Pop Up Tents Make Tent Set Up A BreezeA pop up tent is one of those things that makes camping not only fun, but also much less trouble than it used to be. Putting up a tent used to take time, but now with the new breed of pop-up tents, which are also known as easy up tents or self-erecting tents, setting up a tent can take almost no time, with some pop up tents being able to be set up in a minute or so. The main type of self-erecting tent for camping purposes is the dome pop up tent. This article will look at this type of tent and some of the main models on offer, as well as some of the considerations needed to be taken into account when buying a pop-up tent. The most important consideration, or one of the most important, is the actual speed at which the tent can be set up. This varies according to the brand and model of pop up tent you buy, with the larger sizes usually taking longer to set up. However, for most tents, the set up time can be as little as two minutes, or three minutes at the most. And as mentioned above there are some tents that can be set up in as little as one minute. For the novice camper, a dome tent can usually be set up in five minutes at the very most, so there is no need to spend a long time on getting your tent ready for use. Another important consideration is the size of the pop up tent. There are several different sizes of pop-up or easy up tents, being able to cope with a single person, right up to a group of six or more people. The size of the tent will have an impact on how long it takes to set up, but even the larger models can usually be erected in less than five minutes. In terms of size the thing to take notice of is the center height, as this will determine how much height there is in the tent. Height can vary from 48 inches to about 60 inches. Despite the name, some dome tents have straight walls up to a certain height which adds to the internal space of the tent. The strength of the pop up tent is of prime consideration, since it is of little use having a tent which is quick to set up but which is not strong enough to do the job of protecting the tent occupants from the elements. Luckily most self-erecting tents of the dome type are extremely strong, and in fact are among the strongest tents you can buy in terms of being able to withstand high winds and other bad weather. Most pop up tents have a rain fly to guard against the rain and waterproofing which rises to a height enough to protect the floor of the tent. Ensure that any pop up tent you buy is suitable for the season you intend to use it in. Some pop up tents are three season tents, and are not suitable for extremely wet weather. Among the main manufacturers of pop up tents are Eureka, Coleman, North Face, and Swiss Gear. Of note is the Eureka Blue Mesa Dome Tent, the Eureka Sunrise 11 Tent, the Coleman Adirondack Dome Tent, and the Coleman Crestline Dome Tent, which is a strong and sturdy pop up. As can be seen, there are a few things to think about when buying a quick set up tent,as well as the time it takes to erect it. Consideration also needs to be made for things such as strength and size. Take some time to do a little research of the various model and you are sure to find a pop up tent to suit your needs from the many tent suppliers on the market. |