Frame Tent
When setting up camp on a holiday trip you need a good tent. If you have a family or are in a large group then a frame tent may be ideal. These are double-skin tents, which means they have one or more inner tents. They can be made from cotton, nylon or polyester, and contain a living area.
This website focuses purely on frame tents, with videos, images and info about those for sale available to buy online.
You drape the outer tent over the steel frame, which is free-standing. The outer tent may be made of canvas or polyester (latter less suitable for year-round camping).
A good tent allows you to spend no time worrying about your base, and more time enjoying the beautiful scenery (image)!
Living Area & Walls
Frame tents have a living area which is usually as big as the sleeping area, if not larger, and there may even be a separate section with a window and air vents which can be used as a kitchen.
The walls of a frame tent are usually nearly vertical, and can be up to 6 feet high. The centre of the roof can be as high as 7 feet, so there is always 'reasonable' headroom. The larger models, housing eight people, can be longer than 5 metres long or wide.
Size & Usage
Frame tents are especially popular with families, or other larger groups, where more space is needed for people and equipment. If you purchase one you will be camping in a lot more comfort than some back-to-basics models offer.
The downside is that they are heavier than other types of tent, but that’s not a problem if you have a car and won’t be carrying the tent too far. Equally, expect to take longer to pitch a frame tent. But, for most campers, that’s worth it for the extra space.
Have a good look around this website, we have:
- videos
- images
- and info about buying
So with our help your family could be well on the way to being happy campers.