AIRBEAM TENT REVIEW PLUS
Often they only require a single-pole plus guy lines to pitch. They are wonderful for those camping in more extreme environments but less suitable for casual campers and families.įeatures of geodesic tents: capable in harsh weather lightweight best suited for hiking often a pricier option.īackpacking tents are some of the lightest tents you will find. Because they are designed to cope with harsher weather, geodesic tents sacrifice space and are a little more complex to pitch than other styles. They have extra criss-crossing support poles which makes them much more adept at dealing with high winds. Geodesic tents are kind of like upgraded dome tents. Dome tents with geodesic designs are very good at dealing with extreme weather.įeatures of dome tents: cheap fairly light have single zones only OK in moderate wind – the bigger the tent, the less stable it is. However, they are still very popular with hikers and trekkers because small dome tents are quite stable and lightweight. Whether using traditional poles or an inflatable design, tunnel tents are easy to split into multiple rooms and are very popular with families for this reason.įeatures of tunnel tents: easy pitching spacious heavy when packed down OK in moderate wind – the bigger the tent, the less stable it is.ĭome tents are generally being ditched in favour of tunnel tents in family camping grounds because they can’t compete for space. You will notice all of our picks are tunnel-style tents and you can distinguish which these are by their half-cylinder shape. Tunnel tents are very popular with weekend and summer campers because they are easy to pitch and provide a lot of space inside (vertical and horizontal). They have to deal with rain and snow but also the extra pressure applied by backpack straps and so on.įor tents for use in the UK, a minimum of 2000mm is what you want. Sounds like a lot, but see below for our guide to waterproof ratings:ġ0,000mm+: Is what you should expect in hiking and ski jackets. Thus, a tent with a hydrostatic head rating of 3000mm can withstand a three-metre column of water before it leaks through. Obviously, testing labs don’t actually use such volumes of water, they use machines that apply downward pressure. It’s perhaps a slightly odd thing, but it’s an effective means of measurement. The figure given (for example, 3000mm), indicates how high a column of water sitting on the fabric would need to be before water begins seeping through. Related guide: Check out our guide to sleeping bags Hydrostatic head is the industry standard for measuring waterproof fabrics the waterproof fabrics used for tents, or waterproof jackets, and so on. All the tents you see here use hydrostatic head as a means of showing how waterproof the fabric is. Like fill power with down insulation, waterproof ratings are very simple but widely misunderstood – or not known at all. Pros: Extraordinarily light for a 6-man tent durable fabricsĬons: Comfortable for shorter trips for use as a six-person tent Tent buying guide and FAQs Waterproof ratings explained Waterproofing: 1500mm HH fly, 10,000mm HH floor MSR Habitude 6 – Most compact 6-man tent The best 6-man tents: Coleman Vail 6 Outdoor Revolution Airedale 6.0SE - Most spacious 6-man tentīerghaus Air 6 XL – Best price to space ratio Vango Aether Air 600XL – Sustainability award
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Zempire Aerodrome II Pro – Best 6-man tent design In addition to naming the best 6-person tents, we have also included further information about tents such as waterproof ratings and about the different tent shapes, plus a couple of important extras you might want to consider. Here, we have a range of 6-man tents that have each received an individual award – be it value for money, clever design, or space. That’s why we’ve crafted this ultimate buyer’s guide to the best 6-man tents. Yes, you get an amazing range of choices, but which of the best 6-man tents to choose? It’s simultaneously a blessing and a curse. Just like all fo the best tents you can buy, six-person and family-sized tents are extraordinarily varied.
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