Tourism is not a hobby for the weak in body and spirit. Severe physical conditions will not be within the power of everyone. The key to a successful trip is the right equipment. Since nobody wants to sleep in the open air, the tent in the inventory list is in the first place. The comfort of rest depends on its quality. For more severe conditions, better equipment is needed, therefore, for a winter tent, the requirements are significantly increased. What are the features when choosing this inventory? Detailed information can be found in this article.
Types of tents
Modern finds help diversify camping equipment. Therefore, there are several types of tents. Each of them has its own characteristics that are suitable for certain conditions.
The following types of tents:
- tracking;
- camping;
- high-altitude;
- winter
- For fishing.
Typically, the product is an instruction on which all the characteristics are indicated. The label should have a marking indicating the maximum temperature and other indicators.
It is also important to pay attention to dimensions. The number of people indicated on the label is a very approximate figure. The length should be at least 2 meters, and the width - 70 centimeters per person.
Varieties
The tracking tent is suitable for sports and hiking trips that run through the green part. As a rule, they are very light and fast to install (some models do not even need braces with pegs).
The camping tent is suitable for camping trips, when the exit lasts no more than one day with a return back. It could serve as a common room for everyone or a kitchen.
These tents are not particularly suitable for harsh winter conditions. With good frost and strong winds they will not save from such weather conditions. For such trips you will need a special winter tent or high-altitude (for climbing mountains). This equipment is specially designed for use in cold periods. Therefore, such tents have great wind resistance and dense walls.
Fishing has its own characteristics. Equipment for her will be slightly different. To conveniently fish, these tents lack a bottom. It can be purchased separately, but it still will not be airtight.
Design features: frame
There are a number of characteristics by which you need to choose tents. To deal with all this yourself is quite difficult. The "skeleton" of everything is the frame. Therefore, it is worth paying special attention to it.
To begin with, it does not always happen. Depending on this, tents are frame and frameless. The latter are already a little outdated. They are held by one or more supports (usually they are replaced by ski or trekking poles). They are light but less resistant to severe weather conditions.
Frame tents have their own "skeleton", which consists of collapsible elements. This type of equipment is more resistant to wind. Due to the fact that the walls are stretched, more space appears inside.
Winter tent "Bullfinch"
Often this kind of equipment is used by ice fishing enthusiasts. Winter tent will hide from snow and wind. The manufacturer is located in the Chelyabinsk region. The design from the side resembles a house. There are several variations of the Bullfinch, which differ in the number of places for people. Maximum it can accommodate 4 people.
Such a three-layer winter tent has a heat-reflecting effect. She is also equipped with a special skirt. Thanks to it, the wind does not blow from below and the snow does not fall.
The most important thing for a tent is a solid frame. Here, the Bullfinch is all right. Its struts are made of special plastic, which bends well and does not crack in the cold. The tent has a special design in the form of a cube, which makes it more effective. Snow does not accumulate on the ceiling, and the load on the walls is distributed more evenly during strong winds.
It is worth paying attention to the fabric itself. It consists of 3 layers. Together they form a canvas that does not allow wind and moisture to pass through, traps and reflects heat. The inner layer of the tent is made of non-combustible material. Therefore, you can use mobile stoves for heating.
Winter tent "Lotus"
The market for sports and tourism equipment is very diverse. Companies often compete with each other. One of the leading products in the field of tents is the Lotus. Judging by the reviews, this is a popular tent today, which is characterized by both lightness and durability of the structure.
There are many varieties of this model, but the main differences are the design. It is represented by two variations: umbrella and cuboid. The second is present in models that are designed for a large number of people (can accommodate up to 5 people).
So that the wind could not get inside, the tent is made of special fabric. Despite this, the thing remains quite easy. The design is based on aluminum arcs. This material is lightweight and always reliable under such harsh conditions.
The external design can not be confused with anything. The tent is made in white and light green colors with a bright green skirt. Therefore, it will always be light inside, which is important for a short winter day. To prevent condensation from accumulating in the tent, a special network of ventilation holes has been developed. Outside, they hide behind so that snow does not fly in during heavy rainfall.
Tent "Bear"
There are many tents for winter fishing. Many of them are very similar to each other. Winter tent "Bear" is a typical representative of such equipment. It can be quickly laid out. In this, a semi-automatic frame helps her. The base of the structure is made of a special aluminum alloy. It is durable and lightweight.
The “Bear” has everything that is needed for a winter tent: a shell that does not blow out and does not get wet, a strong frame and a protective skirt. It’s light inside, because the fabric passes sunlight through itself well. Fishermen note that this tent is solidly made lightning. It perfectly opens and closes both inside and out.
One of the important factors is compactness. This is especially important for those who do not have their own personal car. The tent weighs 3.8 kilograms, and the folded length is only 1.2 meters. These are good indicators for such equipment.
Stack
Another type of tent made in Russia. It will also be a good haven for winter fishing. Stack winter tents have 2 types of structures: cube and dome. It all depends on spaciousness. The cubic design is designed for a large number of people.
The frame, like most tents for winter fishing, is made of aluminum alloy. "Stack" belong to the semi-automatic type, which greatly facilitates and speeds up the assembly and installation. The only thing that buyers attribute to the minuses is a bad skirt. Because of this, it can blow out from below from a strong wind.