Choosing a big tent

Change the routine and enjoy the fresh air in a tent in nature - a great idea. But what kind of tent is suitable for a noisy family, and whether there are any models on the market that allow you to spend a wonderful time in the mountains without freezing — that is another question.

If you buy an unsuitable tent, then discomfort is guaranteed, you can even earn a cold or frostbite, if the natural conditions are harsh, and it is especially dangerous if you are with children. And it’s really unpleasant to experience all these difficulties when you are already on a hike, away from home. Spending a few minutes reading this article, you can easily buy a tent just for your taste and preference.

Models of all forms are on the market, but in terms of roominess there are tents of 2, 3, 4 people, and the so-called group or family - when a large number of people plan to stay in one tent. But if, for example, the tent is 3-seater, this does not mean that there are only 3 people there, and no one else can squeeze through - such tents are made as if with reserve, and you can easily place your luggage there or even invite a couple more guests. Consider what kind of tent you need to buy for a large family.

During operation, large tents provide all the comforts, but they are rather heavy in weight compared to other options. The height of the largest tent reaches a couple of meters, but even a tall person can move along it absolutely freely.

It is worth looking at such an option as large seasonal (winter) tent: It accommodates a lot of people, and is especially convenient for its technical characteristics in winter, although, of course, it is used year-round. Such a tent will provide babysitting, and adults will also be able to sit comfortably. The portable house can accommodate about 20 people, and even more.

If the weather conditions are harsh, then you can not be afraid that something will happen to the tent. It perfectly protects from gusts of wind, withstands any precipitation and is absolutely not blown. Inside there is a stove heating, although it is the cheapest, but it is the safest.

Of the minuses worth noting that tent is not easy to assemble and disassemble due to size, but, having acquired such a tent, you will be guaranteed a comfortable outdoor recreation, children will be delighted with such a mini-house, and will always be able to comfortably stay and rest.

There are a lot of models of many-placed family tents, but with the letter designation “M” they sell the best ones. Tent numbers can be different: 5 M, 6 M, 10 M and so on.

For example, The absolute favorite of many vacationing families is the tent of 15 M. Its dimensions are simply huge - 4 by 7 meters! A large company or family will comfortably sit on 15 meters without any constraint. The fabric of the construction has two layers, both waterproof and very durable, not blown by the wind, retaining all the heat inside due to the air circulating between these two layers. Inside there is also a construction made of aluminum, which heats up quickly, and the frame is very durable and ensures the safety of the structure, so there is no need to fear that the tent will fall on your head at any moment.

The bottom can always be unfastened.The awning has a gable roof, and if you are hiking in the winter, the snow will not be able to stay on the roof, deflecting the structure, and if it is a rainy summer, then, accordingly, drops will not form water reserves or puddles on the roof. Any precipitation with this form of roof will not be able to linger. To ensure the heating is cutting under the chimney. And for the exit of smoke, there is also a hole in the roof.

If there is a desire, family members share a tent on a kind of "room" - they are transparent, but perfectly share the space. You can always cover the partition with a cloth, if you want to make it so that you can not see through the wall. The windows are also made of transparent film: for the penetration of light, and so that mosquitoes and midges do not fly inside.

Even if family tents are most often called “winter”, this is just a way to designate a model. In fact, this is a full-fledged tent for a large company of people, and it is designed for a wide variety of weather conditions. The temperatures allowed for living in such tents vary from -50 to +50 degrees Celsius.

One of the best options for a family holiday is a tent. Alexika Victoria 10. It accommodates at least 10 people, there are 2 vestibules here, you can even create an improvised dining room. The disadvantage is a large EU of 28 kg, as well as a rather high cost.

If you are not more than 6, then you can choose a tent Greenell Virginia 6 plus. Very roomy, completely weatherproof, there are 2 separate bedrooms. The entrance is 2 meters high, inside there are organizers and internal pockets for small items. Weight - 15.5 kg.

In winter, such a tent can be collected up to half an hour, in other seasons it will be faster. Conveniently, the length of all pipes is the same, and all fittings are combined. Pipe coating is a polymer, which means they will not rust. The sets are bolts and nuts with instructions. Items usually take 4 identical bags.

All decent tourist models are made from the so-called Oxford fabric that is durable and reliable. The awning is fastened with carbines on a special frame. You can always fasten the bottom of the tent with a zipper, and it is impenetrable; therefore, you will not even feel that you are sitting on a pool of water (which is not recommended), since the floor of the tent will be completely dry. The tent itself has a PU coating - it is a water-repellent polyurethane (PU in the English version) or silicone (Si) coating, it is applied to the fabric, and this prevents water from penetrating through it.

When buying, pay attention so that all seams are carefully taped, and the material of the awning really has the specified impregnation, and was not just a good marketing move, which can only be checked on a campaign trip, when suddenly the whole tent is wet to the skin from the first rain.

Pay attention not to the brands, but to the impressive dimensions and characteristics of the structure, so that all the needs that you conceived during the campaign were satisfied. So, if you have a lot of children, and, besides you, a few more relatives are traveling, it is wiser to buy the largest tent. Or if it is winter, then choose a model with a stove. If you plan to stay in a picturesque place that you want to enjoy endlessly, but the weather is not very good, then pay attention to the options with a large number of windows.

If you plan everything well, and think about who is traveling, in what conditions you will be located, and what the weather is expected, you can choose the ideal model that will turn your holiday into a pleasant and unforgettable adventure.

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