Folding tents: types and features of operation

Camping, hiking, camping by the river and fishing are rightfully the favorite pastime of many people. Going to rest in the fresh air, it is important to think in advance about a comfortable overnight stay, protection from any weather conditions. Not always and not everywhere there is an opportunity to stay overnight in a warm and cozy house. The way out in such cases will be a tent.

The most common choice of tourists for many years is an awning. It has a huge number of tents that meet any requirements. They come in different sizes, shapes and strengths. They can be single or multi-layer, with a separate bed and many other varieties, up to models designed for winter recreation. But, no matter how wide the range of their advantages and features, any tourist tent has a significant drawback - it is installed directly on the ground, which inevitably leads to the loss of valuable heat.

A camping tent is a great alternative. because its design allows you to eliminate this drawback. The invention of such a miracle design belongs to the American brand Kamp Rite, which has established itself in the product market as a manufacturer of the most reliable and durable travel folding beds.This design was called Tent Cot.

In terms of the number of beds, the range of sizes starts from single tents and ends with tents for a group of more than 5 people. The gradation is rather conditional, because, despite the name, in fact, a double is able to accommodate a small family of 4 people, respectively, a four-seater will quite suit an entire company for the night. Some have a vestibule, which successfully solves the issue of storing things. Another interesting opportunity use it as a bed in the apartment.

The tent bed will help keep the heat inside without releasing it outside the awning, which will be the perfect way out in a cool room, help save on heating and give the bedroom a mysterious original look that will appeal to connoisseurs of non-trivial design ideas.

No complex structures are required, just put a single or double tent with a mattress inside directly on the bed in the bedroom. For ease of getting in or out, the tent bed has a larger opening than the tourist bed. If desired, you can arrange separate lighting in it with the help of wireless battery-powered lamps, as well as install a mosquito net.

The folding tent appeared on the market relatively recently, but has already gained popularity and love of outdoor enthusiasts, which is explained by the following advantages of the tent:

• due to its lightness, compactness and ease of assembly and disassembly of the aluminum frame, the tent will not create inconvenience during transportation;
• a strong frame on legs allows the tent not to come into contact with the ground, even with heavy rainfall, water will not flood the tent and will not wet things, small animals and insects will bother the inhabitants of the tent less;
• heat is better retained inside the clamshell tent, which does not necessitate additional insulation of the bottom, besides, it is filled with polyethylene foam filler; the risk of colds is reduced significantly;
• setting up a tent does not require the use of fixing pegs, as a result, there is no need to look for a place with loose soil and no stones; the design is so simple that it can be easily assembled alone and without instructions;
• unevenness and rigidity of the surface on which the tent is set up no longer create problems; a soft mattress is not considered a necessary attribute, it is used at will;
• a weighty argument in favor of purchasing tents in the form of clamshells is the reliability, long service life and durability of the product;
• the material of the awning is able to restrain gusts of wind and withstand rain for a long time, not letting moisture in, and preventing the penetration of bright sunlight;
• the price range will allow a person with any income to purchase a folding tent; the price of a simple folding bed is democratic and increases due to the improvement of the configuration, the increase in size, the quality of the materials used and the functions of the tent.

The first step is to make sure the rigidity and stability of the assembled structure, then even a strong wind load will not be able to overturn it, but it is better to fix some models with stretch marks. The awning must be sewn from polyamide or polyester fibers.The goods of a well-known manufacturing company will differ in a higher cost, but it is worth considering that this will provide a guarantee of the quality and safety of the product, which will allow you to use the tent for a long time and not spend money on buying a new one.

The leader is the tent Tent Cot by Kamp Rite, but there are other equally popular brands, for example, Cabela's Deluxe or Mimir. Among the most popular and affordable tents in terms of cost, there are Vitan, Norfin and Aspern.

You should follow simple rules.

• The tent must be kept out of direct sunlight and kept dry. To do this, you should regularly ventilate it in nature, and dry it well before folding, otherwise the walls will become covered with mold, an unpleasant smell will appear, and the water-repellent coating will collapse and over time the fabric of the awning will lose its strength.
• During storage, do not load a large weight on the tent, which will cause a break in the fabric or arches. It is unacceptable to keep caustic substances and solvents near the tent.
• A fire should not be kindled less than three meters from it, sparks can easily damage the awning. In order for the "lightning" not to fail, you must not allow grains of sand to clog into the teeth.
• It is undesirable to leave the outer awning wrapped upside down for a long time, since it is not protected from the harmful effects of ultraviolet radiation.
• If there is dirt on the tent, you should try to cope with it with ordinary cool water.If the stains remain, they can be cleaned with a soft sponge with baby soap or special products, which can be purchased at travel stores. Other cleaners may wash out the protective layer, and moisture will begin to seep through the fabric.
• If, despite all precautions, damage to the fabric appears, the awning can be repaired. For these purposes, special patches for tents are used. The second option is to make a patch with your own hands, picking up a fabric similar in density and color, and put it on rubber glue. It is important to do this operation both from the front and from the wrong side of the tent, while the size of the patch should be twice the size of the hole.

In the next video you will find an overview of the clamshell tent.