Features of Greenell tents

Safety and comfort during attacks on nature to a significant extent depend on the quality and proper selection of the tent, which you are going to use for an overnight stay. Therefore, it is worth considering the model range of Greenell tents and get acquainted with their main features, reviews of their owners and general recommendations on the selection of such products.

Greenell was founded in Ireland in 2002 and was originally called Green Hill. From the very beginning of its activity, the company was engaged in the production of tents, awnings, camping furniture, sleeping bags, rugs and other goods for tourism and recreation. Within a few years, the name of the company was changed to Greenell. Unfortunately, the rebranding did not help the company to cope with the international financial crisis of 2008, and it was on the verge of closure.

Irina partners came to the aid of their long-term distributor in Russia - the company Nova Tour, specializing in sales of tourist equipment. The Russian company has fully acquired the assets of Greenell and has since owned the exclusive rights to the green brand.

The main differences between products Greenell from most competitors.

• Lightness of the tentwhich is achieved through the manufacture of a frame of lightweight and durable fiberglass or its combination with steel, awnings - of polyester, and the bottom - of moisture-resistant high-strength polyethylene Tarpauling. All products are completed with detailed step-by-step instructions, so that you can cope with their installation yourself.
• Ergonomic - thanks to the use of light and thin materials and the packaging of all components into separate covers, the folded tent takes up very little space, which facilitates its transportation.
• Quick install - thanks to the well-thought-out design, conventional models set up to 15 minutes, and automatic tents can be deployed within one to two minutes.
• High protection against wind and water - thanks to a streamlined shape, all designs perfectly protect from the wind, and the materials used in production do not let moisture through.

A characteristic feature of camping models of Greenell tents is an increased (as compared with analogues) capacity, which is achieved by expanding the vestibule and bedrooms. Therefore, in a triple tent can accommodate 4 or more people.

By appointment, the entire range of Irish brand tents is divided into the following types.

• Tourist - this equipment is designed for overnight stays during hiking tours, which means it is light, compact and easy to install and disassemble.

• Camping - such products are intended for use in campgrounds, where they are brought by transport and installed for a long time (several days). They differ from tourist ones in greater mass and dimensions with increased reliability, capacity and comfort.

• Country and beach - this variety is not so much a tent as a comfortable awning, which is designed to protect from the sun and rain in the country or while relaxing on the sea coast.Their design is light and capacious, but does not imply installation for a long time or resistance to strong wind, rainfall and other extreme natural conditions.

• Special - usually these include military tents (not in the company's assortment), but in the case of Greenell, this group includes tents designed to organize a walk-in shower or toilet. They have a height of human growth, are equipped with a locking system and mounts for installing a shower.

By capacity, the company offers the following options for its products:

• 2-seater;
• 3 seater;
• 4 seater;
• increased capacity (for 6 or more people).

According to the method of installing the tents are divided into the following types:

• manually set - classic products with a collapsible frame, characterized by simplicity, reliability, compactness and affordability;
• automatic - these products are transported in folded form and can be installed in just one or two minutes, it’s enough to open the frame of the folded tent, and then install additional elements (if available) - pegs, mosquito net, tambour and bottom.

According to the degree of insulation and protection from natural conditions, tents are divided into the following types:

• summer - the lightest, cheapest and compact, but designed to operate exclusively in the warm season, thanks to good ventilation, ideal for protection from the scorching sun and heat;
• three-season - A little warmer and more moisture-windy, can be used in summer, autumn and spring.
• universal - due to the increased wall thickness, fortified frame and robust design can be used all year round.

Currently, the Greenell brand offers Russian tourists a huge assortment of tents. There are models that are most popular among consumers.

"Mobi 2 V2" - lightweight and compact double model with a fiberglass frame, with a mass of only 1.4 kg and a height of 110 cm when assembled. The increased moisture resistance of the floor allows using this tent as a three-season one.

"Trawl 2 V2" - automatic double version weighing 2.96 kg with a height of 105 cm. This is one of the most reliable and cost-effective automatic tents available on the market.

"The House 3" - a comfortable and spacious triple version weighing just over 3 kg at a height of 120 cm. It is possible to install a comfortable vestibule in which you can hide part of the equipment.

"Cavan 3" - triple tent, characterized by the presence of three separate entrances and two vestibules that can be used for storing things. The mass does not exceed 5.5 kg, and the height when assembled reaches 185 cm. Suitable for use at any time of the year.

Of the camping sites, the most trusted Russian buyers enjoy the following options.

"Trim 4 Quick" - a four-seat automatic tent with a mass of 13.4 kg and a height of 190 cm, a width of 300 cm, and a length of 395 cm, which is well suited for long-term family outdoor recreation in comfortable conditions. It has reinforced racks (diameter of steel parts - 19 mm, fiberglass - 12.7 mm).

"Howth 4 V2" - differs from Trim 4 Quick with a smaller mass (9.3 kg), a less durable frame (diameter of steel elements is 16 mm, and in fiberglass plastic this figure is 8.5 mm) and more modest dimensions (height - 185 cm, width –280 cm, length - 340 cm).

If you do not plan long hiking trips at any time of the year, but simply want to buy a tent from which you can go to the woods or go fishing in the summer, then you should opt for lightweight models like the Trawl 2 V2. To be ready for long spring and autumn trekking, you should purchase a model like “Mobi 2 V2”. If you need a more reliable and frost-resistant option, then it is worth considering products from the series "Cavan" or "House".

Finally, if you are not planning on foot crossings, but are going to arrive at the parking place by car and have a rest with maximum comfort, then you should consider purchasing spacious camping tents like Trim 4 Quick or Howth 4 V2.

In any case, when choosing you need to consider your vacation plans (whether it will be trekking in extreme conditions or a relaxing walk in the forest), the amount of things you need to put in a tent, the mode of transportation (whether you will carry it yourself or use a car) and, of course, your financial capabilities.

Most owners of Greenell’s tents appreciate their reliability, comfort, compactness and lightness.

The owners of the tent "Cavan 3" additionally note its spaciousness, good ventilation, lighting and the presence of mosquito nets. As a disadvantage of this (and other non-automatic options), they often call the complexity of their installation without helpers.

Camping fans who have purchased the Trim 4 Quick model, note its spaciousness and speed of assembly as advantages. The main disadvantage is the lack of sex in the vestibule of this model, which does not allow to fully use it in the rain.

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