Quest's Screen Shield and Screen House range is one of the most innovative shelter systems in UK camping — a modular ecosystem of windbreaks and gazebo-style screen houses that connect together, pitch in under a minute, and genuinely work in the kind of Atlantic coastal conditions Cornwall throws at you. If you've spent a holiday at a Cornish campsite wrestling with a conventional windbreak that's collapsed in the wind, the Quest system is worth understanding.
We stock the full Quest Screen Shield and Screen House range at Newquay Camping Shop. This guide covers every model, explains how the modular system works, and helps you choose the right setup for your camping style.
How the Quest Modular System Works
The genius of the Quest range is that everything connects. Screen Shield windbreak panels zip together end-to-end to extend your windbreak as long as you need. Screen Houses connect to Screen Shields via accessory zips. Multiple Screen Houses can be joined together. The result is a fully customisable shelter system that can be reconfigured to suit any pitch, any size group, and any conditions — without buying a completely different product each time.
All Quest shelters use the same Premium Hub frame system with solid fibreglass poles and Quest Tec 210D performance fabric — a material that balances weatherproofing with quick-dry performance. All models are UV50+ rated on the roof.
Quest Screen Shield Quad Vision Windbreak
The Screen Shield is the foundation of the Quest system — a four-panel windbreak that's been refined over more than a decade. At 500cm total length (four 125cm panels), it creates a proper windbreak rather than the flimsy single-panel alternatives that blow over at the first gust. One person can pitch it in under a minute.
The panels rotate up to 180 degrees, so you can configure the Screen Shield into a straight windbreak, an L-shape, a U-shape, or even a fully enclosed four-sided enclosure — useful for containing pets or creating a completely sheltered cooking area. Dual-end zips allow connection to additional Screen Shields or a Screen House Pro.
Available in two versions:
- Screen Shield Quad Vision (with windows) — £129.00 — superclear foil windows in all four panels for visibility and light while maintaining wind protection
- Screen Shield Quad Vision (without windows) — £129.00 — solid panels throughout for maximum wind and privacy protection
Specs (both versions): Total size 500 x 120cm | Panel size 125 x 120cm | Weight 3.1kg | Pack size 105 x 15 x 15cm | Quest Tec 210D fabric | 12-month warranty
Best for: Families wanting a proper windbreak for any Cornish campsite pitch; those who want to create a sheltered cooking or seating area; anyone who wants a base windbreak that can be extended with additional panels or connected to a Screen House.
Quest Screenhouse 4 Mini — The Compact Option
The Quest Screenhouse 4 Mini is the smallest and most affordable full gazebo in the Quest range — a four-sided shelter that pitches from the bag without any assembly, by one person, in minutes. At 145 x 145cm it's compact enough to fit on almost any pitch, but fully enclosed with Quest No-Chill mesh sides, crystal-clear windows, external blinds, and a waterproof UV50+ roof.
The No-Chill mesh is one of Quest's key innovations — it blocks wind chill while allowing air to circulate, keeping the interior warmer in wind and cooler in sun than a solid-walled shelter. Height adjusts between 140–160cm.
Specs: Size 145 x 145cm | Height 140–160cm | Weight 10kg | Pack size 105 x 12 x 12cm | Quest Tec 210D fabric | UV50+ roof | 12-month warranty
Price: £89.00
Best for: Couples or small families who want a compact, fully enclosed shelter for eating, sitting out, or protecting young children from sun and wind at the beach or campsite.
Quest ScreenHouse 4 PRO — The Family Four-Sided Shelter
The Quest ScreenHouse 4 PRO is the full-size four-sided version — at 240 x 240cm it provides a genuinely large enclosed space for a family. Like all Quest shelters, it pitches and packs in under a minute by one person, with no assembly required. The premium Hub frame uses solid fibreglass poles that are shorter, lighter, and more durable than the previous generation.
Quest No-Chill mesh sides, double zippered front door, waterproof UV50+ roof, and height adjustable between 180–220cm. Connects to Screen Shields and other Screen Houses via accessory zips.
Specs: Size 240 x 240cm | Height 180–220cm | Depth 480cm | Screen house weight 10.8kg | Total weight 12.8kg | Pack size 173 x 20 x 25cm | 12-month warranty
Price: £299.99
Best for: Families of 4–6 who want a proper enclosed shelter for the full holiday; caravanners who want a separate outdoor living area that connects to their awning or windbreak setup.
Quest Screen House 6 Pro — The Six-Sided Large Group Shelter
The Quest Screen House 6 Pro is the largest and most impressive shelter in the range — a six-sided gazebo at 300 x 360cm that provides 360-degree views and airflow via full Quest No-Chill mesh panels on all sides. It pitches by one person in under 60 seconds by opening it flat and walking around pulling each side out — genuinely one of the fastest-pitching large shelters available.
The six-sided design is wind-tested to Force 7 — a meaningful specification for Cornwall's Atlantic-facing campsites where a conventional gazebo would be long gone. Full zip-down sides with windows and external blinds give full weather protection when needed, while the mesh design provides maximum ventilation in good conditions. Connects to 2–5 additional Screen Houses and accessories via front accessory zip.
Specs: Size 300 x 360cm | Height 180–220cm | Screen house weight 15kg | Total weight 18kg | Pack size 185 x 25 x 25cm | UV50+ roof | Wind tested to Force 7 | 12-month warranty
Price: £379.99
Best for: Larger families or groups who want maximum covered space; those camping in exposed locations who need a wind-tested shelter; caravanners who want to create a large communal outdoor area connecting multiple units.
Quest Range Comparison
| Screen Shield (with/without window) | Screenhouse 4 Mini | ScreenHouse 4 PRO | Screen House 6 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Windbreak (4 panels) | 4-sided shelter | 4-sided shelter | 6-sided shelter |
| Size | 500 x 120cm | 145 x 145cm | 240 x 240cm | 300 x 360cm |
| Pitch time | <1 minute | Minutes | <1 minute | <60 seconds |
| Wind tested | Storm straps | No | No | Force 7 |
| No-Chill mesh | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connects to system | Yes (dual-end zips) | No | Yes | Yes (2–5 units) |
| Weight | 3.1kg | 10kg | 12.8kg | 18kg |
| Price | £129.00 | £89.00 | £299.99 | £379.99 |
Quest Shelters in Cornwall — What to Know
Cornwall's campsite conditions vary dramatically — from sheltered valley sites to fully exposed clifftop pitches above Fistral, Perranporth, and Sennen where Atlantic gusts can arrive with no warning. A few tips for using Quest shelters in Cornwall:
- Always guy out properly — all Quest shelters include storm straps and should be fully guyed on any exposed pitch regardless of current conditions
- The Screen House 6 Pro's Force 7 wind rating is a genuine advantage on Cornwall's clifftop and coastal sites — it's built for these conditions in a way a standard gazebo is not
- The Screen Shield's panel rotation lets you adjust your windbreak orientation as the wind direction shifts across the day — useful on sites where the sea breeze changes direction morning to afternoon
- Zipping multiple Screen Shields together creates a longer windbreak that can wrap around your entire pitch — particularly useful at larger Cornish sites like Hendra and Trevornick where pitches can be more exposed
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I connect a Quest Screen Shield to a Screen House?
Yes — the Screen Shield's dual-end zips allow it to connect directly to the Quest ScreenHouse 4 PRO and Screen House 6 Pro via accessory zips. This lets you create an extended shelter system combining windbreak and enclosed screen house on the same pitch.
What's the difference between the Screen Shield with and without windows?
Both are identical in size, weight, price, and frame construction. The only difference is that the with windows version has superclear foil viewing windows in each panel, giving visibility through the windbreak while maintaining wind protection. The without windows version has solid panels throughout, giving slightly better privacy and a marginally more windproof barrier. Both are £129.00.
Can the Quest Screen Shield form an enclosed space?
Yes — because each panel rotates up to 180 degrees and the dual-end zips connect, the Screen Shield can be formed into a fully enclosed four-sided enclosure. This is particularly useful for containing pets or creating a completely sheltered cooking area.
Is the Quest Screen House 6 Pro suitable for Cornwall's windy campsites?
Yes — the Screen House 6 Pro is wind tested to Force 7, making it one of the most wind-resistant portable shelters available. When fully guyed out, it performs well on Cornwall's exposed clifftop and coastal campsites. The No-Chill mesh sides also reduce the wind load compared to solid-panel shelters.
Can I buy Quest shelters at your Newquay showroom?
Yes — we stock the Quest Screen Shield and Screen House range at our showroom at 4 Bamber House, Victoria, PL26 8LQ, open Monday to Friday. UK-wide delivery is also available on all Quest products.
Shop Quest Screen Shield & Screen House at Newquay Camping Shop
- Quest Screen Shield Quad Vision (with windows) — £129.00
- Quest Screen Shield Quad Vision (without windows) — £129.00
- Quest Screenhouse 4 Mini — £89.00
- Quest ScreenHouse 4 PRO — £299.99
- Quest Screen House 6 Pro — £379.99
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