A tourist tent will make your holiday in nature especially comfortable. With its help, you can hide from the rays of the scorching sun or suddenly appeared rain. The structure of the tent consists of a metal folding frame and fabric, which is pulled on it.
Advantages of the tourist tent
A hiking tourist tent has several advantages, including:
- compact, which makes it easy to transport;
- low weight;
- low cost;
- good protection from sunlight;
- durability;
- simplicity in installation, assembly and dismantling;
- mobility;
- creates a large area in the decomposed form.
How to choose a tourist tent?
In order to correctly choose a tourist tent, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points:
- destination. Tourist tents and tents assume use for different purposes. If you plan to travel to nature in a small company, then a canopy is quite suitable for you. For larger trips, you will already need to purchase a tent;
- size and weight . Tourist tent has a rather small weight and size, what is its difference from the garden garden tent. The optimal size for a tourist tent is 9 sq.m;
- shape . The tent can have a different number of faces. The simplest is the tetrahedral construction. But it is more preferable to purchase a polyhedral round-shaped structure. It has greater resistance to wind;
- skeleton pipes . The most reliable option will be pipes made of metal. The advantage is their processing with enamel paint. Also, the fastening elements must be made of metal;
- cloth . A mandatory property of the fabric, which is taken as a material for the tourist tent, is a water-repellent coating that will become a protection in case of rain. Also, the fabric must have good air permeability. Typically, polyester or nylon is used to make the tent. It is recommended to choose the polyester products, because they are more reliable and durable. They are resistant to sunlight and do not stretch when wet, unlike nylon;
- presence of sex . Most models of tourist tents are installed directly on the ground and do not have a floor in their construction. The presence of the bottom will be an added advantage, as it will protect against litter and damp grass.
Additional comfort will be created by a tourist tent with a mosquito net. In it, you will have access to fresh air, but at the same time you will be protected from insects .
Types of tourist tents and awnings
There are such varieties of tourist tents and tents, depending on their functional purpose:
- Folding awning . The design is kept on a four-sided frame and has no walls. It is light and compact. Ideal for small picnics .
- A tent-gazebo . Its difference from awning consists in the presence of walls,
which can be placed in different variations. Thus, it is possible to design both a light summer gazebo, and a full house, able to protect against rain and wind. - Tent-Pavilion . In the decomposed form takes up a large area. Its purpose is to apply for solemn events.
Depending on the purpose for which you want to purchase a tourist tent or a tent, you can choose the most suitable characteristics for you.