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The dictionary defines a tent as 'a portable shelter usually of
canvas or other cloth stretched over poles or supports and
fastened to the ground with pegs and ropes'. That definition
covers a wide variety of structures in many sizes, shapes and
styles. Whether you're looking for family shelter on a camping
trip, a pavilion for a wedding or a beach canopy, there's a tent
to suit your needs.
When choosing a tent for camping, you'll need to consider how it
will be used, how it will be carried, how many people will be
sleeping in it, and how easy it will be to set up. The following
descriptions of broad styles of tents should help you decide
what kind of tent is best for your camping trip.
FRAME TENTS - Frame tents are
generally regarded as an older style of tent. They use aluminum
or steel poles to form a frame over which the tent cloth,
usually canvas, is draped. The newer styles are often made of
cotton or a synthetic fabric with fiberglass frames. Frame tents
can be elaborately designed and offer a great deal of room and
structure inside. The biggest disadvantage is that they are
often difficult to erect.
DOME TENTS - Dome tents are among the most popular styles. Dome
construction is used in tents as simple as children's bed tents.
They generally consist of a fabric tent and flexible fiberglass
or plastic tent 'poles' that slip through sleeves in the fabric.
The poles are shaped by the fabric and give the tent its
rigidity. They're easy to set up and collapse, lightweight, and
often offer a great deal of head room and comfort. Their major
disadvantage is that they may be unstable in high winds.
GEODESIC TENTS - Geodesic tents are a variation of dome tents,
modified for improved stability. They are framed and set up the
same way, but the framing poles cross and interconnect at
various points for strength and stability. The advantages are
the same as those offered by dome tents, though they may be a
bit more difficult to set up.
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EXPEDITION TENTS - Also known as touring tents, these tents
generally combine a ridge and dome tent into one. They are ideal
'settling in' tents, and often include a large 'porch' area for
shade and shelter. They will often have windows as well.
Expedition tents are roomy and comfortable, and designed to
allow easy standing inside.
FAMILY TENTS - family tents
are composite tents that usually include sleeping compartments
on either side of a central living area. The main tent area may
be either ridge construction or dome construction. The side
areas allow privacy for sleeping.
FESTIVAL TENTS - For special occasions like a wedding or large
party, festival tents can provide shelter from the weather for
guests. Generally, they are rented by the day for the event, and
are often assembled by the rental company. They're available in
a wide variety of colors and styles to fit any event and most
budgets.
BEACH TENTS - Beach tents come in almost as many varieties as
tents themselves. Most are lightweight, of ripstop nylon and
fiberglass pole construction. The newest are 'pop-up' tents that
store flat and open out in seconds to a full size shelter from
the sun and weather.
About the author:
Ian Wide contributes to several leisure and habby sites
including tents and camping
equipment.