Here is a comprehensive guide to 9 different types of tents available and their specific features to take into consideration. Dome tents are the most common design today and are shaped like a dome. They have two poles that cross each other in the center and bend down to reach the corners of the tent. A rainfly rests on top of the poles for added protection from the elements. This style of tent is easy to set up and a has a relatively high center point giving you a decent amount of room and headspace.
The rounded edges allow the tent to shed water and rain, preventing build up on the top. Some dome tents have a vestibule in front of the door that acts as a makeshift mudroom to keep dirt and muddy gear dry and out. These tents were extremely popular back in the day and are a simple tent design.
As the name suggests, they are shaped like a capital A or wedge and have become less and less common. They were originally made of canvas and supported by a steel pole on both ends, the durable materials would ensure the tent lasts for years. The main structure of an A-frame tent is the beefy poles that hold it up on both ends. Ropes are then ties to each corner of the tent and staked into the ground, giving the tent its shape.
Multi room tents are more similar to a house than a traditional tent. The rooms are separated by a divider inside the tent and some have 2 rooms while others have up to 5 rooms. These tents are significantly larger in size making them harder to pack and heavier to carry.
If a long distance trek is on your agenda, finding an ultralight tent that easily withstands all types of weather is critical. Backpacking tents are smaller in size, lightweight, and extremely durable. Generally, backpacking tents have a lower profile than other tents and are designed for 1 or 2 people.
Geodesic tents are a demonstration of the natural progression of tent product design. The dome tent came first and the geodesic tent is a variation of the dome tent that offers increased support and stability. The tent poles cross over each other multiple times and intersect to form triangles, this gives the tent maximum stability from wind and weather.
These tents are used by climbers and long distance backpacker who expect to encounter high winds, heavy rain, and snow. Pop up tents are relatively new to the tent game and have grown in popularity in recent years. They are made to be lightweight, super convenient, and quick to set up. They are great for a spur of the moment adventure like a festival or camping. Keep in mind that these tents are not designed to handle much in terms of weather and rain, so plan accordingly. Pop up tents are super convenient and great to use in a pinch or on a whim, however, for more serious camping a dome or geodesic tent are more practical options.
Tunnel tents are similar in style to a dome tent, however, they are extended in the middle section and end up resembling a tunnel. They are held up with a series of poles that wrap from one side of the tent to the other giving them a rounded shape. Their stability comes from the tent stakes, guy lines, and pole structure.
These tents are almost never freestanding and rely on a large number of attachment points, mainly because of their large size. They have high ceilings and more room than a standard tent, making them a great fit for larger groups of people. Inflatable tents are another newcomer to the camping game and the inflatable poles are a radical design shift from standard tent poles. Rather than having aluminum or plastic tent poles that hold the tent up, they have air beams that you inflate to support the tent structure.
They require an air pump or someone with an insane lung capacity to inflate. They are still in the relatively early stages of product design and depending on the manufacturer their durability and ability to handle extreme weather varies greatly. TeePee tents in their original form bring up memories from movies of triangular covered shelters used by indigenous people all over the world. They are cone shaped tents with a central support, material draped around the center, and guy lines for support.
The teepee tents of today are similar in design, however, they are made of modern materials. With a central pole acting as the main support, guy lines and stakes play a critical role in giving this structure its form.
I personally wanted to pull my hair out on a number of occasions the first couple of times I tried packing up a pop-up tent. Watching videos on YouTube that show someone folding up your pop-up tent can really help speed the learning process up, too and you can skip the hair-pulling.
When it comes to tents where quick and easy setup is the selling point, inflatable tents are the new kids on the block. Instead of having poles that are made out of aluminum, or steel, or fiberglass, or plastic like every other type of tent, these tents have inflatable air beams that act as the tent poles and keep the structure standing.
Apparently, these tents tend to be heavier than other types of tents, so another miss for backpackers. Sorry guys. These tents provide more space than bivy tents, while still providing excellent weather protection.
They usually feature a vestibule or two, so that you can store your things outside the tent, while still shielding them from the elements. A tent will give you much more privacy than a bivy sack, and better protection from the elements. For wet weather especially, a tent is a much better idea. Not to mention the fact that you can hang them just about anywhere , regardless of what the ground is like underneath. A hammock tent is a hammock that has fabric on top, as well as on the bottom.
Sort of like a hanging cocoon. Most of the time, the top is made of mesh for breathability and bug protection. The tent will then typically come with a rain fly that you can attach to stay dry in wet weather.
Another option is forgoing the rain fly and just hanging a tarp above your hammock. This is a good way to stay protected, while still getting plenty of fresh air circulating. If you do go hammock camping, make sure you adhere to Leave No Trace principles and avoid harming the trees and your surroundings. These things are insane. You tie them to trees, similarly to how you would tie a hammock — except for you need 3 trees instead of 2.
Also, you tie it much tighter than a hammock. Just imagine all the awesome places you could sleep in one of these. These things are seriously cool! They mount right on top of your truck bed, transforming it into a sleeping area. That means you can sleep in comfort and style wherever your truck is parked. Rooftop tents are set up on top of your SUV duh and they have a ladder that goes from the ground to the tent so you can get up and down. One thing that might deter you from rooftop tents, however, is their weight.
Most of them weigh over lbs. These tents are rarely freestanding and rely on careful pitching with numerous guy lines and pegs for stability. Backpacking tents are made for carrying long distances on extended camping trips, usually deep in the backcountry or on thru-hikes. Generally speaking, they offer solid across-the-board performance and are very lightweight, but usually skimp on a few bells and whistles in order to cut down on weight.
These tents debuted as novelty items in the tenting world but have since evolved into more practical affairs that use a single central pole and numerous guy lines and stakes to create a cone-shaped structure often capable of accommodating large numbers of sleepers.
As with all things instant coffee and grub, for example , these pop-up tents are great time-savers but offer very little in the way of quality. An excellent choice for fair-weather festival-goers or garden campers but insufficient for backcountry camping in all but the most benign conditions.
As the name suggests, these tents boast partitions that allow larger groups or families to enjoy more privacy and let you keep your gear separate from your sleeping space.
These typically robust, commodious tents can be attached to the roof of your vehicle and provide an elevated sleeping space accessed by a ladder attached to the tent door or vestibule. Shower tents are pod-style, upright vestibules are common features at popular basecamps Everest, Annapurna, Denali, Kilimanjaro and are becoming ever more popular with large groups of campers looking to keep things civilized when it comes to toilet-time and clothing changes.
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