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[[Image:military_tent_city.jpg|thumb|300px|Military tents]] | [[Image:military_tent_city.jpg|thumb|300px|Military tents]] | ||
[[Image:USArmyTent.jpg|thumb|300px|U.S. Army tent with constructed wooden entrance, climate control unit and [[sandbags]] for protection. Victory Base, Baghdad, Iraq (April 2004).]] | [[Image:USArmyTent.jpg|thumb|300px|U.S. Army tent with constructed wooden entrance, climate control unit and [[sandbags]] for protection. Victory Base, Baghdad, Iraq (April 2004).]] | ||
A '''tent''' is a shelter, consisting of sheets of | A '''tent''' is a shelter, consisting of sheets of fabric or other material draped over or attached to a frame of poles and/or ropes. Some tent styles are free-standing, while others are attached to the ground using guy [[rope]]s tied to stakes (pegs). Tents were first used as portable homes by nomadic peoples, but today, their main application is for recreational [[camping]]. Modern tents are usually made of fire-retardant material. | ||
Tents range in size from those barely large enough for one person to sleep in up to huge ( | Tents range in size from those barely large enough for one person to sleep in up to huge (circus) tents capable of seating thousands of people. The bulk of this article is concerned with recreational camping using tents capable of sleeping from 1 up to about 10 people. [[#Larger tents|Larger tents]] are discussed in a separate section below. | ||
Tents for recreational camping are generally transportable by car. Depending on tent size and the experience of the person or people involved, such tents can usually be assembled (pitched) in between 5 and 25 minutes; disassembly (striking) takes a similar length of time (some very specialised tents have spring-loaded poles and can be 'pitched' in 2 seconds, but take somewhat longer to strike). | Tents for recreational camping are generally transportable by car. Depending on tent size and the experience of the person or people involved, such tents can usually be assembled (pitched) in between 5 and 25 minutes; disassembly (striking) takes a similar length of time (some very specialised tents have spring-loaded poles and can be 'pitched' in 2 seconds, but take somewhat longer to strike). | ||
Smaller tents may be sufficiently light that they can be carried for long distances on a [[backpacking (wilderness)|person's back]], or on a | Smaller tents may be sufficiently light that they can be carried for long distances on a [[backpacking (wilderness)|person's back]], or on a touring bicycle, a [[boat]], or even a pack animal. | ||
The military organizations of most nations use tents to temporarily house troops living and working under field type conditions. | The military organizations of most nations use tents to temporarily house troops living and working under field type conditions. | ||
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* A 'groundsheet'is used to provide a waterproof barrier between the ground and a sleeping bag. With double skin tents, the inner tents normally have a sewn-in groundsheet, but a separate flat groundsheet may be provided for any living area. With single skin tents, the groundsheet may be sewn in or separate. Normal practice with sewn-in groundsheets is for the groundsheet to extend some 15 cm (6 in) up the lower part of the walls (sometimes called a bath-tub arrangement); this copes with a situation where water seeps under the side walls of the tent. Separate groundsheets allow loadsharing when backpacking, and may make it easier to pitch and strike a tent, but they provide less protection against insects etc. getting into the sleeping area; also, if any part of a separate groundsheet protudes from under the side walls, then it provides a ready path for moisture to flow into the tent. | * A 'groundsheet'is used to provide a waterproof barrier between the ground and a sleeping bag. With double skin tents, the inner tents normally have a sewn-in groundsheet, but a separate flat groundsheet may be provided for any living area. With single skin tents, the groundsheet may be sewn in or separate. Normal practice with sewn-in groundsheets is for the groundsheet to extend some 15 cm (6 in) up the lower part of the walls (sometimes called a bath-tub arrangement); this copes with a situation where water seeps under the side walls of the tent. Separate groundsheets allow loadsharing when backpacking, and may make it easier to pitch and strike a tent, but they provide less protection against insects etc. getting into the sleeping area; also, if any part of a separate groundsheet protudes from under the side walls, then it provides a ready path for moisture to flow into the tent. | ||
* The ''poles'' provide [[structure|structural]] support.They may be collapsible for easier transport and storage. Some designs use rigid poles, typically made of metal, or sometimes [[wood]]. Other designs use semirigid poles, typically made of | * The ''poles'' provide [[structure|structural]] support.They may be collapsible for easier transport and storage. Some designs use rigid poles, typically made of metal, or sometimes [[wood]]. Other designs use semirigid poles, typically made of fiberglass, or sometimes of special metal alloys. | ||
[[Image:Wooden stake holding guy rope.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A wooden stake supporting a tent.]] | [[Image:Wooden stake holding guy rope.jpg|thumb|right|200px|A wooden stake supporting a tent.]] | ||
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* ''Tent colour''. | * ''Tent colour''. | ||
:In some areas of some countries (e.g. | :In some areas of some countries (e.g. Lake District in England), there may be restrictions as to what colour tents can be, there by reducing the visual impact of campsites. The best colors for low visibility are green, brown, or tans. It is important to check for any such restrictions | ||
* ''Setup effort''. | * ''Setup effort''. | ||
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* "Party tents" or "marquees" are common for large wedding, fairs, and other gatherings. They are made from tough vinyl. These tents are very expensive and require specilized equipment and skill to erect, so they usually must be rented. Many corporate companies own marquee tents but have them installed and maintained by qualified professionals. The larger party tents are held down with tensioned rachets. Sizes range from 10' x 10' to 150' x 400'. Properly installed party tents are dramatic and very strong. | * "Party tents" or "marquees" are common for large wedding, fairs, and other gatherings. They are made from tough vinyl. These tents are very expensive and require specilized equipment and skill to erect, so they usually must be rented. Many corporate companies own marquee tents but have them installed and maintained by qualified professionals. The larger party tents are held down with tensioned rachets. Sizes range from 10' x 10' to 150' x 400'. Properly installed party tents are dramatic and very strong. | ||
* [[Traditional Pole Marquees]] - Consist of Canvas and more recently PVC, under tension by means of centre poles, side poles and guy ropes which are attached to ground stakes hammered into soft surfaces only such as a lawn or field. Hand made of white cotton canvas, traditional poled marquees are more attractive but much less practical and versatile than aluminium frame marquees. The modern '''PVC''' traditional pole marquee was introduced due to the material being easier to clean than woven canvas and giving them a longer hire life span. | * [[Traditional Pole Marquees]] - Consist of Canvas and more recently PVC, under tension by means of centre poles, side poles and guy ropes which are attached to ground stakes hammered into soft surfaces only such as a lawn or field. Hand made of white cotton canvas, traditional poled marquees are more attractive but much less practical and versatile than aluminium frame marquees. The modern '''PVC''' traditional pole marquee was introduced due to the material being easier to clean than woven canvas and giving them a longer hire life span. | ||
* | * Aluminium Frame Marquees - Aluminium frame tents have no centre poles or guy ropes, can be erected on any surface and adjacent to buildings or annexe tents. Much more stable and can span a much wider area over pools, flower beds or trees. | ||
* Marquee tents typically have interchangeable parts, which allow for a rental company to easily expand to larger sizes. Tents can be ordered in a variety of colours, however white is by far the most popular colour. Skylights can also be built into the fabric, which allow a greater amout of light to enter and is useful if walls are being used. Walls can also be ordered with clear vinyl windows in them. | * Marquee tents typically have interchangeable parts, which allow for a rental company to easily expand to larger sizes. Tents can be ordered in a variety of colours, however white is by far the most popular colour. Skylights can also be built into the fabric, which allow a greater amout of light to enter and is useful if walls are being used. Walls can also be ordered with clear vinyl windows in them. | ||
* "Bail Ring Tents" are usually tents that are 100' to 150' feet wide and expandable to any length. They can be made from either vinyl or canvas. The purpose of the bail ring style is to raise an enormous amount of material "the tent" off the ground without using heavy machinery. Initially, the center poles are raised and guyed out to stakes after which the tent is spread out and connected to the bail ring using shackles. Once the outside of the tent is raised a crew of men can go under the tent and start raising the bail ring up the center pole using a system of pullies. This style of tent is not as popular as it was in the past due to the advancement of forklifts and skidsteers. There was a time when even smaller tents 40' to 100' were often raised and set using a bail ring. | * "Bail Ring Tents" are usually tents that are 100' to 150' feet wide and expandable to any length. They can be made from either vinyl or canvas. The purpose of the bail ring style is to raise an enormous amount of material "the tent" off the ground without using heavy machinery. Initially, the center poles are raised and guyed out to stakes after which the tent is spread out and connected to the bail ring using shackles. Once the outside of the tent is raised a crew of men can go under the tent and start raising the bail ring up the center pole using a system of pullies. This style of tent is not as popular as it was in the past due to the advancement of forklifts and skidsteers. There was a time when even smaller tents 40' to 100' were often raised and set using a bail ring. | ||
* A "Rub Hall" is a large tent used primarily as emergency warehousing. | * A "Rub Hall" is a large tent used primarily as emergency warehousing. | ||
* A circus tent usually has one or more oval or circular arenas surrounded by tiered seating which might accommodate thousands of people. Nowadays such large tents are made of some artificial fibre (polyester or vinyl) and are often erected with the help of cranes. In earlier times it was common for the circus elephants to be used as a source of power for pulling ropes to haul the canvas into position. | |||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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** [[Tipi]] | ** [[Tipi]] | ||
** [[Wigwam]] | ** [[Wigwam]] | ||
** | ** Yurt | ||
** [[Sibley tent]] | ** [[Sibley tent]] | ||
* [[Tensile architecture]] | * [[Tensile architecture]] | ||
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