There are also tents with inflatable poles. You'll need to pump up each pole individually, so it can take a bit of effort, but you can avoid trying to feed the poles through the tent canvas. Seasons-wise, this tent comes with an impressive waterproof rating which makes it suitable for any conditions in a 3-season use.

Most tents have thin, collapsible poles made from fibreglass. They often fold up into a compact size and are connected by an elastic cord. They're usually flexible and will need to be bent to fit the shape of the tent canvas during pitching. We inspect the interiors of the tents during and after testing to see how each fares against the elements. Some tents manage to stay firm, but others blow over and even have puddles in the sleeping compartments.Tensioning can be difficult causing difficulty in zipping up doors but maybe it was our inexperience Once the tents are up, we closely inspect the interior of each one and rate them on how likely campers are to have a comfortable and enjoyable experience that meets their needs.

An optional awning or canopy can provide protection from the sun and rain, creating a shaded area from which to enjoy the outdoors without having to stay inside your tent. 10) Extra features There are currently no images uploaded by members for this Tent. If you have a photo, be the first to upload one. Not all tents have indoor communal spaces that can house all the campers if the weather turns, and even those that do aren't always large enough for everyone to be comfortable. TheHampton 6 tent offers lots of headroom due to its height which is 82.7 inches (210 cm), and due to elbow sections on either side of the top which givesextra width. A tent with more than one door can help with airflow, assisting with ventilation and also gives you more flexibility to enter and leave the tent through the most convenient doorway. 8) Number and size of windowsThis Hi-Gear Hampton 6 Nightfall Family Tent is a 3-room construction with an inner tent containing two bedrooms with a divider, plus a large living room. The divider is with zippers on the sides so you can roll it up and create one very large sleeping room. The declared capacity is 6 people, so imagine how luxurious this is when you have no less than 192 ft² (17.8 m²) of the inner area plus 41 ft² (3.8 m²) under the porch. This gives around 32 ft² (3 m²) of the inner area per person. So the declared capacity here is very generous, and this is not always so as you can read in my separate textwhere I discuss the issue of the tent capacity. See the dimensions and the floor plan: Eurohike 6 tent – floor plan and dimensions There is a zippered port for an electric cableand you also have a series of Velcro loops that run from the port to the ceiling so that you can pass a cable for electric lighting or ventilator. They claim to provide an easy way for you to plan where you're going to place your tent without having to pitch it fully, and provide an extra layer of waterproofing and insulation from the ground below.

All rooms are full height standing rooms. The living area is huge, more than 10 square meters, and with all those windows on its three sides. The tent is not freestanding, so you have to stake it to the ground properly. The inner tent material is what they call a darkened bedroom, so this puts it in the group of dark rest tents.A good rule of thumb is to go for a tent that's claimed to sleep one more person than you need. If you're a family of four, for example, we'd recommend going for a five-person tent. The fabric: The shell fabric is a polyester with a 4000 mm waterproof rating. The seams are taped. They do not provide information about the floor material, but note that it is fully sewn-in and sealed.The inner tent has yet another extra floor. There is also a wide gap between the inner tent canopy and the shell, so this is useful to reduce condensation. Here you have a typical example of a tunnel tent, with a huge area for 6 people, with 3 separate rooms. These include a large living area plus two sleeping units.

There are two doors, one is under the porch so it is fully protected from the rain and this is a dry entry point. The other door is on the side. The tent body is the fly, the same material is everywhere, so it is fully waterproof with taped seams. You have a 3000 mm hydrostatic head. This is a great value and comparable to some winter tents. See more about the waterproof rating in my separate text. Large lounge (270cm x 380cm) offers a spacious area to spread out with 2 large windows on either side, 1 doubles up as a door.The main door under the porch is fully protected so you can keep it with mesh all the time. But you still have a panel that rolls up and you fix it above the door. The inner sleeping area is what they call the darkened bedroom, so glare is reduced and you can sleep longer in the morning. Tents with rigid poles made of stainless steel or aluminium are for building a rigid frame that will keep your tent sturdy in the wind. They can be heavier and more cumbersome to pitch, though. The floor is fully waterproof, taped, and sewn-in so you have a complete protection from all sides. The picture also shows multiple storage pouches on the wall of the inner tent. Note that each of the bedrooms have several more pouches on the sides. The materials