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Tent Footprint
What are the Differences Among Tents?
So you're searching for a tent and having difficulty understanding just what each measurement means. This is a dictionary of terms to guide you through the commonlylisted specifications of tents.
Tent weight. This is commonly listed as one of the specs of a tent. It is measured in one or more of the following ways:
1. Packaged weight: the weight of everything that comes with the tent. Typically
stakes, fly, body and optional things like stuff sacks.
2.Trail weight: the weight of the tent alone. This is not including any extras, typically
it is tent body, fly, and poles. If they are necessary to set up the tent, occasionally
stakes are included.
3. Fast pack weight: the fly, poles and footprint only (if stakes are necessary for set up, they are also included). Not all tents are capable of this, but it is the lightest type.
Floor area. This is the total amount of square feet that a tent's floor covers, this is useful to see how much sleeping space there is. Keep in mind you will not be able to use every inch of floor space.
Vestibule area. This is a measurement like floor space, onlyrather than measuring interior space, it is measuring the area outside the tent body, inside the fly's coverage.
Peak height. This is a measurement of the highest point off the ground inside the tent.
This measurement helps you get an idea of what it might be like to sit up or to play cards with a friend.
Doors. Some have one, others have two, it depends on what you are looking for. 2 doors necessitate 2 zippers, more seams, and more weight, but it also means easier access.
Packed size. Tells you how much space you need in your pack. This may be very
important if you are thinking of sizing up or down.
Wind stability. This is usually rated in MPH, it is a measurement that tells you how
extreme of conditions a tent is meant for. It is a great way to determine if some extra
weight will make a marked difference in performance.
Color. Largely a matter of personal preference, but colors can make a performance difference. For example orange tents soak up more sunlight and therefore dry faster than green tents. Green tents however may have less impact on wildlife, as they stand out less.
Ventilation. While not normally measured by a number, this can play a huge role in the value of a tent. Since condensation is a problem, it is lessened by ventilation.
Ease of set up. This one is very difficult to determine, the only way to know for certain is to try it out. You'll only know how hard it is to pitch if you try it out.
Durability and longevity of your tent. Again, tough to measure, however, tents can last forever or hardly at all. There is not a good way to tell, but sometimes other people's experiences can help you know how durable something is.
Cost. You can pay as much or as little as you wish for a tent. Determining the trade offs is an important decision to make when you are searching for a tent.
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