First of all, think about why you need a temporary home: for a short vacation alone, for a hike with friends, or maybe for mountain climbing. The same applies to the seasonality of the tent. It is not worth spending money on a more serious structure if you plan to go camping only in the summer. But first things first.

What are tents

Depending on the purpose, they are divided into four types.

1. Camping tent

Suitable for long outdoor recreation due to the high ceiling and large vestibule. You can not only sleep in it, but also equip a dining area with a kitchen. Most often, these tents are for 4, 6 or 12 people, and their weight varies from 10 to 70 kg.

What to buy

• Quadruple camping tent Bestway, 9 900 cents →
• Six-seat scarf for camping FHM, 64 990 cents →

2. Tourist tent

Due to its light weight (only 2-4 kg), it is convenient to take it with you on hiking trips. As a rule, such a tent is well protected from rain and wind. Accommodates from 1 to 4 people and is suitable, rather, only for spending the night – it is only comfortable to sit or lie in it.

What to buy

• Triple tourist tent Virtey, 1 599 cents →
• Triple tourist tent Atemi, 8 369 cents →

3. Trekking tent

Like the previous one, it weighs no more than 4 kg, but is not protected from the wind. These tents are designed for 1-2 people and are used for a short rest during flat hikes or long bike rides.

What to buy

• Double trekking tent Jungle Camp, 3 200 cents →
• Double trekking tent Totem, 3 264 cents →

4. Storm tent

It is also called extreme because of its excellent resistance to harsh weather conditions. Climbers and lovers of long hikes cannot do without such tents, because they are reliably protected from showers, snowfalls and strong winds. They can accommodate a maximum of 2 people and weigh an average of 1-2 kg.

What to buy

• Double assault tent Tramp, 19 830 cents →
• Double assault tent Husky, 47 016 cents →

What is the seasonality of the tent

At first glance, it seems that there should be four types of tents – one for each season. But in fact, there are only three options in the seasonal classification.

1. Summer tent

Equipped with good ventilation, so that in hot weather the temporary dwelling does not resemble a bathhouse. One or more windows covered with mosquito nets, as well as slightly raised edges, are responsible for this. However, such a tent will not shelter from a downpour or strong wind.

What to buy

• Summer tent-tent Green Glade, 3 689 cents →
• Quadruple teking tent with mesh inserts 4 371 cents →

2. Three-season tent

Suitable for use in spring, summer and autumn. Durable construction and thick fabric will handle bad weather. True, before winter frosts and snowfalls, this type of tent will be powerless.

3. All season tent

It will withstand the summer heat, and winter bad weather, and off-season surprises. A versatile option for all times, made of reliable and waterproof materials. It will cost much more than the other two.

What to buy

• All-weather triple tent Normal, 49 555 cents →

How to determine the size of the tent

They differ in the number of seats. The standard width of a single is 90 cm. According to the manufacturers, this should be enough for the comfort of one adult man of average build and his backpack. Accordingly, for a double tent, these dimensions are multiplied by two, for a triple tent – by three, and so on.

But sometimes manufacturers deviate from the standards. Therefore, in order not to miscalculate, it is better to know in advance the length and width of the tent before buying and “recreate” these dimensions at home on the floor, take a sleeping bag and try to fit in the resulting square. If everything works out, you can buy.

What kind of tent to choose

Five options differ in varying degrees of comfort and reliability.

1. Hemisphere

It is a dome made of two or more crossing arcs. Such a tent may have one or two entrances. It can be installed on almost any surface. The hemisphere resists the wind well, and raindrops do not linger on the streamlined shape.

Hemisphere tents from 1,530 cents →

2. Half rib

Roomy design, which often has a vestibule (or even two). The arcs in such a tent do not intersect, but are arranged parallel to each other. It is considered not very stable in the wind. In addition, puddles can accumulate on the roof. More suitable for camping or for use in the forest where the trees provide protection from the wind.

Half-shell tents from 1,849 cents →

3. Tent

Accommodates several people and allows you to walk at full height. The installation of such a tent differs from other types: first, a frame is installed, and then an awning is fixed on it. Due to the large weight and large dimensions when assembled, this design is not suitable for hiking.

4. House

Gable tents in the form of a house are considered classics. Rain and snow roll off them well, but, unfortunately, they are unstable in the wind. Another disadvantage is that they are more difficult to mount, …