Outdoor tent beginner's guide, you need to know!

The type of tent --we need to have a clear understanding of the type of tent and plan for the worst of the environment in the destination, so that we can choose the right tent. Stand tents can be used anywhere, while grid igloos are more resistant to wind and snow......

Horizontal stand tents: Also known as "triangular tents".

The front and back adopt a herringbone bracket, the middle frame is connected with a crossbar, support the inner tent, install the outer tent can be used, this kind of tent is characterized by a large net space. Horizontal stand tents are very common tent styles in the early days, and the comfort is not high.

Dome tent: also known as yurt style, double-ring tent.

It adopts double-rod cross support, which is relatively easy to disassemble and assemble, and is a popular style on the market. Compared to stand tents, the interior of the yurt is more spacious and suitable for 2 people or more. Lightweight and easy to install, the yurt is suitable for backcountry camping in most environments. However, in areas above 4,000 meters of the poster, or in areas where there is a risk of strong winds and snowstorms, the stability of the dome tent is not very good.

Single-ring tents: Single-ring tents are lightweight, have plenty of space for interaction, and are easy to set up. The single-ring tent has a sleek shape that shifts the wind direction.

Therefore, single-ring tents are mostly suitable for use in high-latitude and high-altitude areas that may encounter wind and snow, and are one of the main forms of "alpine tents". However, the space of single-ring tents is smaller than that of double-ring tents, and most of them are single-person tents.

Passage tent: also known as "boat bottom tent", it is propped up like a small boat that is buckled upside down.

This type of tent has three rings at the top, with a smaller ring roof on each side and entrances on both sides. This type of tent is characterized by a very large interior space, with a main room in the middle and a hall shed at both ends. Passage tents are mostly multi-person tents, which can accommodate three or more people at the same time. The design pays attention to the windproof and streamline, and it is also one of the common tent styles. However, the passage tents are generally relatively large in size, and the weight is not suitable for hiking, and it is more suitable for driving trips. (Of course, if you are separated and carried by more than one person, you can also do it)

Grid dome tent: also known as hexagonal tent, it is supported by three or four poles, and some are designed with six poles.

The mesh igloo is sturdy, portable, easy to set up and dismantle. Its unique curved interlocking struts make it stronger and more stable, and are a common style of "alpine" tents. The grid dome tent can use a good space, which can form multiple cabins, suitable for 2~3 people.

Self-opening tents: also known as "automatic tents", most of them are leisure tents.

This kind of tent is mainly suitable for family gatherings, outings, picnics and other purposes, there is no crowd limit, and there are various spaces and sizes. One of its great features is the foldability of the self-opening tent, which can be opened and put away quickly, and when folded, it is usually a round pie shape, which is ideal for placing in the trunk of a car.