Terra Nova

Terra Nova sells tents, shelters, outdoor clothing and equipment, with tent spares and repairs also available.

Quick overview

Its range covers several tent styles and capacities, alongside bivi bags, bothy bags, tarps and trekking poles.

Tents include expedition, backpacking, ultralight, tunnel, dome and compact styles.
Options include one, two, three and four-or-more-person tents, with season ratings from two to four seasons.
Clothing includes gaiters, gloves, mitts, headwear, neck tubes and socks.
Accessories and spares include tent flysheets, inners, pegs, poles and footprints.
The website offers pitching instructions, care guidance, FAQs, a wish list and comparison features.

Introduction

Terra Nova sells tents, shelters, outdoor clothing and equipment. Its range also includes tent parts and accessories.

The tent selection includes expedition, backpacking and ultralight styles. Other products include bivi bags, trekking poles, gloves and headwear.

What Terra Nova offers

Alongside tents and shelters, Terra Nova offers outdoor furniture, clothing and accessories. Tent repairs and factory-fitted valances are also listed.

Product and service categories

Tents

Tents include tunnel, dome and compact styles, as well as expedition and backpacking tents. Dome options include geodesic and semi-geodesic designs. The range includes one, two, three and four-or-more-person options, with season ratings from two to four seasons.

Shelters

The shelter range includes bivi bags, bothy bags and tarps. These sit alongside the tent selection. Bivi bags are also covered in the site's care guidance.

Equipment

Equipment includes trekking poles and outdoor furniture. Chairs are among the furniture products listed. Trekking poles have clip-lock adjustments.

Clothing

Clothing includes gaiters, gloves, mitts, headwear, neck tubes and socks. Glove options include fingerless and liner styles. Caps and balaclavas are among the headwear types listed.

Accessories and spares

Tent spares include flysheets, inners, pegs and poles. Footprints are also available. When choosing a replacement pole, Terra Nova advises matching its specifications to the original pole.

Browse the full range on the Terra Nova website.

More Info

Brands named on the site

The site lists products from Terra Nova, Wild Country and Extremities.

Using the website

The website has account, wish list and comparison features. It also offers pitching instructions, guides, FAQs and a stockist list.

Advice pages cover choosing and caring for outdoor kit, while a newsletter includes technical guides. There is also an archive of brochures.

Notable features

Terra Nova offers a tent repair service. It inspects damage and seeks approval before starting repair work.

The merchant also offers factory-fitted valances for tents in its ranges. Valances are sewn to the bottom of the flysheet.

Frequently asked questions

What does compact mean in a tent name?

According to the FAQ, compact refers to a packed size of 32 by 24 centimetres or smaller. Compact tents are included in the range.

How does Terra Nova suggest storing a tent?

The merchant advises drying the tent before packing it away. For longer storage, it suggests separating the components and keeping them in a dry place away from heat and direct sunlight.

How does the merchant suggest cleaning a tent or bivi bag?

Terra Nova suggests washing it in a bath or tub of warm water with tent cleaner or pure soap, then rinsing and drying it thoroughly in the shade. It advises against detergents, machine washing and tumble drying.

Can a damaged tent be inspected?

Terra Nova offers inspection and repair for damaged tent parts. The merchant says it will not begin repair work without approval.

What should I check when choosing a replacement pole?

Terra Nova advises matching the replacement pole's specifications to those of the original. The merchant lists tent poles among its spares.

Can valances be fitted to tents?

Terra Nova says it can factory-fit valances to tents in its ranges. They are sewn to the bottom of the flysheet.

Key takeaways

Terra Nova offers tents in several capacities, season ratings and styles.
Shelters include bivi bags, bothy bags and tarps.
Clothing includes gaiters, gloves, headwear and socks.
Tent parts include flysheets, inners, pegs and poles.
The website offers pitching instructions and equipment care guidance.

Summary

Terra Nova brings together tents, shelters, clothing and outdoor equipment, with spares and a tent repair service alongside its product range. Its website also provides pitching instructions and care guidance.