Winter tents for extreme conditions. What's left? Shark Fin mountain tents

All tent manufacturers divide their products into several groups, which may have different designations. As a rule, they are divided into:

Tents for camping. These are the most comfortable tents, with a large internal volume and high ceilings. However, due to their large weight, it is convenient to use them only in cases where you can drive into the camp by car - otherwise, the backpack of one of the participants will be completely occupied by such a tent. Ultralight tents. With them, everything is just the opposite: differing in low weight and packing volume, they provide a minimum of comfort and protection from the weather. In this series, only the most "low-profile" models with ceilings so low that it is impossible to even sit in them can be sufficiently windproof. Trekking or three-season tents- this is a compromise option that combines a relatively small weight, an acceptable level of protection from the weather and the comfort of living. Extreme series tents(they can also be called "four-season", or mountaineering tents). Such tents can have a wide variety of designs and characteristics. Some of them are designed to create an ultra-secure shelter in the base camp. Others are best suited for multi-day climbing. However, all these tents are designed in such a way as to provide the maximum possible protection for their "weight category" from the harsh climatic conditions of the highlands and during the cold season.

In this article we will tell you how to choose the right "top" tent of the extreme series. It is very difficult to recommend any "best" models. As a rule, manufacturers use the highest quality materials and proven designs for such tents. Some models offer the most comfort, with more weight and packing volume. Others are quite comfortable and do not weigh that much, but are less durable and wear resistant. Therefore, when choosing a four-season tent, it is necessary to accurately understand the conditions in which it will be used, and only then look for suitable options.

“Is it possible to use trekking tents in the mountains and in winter?”

We'll start by answering this popular question. After all, trekking tents can be seen in alpine camps, at altitudes of 2-3 thousand meters. At the same time, their four-season counterparts are one and a half to two times more expensive. So why overpay? Of course, 9 times out of 10 a simple trekking tent does the job just fine. But it is worth remembering that this 1 case out of 10 can cost, at best, the ascent. Suppose, in bad weather, you went down to the houses, leaving the tent with all the equipment under the mountain. During the absence, sleet may fall or hurricane winds may blow. Personally, I had to return to broken tents a couple of times ... Of course, if you are inside, the chances that the tent will break are much less, since you have the opportunity to tighten the extensions and shake off the snow in time. But if this does happen, the situation will be very unpleasant. In addition, through the mesh in the inner tent (trekking models often differ in this), snow constantly blows in winter, and because of the weak frame, the walls of the tent slam in the wind, interfering with normal rest. In addition, four-season tents are more suitable for installation in difficult weather conditions.

Factors influencing the choice of a four-season mountaineering tent

What factors should be taken into account when choosing a four-season tent. As already mentioned, there are no tents that are superior to the rest in all respects. Therefore, you need to understand what characteristics are absolutely necessary for upcoming trips and what can be donated for this.

Possible wind strength and rainfall in the proposed places for setting up the tent. Here you need to take into account not only the climate of the area during your trip, but also know exactly where the tent will be set up. So, for example, on Lenin Peak, in the camp at 5400, the wind is usually quite moderate, but for the same reason the tents are often broken by freshly fallen snow. At 900 meters higher, in the camp on Razdelnaya (6100) everything is just the opposite - on the ridge the wind accelerates, and wind resistance and strength of the tent fabric are especially important here.

For example, a tent M.S.R. Fury very comfortable, with a large living volume. Unfortunately, big square the side walls are left without support. This model is great for use in a 5400 camp, but you need to be very careful when setting it up on an open section of the ridge.

Will the tent be left unattended. Another factor that determines how resistant the tent should be to the weight of snow and winds. Obviously, if you live in a tent, then it costs nothing 2-3 times a day to shake off the snow from it and pull up the stretch marks loosened by the wind. If you set up a high-altitude camp, the tent can be left unattended for a week or more - therefore, it must be much more durable. Cast length and climbing style are very important for understanding whether it is worth attaching importance to the weight and packing volume of the tent. Obviously, the longer the drive to the camp under the mountain, the more carefully you have to treat the weight of the equipment. The same goes for the climbing tent. It's one thing to set up an assault camp and run light from it to the top. And quite another thing is the traverse of the array, when you need to drag the entire bivouac through the top. Meanwhile, more tent weight can bring benefits in the form of greater comfort, strength and durability. Length of stay. If you save on weight, for one night on the mountain you can take a double tent for three or even four. There are special designs that allow you to reduce the weight of the tent up to 1kg - such models are specifically designed for short outings in the style of "fast and light". However, if you're going to be camping for a longer period of time, or if you're just not willing to sacrifice comfort, you'll want to choose a tent with a higher ceiling, floor space, large vestibule, and good ventilation. Installation system. Think about whether it may be necessary to set up a tent in bad weather, alone? There are several systems for attaching a tent to the poles, and it is this parameter that primarily determines how easy it is to set up a tent in adverse conditions. Site size. That is, what area of ​​a flat surface is needed in order to set up a tent. This parameter is important for assault tents (those that are convenient to use on climbing), since both laying out the platform with stones and cutting it out in the ice are usually very labor-intensive.

In order for products to best suit these features of operation, tent manufacturers use various materials and frame designs, make them single-layer or double-layer. Now we will take a close look at these main characteristics, in relation to the above requirements.

Types of climbing tents

Single layer or double layer tent

Most tents have two layers. The outer layer is an awning made of waterproof, sufficiently durable fabric, which provides protection from the weather. However, in the process of breathing, warm moist air is formed, which collects on the walls of the tent in the form of condensate or frost. After a few hours of being in a tent, this moisture could begin to soak into sleeping bags and warm clothes. The main task of the inner layer of the tent is to prevent this phenomenon. It consists of a breathable moisture-repellent material, as a result, frost and condensation remain between it and the awning, leaving the interior of the tent dry. From below, the inner tent is connected to a waterproof bottom, which creates an obstacle to the free circulation of air - as a result, it can be several degrees warmer than outside.

Base camp tents, with rare exceptions, have two layers, since they are not so important for reduced weight and the ability to install in small areas. Comfort and reliable weather protection are more important, so they have a large living space and often have a large vestibule.

For example, the Marmot Thor 3P tent has an increased living space, due to the special design - cranked arches, and a comfortable vestibule with a window.

With the spread of membrane fabrics, single-layer tents appeared, in which the fight against condensate occurs due to the vapor permeability of a single layer. This solution has a number of advantages that are relevant for an assault tent, which you will take with you on the ascent. First of all, this is weight: on average, single-layer tents weigh 40-50% less than two-layer models of the same volume and strength. In addition, even the smallest pitches are suitable for setting up single-layer tents, and they withstand wind loads better in cases where it is not possible to stretch the tent well. On the other hand, even the best single-layer tents are quite sensitive to weather conditions. The ventilation provided by the membrane fabric is often not enough, and you have to open the ventilation holes through which snow and rain can enter the tent. And in severe frost, the membrane tissue stops breathing altogether. Most of these tents come without a vestibule, and when you climb into it in heavy rain, the interior space is under open sky. Thus, a single-layer tent is an excellent solution, but only for short trips to the mountains and for climbing.

IN Lately, leading equipment manufacturers make assault tents (intended for use during climbing) according to a single-layer construction. However, you can still find many excellent, fairly light, proven models of two-layer assault tents, at a very affordable price.

Structure of the frame of the climbing tent

The wind resistance of the tent and its ability to withstand vertical loads (snow pressure) greatly depend on the number of arcs and their location. If we compare trekking tents with tents of the extreme series of similar designs, you will notice that the latter have much more metal per unit area of ​​the tent. That is, there are many extreme models made according to classical pattern formed by two intersecting arcs of the dome, but they are much lower and more compact than trekking models. If a four-season tent is large enough, additional poles must be used in it.

An example - the extreme tent The North Face VE 25 has become the standard for expedition tents in the most extreme corners of the planet. Pay attention to the number of stakes, each row is duplicated.

Classic dome with two arches

The most common design of two arcs intersecting at the top of the dome. This is a compromise that provides an average level of comfort, wind resistance and weight.

Half-ribbon

The frame of this design consists of two or more arcs located parallel to each other. For many years, half-barrel tents were considered the best option for high-altitude ascents due to the good strength-to-weight ratio. However, they are inferior in comfort to other modern designs due to less rigidity - the walls of such a tent sag strongly in a side wind. As a result, the tent does not break, but sleeping in it may not be very pleasant. For this reason, they are recommended to be installed with the butt to the wind, but in the mountains its direction often changes. In addition, tents of this design need to be stretched very carefully, while various forms of dome tents remain rigid even with minimal fixation. Another drawback is that the snow on the top of the half-barrel lingers more than on the dome.

Often tents are made according to this design, intended for use as a camping or kitchen in the base camp. Such models, as a rule, have one layer. This is quite justified, since the ceiling in them is very high, and the condensate rolls down the fabric right onto the floor.

Dome with additional arches

To give the domed tent increased strength, manufacturers can add additional load-bearing arcs to the structure. If such a solution is used in a small double tent, it becomes a real fortress that can withstand any wind and a very large weight of snow.

Almost all extreme series tents designed for comfortable living in the base camp have this design. Of course, you can’t call them light, but large half-rolls can weigh no less, since manufacturers are forced to use much thicker awning fabric in them, or also add additional arches. A good example of a domed tent design with additional arches is the MSR Stormking.

Original designs - variations on the theme of the classic dome

Looking at the catalogs of tent manufacturers, you soon begin to get confused in a variety of designs. Most often among them there are classic domes with a short transverse arc at the top and domes in which two arcs intersect twice, forming a horizontal ceiling, as in the MSR Fury (see above). The classic dome with an additional arc for the tambour can be attributed to the same category. We consider it possible to consider tents of such different designs in one mass, since all these variations have a common goal: increasing living space.

The problem with classic dome tents is that they are only high enough in a small patch in the center of the tent. A short transverse arc expands this space. The same purpose is served by structures with doubly intersecting arcs. An additional tambour arc significantly increases the space of the tambour. All these improvements slightly increase the weight of the tent, and, in addition, can significantly impair its resistance to heavy rainfall and strong winds.

Method of attaching the tent to the arcs

Some designs of four-season tents allow you to set them up in strong winds, with thick gloves, and even alone. In addition, when set up in the rain and snowfall, the inner layer of the tent will remain dry. Some tents are set up especially quickly, others take a little longer. The latter compensate for the inconvenience of installation with less weight and additional strength. The main factor that affects the convenience of setting up a tent is the way it is connected to the arcs.

External "sleeves" under the arches

They are special fabric compartments on the outside of the tent, into which arcs are inserted. The advantages of this design include maximum strength and reliability. However, setting up such a tent alone requires good skill, and in strong wind this task becomes even more difficult.

It is worth mentioning that the outer "sleeves" can prevent snow from rolling off the awning. This does not happen with successful models of tents, but there are annoying exceptions (for example, Husky Flame - "sleeves" frame the ceiling of the tent from all sides).

Not the best option for a tent - Husky Flame, "sleeves" for arcs prevent snow from rolling off the roof

Clip-on suspension system

The most advanced suspension system that allows you to attach a tent previously fixed to the ground to the arches. This allows you to install alone in the most difficult weather conditions. Its disadvantages include more weight and less strength, since separate clips provide a less rigid bond between the poles and the tent. Therefore, if you decide to buy a climbing tent of this design, you should choose time-tested models from the best manufacturers (for example, MSR Stormking, Marmot Alpinist 2).

The location of the arcs under the awning

The lightest design for extreme tents, but it is also the least convenient for installation in difficult conditions. In single-layer and double-layer tents, these designs differ.

In single layer tents (such as the Black Diamond Eldorado), the poles are inserted into the sockets from the inside of the tent. In two-layer arcs, they are attached to the inner tent (with fabric sleeves or clips), and an awning is thrown over and fixed on top.

In fact, this is the design used in trekking tents. Installation in bad weather can be quite troublesome. And yet, such designs have great advantages - they allow you to reduce the weight of the tent and throw off the awning from the inner tent for relaxing in hot weather.

I would like to continue the topic of choosing the right shelter for a novice tourist. Therefore, today I will tell you in more detail what tents are. I will classify according to purpose.

For me, please, a light, durable, multifunctional, comfortable, wind-resistant, waterproof, fire-resistant, roomy tourist tent ... oh yes, and so that it was inexpensive!

Smiled? It is well known that universal tent for all occasions (as well as many other things) does not exist. Each person has his own, special requirements and no one has yet been able to combine them all in one universal product. Such attempts inevitably lead to some kind of "revolutionary" equipment, the universal properties of which are hung with colorful spaghetti by skillful marketers on the ears of a gullible buyer.

You need to understand right away that for hikes of different levels of difficulty and appropriate weather conditions, types of tourist tents have long been invented for their intended use. So, for extreme hikes, assault or expedition tents are used, for more “light” ones, trekking, camping, etc. It is also obvious that a summer tent is of little use in winter.

And so, let's try to understand all this. Consider the pros and cons of each type.

Assault tents (extreme, difficult hikes, alpine climbing)

Assault tents belong to the group of extreme equipment. Their main feature is durability and ease of installation. Application conditions - difficult long ascents in the highlands. These tents are designed for the toughest hikes, so every detail must be done with the highest quality. The emphasis is mainly on the strength of the frame and awning, as a result - we have an average weight. The arcs are made of the strongest and lightest materials, the material of the awning is dense, most often with refractory impregnation. A mandatory attribute is the presence of snow skirts. Attention is also paid to wind resistance, since at significant heights (more than 4 thousand meters above sea level) the wind speed sometimes reaches 30 m/s, and this is a significant indicator, given that a person cannot move with such a wind.

Pros: reliability; frame stability; excellent wind protection; ease of installation.

Cons: high cost; these tents are designed to overcome difficult weather conditions at the expense of comfort.

There are also assault ultralight (ultralight) tents. They are distinguished from the above by their lower weight and smaller dimensions. Designed for "alpine" climbing style with low route duration. They have many stretch marks for maximum stability. They, like assault ones, are very durable, but low weight is achieved due to their small size. It is simply inconvenient to live in such a tent, and long stay causes psychological discomfort. In a word, in the foreground - the conquest of the summit.

The advantages of "ultralight" are obvious, but the disadvantages include small size and high cost.

Conclusion: if you are an inexperienced tourist and do not plan the most difficult ascents, purchasing an “assault” tent is unjustified. Equipment of this class for the "pros".

Expedition tents (multi-day hikes, expeditions, Himalayan climbing)

Expedition tents are something like assault tents, but designed for less extreme conditions of use. The boundaries of this type are rather vague, some identify them with assault ones, since there are no fundamental differences between them and both types can be considered an extreme tent. But if we single them out as a separate group, then there is reason to believe that such tents are intended for the so-called "Himalayan" climbing style (when several base camps are created along the route). Many models no longer have snow skirts, but the frame is still strong and stable. In the manufacture of an awning, simpler materials are used compared to assault tents.

Pros: quality of materials; usually have a slightly larger volume than conventional assault tents, respectively - they are more comfortable; with such a comparison, the weight can also be lower.

Cons: in comparison with trekking, the weight is greater due to the large number of braces, dense materials; they assemble longer - they have a lot of fasteners (which can be considered a plus).

Output : Great choice for mid-level hikes (forest overnight stays in the middle lane, "light" ascents). Also well suited for lovers of long expeditions with a large number of overnight stays.

Trekking tents (easy hikes, forest overnight stays, trekking)

Trekking tents make up the most versatile group, often they become the choice of a novice tourist. They look like expeditionary ones, but a little simpler, they are not designed for serious bad weather and operation in difficult trips. This type, so to speak, is the golden mean in the world of tents. It can be used both for forest overnight stays and for simple hikes in mountain ranges. Qualitative characteristics are at an average level - the awnings of trekking tents are quite durable and cope well with moisture. The weight is also slightly lower than in extreme models (not always).

Pros: versatility; light weight; low cost.

Cons: can be distinguished only in comparative characteristics with expeditionary and assault tents.

Conclusion: depending on the level of difficulty of your hikes, it can become the best choice, because if the conditions of use do not provide for long routes with difficult climatic conditions, a trekking tent will be enough for you.

Tents for cycling (overnight stays with a bike in a tent, long bike rides)

The main feature inherent in bicycle tents is the increased volume or the presence of an additional vestibule for placing a bicycle inside. Since cycling essentially cannot be combined with extreme mountain climbing in difficult weather conditions, bike tents are most often designed on the basis of trekking models - their characteristics are quite enough to get the desired result. A typical tent for cycling is a two-layer awning with a half-barrel or other type of frame. The elongated interior space allows you to place the bike, if not standing, then at least lying down. For cycling tours, ordinary 2-3 local tents with two vestibules are sometimes used. In this case, the internal area of ​​​​the tent is calculated in such a way that bicycles can be placed in one vestibule and partially in the tent itself.

pros: very roomy; relatively light, like track tents.

Cons : perhaps not if they are chosen for cycling trips.

Conclusion: A special bike tent is worth buying only if you are planning only cycling trips. If the trips are mixed, it is better to give preference to a more versatile option - a larger trekking tent.

Tents for the base camp (long stay, Himalayan ascents)

Base camp tents are very comfortable. They are used in the Himalayan style of climbing as camps along the route, while for the very conquest of the summit they use a light assault tent. The main requirement for such a dwelling is a large area of ​​\u200b\u200binternal space and the height of the structure, weight does not matter much. It should easily accommodate groceries, backpacks and other equipment. Basic tents are designed to stay in one place for a long time, so they must first of all be comfortable, windproof and sufficiently waterproof.

pros: comfortable; comfortable; have good capacity.

Cons: a lot of weight.

Conclusion: base tents are used only for setting up camps along the route. The purpose of their installation is to provide temporary comfort to the tourist between difficult summits.

Camping tents (car tourism, camping, comfortable overnight stays)

Camping tents are the most comfortable dwellings of all the listed options. They are as spacious as possible, as high as possible and as comfortable as possible. Naturally, camping enthusiasts do not worry about the weight of the tent, because all the equipment is delivered to the parking lot by some kind of vehicle. Traveling by car with a tent is suitable for people who are alien to extreme sports, who do not want to carry all things on their backs.

Pros: high height, lots of space inside.

Cons: heavy (which is not a minus if there is vehicle); poor warming due to large volume.

Conclusion: camping tents are the choice of the most fastidious tourists, for whom spending the night in one place is enough to have fun, but with a high level of comfort.

Beach tents (overnight stays in summer, in dry weather)

Beach tents are the cheapest and easiest shelters. They are usually a single-chamber construction of materials that leave much to be desired. Weakly save from bad weather, but will serve as an excellent shelter from the sun.

pros: light, thin awning is well breathable; the lowest cost.

Cons: useless in the rain, have poor quality materials.

Conclusion: Beach tents are good as a shelter from the summer heat.

I hope I managed to lift the veil to the world of tourist tents. I think, by comparing the information received on the site, a novice tourist will be able to make a choice.

Extreme tents for the most difficult operating conditions (assault climbing, basic alpine camp). Tents of the extreme series are distinguished by high reliability, ease of assembly, small footprint, resistance to significant wind and snow loads; The best materials and the most advanced technologies are used in the production of extreme tents.

Extreme tents. Mountain tents. Storm tents. Climbing tents.

The best Russian travelers participated in the development and testing of mountain and climbing tents of the extreme series. It was the extreme tents of BASK that visited the 2 poles of the Earth and the most difficult ascents around the planet.

extreme tents

Choose the one that is right for you: a light tent, bivyak, or vice versa reinforced for extreme wind loads and low temperatures. Especially popular among professionals is the RAMP single-layer single-layer tent. Sophisticated design for organizing self-insurance inside the tent, the ability to install close to stone walls, the ability to use as a 2-person tent in an emergency, affordable price- all this made her a bestseller in the world of extreme sports.

Shark Fin mountain tents

The best combination of weight, wind resistance, reliability and price, unsurpassed versatility has made these tourist tents the most popular among tourist clubs in Moscow. If you can't decide now in what conditions you will use the tent - take the Shark Fin (or Shark FIn FLAP). Such a tent can also be used as a camping tent on the shores of Lake Baikal, it will show itself perfectly in the mountain six. And suitable for hiking trip schoolchildren. I have exactly a 2-person Shark Fin FLap tent since 2006. During this time, she went through about 10 long hikes and about 40 field trips, but I'm not going to change her! at least I expect it to serve another 2 or 3 years until 2014!

3 person tents. Large custom tents

If you have not found a tent suitable for your specific extreme project, contact us and BASK designers will help you create a tent exactly for your needs. An example of specific tents is a 3-person platform tent or single bivisacks for top level climbers.

After suffering on Ushba (forced) with my "forest house", it became clear what I want from the assault tent. Ushba was full of places where you can put up a tent, more than necessary, there were no special requirements for a tent. But other mountains or routes may not be as convenient.

What do I want from an assault tent:

1. Self-supporting: normally stands without pegs and stretch marks.
2. As simple as possible: there is nothing to break, you can easily fix it, if anything.
3. Quick to install in any conditions, you can put one: rain-snow-storm-night.
4. Lightweight: no heavier than 2 kg.
5. Windproof: so that it does not break from winds near large peaks.
6. Rain-resistant: waterproof (use in the Alps and the Caucasus in summer).
7. Affordable if possible: Subject to other requirements, “affordable” is up to 500 euros.
8. Comfortable within the listed requirements: not very condensing, long enough and wide.

Desirable: so that you can squeeze in and sleep the three of us (although I'll think about it), the width is 130 cm.

Weight, simplicity and reliability limit the choice to single-layer tents. In order not to drown in condensate, such a tent must be made of membrane fabric. If you apply the list of requirements, there will be two-arc hemispheres, the weight of which varies from 1200 to 2000 grams for a deuce.

From what, in principle, exists and can be bought, it turned out something like this:

• Black Diamond Firstlight
• Black Diamond Highlight
• Black Diamond I-tent
• Integral Designs MK2 (and its clone Rab Latok MK2)
• Mountain Hardwear Direct 2
• Nemo Tenshi
• TNF Assault 2
• Crux X1 strike
• Crux X1 assault
• Red Fox tent Solo Pro
• Sivera Odrina Pro
• Sivera Az Odrina
• Basque, Gleb Sokolov's tent

Looking at prices good tents, I decided to consider another option:

• "Sew to order". Materials: awning fabric, bottom fabric, ultra-light frame and fittings, YKK zippers and spare parts, Velcro, seam insulation with glue, sticker, slings, etc., etc. Materials will come out about 200-250 euros (membrane, bottom, racks ~ 180 euros in an expensive store), work - about 100. Total - about 300-350 euros and a lot of headaches :) A rough calculation of materials gives: bottom - 140 x 250 cm (rolls are often 140 cm wide), membrane - 7 sq.m. , frame - 19 sections x 40 cm, zipper - 2 m. For little things - accessories (regulators, eyelets), Velcro for ventilation and fastening of arcs inside, threads, Kevlar cord in braid ~ 10 m, reflective materials (for easy finding of the tent in fog), plastic inserts in the ventilation for the rigidity of the visors, mesh for pockets and ventilation, slings for attachment points, etc.

In the process of searching for reviews, the “terrible truth” was suddenly revealed about single-layer tents for bad money (500-800 euros). Some "4-season" tents in practice are "1-season" - winter. Because for the summer they either flow in the rain or are not well ventilated. Examples: Black Diamond Firstlight (although Black Diamond claims the tent is "waterproof" and not "waterproof"), The North Face Assault. On the other hand, good water resistance and a minimum of condensate are guaranteed (if there are no errors in the ventilation design) - tents made of eVent membrane.

What would you like from a single-layer membrane double-arc tent:

• Entrance from the end, with a zipper: there is often nowhere to go out to the side, less digging a slope, a tube is inconvenient.
• Length 215-220 cm: in 208 cm tents, the sleeping bag rests against the walls already at a height of 180.
• Normal height (you can sit down).
• Good membrane: waterproof, with good vapor permeability.
• Good adjustable ventilation.
• A canopy over the entrance so that snow does not fall asleep.

Desirable: eVent fabric, "gut" under the ceiling for self-insurance, enough pockets on the sides for things (and not "tears" of the palm format).

The length and membrane screens out most membrane tents (most often 208 cm long and 120 cm wide).

What's left?

Siver Az Odrin and Odrin Pro (which seem to be, but they are not) and Integral desings MK2 Lite, aka Rab Latok Mountain MK2. Weight 1.5-1.7 kg, entrance from the end, good membrane, simple, length 215-220 cm, normal height, Odrina Pro has good pockets, foreign ones have a lanyard, but no ventilation holes (!). A little over the quoted price. The first two are not available for order ( update 2018: they are now not only on sale but also in the catalog). Rab in the States can be bought for 350 bucks, but they are not sent abroad, in Europe - 600 Euros. Each of these tents suits my requirements. I'm afraid to get involved with sewing to order, because. the price is approaching the market stalls, and the result is not guaranteed.

Selection and experience of using an assault tent.

frame material frame material

The frame is the skeleton of the tent. It is necessary that the material from which it is made is solid, light and does not deform under load. In the production of the frame, aluminum, fiberglass, steel, and durapol are used. There are also tents without a frame - they are placed on trekking poles or other improvised materials and tents with an inflatable frame.

Fiberglass- the most common material for arcs in the amateur segment. Fiberglass or fiberglass poles are used in tents for both camping and tourism. These arcs are light in weight and have good strength characteristics. Depending on the design, a tent on such arcs can withstand quite bad weather with strong gusts of wind.

Durapol- composite material. Quite often, this material is called fiberglass reinforced, but in fact its structure is more complex. As a rule, arcs made of this material have a multilayer structure: high-quality fiberglass is covered with a synthetic mesh, then a thin metal film coating and a final coating of unsaturated polymer resins, which securely fastens all layers. Durapole arcs are superior in strength and flexibility to glass fiber (fiberglass) arcs, have less permanent deformation and less specific gravity. Resistant to impact, corrosion and chemicals.

Aluminum. Aluminum alloys are the most modern materials for archwires. They are durable, not subject to deformation at low temperatures. Depending on the type of alloy, they can vary greatly in performance and, accordingly, in price. Due to their low weight and reliability, aluminum poles are successfully used in extreme and professional tents.

DAC. DAC manufactures some of the world's best tent frames, clips and connectors. DAC - strong and light arcs made of aluminum alloys. It's safe to say that the frames on the DAC arcs are the most technologically advanced in the world. Unique processing technologies for aluminum tubes, perfect design solutions in the development of segment junctions and a well-thought-out load distribution system - this is what distinguishes frames on DAC arches. These poles are used in extreme tents, premium camping tents and ultralight tents.

Steel. Steel arcs are used, as a rule, in large camping tents when weight doesn't matter. Very strong and durable, withstand windy weather and heavy loads. Suitable for organizing long-term camping expeditions, car tourism and campsites.

Without frame. Tents without a frame, as a rule, are small in size - for one or two people and are installed on trekking poles or tree branches. Thanks to this, you can save from a few hundred grams to a kilogram of tent weight, which can be significant for a small tourist group or solo tourism.

Inflatable frame. Tents on an inflatable frame have a number of advantages: quick and very easy installation, less weight due to the absence of a classic frame, resistance to wind and shock loads. As a rule, an inflatable frame is a system of inflatable tubes. Each tube has laminated strands, sometimes double strands. It is better to choose a tent with independent inflatable segments, so in case of damage, the tent will not lose stability, the remaining segments will provide sufficient structural strength. As a rule, inflatable frames can be easily repaired. Inflatable frames are used in light tourist tents, but still, they can be seen more often in the segment of large camping tents and family vacation. The disadvantages of such frames are their high cost and low prevalence, and a pump is most often needed to set up a tent.

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