Tents "Lotus": features and best models
If you like outdoor activities: multi-day hikes in the mountains or the forest, fishing or hunting, a tent is an indispensable element of your equipment. This article talks about Lotus tents, their types and features of various models.
Description
The tent should first of all provide comfort to those who spend the night in it. This includes protection from wind, precipitation, insects, and thermal insulation (especially for winter models), and interior design ... Tents of different seasonal orientations have different requirements, but they are based on user convenience.
Tents intended for winter fishing must be windproof, waterproof, but breathable, and the colors of the material from which they are made are of a light range. Dark products block light, and orientation in them in cloudy weather and in the evening is difficult without additional lighting.
Also important qualities are compactness and lightness (relative) when folded, internal volume (capacity), insulation, and the ability to quickly deploy / collapse the tent.
For summer products are important:
- protection from adverse environmental conditions: rain, strong wind, heat, annoying insects;
- ease of installation and assembly;
- small volume and weight in packed form;
- additional amenities: viewing windows, pockets on the inner surface, etc.
Ventilation is also provided. - many models have valves to ventilate the inside of the tent.
Most models also have skirts - additional stripes along the bottom (bottom) that increase their stability.
Kinds
The company "Lotos" presents on the market a wide range of different tents: winter, summer, and all-weather. Particular attention is drawn to modular designs - products with the possibility of attaching other Lotos products.
In all instances, the supporting body (supports) is made of aluminum. This metal is lightweight, durable and flexible, which has a positive effect on the overall weight of the product and greatly facilitates transportation.
The shape of the tent can be divided into simple (umbrella) and cuboid. The first type provides only one way of installation (disclosure), the second type has several. Umbrella tents are characterized by high speed and ease of installation, especially automatic and semi-automatic models.
In aluminum supports of most products, the principle of a folding design is implemented - they are telescopic.
The lineup
The company "Lotos" has several collections of tents: "Summer", "Sport", "Cube", "Storm", "Compact". Below are the characteristics of popular models.
Table. Technical characteristics of various models.
Indicators | Summer "Lotus 3 Summer" (set) | All-weather universal "Lotus 5U" | All-weather "Lotus 5 Sport" | Mobile sauna "Lotus 5 Sport BATH" | Summer "Lotus Open Air" |
Product type | Tourist, camping. (semi-automatic) | semi-automatic | semi-automatic | All-weather (semi-automatic) | Camping., tent (semi-automatic) |
Dimensions, cm | 490 * 270 * 180 | 320 * 360 * 205 | 320 * 360 * 205 | 320 * 360 * 205 | 360 * 320 * 205 |
Dimensions in a case, cm | 84 * 40 * 20 | 100 * 35 * 35 | 100 * 27 * 27 | 100 * 27 * 27 | 100 * 25 * 25 |
Weight in set, kg | 10,6 | L5U - 16.5 kg (L5UT - 18.5 kg) | 11,8 | 15,1 | 6,3 |
Product weight, kg | 10,6 | 10,8 | 10,7 | 06 Mar | |
Person capacity, people | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Installation/assembly time, sec | 30 (center part), 300 (sleeping bag) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
Number of faces | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Number of entrance openings, pieces | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
wind resistance | above average | above average | above average | above average | Medium |
Moisture resistance, mm of water. Art. | 3 000 | 10 000 | 5,000 (with waterproof awning) | 5,000 (with waterproof awning) | 1000 |
Bottom skirts (external / internal), cm | 20 / 20 | 30 / 20 | 30 / 20 | 30 / 20 | missing |
Pockets on the inside surfaces, pieces | 8 pcs. | 10 | 4 | 4 | |
Glittering elements | missing | there is | there is | there is | missing |
Number of vent. holes, pcs | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Protection on entry zipper | there is | there is | there is | ||
Availability and number of windows, pieces | 2 | 3 | 3 | 5 | |
Int. tent volume, m³ | 3,5 + 3 | 7,5 | 7,5 | 7,5 | 7,5 |
vendor code | 19007 | 25005 | 25007 | 18001 |
Indicators | Summer "Lotus Picnic 1000" | "Lotus 5 Attic" (model 2019) | Summer Lotus 3 Summer (bedroom) | Summer Lotus 5 Summer (bedroom) | Summer "Lotus 2 Summer" (set) |
Product type | Camping, tent (semi-automatic) | Camping, tent (semi-automatic) | Tourist, camping. | Tourist, camping. | Camping., tourist. (semi-automatic) |
Dimensions, cm | 360 * 320 * 205 | 320 * 360 * 205 | 225 * 170 * 120 | 225 * 170 * 120 | 475 * 245 * 16 |
Dimensions in a case, cm | 100 * 25 *25 | 100 * 25 * 25 | 84 * 25 * 20 | 90 * 25 * 25 | 124 * 30 * 30 |
Weight of the set, kg | 7 | 8,3 / 9,8 | 4,2 | 4,6 | |
Product weight, kg | 6,5 | 4,2 | 4,6 | 9,30 | |
Person capacity, people | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Installation/assembly time, sec | 30 | 30 | 300 | 300 | 300 |
Number of faces | 6 | 6 | 5 | ||
Number of entrance openings, pieces | 2 | 1 (2 entrances, model Attic - M) | 2 | 2 | 2 pcs |
wind resistance | average | above average | above average | above average | above average |
Moisture resistance, mm of water. Art. | 2000 | 5 000 | 5 000 | 5 000 | 3 000 |
Bottom skirts (external / internal), cm | outer 25 cm | missing / 10 | 20 / 20 | 20 / 20 | 20 / 20 |
Pockets on the inside surfaces, pieces | 6 | 4 | 2 pcs. | 2 pcs. | 8 pcs. |
Glittering elements | missing | Yes | missing | missing | missing |
Number of vent. holes, pcs | 1 | - | missing | missing | 1 |
protection on the entrance zipper | missing | missing | missing | ||
Availability and number of windows, pieces | missing | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 pcs. |
Int. tent volume, m³ | 7,5 | 7,5 | 3 | 3,3 | |
vendor code | 19009 | 19003 | 19004 | 19001 |
Indicators | Winter "Lotus 3 Camouflage" | Winter "Lotus 3" | Winter tent "Lotus 1" | Winter tent "Lotus 1C" | Winter tent "Lotus 4LT" |
Product type | for winter fishing | for winter fishing | for winter fishing | for winter fishing | for winter fishing |
Dimensions, cm | 270 * 255 * 180 | 270 * 255 * 180 | 165 * 165 * 15 | 165 * 165 * 150 | 270 * 310 * 170 |
Dimensions in a case, cm | 83 * 22 * 22 | 83 * 22 * 22 | 70 * 20 * 20 | 70 * 20 * 20 | 85 * 25 * 25 |
Weight of the set, kg | 5,2 | LOTUS 3 - 5.2 (LOTOS 3C - 6.2) | 3,8 | 3,9 | 5,7 |
Product weight, kg | 4,9 | 4,9 | 3,5 | 4,9 | 7 |
Person capacity, people | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Installation/assembly time, sec | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 30 |
Number of faces | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 6 |
Number of entrance openings, pieces | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
wind resistance | above average | above average | above average | above average | excellent |
Moisture resistance, mm of water. Art. | 4000 (seams not taped) | 1000 | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1000 |
Bottom skirts (external / internal), cm | 20/15 | 20/15 | 20/15 | 20/15 | 25 / 13 |
Pockets on the inside surfaces, pieces | 12 | 12 | 4 by 3 | 12 | |
Glittering elements | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes | along the sides of the tent |
Number of vent. holes, pcs | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Protection on entry zipper | Yes | Yes | 4 cm | Yes | there is |
Availability and number of windows, pieces | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Int. tent volume, m³ | 3,7 | 3,7 | 1,6 | 1,6 | 4,5 |
vendor code | 17036 | 17001 | 17029 | 17005 |
Indicators | Winter "Lotus Cube 3 Classic Thermo" | Winter "Lotus 3 Universal" | Winter "Lotos 2C" (on a glass-composite frame) | Winter "Lotus 2" | Winter "Lotus 2C" |
Product type | for winter fishing | for fishing in winter (all season) | for winter fishing | for winter fishing | for winter fishing |
Dimensions, cm | 210 * 210 * 180 | 270 * 255 * 180 | 240 * 230 * 150 | 240 * 230 * 150 | 240 * 230 * 150 |
Dimensions in a case, cm | 145 * 27 * 27 | 83 * 23 * 23 | 73 * 21 * 21 | 73 * 21 * 21 | 73 * 21 * 21 |
Weight of the set, kg | 13,9 | 6,4 | 4,5 | 4,4 | 4,5 |
Product weight, kg | 13,4 | 5,8 | 4,9 | ||
Person capacity, people | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Installation/assembly time, sec | 30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 | 15-30 |
Number of faces | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Number of entrance openings, pieces | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
wind resistance | above average | above average | above average | above average | |
Moisture resistance, mm of water. Art. | 1000 (the seams are not taped, for the fabric itself 3000 mm water column) | 1 000 | 1 000 | 1 000 | |
Bottom skirts (external / internal), cm | 25 / 15 | 30/15 | 20/15 | Dec 25 | 20/15 |
Pockets on the inside surfaces, pieces | yes (ceiling shelf) | Yes. (4 x 3 pcs) | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Glittering elements | Yes | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes | on fasteners for ropes |
Number of vent. holes, pcs | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Protection on entry zipper | yes (external + internal) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
Availability and number of windows, pieces | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Int. tent volume, m³ | 5,7 | 3,7 | 2,6 | 2,6 | 3,5 |
vendor code | 17038 | 17012 | 17002 | 17030 |
Indicators | Winter "Lotus 3 Eco" | Winter "Lotus 3 Universal T" | Winter "Lotus 4" | Winter "Lotus 5" |
Product type | for winter fishing | for fishing in winter (all season) | for winter fishing | for winter fishing |
Dimensions, cm | 270 * 255 * 180 | 270 * 250 * 180 | 270 * 310 * 170 | 320 * 360 * 205 |
Dimensions in a case, cm | 83 * 20 * 20 | 86 * 35 * 35 | 85 * 25 * 25 | 100 * 25 * 25 |
Weight of the set, kg | 4,6 | 5,7 | LOTUS 5 - 8.5 (LOTUS 5C - 10.2) | |
Product weight, kg | 4,6 | 9,3 | 5,3 | |
Person capacity, people | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Installation/assembly time, sec | 15-30 | 30 | 15 – 30 | 30 |
Number of faces | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 |
Number of entrance openings, pieces | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
wind resistance | above average | above average | excellent | above average |
Moisture resistance, mm of water. Art. | 1 000 | 1000 | ||
Bottom skirts (external / internal), cm | 20/15 | 30 / 20 | 25 / 13 | 30 / 20 |
Pockets on the inside surfaces, pieces | 3 | yes (4 x 3 pcs) | 4 (4 x 3 pcs) | |
Glittering elements | on fasteners for ropes | fasteners for ropes | along the sides of the tent | |
Number of vent. holes, pcs | 1 | |||
Protection on entry zipper | missing | there is | ||
Availability and number of windows, pieces | 1 | 2 | 2 | |
Int. tent volume, m³ | 3,7 | 3,7 | 4,5 | 7,5 |
vendor code | 17040 | 17016 | 17005 |
Selection Tips
When choosing a tent, you first need to decide What kind of weather will you be using it in? For the autumn-winter season, for mountaineering, winter or universal (all-weather) models are needed. For fishing in the warm season, it is better to pick up something from the summer assortment. Another selection criterion is the capacity of the tent, that is, how many people the product is designed for.
Of course, you can immediately take the most capacious model, but keep in mind that this is additional weight / volume, which is quite important when transporting on your shoulders.
If you have chosen a single or double tent, and a lot more people are recruited for the trip, do not be discouraged - remember the possibility of combining products, that is, joining others to one model, even if they are of different seasonal orientations.
In conclusion, it can only be noted that Lotos products are distinguished by high quality of both products and service. Additional accessories for tents are also on sale.
For an overview of the best models and features of Lotus tents, see the following video.
