Automatic tents: features, types and choices

It is difficult to imagine camping without a tent. And if this is winter fishing, then you can’t do without a temporary shelter. Recently, automatic models are popular, they take about 30 seconds to assemble, and this is very attractive for "lazy" fishermen. Let's try to learn more about the tent-machine.

At the heart of the design is a frame that can independently decompose. The four walls of the tent include a sewn metal insert, closed in a ring in the form of a triangle with round corners in the unfolded state and rolled into a circle after assembly. The awning is usually made of synthetic materials, the top is light, the bottom is dense.

Most models are equipped with a window opposite the entrance and are protected by a mosquito net. During rain the product closes tightly. The average weight of the tent-machine is 3 kg, but it all depends on the materials and the number of seats. Tents with a standard area of ​​180x180 cm can accommodate three people without things or two with things.

In order for the self-folding tent to become a useful acquisition, you should learn more about its advantages.

• The main advantage - fast assembly. You can decompose a temporary house in a few seconds - a maximum of 2 minutes. In this case, the person does not spend much any effort on the assembly. The owner of the self-opening tent will quickly learn how to perform all the actions.
• Another obvious plus is light weight. This is achieved by the design features. In addition, most models have covers with shoulder straps, they can be carried as a backpack on the back.
• These are inexpensive copies, which are priced lower than many semi-automatic models. Of course, there are expensive options, but more often it is the production of branded manufacturers, designed for a large company of tourists.

Before buying an automatic tent, you should also get acquainted with the minuses of the product. First of all, this is a quick contamination of the floor, especially if the tent is set on the ground. Also the disadvantage is the probability of freezing of the bottom, if the tent was placed on the ice.

Automatic tents can be classified by size.

• Large. Camping tents for a comfortable overnight stay.
• Small. Usually used in tourism, hunting, fishing.
• Tents for winter fishing. Insulated version.

By design, folding tents can be divided into the following types.

• Frame. They are based on metal, fiberglass or aluminum arc. This is a standard version with a classic assembly mechanism. The advantage of such a tent is resistance to strong gusts of wind, and the minuses are a lot of weight and long unfolding.
• Automatic. Especially presented automatic tents are appreciated by anglers. Because of their light weight, they can be moved in search of a more promising bite. An experienced owner of such a tent collects the structure in 20 seconds. When folded, the product also has compact dimensions.
• Cube. It can be both automatic and semi-automatic. The cubic form allows the maximum use of internal space.The advantage of the instance is its height, thanks to which the “room” makes it possible to place as many things as possible.

In general, the shape of the tent may be different. Shops offer hex options, semi-bars and hemispheres, cabins, tents and even coffins. You can split the pre-fabricated tents and design. For example, options in camouflage style are popular, thanks to which a vacationer can retire in the forest and be invisible to the eyes of others.

Bright tents, on the contrary, will attract the attention of others, they will help determine the exact place where the fisherman is located. There are also common products of white and light shades, which create convenience in the daytime and make it possible to do without lighting.

Any tourist tents are classified according to the number of places. So, single-seat options usually have a diameter of 200 cm, and their height is a maximum of 100 cm. Doubles are presented in a diameter of 200-300 cm and with a height of 150-190 cm. The diameter of triple samples can exceed 300 cm, and their height starts from 160 cm.

According to the material of the tent are single-layer and double-layer. By the name it can be understood that single-layer tents have one awning. The advantage of this option is low weight, and the downside is a high probability of condensate accumulation. Therefore, double-layer tents, although they have an increased mass, are still more popular. There is a gap of 10-15 cm between the inner and outer layers, due to which the condensate in this tent does not accumulate, the atmosphere remains more cozy and comfortable.

A rarity is a three-layer version. Usually in this case between the layers, the manufacturer uses a synthetic winterizer as a filler. This is an instance for fishing in the harshest winter conditions.

According to user reviews, you can make a list of the most popular models with different characteristics from different manufacturers.

• Mitek. Domestic production. Fishermen demand winter model "Nelma". Fans of extreme outdoor recreation highly appreciate this product. For example, they are attracted by the color variety of models. Also, users like the choice of the proposed forms, this is a popular cube and umbrella-type tent, with single, double and triple options. The winter model does not have a floor, and in some variants there are no pockets - these are minuses, as tourists note.

• "STEK CUB". Automatic model with a frame of high strength aluminum. It is noted that the tent well protects holidaymakers from the cold and wind. The model accommodates four people at once, quickly assembles and unfolds.

• LOTOS Cube professional. The product retains heat well inside, and the high quality of the materials from which the tent is made, prevents the ingress of cold air inside. For ventilation inside there are 2 windows. Users indicate that the structure itself is very durable and sustainable.

• Nova Tour. This model is highly appreciated by lovers of outdoor recreation for a large area and the presence of windows. Marked and good resistance to wind and precipitation.

Before buying a tent-machine, you must immediately determine its size. If fisher friends have a tradition to go fishing on a certain day by a company of 5-6 people, then, of course, it is better to buy a large, roomy model at once. But in general, the most popular options are the classic 2-3-person specimens.

Choosing a summer tent is simpler. In fact, the summer tent-machine is an ordinary tourist or camping product, and there are no special requirements for it. Winter options are made of a denser tent, which has enhanced water resistance and durability. Make sure the awning is not blown.

If you need a tent for a short summer night, you can get by with a single layer option. It is lighter in weight. For longer stays, it is better to give preference to double-layer shelters, however, judging by the opinions of experienced tourists, finding a self-folding double layer is not so easy. If the tent is bought for winter fishing, then choose samples with a light yellow or white awning. Then the sunlight will penetrate to the maximum, and the fisherman will not need to use a lantern to see the bite.

The tent must be airtight, but not completely, that is, it must be made of breathable material. Under conditions of absolute tightness it will be hard to breathe, condensate will accumulate inside, frosting will form. In a fully enclosed space, carbon dioxide may also accumulate, which adversely affects the health of the person resting. Choose models with windows through which fresh air will flow in and release carbon dioxide.

The process of assembling an automatic tent requires almost no description. The instruction looks like this.

• Take the product out of the case.
• Fold all sides of the tent in one, that is, roll it up to a flat state. The result should be a square or triangular flat shape.
• Put the tent on the ground and pull one of the sides, pressing it to the opposite edge of the plane. The frame arcs will begin to twist into the "eight", and the assembler will only have to twist the figure, turning the "eight" into a circle.

An experienced tourist takes about 20 seconds to assemble one tent. For beginners are invited to use the following recommendations.

• Before going out on the nature, practice several times in setting up a tent at home or at the dacha.
• The first time to collect a tent-machine is better together. Two people, facing each other, should hold a tent folded in a sheet. Then one continues to hold, and the second twists the "eight". A few joint assemblies will be enough to set up a tent without a partner in the future quickly and easily.
• If this is a Chinese quick assembly model (for example, Quechua), then before the final result it will have to be twisted several times.

In the next video you will see a review of the 4-seater Cruise Comfort tent.