Characteristics and features of the choice of tents "Penguin"

Fishing is a kind of recreation. Strong wind, frost and snowstorm do not cause a great desire to linger in nature for a long time in the winter. But the temptation of ice fishing is great. Fishing tents "Penguin" will help you enjoy fishing in winter.

"Penguin" is a Russian company located in the city of Yekaterinburg. For more than 20 years, this company has been producing tourist, fishing, hunting tents and accessories for them. At the moment, its products are the most demanded and sold. The company guarantees the quality of its products. All frames come with a lifetime warranty.

The ease of installation of the structure depends on the type of frame. And this is important, since fishing often has to set up a tent alone. Sometimes you have to move from hole to hole, transferring the structure. In tents "Penguin" for winter fishing, mechanisms "umbrella" and "cube" are used.

• Mechanism "Umbrella". The design is characterized by the fastest and easiest installation method. Aluminum tubes in this device make the design resistant to gusts of wind. In calm weather, the design of the frame makes it possible to move from place to place without disassembling the equipment. The most common type of tent frame for fishing in winter. The design depends on the capacity: 1-person Penguin tents are represented by a four-beam umbrella, and 2-person, 3-person and 4-person tents are six-beam.

• Mechanism "Cube". It is based on the fastening of the frame arcs in the "Hub" mechanism with the help of cotter pins. Such a mechanism allows you to set up a tent in just three steps. The design is characterized by very high strength and reliability. In the "Penguin" series of tents, the "cube" frame has the "Prism" models.

Oxford fabric is made from synthetic threads that are intertwined in a certain way - "matting" ("Panamanian weaving"). This method represents a kind of interlacing of threads used in basket weaving.

The density of the fabric is measured in den and depends on the density of the threads. Oxford density categories are represented by the following types: 210, 240, 300, 420, 600 den. Of course the higher the number, the denser the fabric.

The water resistance of the Oxford material is ensured by an internal coating of polyurethane PU. In the manufacture of protective covers and tents, a fabric with a water resistance index of 1000-3000 mm is used. Frost resistance of Oxford fabric with PU reaches -60°С.

Penguin tents use Oxford fabric 240 PU 1000, 2000.

In winter tents, ventilation is needed - for this, inserts made of "breathable" fabric are used in certain places. Firm "Penguin" uses fabric raincoat mixed ST-1. The composition of this material is 35% cotton, which helps the fabric to "breathe", 65% - polyethylene, which in turn makes the fabric resistant to mechanical stress and pollution.

Sintepon material is a synthetic non-woven fabric used for insulation and sealing. In multi-layer tents "Penguin" for fishing in frost, the synthetic winterizer is located between the layers of fabric to improve the thermal insulation properties.

Covering for tents "Penguin Thermolight" is a three-layer material, which is based on 2 layers of "Oxford" and synthetic winterizer. All these components are quilted into a single fabric. Such material retains heat much better when compared with classical counterparts.

"Penguin 3 Thermolight" - six-beam aluminum umbrella, a three-layer coating is represented by the Thermolight fabric: Oxford stitch 240 PU 2000 and PU 1000, between them is a synthetic winterizer. Large flaps for storage, ventilation hole in the ceiling, classic double zip door with two sliders, wide skirt. The dimensions of the tent are designed for 3-4 holes. The main color inside is white.

The most popular are two-layer tents with an umbrella frame. They are easy to install, have a small mass, and are quite durable.If desired, with such a tent, you can move from hole to hole. Double tent - first layer in Oxford fabric 240 PU 2000 with a breathable CT-1 blend insert to help wick away moisture. The second layer is completely made of ST-1 fabric.

An improved model of winter tents is represented by the Prism Premium model range with a cube frame. The correct geometric square shape, it has more useful space. Holes can be made right inside. "Prisma Premium" for 3 or 4 places can easily accommodate 3-4 people not only for fishing, but also for lodging for the night. The main distinguishing feature of this model is wind resistance.

The Penguin universal tents include the model "Prisma Shelters" with a two-layer coating. Its versatility lies in the fact that, by opening two zippers, one of the walls turns into a visor that will protect against the baking sun on an open pond in the summer. This model has different dimensions: it can be two-, three- or four-seater, but everywhere there is enough space for everyone, and everything will always be at hand.

Any choice is always difficult. And the choice of a tent for fishing can be compared with the choice of a house. It should be warm, light, comfortable. Windows and doors are required, as well as places to store things. At the same moment The tent should be light and easy to transport.

In summer, the tent needs ventilation, so the covering should be made of "breathable" fabric with vents for ventilation. In spring and autumn, excessive moisture should not penetrate into the tent. In winter, it becomes a reliable shelter from snow, frost and wind.

A variant of an all-season tent can be considered its tourist types. But we must remember that the tourist tent comes with a floor, which will not be very convenient for fishing.

"Penguin 2" has a six-beam aluminum umbrella frame made of independent layers: one - "Oxford" 240 PU 2000, the second - from "breathable" fabric ST-1, five stripes in the form of a pocket, the entrance opens with a zipper, a wide skirt, designed for 2-3 fishermen. With this model, you can move from hole to hole. If the skirt is fixed with a snow cover, the tent will be additionally strengthened and protected from the wind.

"Penguin 3" - a six-beam aluminum umbrella frame, "Thermolight" coating. The door zippers are protected from freezing by a fabric valve, a wide skirt. Lots of patches in the form of pockets for storing different things. The dimensions of the tent make it possible to put a bed up to 195 cm long, designed for 3-4 holes. The frame mechanism makes it possible to quickly set up and assemble the tent. Ideal for night fishing.

Upgraded model Prism Premium has a “cube” mechanism, thanks to which the shelter is installed effortlessly in 3-4 steps, good resistance to gusts of wind, is made of independent awnings: the outer one is made of Oxford rip-stop PU 2000 fabric (new fabric).

Advantages: increased strength without increasing the weight of the product. The inner awning is made of breathable ST-1 fabric. The size along the bottom of the tent has been increased to 225, and in height - 200 cm. The "breathable" insert of the outer awning is located on the upper part of the side faces. Doors of triangular passage type, 4 sliders with air inflow and outflow adjustment. Added many storage pockets in different parts of the walls and ceiling, inside and out.

For the convenience of supplying heating equipment and air outlet, valves with zippers are provided in the lower and upper parts. Removable windows made of film are fastened with Velcro.

For an overview of the Penguin tent for winter fishing, see the following video.