Detailed introduction to the styles and construction methods of tourist tents

When we choose a campsite and prepare to camp, we should first set up a tent. So how to set up a tent? First choose a campsite, lay the inner tent of the tent flat on the ground, and put aside accessories such as nail bags and pole bags wrapped with the tent. Take out the folded tent poles, connect them, straighten them one by one, and connect them into a long pole. The editor below will introduce to you in detail the styles of tourist tents and how to build tourist tents.

Styles of tourist tents

1. Styles of tourist tents

Triangular tent: Herringbone iron pipes are used as brackets at the front and back, and a horizontal bar is connected in the middle. Just prop up the inner tent and install the outer tent. This is a common tent style in the early days.

Dome-shaped tent (also known as yurt type): It adopts double pole cross support and is relatively easy to disassemble and assemble. It is the most popular style on the market.

Hexagonal tent: It uses three or four poles for cross support, and some use a six-pole design, which pays attention to the stability of the tent and is a common style of alpine tents.

Boat-shaped tent: When propped up, it looks like a boat turned upside down. It can be divided into two or three poles with different supports. Generally, there is a bedroom in the middle and a hall and shed at both ends. The design pays attention to Windproof and streamlined, it is also one of the common tent styles.

Ridge tent: Shaped like an independent small tiled house, usually supported by four pillars at the four corners, with a ridge-like structural roof on top. This kind of tent is generally tall and bulky, suitable for driving It is used for camping or relatively fixed outdoor operations, so it is called a vehicle-mounted tent.

2. How to set up a tourist tent

1. Common ways to set up a tent

Tourist tent

(1) First choose a campsite, Lay the inner tent of the tent flat on the ground (usually the inner tent, but there are also some who set up the outer tent first and then go inside to hang the inner tent. The principle is to go through the layer of tent poles) and wrap it with the tent. Put accessories such as nail bags and rod bags aside first.

(2) Take out the folded tent poles, connect them, straighten them section by section, and connect them into a long pole.

(3) Insert the long fiber pole into the tent tube (also called a pipe). Some double-layer tents are internally hung, so hang the hook on the fiber pole. There are several poles that need to be threaded at the same time.

(4) Insert one end of the fiber pole into the eyelet hole at the bottom corner of the tent or into a needle ring (some tents use needle rings, each with its own benefits), and then to the other end (opposite corner). Hold the pole in one hand and the bottom corner of the tent with the other hand, and slowly arch the pole. After the tent is propped up, insert the pole into the eyelet at the bottom corner or into the needle ring.

(5) It is to hang the outer tent, open the outer tent and cover it with the inner tent.

Editor’s tip: There are some ropes on the outer tent, which are used to strengthen the tent. If there is no strong wind, you can usually not pull it. If you don’t worry about pulling it up, you can also use ground nails. Several ropes should be pulled evenly. .

Tourist tent construction method

2. Triangular tent construction method

(1) Lay the inner tent of the tent flat on the ground, flatten it and stretch it along the bottom edge Nail the ground.

(2) Prop up the two poles from inside the tent, put on the isolation tube, and then put on the crossbar.

(3) Put on the tent jacket and remove the zippers of the jacket to straighten the entire outer tent.

(4) Put the rainproof cap into the end of the pole and put on the wind-resistant cable to complete.

Editor's tip: There is a space between the inner and outer tents of a triangular double-layer tent. This space should be maintained and the inner and outer layers should not be "sticked" together. This space can prevent rain and keep warm.

3. How to build a dome-shaped tent

(1) Lay the tent flat on the ground and nail the four corners (some are hexagonal) of the ground nails. You can also stretch the tent up. Then nail the ground nails after the pole.

(2) Knot two groups of tent poles (three groups for hexagonal domes). If the tent poles are in pieces, they need to be assembled and connected according to the instruction manual.

(3) Insert the tent pole into the tent support sleeve. Insert one end of each set of two sets into the sleeve hole. Tighten the other ends of the two sets of poles at the same time. After tightening, insert the other end. inside the set hole.

(4) Lift the tent and shake it into shape, then lay it flat on the ground and tack it on. If you have a jacket, put on a jacket or small rain cover.

The above are the styles of tourist tents and the methods of building tourist tents that the editor has shared with you. I hope it will be helpful to you. If you want to know more information about tourist tents, please continue to pay attention.