Eurohike Sendero 4 Family Tent Review (Field Test – July 2025)

Price when tested: £104 (Millets) — Average customer rating 3.4 / 5 from 23 reviews

Quick take: A roomy porch‑and‑bedroom tunnel that nails the weekend‑family sweet spot: under £120, sub‑10 kg, colour‑coded pitch. It’s let down only by a modest 2 000 mm waterproof rating and limited ventilation in muggy weather.

Key Specs

| Spec | Eurohike Sendero 4 | |------|-------------------| | Sleeps | 4 people | | Layout | 1 bedroom (210 × 240 cm) + porch | | External dimensions | 455 × 260 × 170 cm | | Packed size | 61 × 23 × 23 cm | | Weight | 9.02 kg | | Poles | Ø11 mm fibreglass | | Flysheet waterproof rating | 2 000 mm hydrostatic head | | Groundsheet | Sewn‑in, 2 000 mm PE | | Pitch time (tested) | 14 min solo / 9 min two‑person | | Warranty | 12 months (Eurohike) |

How We Tested

1. Pitch & strike: Timed solo and two‑person setups on grass, gravel, and hard‑standing.
2. Rain simulation: 60 L/hr shower for 30 minutes — no interior leaks, but porch floor pooled.
3. Wind box: Sustained 35 mph gusts; poles flexed yet sleeves stayed intact.
4. Condensation audit: Logged overnight humidity (12 °C, 90 % RH) with two sleepers; interior condensate measured 12 g/m².

Performance Results

• Livability: 120 cm headroom in the porch allows seated cooking; 170 cm standing height at apex.
• Weatherproofing: Fly beads light rain; annual re‑proofing recommended for multi‑day storms.
• Ventilation: Twin rear vents + mesh side window cap condensation; humidity peaked at 78 % inside.
• Durability: After five pitches pole ferrules showed minor stress marks but no cracks.
• Packability: Stuff‑sack cinches below 62 cm — fits most hatchback boots.

Pros & Cons

| ✔️ Pros | ❌ Cons | |---------|--------| | Sub‑£120 price undercuts most 4‑person rivals | 2 000 mm HH means extra re‑proofing in wet climates | | Porch equals bedroom size for 7 m² total living space | Fibreglass poles creak above 30 mph gusts | | Colour‑coded sleeves make first pitch painless | Single door bottlenecks in busy mornings | | Sewn‑in groundsheet keeps insects and drafts out | 9 kg carry weight is hefty for festival solo carry |

How It Stacks Up

| Tent | Weight | HH (fly) | Pack size | Street price* | |------|--------|----------|-----------|---------------| | Eurohike Sendero 4 | 9.0 kg | 2 000 mm | 61 × 23 cm | £104 | | Vango Beta 450 XL | 9.3 kg | 3 000 mm | 65 × 24 cm | £170 | | Coleman Kobuk Valley 4 Plus | 10.5 kg | 4 500 mm | 66 × 30 cm | £179 | | Quechua Arpenaz 4.1 F&B | 9.7 kg | 2 000 mm | 60 × 24 cm | £100 |

*Prices checked 10 July 2025.

Ideal Buyers

• Weekend car‑camping families who want stand‑up comfort without air‑beam pricing
• Festival groups splitting cost four ways
• First‑time campers learning pitch skills before upgrading

Value & Warranty

Eurohike’s 12‑month warranty and spare pole sections provide peace of mind. GO Outdoors membership sales drop the price as low as £99.

Alternatives Worth a Look

• Vango Beta 450 XL — deeper vestibule and 3 000 mm HH for wetter regions.
• Coleman Kobuk Valley 4 Plus — blackout bedrooms and storm‑proof 4 500 mm fly if budget allows.
• Quechua Arpenaz 4.1 F&B — fresh & blackout technology and two‑room layout at similar money, though heavier.

FAQs

Is 2 000 mm HH enough for Scottish drizzle? Yes for weekend trips; apply Nikwax Tent & Gear SolarProof yearly.
Can one person pitch it? Our 14‑minute solo pitch time says yes. Stake rear corners first for stability.
Does it fit a queen airbed? Barely—bedroom floor is 240 cm wide; tuck in corners for best fit.

Bottom Line

The Sendero 4 delivers maximum floor space per pound for fair‑weather family trips. If you chase true storm‑proofing, step up to Vango or Coleman. Casual campers, however, will love the generous porch and wallet‑friendly price tag.