[Tent selection] How to choose an outdoor tent? Experts share the tent selection strategy
Outdoor tent selection method
I. Outdoor tentStyle
Tent Considering different uses in the design, there are different styles. As far as the shape of the tent is concerned, there are generally five styles of common tents
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1. Triangular tent: The front and back are made of herringbone iron pipes, and the middle frame is connected by a crossbar, which supports the inner tent and installs the outer tent. This is the most common tent style in the early days.
2. Dome-shaped tent (also known as yurt type): It adopts double-pole cross-support, and it is relatively easy to disassemble and assemble. It is the most popular in the market.
3. Hexagonal tent : It adopts three-pole or four-pole cross-bracing, and some adopts six-pole design, which pays attention to the stability of the tent and is a common style of ‘alpine’ tent.
4. Boat-bottom tent: After being propped up, it looks like a boat that is buckled upside down. It can be divided into two-pole and three-pole different support methods. Generally, the middle is the bedroom, and the two ends are hall sheds. It pays attention to the windproof streamline, and it is also one of the common tent styles.
5. Ridge-shaped tent: The shape is like an independent small tile house, the support is usually four corners and four columns, and a ridge-like structural roof is placed on it. This kind of tent is generally tall and heavy, suitable for It is used for driving or camping in relatively fixed field operations, so it is called a car tent.
Second, Outdoor tentsSpecifications
Manufacturers generally divide tents into one-person tents and two-person tents according to the number of users , four-person tents, five-person tents, six-person tents, eight-person tents, and of course tents that may accommodate more people. We can choose the right size tent according to individual needs.
Third, Outdoor tentsWeight
Tents for family camping are generally heavier than tents for mountaineering. To engage in mountaineering activities, the weight of the tent is very important. If you can’t carry it, where do you sleep at night? Tents suitable for mountaineering are usually made of high-tech materials, light in weight and suitable for highly mobile outdoor activities, but the price is high; tents for camping are usually made of general materials, which are heavy and not suitable for carrying around. It is carried on the car and put up after arriving at the destination. The price is relatively cheap, so when choosing a tent, you should consider the conditions of use.
Four. Outdoor tentsColors
Most people tend to choose their favorite colors according to their personal preferences, but if you want to reduce the Influenced by the natural environment, low-brightness green and brown palladium are good choices. In addition to looking bright, tents with high-brightness colors have the advantage of being easy to search. In addition, the color of the tent will affect the light and temperature inside the tent. The high-brightness tent will have higher light transmittance, and at the same time, the heat conduction will be higher; the low-brightness tent will have poor light transmittance and will also block Some of the natural heat sources the sun provides to us affects how individuals move around in tents, especially in bad weather.
V. Outdoor tentsTent poles
At present, the materials of tent poles mainly include glass fiber, aluminum alloy and carbon fiber. Tubular fiberglass tent poles are the most commonly used tent poles at present. They may be folded and combined through elastic ropes. Aluminum alloy is added to the head and tail of each tent pole to increase the strength, and it is slightly soft and elastic. However, in a low temperature environment, it is easy to cause the pole to be broken, and once the pole is broken, the supporting effect cannot be achieved.
Aluminum alloy tent poles are also very popular tent poles in the market. They use the same combination method as glass fiber, and the weight is the same as that of glass fiber, but the strength and durability are better. Under low temperature environment There’s still good support, but it’s difficult to repair in case the pole is broken or damaged, so it’s imperative to carry a spare pole just in case.
Carbon fiber poles are lightweight. Among the existing poles, its durability can be said to be the best. It performs well in low temperature environments, but the price is the most expensive of all poles. of.
Six. Outdoor tentGate shed
Generally speaking, we do not recommend cooking in the tent, because the fabric of the tent is It is flammable and will burn quickly once it comes into contact with fire, but what if it rains outside? You can’t cook in the rain! Therefore, some camping tents will be designed with a cooking tent on the door shed. The space is large or small, and most of them are different based on weight considerations. On the other hand, personal equipment such as personal backpacks and shoes can also be placed to avoid getting wet by rain. Under efficient use, there may even be more living space for one person.
Seven, Outdoor tentFabric
The tent’s rain cloth or tent is made of waterproof nylon cloth to resist rain A tent with good waterproofness will stick waterproof glue on the stitching part to increase waterproofness; the fabric of the main tent or inner tent is not as waterproof as the outer tent, but it will have good breathability. The ground cloth of the tent, like the outer tent, must be able to prevent moisture from infiltrating from the surface, so the waterproofness of the ground cloth is very necessary, and you must pay attention when choosing.