10 Years of Excellence and Counting

We wanted to share some of our most notable achievements so we've put together this page of our memorable highlights. SoulPad has grown a lot over our short history and we've reached an age where we need to write things down before they get forgotten!

We'll continue adding to this as time passes (most recent events first).

Flame-Retardant Tents Now On Sale

Made with our in-house developed material these tents perform like SoulPads but with flame retardancy built in.

February 2019

We Developed Our Own Flame-Retardant Canvas

It took us a while because we wanted to get it right. This canvas looks and feels like our others, but it's flame retardant to CPAI-84 and ISO6941 standards.

August 2018

SoulPad Voted #1 Family Tent

BBC1's "Shop Well for Less" featured the SoulPad 5000-ease. Teams scored all contending tents on style, ease of pitching, space and waterproofing.

March 2017

We launched the SoulPad 5000 hybrid-G-XL

Our latest model with integrated porch, mosquito mesh doors and extra space.

Russell Brand orders a SoulPad.

He of many words chooses SoulPad for a bit of garden action.

SoulPad Inc. is born

Spreading far and wide, our new sister company sets up in the good ol' US of A.

September 2016

The Daily Telegraph takes a peek inside

And we're rated in the Telegraph's best family tents article as the 'cool and cosy option'.

Chris Packham takes delivery of a SoulPad

We like Chris. That's no secret around here. He admits he's not a nylon guy.

Legend Dan Snow chooses SoulPad

Legendary Historian, TV Presenter, Writer and father of two hits the festival scene in his SoulPad 4000-ease.

A Wild Year

Jen and Sim Benson go all in, ditching the house for a whole year.

G'Day Australia

SoulPad Pty launches in Sydney to bring comfy camping to Australia.

September 2014

SoulPads on the High Street

SoulPad tents become available on the UK high street as retailer Cotswold Outdoor shares our high quality, high value ethos.

SoulPads on Telly!

Our first TV appearance on Starlings, Series 2 Episode 2. It's the 'glamping' episode of course.

Yes, Craig, Another One

After a successful tour of UK festivals in his first SoulPad, he needs a new one. Some excuse about it being lost, or something.

Mumsnetters rate SoulPad in their top 5 family tents

"Simply the best tent ever, can't recommend it highly enough." Said one. We're stoked.

Sara Cox gets Soul!

I think Mr & Mrs Rufus Hound put in a good word about us.

Summer 2013

Wayne & Jerry Go Wild for 6 Months

Wayne bravely takes his dog Jerry for company on a 6 month trip around Scotland to raise funds for Shelter. Of course, he chooses a SoulPad as his temporary home.

Rufus Hound Orders a SoulPad

Mr & Mrs Hound said it so well - "We constructed our magical tent in no time!! Thank you so-We LOVE it!!"

SoulPad Showroom opens

What better way to demonstrate SoulPad joy all year round than to set up some SoulPads indoors?

Craig Charles wants the SoulPad experience

Craig Charles took delivery of his first (and not last) SoulPad.

Professional warehousing begins

With our offices bulging at the seams we have to move our stock to dedicated premises.

January 2011

We sponsor Festinho!

Our first ever sponsorship of a UK festival. Ahhh, Festinho!

SoulPad begins appearing in the national press

And it's the Sunday Times - what a place to start!

1st SoulPad Wedding

We're delighted to play a part in Claire and Jonathan's wedding.

SoulPad-hybrid launched

We took the first steps at integrating a zip-on/off groundsheet. Such a good idea it's been much-copied ever since.

January 2008

Here comes the Tribe!

We launch the SoulPad 5000-tribe; more like a tipi but fewer poles.

September 2007

SoulPad Begins

Yes, our first sale. We remember it well.

March 2006

Glamping' appears in English use.

It makes us feel a bit 'icky' to begin with.

Sometime in 2005

The Birth of Mr OM

Seemed like a good idea at the time!