Nowadays, people like to travel outdoors, hiking and trekking, etc. to get close to the beauty of nature, and outdoor tents can solve our accommodation problems can also allow us to better feel the charm of nature.
So , What are the different tents styles? How to buy a tent?
Here is YMOUTDOOR to introduce you outdoor tents the following YMOUTDOOR will introduce you to a complete list of types of outdoor tents, and share super practical tips to help you buy the right tent.
Triangle tent
Triangular tent is the front and rear of the use of herringbone iron pipe for the bracket, the middle frame a horizontal rod connection, support the inner tent, installed on the outer tent can be, this is the most common early tent style.
Advantages and disadvantages.
Triangle tent has the advantages of light weight, good wind resistance, good stability, etc., set up is also very convenient, only need to fix the corner of the tent and the corresponding wind rope pegs, the middle with a cane or support pole to get it done; However, the biggest problem is condensation, may be wet clothing or sleeping bags.
Applicable occasions.
Mostly applicable to the jungle, plateau, high latitude areas; or hiking alone.
Selection tips.
In the purchase of triangular tent, first consider the size of the tent space according to their own needs; it is recommended to choose multiple ventilation windows and roof vents, which can ensure the breathability of the tent and reduce the occurrence of condensation.
The dome tent, also known as "yurt", is composed of several camping poles crossed, and can be moved as a whole.
Advantages and disadvantages.
The dome design is suitable for a wide range of applications, from low altitudes to high mountains, and from single tents to sizes that can accommodate more than a dozen people for meals and meetings.
The support is simple, so the installation and disassembly is very fast; but because its windward side is equal, so the wind resistance performance is less.
Applicable occasions.
Mostly applicable to parks, lakeside and other environments for shading from the sun to avoid mosquitoes or light rain for leisure outings.
Selection skills:
When buying a dome tent, YMOUTDOOR recommends choosing a dome tent with high comfort and low difficulty to set up.
Hexagonal tent with three poles or four poles cross support, some use six-pole design, focus on the stability of the tent, is the "alpine type" tent common
Advantages and disadvantages.
Hexagonal tent has the advantages of large space, good wind resistance, good rain performance, etc., but relatively heavy and not very convenient to set up.
applicable occasions.
Most of them are suitable for alpine trekking and bad weather use.
Tips for buying.
In the purchase of hexagonal tents, it is recommended to choose a tent with good breathability, breathability is mainly reflected in the height of the inner tent screen, the size of the outer tent ventilation window and the height of the outer tent.
The bottom of the boat-shaped tent
Boat-bottom tent propped up like a boat buckled over, and can be divided into two-pole, three-pole different support methods, generally the middle for the bedroom, the two ends of the hall shed, in the design of the focus on the wind streamline, is also one of the common tent style.
advantages and disadvantages.
Boat bottom-shaped tent with good thermal performance, good wind resistance, good rain performance, space and other advantages, windward erection, wind and can not over squeeze the tent pole; However, the side to the wind may be some shaking.
Applicable occasions.
Most of them are suitable for high altitude camp construction.
Selection skills
When buying bottom-shaped tent, YMOUTDOOR recommends choosing nylon fabric with coating (i.e. PU), the best choice for outer tent is PU 1500mm or more, and the bottom of the tent, PU value needs to be more than 3000mm, so that it is waterproof.
Ridge-shaped tent
Ridge-shaped tent shape like a small independent tile house, support is usually four corners of four columns, the top rack a ridge-like structure roof.
advantages and disadvantages.
Ridge-shaped tent is generally more space than the height limit, but the weight is relatively heavy, usually a person is difficult to complete the erection.
Applicable occasions:
Mostly suitable for driving people or relatively fixed field work camping use.
Tips for buying.
In the purchase of ridge-shaped tent, try to choose low brightness green and brown tin, high brightness of the tent light transmittance is higher, while the heat conducted in will be higher; low brightness of the tent light transmittance will be poor, will also block some of the natural heat source provided by the sun to us.
