Tents

Types of Tents

- Camping Tents: Ideal for car camping and base camping when carry weight and packed size aren't concerns. Emphasize livability, comfort and interior spaciousness.

- Roo Top Tents: Ultralight, minimalist tents designed for multi-day backpacking trips and bike touring. Prioritize low weight, weather protection and easy setup.

- Shelter Tents: Convert a hammock into a shelter by adding an integrated bug net and rainfly or use a separate net tent and rain tarp above the hammock. Excellent ultralight option.

Tent Capacity

- 1-person minimalist tents up to 6+ person spacious family-sized tents.

- Size up to allow extra elbow room and accommodate more gear inside.

Weekend backpacking trips (30 to 50 liters):

Your essential gear now also includes things like a tent, sleeping pad and sleeping bag.

Tent Interior Space & Livability

- Floor area, distance between walls, and shape affect interior space.

- Rectangular floors offer more efficient room than round dome tent floors.

- Cabin-style vertical walls provide more headroom than dome tents.

Key Tent Features & Components

- Doors & Windows: Doors for entry/exit. Mesh windows and ceiling vents enhance airflow and ventilation.

- Vestibules: Covered porches shield doorways from weather and create extra outdoor storage space.

- Interior Organizers: Use pockets, hooks, loops and lofts to neatly organize gear inside the tent.

- Rainfly: A separate waterproof layer that attaches above the tent to shield the interior from rain, wind driven moisture and dew.

- Frame Types: Freestanding, non-freestanding, pop-up, and inflatable pole frameworks for ease of setup.

- Fabrics: Heavy-duty ripstop polyester and nylon materials withstand UV rays, moisture and abrasion during repeated setups.

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