Features of Greenell tents

Safety and comfort during outings to a large extent depend on the quality and proper selection of the tent that you are going to use for the night. Therefore, it is worth considering the range of Greenell tents and get acquainted with their main features, reviews of their owners and general recommendations for choosing such products.

Greenell was founded in Ireland in 2002 and was originally called Green Hill. From the very beginning of its activity, the company has been engaged in the production of tents, awnings, camping furniture, sleeping bags, rugs and other goods for tourism and outdoor activities. A few years later the name of the company was changed to Greenell. Unfortunately, the rebranding did not help the company cope with the international financial crisis of 2008, and it was on the verge of closing.

Their long-term distributor in Russia, Nova Tour, a company specializing in sales of tourist equipment, came to the aid of Irish partners. The Russian firm bought Greenell's assets outright and has held exclusive rights to the green brand ever since.

The main differences between Greenell products and most competitors.

• The lightness of the tent, which is achieved by making a frame made of lightweight and durable fiberglass or its combination with steel, awnings made of polyester, and the bottom made of moisture-resistant high-strength polyethylene Tarpauling. All products are equipped with detailed step-by-step instructions, so you can handle their installation yourself.
• Ergonomics - thanks to the use of light and thin materials and the packaging of all components in separate cases, the folded tent takes up very little space, which makes it easy to transport.
• Quick installation – thanks to a well-thought-out design, conventional models can be set up in up to 15 minutes, and automatic tents can be deployed within one to two minutes.
• High wind and water resistance - thanks to the streamlined shape, all structures perfectly protect from the wind, and the materials used in the production do not allow moisture to pass through.

A characteristic feature of Greenell's camping tent models is an increased (compared to analogues) capacity, which is achieved by expanding the vestibule and bedrooms. Therefore, a triple tent can accommodate 4 or more people.

By appointment, the entire range of tents of the Irish brand is divided into the following types.

• Tourist - this equipment is designed for overnight stays during hiking trips, which means it is lightweight, compact and easy to install and disassemble.

• camping - such products are intended for use in campsites, where they are brought by transport and installed for a long time (several days). They differ from tourist ones in greater weight and dimensions with increased reliability, capacity and comfort.

• Country and beach - this variety is not so much a tent as a comfortable awning, which is designed to protect against the sun and rain in the country or while relaxing on the sea coast. Their design is lightweight and spacious, but not intended to be installed for a long time or resistant to strong winds, rainstorms and other extreme environmental conditions.

• Special - usually they include military tents (not in the assortment of the company), but in the case of Greenell, this group includes tents designed to organize a camping shower or toilet. They have the height of human height, are equipped with a locking system and fixtures for installing a shower.

By capacity, the company offers the following options for its products:

• 2-seater;
• 3-seater;
• 4-seater;
• increased capacity (for 6 or more people).

According to the method of installation, tents are divided into the following types:

• manually set - classic products with a collapsible frame, they are simple, reliable, compact and affordable;
• automatic - these products are transported folded and can be installed in just one or two minutes, for this it is enough to open the frame of the folded tent, and then install additional elements (if any) - pegs, mosquito net, vestibule and bottom.

According to the degree of insulation and protection from natural conditions, tents are divided into the following types:

• summer - the lightest, cheapest and most compact, but designed for operation only in the warm season, thanks to good ventilation they are ideal for protection from the scorching sun and heat;
• three-season - slightly warmer and moisture-wind-resistant, can be used in summer, autumn and spring.
• universal – due to the increased wall thickness, reinforced frame and robust design, they can be used all year round.

Currently, the Greenell brand offers Russian tourists a huge range of tents. There are models that are most popular among consumers.

"Moby 2 V2" - lightweight and compact double model with a fiberglass frame, weighing only 1.4 kg with a height of 110 cm when assembled. The increased moisture resistance of the floor allows you to use this tent as a three-season tent.

"Trale 2 V2" - automatic double version weighing 2.96 kg with a height of 105 cm. This is one of the most reliable and budget automatic tents available on the market.

"The House 3" - a comfortable and spacious triple version weighing just over 3 kg and a height of 120 cm. It is possible to install a comfortable vestibule in which you can hide part of the equipment.

"Kavan 3" - a triple tent, characterized by the presence of three separate entrances and two vestibules that can be used for storing things. The weight does not exceed 5.5 kg, and the assembled height reaches 185 cm. Suitable for use at any time of the year.

Of the campsites, the following options are most trusted by Russian buyers.

"Trim 4 Quick" - a four-seat automatic tent weighing 13.4 kg, 190 cm high, 300 cm wide and 395 cm long, which is well suited for long family outdoor recreation in comfortable conditions. It has reinforced racks (diameter of steel parts - 19 mm, fiberglass - 12.7 mm).

"Hout 4 V2" - differs from Trim 4 Quick in its lower weight (9.3 kg), less durable frame (diameter of steel elements is 16 mm, and for fiberglass this figure is 8.5 mm) and more modest dimensions (height - 185 cm, width -280 cm, length - 340 cm).

If you are not planning long hiking trips at any time of the year, but just want to buy a tent with which you can go to the forest or go fishing in the summer, then you should opt for lightweight models like the Trale 2 V2. To be ready for long spring and autumn trekking, it is worth buying a model like "Moby 2 V2". If you need a more reliable and frost-resistant option, then you should consider products from the Kavan or Dom series.

Finally, if you are not planning hiking, but are going to come to the parking lot by car and relax with maximum comfort, then you should think about purchasing spacious camping tents like Trim 4 Quick or Hout 4 V2.

In any case, choosing you need to consider your vacation plans (whether it will be trekking in extreme conditions or a relaxing walk in the forest), the amount of things you need to place in a tent, the method of transportation (whether you will carry it yourself or use a car) and, of course, your financial capabilities.

Most owners of Greenell tents highly appreciate their reliability, comfort, compactness and lightness.

The owners of the Kavan 3 tent additionally note its spaciousness, good ventilation, lighting and the presence of mosquito nets. The disadvantage of this (and other non-automatic options) is often cited as the difficulty of installing them without assistants.

Camping enthusiasts who have purchased the Trim 4 Quick model note its spaciousness and quick assembly as advantages. The main disadvantage is the lack of a floor in the vestibule of this model, which does not allow it to be fully used in the rain.

See the following video for an overview of the Greenell tent.