Single tourist tent is included in the category of the most popular equipment used by single tourists, extreme sportsmen, light-duty vehicles, as well as people engaged in trekking. As a rule, the characteristics of a particular model are determined by the specific conditions of its use. So, if a traveler wants to make an ascent, then when choosing a tent he will first of all pay attention to its technical characteristics, namely the strength of the material, the presence of storm ebbs and others. Another example - a tourist will have a solitary hike in a humid climate. The primary characteristics that his single tent should have are lightness and good waterproof qualities.
In fact, there are much more options for choosing such equipment for one person. We recommend that you first pay attention to the material. What your portable home is made of determines not only its weight and dimensions, but also the degree of protection against bad weather conditions in the form of rain or hail. In addition, how important the material “breathes” plays an important role. In principle, all these parameters correspond to nylon. It is a lightweight material that can pass air. In addition, it allows you to fold the tent to a compact size.
The only serious drawback of nylon is the active influence of ultraviolet radiation on it, because of which it deteriorates quite quickly. A single-seat tent made of polyester, on the contrary, is not “afraid” of the sun, but it is heavier. The combination of all positive qualities is polyamide (over time, the material only burns out and slightly stretches), but it is also the most expensive option of all the above. Thus, we see that the choice of material directly depends on the specific conditions in which the single tent will be operated. As for the bottom of the structure, it must be made of waterproof material. Otherwise, even dew will cause serious discomfort. In addition, the bottom should be strong enough to withstand the long-term mechanical impact of stones, twigs and just friction.
The tent is single - light by default, its weight, depending on the above characteristics, can vary from 1 to 1.5 kilograms. At first glance, the extra 500 grams is not such a big difference, but under certain conditions it can be significant. That is why structures made of ultralight materials (as a rule, their weight does not exceed 1.1 kg) are much more expensive than their heavier counterparts.
To summarize. A single tent is selected first of all with an eye on the type of tourism that its owner is engaged in, and on the conditions in which it will be predominantly operated. In general, among the criteria defining its characteristics are the following:
- simplicity of design;
- weight;
- compact dimensions;
- ease of installation;
- protection against external environmental influences;
- the ability to install in tight spaces.