What is Tentshare?
TENTSHARE is passionate about transforming your unused and forgotten tents and camping gear into cash, while promoting affordable camping for all.
Camping kit owners simply list their unused camping items, set the price, and wait for a booking. The booking will boost your income and you are helping to promote a more affordable and eco-friendly camping experience for others.
For those keen to explore the joy of camping affordably, TENTSHARE’s online marketplace offers a wide range of gear to rent from experienced campers. Whether it’s a garden sleepover or a wilderness expedition, Tentshare’s members have you covered. With our supportive community and expert advice, your improved camping experience begins here.
Visit our camping kit directory today and start your journey towards a planet-friendly and affordable adventure.
How it began
🏕 Tentshare broke ground in 2020 when founder Rebecca Heaps hired out her bell tent to neighbours looking to give their kids the glamping experience without the burden of purchasing, storing and maintaining.
💡 That was the lightbulb moment and as of today campers, glampers and festival goers save time, money and the environment as part of our sustainable community.
If you’re reading this, you’re already thinking about hiring a tent. You’ll have a perfect outdoor adventure in mind that we can help bring to life in an easier, more cost-effective way.
Whether you’re a first timer, a family seeking the ultimate outdoor experience, looking for a bit of luxury or want to go completely off grid, this is the place to bag all your camping must haves without the burden of ownership.
Plus, our filters make it super simple to find what you need.
Still unsure? Here are a few reasons why you should make the leap to our community:
1. Test Drives
Hiring a tent is the ideal way to test whether you should treat yourself to your own tent, or even try out a different one ahead of your next big excursion!
2. Research Done
No need to visit a load of camping shops to see what’s what. You’ll find a large variety of tents to suit your needs on our platform, and if you have any questions you can message the owners directly.
We understand that accidents happen, and we wouldn’t want anyone to fall out. Therefore, Tentshare acts a mediator to help resolve any issues, in the unlikely event that anything should happen. After all, we’re trying to build a friendly and harmonious community here!
3. Wise Owls
If you’d love to go camping but don’t know where to start, the Tentshare community offers all the information and insider advice you could ever need. Check our Instagram and Facebook pages, read our blog, put your questions into the forum or contact tent owners directly for answers specific to you.
4. Truly Regenerative
With staycations on the rise, our community is all about changing the mindset of ‘single use’ culture. Sharing is most definitely caring. By joining the Tentshare platform you’ll improve your carbon footprintand help others to take care of the planet too.
The revolution will be tentivised!
If you’re reading this page then you’re already thinking about listing your camping kit and becoming a host. Staycations are on the rise, so here are a few reasons why you should make the leap to our marketplace and share your love of camping with others.
1. Surprisingly Profitable
Got a tent and camping equipment hidden in your loft, or gathering dust in the garage? Well, you can turn that dust into dollar and give your kit a new lease of life by renting it out. The market is there and we will connect you.
2. Effortless Earnings
Tentshare without tents is nothing. And we want to make your life as easy as possible. So all you have to do is create your listing on our website, set your price, availability and we’ll take care of the rest.
3. Community That Cares
Our community is all about changing the mindset of the ‘single use’ culture. Sharing is most definitely caring and by giving people a new kind of staycation, you’re helping improve their carbon footprint while creating lifelong memories in the process.
4. Culture of Accountability
We understand that you love your tent, and need reassurances that it will be looked after well. That’s why we’ve created the Tentshare Pledge based on trustworthiness, equality, nature, tolerance and tranquillity. We ask every member of our community to sign this pledge and encourage you to communicate with renters ahead of their hire so that everyone is on the same page.
You can charge a security deposit as an extra layer of protection.
There is also an optional enders guarantee that will cover you for up to £500 damages.
