Tents
Choosing a tent by type
Every camping trip requires a different type of tent. Naturally, if you’re spending the night on a windy mountaintop, you’ll need a different kind of tent than you would if you were spending the night at a festival campground. So make sure to keep the conditions in which you will be travelling in mind.
Dome tents
Consists of two to four flexible poles bent into semi-circles and placed parallel to each other.
✓ Sets up faster than a dome tent.
✓ Guy lines must always be rigged to stakes.
✓ Offers slightly more sleeping and storage space than a dome tent
Tunnel tents
Consists of two to four flexible poles bent into semi-circles and placed parallel to each other.
✓ Sets up faster than a dome tent.
✓ Guy lines must always be rigged to stakes.
✓ Offers slightly more sleeping and storage space than a dome tent
Hybrid tents
Consists of two flexible tent poles bent into half circles (like a dome tent) supplemented with an extra awning or tent in front (like a tunnel tent).
✓ Combines the benefits (self-supporting structure and space) of a dome tent and a tunnel tent.
✓ These models are often more technical.
Lightweight tents
Hiking tents that weigh less than 2.5 kg and can easily be taken with while travelling.
✓ Perfect when on a hiking or cycling holiday.
✓ Often compact and easy to set up.