Is the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Too Small? (Honest Answer – Real Use)

Quick answer:

The OEX Phoxx 1 V2 isn’t too small if tiny tents are your thing – but it will feel restrictive if you’re used to larger tents.

If you’re wondering whether the OEX Phoxx 1 V2 tent is too small for real use, here’s the honest answer based on my experiences of using it for wild camping.

Short Answer

Yes – for some people.
No – if you already used to bivis or tiny tents.

Why People Think It’s Too Small

The main reason would be people who are accustomed to more space and larger tents. The Phoxx 1V2 is more like a bivvi, than a sit up and cook in the vestibule tent.

You can’t sit up in it, and there’s not too much space for gear. If you’re used to larger tents, it will feel restrictive and the phrase coffin-like is frequently uttered with tents of this size.

Why It Works for Me

I came from the world of the bivvy, so this feels like a step up, as opposed to a step down. I feel more protected and it offers more in the way of space, but it still feels simple.

When It Is Too Small

This tent probably isn’t for you if like sitting up inside your tent and cooking under some form of protection, such as an entrance or vestibule. With little space, it’s not the most comfortable of places to spend long periods of time in.

When It Works Well

It works well if you are just out for a night or two camping, and you just want some where to lie down. It’s also perfect if the weather allows you to spend most of your time outside.

If you accept the tent for what it is – a no-fuss, tiny tent that’s low-profile, but large enough to sleep in and offers space to store some gear, then this will work for you.

Final Thought

It’s only “too small” if you expect it to be something it isn’t.

This is a low-profile, no-frills shelter, that offers protection and storage for a night or two out camping. If used that way, it’s perfect.

For a full breakdown of how this tent performs in real UK conditions:
OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Review (UK Wild Camping Test) – Worth It in 2026?

If you want to see the exact measurements and how they feel in use:
OEX Phoxx 1 V2 Dimensions (Real Use – UK Wild Camping Test)