.
- Dan
Hoping mine arrives soon :) Just sold my X-mid 1 in an attempt to be sensible.
@ - sensible…. I have two X-Mid 1’s…. And now an X-Dome…. I really should sell one… but the original Drop X-Mid has sentimental value, and the X-Mid v2 is so much nicer that I always want to use that one….
@@UnkemptBushell Sensible people stay in hotels. 🙂
Booked the day?? Wdym?
This may be the greatest thing I've ever witnessed. Thank you for creating this for the world.
Thanks 🥰
Amazing! The X-Done comes across as even more innovative and thoughtful after seeing all these closeups and how it can be adapted to different scenarios with minimal fuss.
Thanks Jon! 🥰
@@durstongear Hello Dan, do you have any news regarding the delivery of pre-orders for the XDome 1+? Thank you
@@Malkos31 We are shipping them out quickly. About 60% are sent now. Hope to have them all sent in the next few days. There is a postal strike that is making it more difficult but we are working hard to find other solutions.
@@durstongear Great thank you, it was to know if everything was ok. thank you for your response
incredible
how is it possible to integrate soo sooo many important features in only ONE tent?? Incredible 🎉
Thanks for the kind words.
- Dan
@ absolutely deserved! And thanks a lot for explaining how to use the guylines and so. I am always unsure about. No other manufacturer takes this care like you to show its users how to use their tent.
Mine landed a couple days ago... Bought the 1P Solid and love using it in colder temps... I'll use the X-Dome a few times and decide on selling, or keeping, the 1P Solid. Durston tents are so reasonably priced I might just keep both. Thanks Dan Durston!!
keep both! i do it
New X-Dome just arrived this afternoon ... the moment when type 2 fun becomes type 1 fun!
The woods are lovely, dark and deep,
This tent and I have promises to keep,
And miles to go before I sleep,
And miles to go before I sleep.
Can't wait for that 2P version!
A few months. Feel free to join the email notification list on our site to hear when it launches.
@@durstongear One huuuuundred percent!
This is only freestanding tent that has ever tempted me away from trekking pole tents.
Congratulations & well done on this brilliant release Dan 🎉
Thanks :)
It's interesting reading the comments from all over the states and other countries. Thanks Dan to you and your staff for the awesome products and service you provide. And bringing people together with a common interest.
Thanks :)
- Dan
Thanks for the teaser 😂 I am waiting for my tent, hopefully it is not so far away now 😊
As a one who has been backpacking since the mid 80's, I can not remember that I have looked so much forward to getting a new piece of kit as I am experianceing with this tent. So Dan, hurry up! 😂
I enjoy pitching my tents with the inner and outer already attached but I really love how you’ve made it simple to also just pitch the inner tent without the need of any extra equipment. Great attention to detail 👍. Really looking forward to using this tent!
Thanks :)
- Dan
even if it is a very serious tent, it invites to play with the tent, trying different options etc. So cool- so fun
I have this tent and have set it up but not yet slept in it...quite impressed so far. Thanks Durston dude!
I think that Mr Durston is on to a winner with the X Dome. Another well thought out and designed tent. I can see it being real popular here in the UK, as it's a true one man, ultralight freestanding tent. I'm personally waiting to see how this will compare to the two man version, before I make a decision
This guide is helpfull to learn how to pitch in the wind. I pitched it today and it was easy to do. Love it ! Good job Dan !
I'm impatient to see @WildBeare to do a video with an x-dome in the worst conditions.
There was a nice video today in tough conditions by Andrew Beavers.
Received an email last night: mine is on it's way to the UK. Christmas has come early this year!!!
My X-Dome was supposed to be here today, but is now delayed from weather… I am way more upset about that than I should be. Too excited for this thing! 😂
Mine is delayed too 😩. So excited for it to get here!
Setting up the tent is very simple and logical. Thanks to the comments, I see that the shipping of the tents has started! So in two weeks my tent will arrive in Denmark!
Mine arrives in a few days I can't wait to get it out on our annual black Friday backpacking trip. It's pretty cool to get a look at some of the different options available while setting up the tent.
Mine is in-transit to New Zealand now! I can't wait to make use of it this summer!
My Dome arrives Tuesday so i just watched this 3 times 😉Cheers for posting this Dan 👍👍👍
I’ve paid DHL my tax & fees and am now eagerly awaiting delivery here in the UK on Monday! I think this is the most excited I’ve been about a tent since I bought my first 30+ years ago!
Hi there. I’m
Still waiting for dispatch confirmation, but how did you paid that before receive letter from customs?
@ I got my shipping confirmation email yesterday - the DHL tracking link had an option to pay the tax & fees (but they also phoned and sent a message via WhatsApp - they clearly want to get rid of it to me as soon as they can!) I imagine mine was one of the first to ship, as I placed my order within minutes of launch! A post on the Durston Facebook page says they’re still busy shipping and the rest should be sent within the next few days.
Did you get an email about fees and how much? I live in the UK too.
@ Tax and customs duty came to just under £77, plus £11 for DHL’s handling fee.
No email yet. This tent is going to be a game changer and will be crossing Scotland with me on the TGO next year.
Mine just arrived... the materials and craftsmanship are amaung... can't wait to use t. Thanks Dan for your hard work and that of everyone at Durston to innovat and produce such quality gear!
Awesome! Glad the first impressions are good.
Thanks, Dan! I can’t wait until I get mine 😊
Can't wait to check this out!
I have a weekend camping moto trip coming up in 2 weeks. My 1+ estimated delivery date is this Friday. I can’t wait to pitch it at home before my trip. So excited! Thx for this video!
Dan, this is a beautiful design. Can't wait for the Dyneema version.
This was really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Looking forward to taking the X-Dome on some AT section hikes.
Looking forward to getting this tent!
Yes dan it looks amazing and you always put a good video together to go with the products can't wait for mine to get here next week😁
Looks even better with the detail. I haven’t received shipping notification to the UK as yet. Looking forward to it.👍
Thanks Dan, good timing! My 1+ dome is delivering tomorrow so I'll be testing how to pitch it in my living room. I probably won't go so far as to blow up my sleeping pad or sleep in there but I will be rolling out a yoga mat and lay in it to get a feel for how I'll use it next season. I'm super excited to experience the new tent!!
Great demo Dan and good tips and tricks for storm mode.
Thanks
Nate
Thanks Nate!
wow its looks so easy dan love this can't wait till it comes so can test it soon 🤞👍
Thank You Sir! Very Thorough As Usual! 🤍
Here in TN!!,, WAITING FOR MY DOME!!! I LIVE ON THE PLATOU CUMBERLAND CO. MY FIRST TRIP WITH MY DOME WILL BE TO VIRGIN FALLS.. ABOUT 20 MIN FROM,MY FARM.. 😅
Notified mine is on its way from beautiful Canada. Stung (of course) from the taxman into the UK, I still think it will be worth every penny.
Thanks for giving it a try. The tax to the UK is high but it is the same tax you'd pay on any tent (mostly VAT) so the difference is just that the tax is paid separately instead of being included in a higher list price.
I'm very optimistic about this tent! It seems to improve on its closest competitor in weight, size, cost, and functionality (fly first and fly rollback).
Thanks! It's pretty neat!
Awesome setup guide Dan! Mine is arriving tomorrow 🏕️👍🏻
My X-Dome arrives on Tuesday here in the UK, so can’t wait. The (nice!) problem I have is that I have all four X-Mid models, so some rationalisation is in order!
Im looking forward to seeing the x dome series expand like the x mid series did. Ill definitely be getting a 1+ at some point....at last, a very lightweight 1 person tent that doesn't look like a coffin....a big plus point for backpackers/wildcampers my age 🤣
I’m still upset you haven’t made me a hammock and matching tarp, but I’m pretty excited to be getting this in the mail tomorrow.
I’ve been bike-touring/packing more often then backpacking and I often find spots a free standing tent won’t work (or hammock). So this will hold me over till you make my dang hammock lol
Can't wait to get shipped this tent to Germany. It incorporates so much great features by still keeping it as flexible and adaptable as possible at the same time to personal needs. I am sure most times just using 4 stakes and I am done. If so and the durability and waterproofness is also that great, it will be a disruptive game changer especially at that price point. If there will be any Pro Version please keep your ingenuity and try to incorporate the most sturdy material out there, eg challenge sailcloth Ultra X. Even in case of a weight penalty compared to DCF, maximum abrasion resistance is the way to go for such a great sturdy tent construction, as a PRO Version.
J’ai hâte de recevoir la mienne qui devrait pas tarder à arriver chez moi en France 🇫🇷
I wish I had this when I was in the military would have save so many times pitching in the rain 😅
Looks the part, mine arrives next week ⛺️
Why am I so excited about a tent lol
Great design! May you do a video on packing your dyneema tents?
Mine just came in today, something that is legitimately shocking is how small both the fly and the inner pack down. I also hadn't even considered leaving the inner connected to the fly when you pack it all up.
Yeah it goes tiny :)
Dude, April can't come fast enough... 😅
Great video and great looking tent. Any guesstimations on the approx weight and strength of the 2 person compared to this model? Cheers
The 2P will be similar sturdiness. We won't release the weight until the launch in a few months, but 2P tents are normally about 25% heavier.
My tent buying days are some years gone, alas, but I want to buy this in the 2p anyway. Thanks.
When motorcycle camping I would always bring my (now obsolete) free standing dome tent AND the rainfly from my hammock tent because it was so quick and easy to setup for a little shelter from the wet weather. I will be leaving it home on my next trip and plan to use the X-Dome fly for that purpose. Love the fly-first and fly solo option! Is there a secret handshake someone is going to teach me at some point?
You'll get a knock on the door soon ;)
I love this brand
Thanks for the kind words!
- Dan
I hope the next batch (mine) arrives before April 🤞🤞 🇦🇺. April so far away.
Waiting for the X-Dome 2 to release
Thanks for your interest. We have a email notification list on our website you can join to be notified when the X-Dome 2 launches.
@@durstongear Great just signed up any idea when it will be released or and about date/
@@SurvivalSavvvy first half of 2025 in theory
J'ai reçu la mienne ce jeudi 21....Yeah ! it's rainny outside.... maybe i will test it for waterproof test ? valleyfiled, Qc
Hi Dan. Tent looks great. Are the z-flick poles compatible with this?
It would be good to add a rubber boot to the end so they fit better in the handle cup, and then they will work fine.
@@durstongear thanks Dan. I think I might do that anyway for using with me xmid. Will have a think about this one
With the trekking poles added to brace the tent, do you think it could support like a foot of snow overnight?
Yes it can do that. We have tested it to 40 lbs of roof weight which is about 18L of water or 180L/45 gallons of snow at a typical 10:1 ratio.
My tent is getting delivered tomorrow! I can’t wait! I didn’t order it with stakes, to save a bit of money. Instead I put some in my wishlist for Christmas. Would 6.5” titanium Shepards hook stakes work fine for this tent?
Yeah those stakes should be fine as long as the soil isn't too soft/sandy. Have fun!
@Dan @durston, is there a bike packing shorter pole set coming out ? When will that be please?
Yes we are working on this. I hope to have it before summer.
Take my money!
When are we able to buy standalone inners?
Hopefully in the spring
You mention the number of guy out points varies depending on the model... Makes me hopeful the solid version will be more stormworthy
The regular version does very well for an ultralight tent but we are always working to improve.
I read alot about x-domes being on their way in the US. Any Updates for the peepz in germany? Can't wait to try it out.
We have them about 70% now. The rest should go out on Mon-Tues.
@durstongear thanks for the answer!
6:19 Oh, maybe I don't need those double door layers as much as I thought. 🙂
Durston, can we get a video of this tent in some wind or on a trailer towed to simulate wind. I’m 10,000% confident in this tent but keep hearing people with little or some worrying about the vertical walls in the wind. I think this would really shut those comments down.
If you search for Andrew Beavers on TH-cam he just posted a video of it high winds and snow.
th-cam.com/video/j6cG7-54kPo/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Dan! Looks rock solid. Curious if the 4 corners of the inner and fly can be linked (by Velcro or other means)? I’d imagine I will be pitching together most days, and that would hasten the pitching process if you aren’t fishing around for the inner corners
Connecting them would be cool, but I don't currently have a way to do that, so you do still need to connect both parts to the poles (like most tents). Would be nice to figure out something even better.
@@durstongearI’m envisioning adding a tiny bit of Velcro tape to each of the metal corners when I receive the tent, which I’d connect before packing up if the tent is dry. I didn’t know if any sort of other option existed. Thanks!
Yeah this seems kinda annoying tbh. Macpac microlight has a system you could draw inspiration from.
@@josh8058 It's similar to the vast majority of tents, where you do have to connect the inner and the fly to the poles, but yes it is more hassle than if they did connect as one. I'm open to ideas to make that work, but I haven't seen a elegant and light way to do it.
I had a look just now at the Macpac. It looks like the inner has a grommet for the pole and then the fly buckles to that. That works for a combined pitch, but it doesn't look like the fly can be pitched without the inner. I'd like to be able to pitch either piece separately.
Have shipments started ?
Yeah they are about 70% shipped out now.
@@durstongear Nice ! I ordered in the last ones, so can't wait for mine to be shipped to install it in my French mountains ;)
Once a 2person in dcf/ultra shows its face...possibly even with DAC poles as I fancy taking it places it probably shouldn't go...my money is yours sir.
I can't wait for this tent to be released in the Pro version. Please Dan, could you offer it in different Dyneema colors when you do so? That would be amazing! :) It will be the ultimate shelter, so exciting!
My FOMO is getting bigger with all those small attentions to detail being revealed. I want one badly now despite being content and happy with my X-mid.
A question to @Durstongear
If a pole section should break or fail, how do you fix that on the go? Will there be a replacement pole/repair kit included or something more clever?
You can replace a section if you have a spare. We will also have a repair sleeve in a few months.
Would you say this is your most snow resistant tent (with the trekking poles added), or would that be one of the Mid designs?
Without the trekking poles the X-Dome and X-Mid are pretty similar (assuming they are pitched well). If you add the optional trekking poles to the X-Dome then it is strongest of all. It can do major snow loads like that. We have tested it to 40 lbs on the roof, which is about 180L or 50 gallons of snow.
Do you need to fold it or can it be stuffed back into bag? Feel like I have been taught to stuff and not fold over the years!
Stuffing it is fine. Either is fine with silpoly.
Love your products but i hate the production time
It is a long wait now for the April batch. We are working to increase production for this tent, as we have for our other tents (which are now all in stock).
I really like how the crossbar is attached to the whole pole set. On my Tarptent Rainbow the arch pole and crossbar are two separate pieces and I’m always worried I’m going to lose the crossbar because it’s smaller.
Yeah having it interconnected was a goal here. Losing it or just stepping on it are concerns otherwise.
Same old 💩blue color,i'm outta here! 👎
The color is a grey-green (not blue). I think it's nice natural color, but I understand that some people prefer other colors. I wish we could offer more colors.
Best design free standing shelter appropriate with world high altitudes trackers current needs, couldn’t wait for the 2P Version, i love this vid, the utmost amazing whereas the owner’s @ creator’s himself demo this, rare, cool & smart, Very Much Thanks Dan!, Salute🫡
Thanks for the kind words and using our gear!
- Dan
@@durstongear you’re most welcome Dan! Have a great journeys ahead🤗
Got my crime coming in the 2nd December to Lincoln UK, but just got a text message from DHL wanting £99 for customs!! RIP off government!!!
There is high tax in the UK, but it is the same for any tent. You have VAT of about 20% and the UK and Europe have a 12% duty on tents, so on pretty much all tents you do get charged about 35% tax unfortunately. The difference here is just that you pay it separately instead of the tax being included in a higher price (like a local tent).