Analysis of Outdoor Tent Selection |
| Time: 2019-06-19 View: 145 Burst: |
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As one of the three piece camping sets, the tent is also the most basic guarantee for us to plan to spend the night outdoors, but its role in the camping process is relatively limited. Tents do not promise warmth. Camping and keeping warm is the task of sleeping bags. The main functions of tents are to prevent wind, rain, snow, dust, insects, moisture, and ventilation, providing a relatively comfortable resting environment for campers. Based on the above objectives, the editor will briefly introduce the basic knowledge of tents and provide some key factors to consider when selecting tents. Generally speaking, tents are divided into automatic tents and manual tents. If you are a backpacker, using traditional hand tents is more convenient, lightweight, and easy to carry and build. After disassembly, you can directly put them into your backpack; Automatic tents are commonly used during park outings and self driving trips. Self driving enthusiasts can choose fast opening automatic tents, which are faster and more convenient to build and store, but they are heavier, making them more suitable for storage in the trunk. Due to the lightweight and convenient portability of hand tents, they can be used in various scenarios. Therefore, today we will mainly talk about hand tents. Types of Tents From the perspective of tent structure, it can be roughly divided into four types: 1. geodesic tent; 2. Dome tent (DOME); 3. Tunnel tent; 4. Ultra light tent. Dome tents, commonly referred to as self-supporting tents, are also the most commonly seen. The most basic structure is a cross shaped tent pole. This type of tent is simple to build and has good space, making it an ideal choice for beginner mountain enthusiasts. Its wind and snow resistance performance is very outstanding, so this type of tent is also the most widely used and well-known dome tents, such as the Cold Mountain series of Mugao Di and the Humba of foreign famous MSR, It also adopts a dome design. According to seasonal characteristics, it can also be divided into: 1. Seasonal tents (mountain tents); 2. Three season tents. The main functions of the Four Seasons tent are reflected in its wind resistance and snow pressure resistance. Therefore, materials with higher strength will be selected for the tent poles and outer tent to ensure its functionality. Therefore, this type of tent also has a disadvantage that it is relatively heavy, such as the Cold Mountain Four Seasons tent of Mu Gaodi, which weighs around 2.5kg. Another function is to keep warm. Generally, the interior curtains of the Four Seasons tent are made of half mesh, and now some of the fabrics of the warm interior curtains have a layer of resin paste scraped, which not only keeps warm but also has a certain degree of breathability. The three season tent is designed for spring, summer, and autumn, and is the dominant product in the global tent market. This is because the three season tent occupies the main camping season for ordinary consumers and is also one of the reasons why major brands have the most diverse product lines. The general waterproof index of the outer curtain fabric of the three season tent is 1500mm~3000mm, which is more than enough for general precipitation, and even better can prevent rainstorm. At present, in order to save costs as much as possible in the European and American markets, more and more three-quarter accounts are being designed as a full network internal account structure. The external tent is not even equipped with ventilation openings, but is fully isolated from the internal tent to increase ventilation. The outer tent is generally made of lightweight polyester or nylon fabric, which makes it lightweight to carry and can improve the density of the fabric in both warp and weft directions. Currently, tents use 210T to 300T (warp and weft density), which can improve their waterproof performance. However, if the density is too high, the silk also needs to be fine, which will reduce the strength. Another indicator is Daniel D, which represents the weight of silk thread per unit length. We often see that the tent outer tent is made of 20D silicone coated nylon fabric. Here, 20D is used to evaluate the lightweight of the outer tent. The higher the numerical value, the lighter the weight, and the cost is the increase in cost and durability Reduction in abrasive properties. Generally speaking, 20D nylon fabric will be coated with silicon on one side, and better yet, double-sided silicon, which has excellent waterproof performance. The outer tent of most tents will be soaked in the rain for a long time. At this time, the design of the double-layer tent reflects its advantages. The water droplets gathered on the inner side of the outer tent will slide to the ground (if the waterproof property of the outer tent is poor and rainstorm occurs, the water droplets on the inner side of the outer tent will even drop directly to the inner tent). Based on these characteristics, it is recommended not to choose a single-layer camping tent, as single-layer tents are only suitable for games in the park. There are three common support methods for tents: 1. Inner support and outer cover, that is, use a bracket to support the inner cover, then cover the waterproof outer cover, and fix it properly. This support method is relatively convenient, and most tents use the support method of inner support and outer cover. 2. External support and internal hanging, that is, first support the external account, and then hang the internal account onto the external account. This support method is more conducive to rain prevention, as the internal tent is always kept at a certain distance from the external tent, but the first support takes some time. E225 uses this support method; 3. It is supported by a single frame and fixed with a ground top and a pull rope. This type of tent support environment has limitations and must be able to tie ground nails or ropes. On cement and hard stone floors, the tent cannot automatically stand. Single pole tents and ridge shaped tents use this support method. Shopping Tips Before choosing a tent, there are three questions to ask: 1. What season or environment do you want to use tents in each year? 2. How many people often use tents? 3. How much do you want to spend? If you only use tents in the spring, summer, and autumn seasons, and are using them in low altitude areas (below 3000 meters), a regular three season tent with a waterproof coefficient of less than 3000 is sufficient. If you enjoy long-distance travel with one person, you can choose to purchase a single tent or a tent for 1-2 people, such as a single pole tent, which is lighter in weight; If it is for 2 or 3 people, choose a tent of the corresponding size. Generally, the width occupied by each person is 55 to 60 centimeters. For example, the Cold Mountain series of Mu Gao Di has two or three people, with some differences in tent width. If you use tents in winter and relatively high altitude areas, it is recommended to use a four season tent with a snow skirt, which has relatively good wind resistance, pressure resistance, and waterproof performance. Domestic brands are relatively good, such as Mu Gao Di/Soul of Liberty/Noke/Sanfeng, because in high-risk environments, the choice of equipment directly affects your safety. Generally, such environments require aluminum pole curtains with a waterproof coefficient of over 3000 and coated with silicone fabric. It is recommended to buy a better tent within one's financial capacity. Precautions Precautions for using camping and mountaineering tents: 1. When setting up a tent, the outer tent must be straightened, the wind rope should be pulled properly, and the ground nails should be fastened to avoid contact with the inner tent. The water droplets on the inner side of the waterproof outer tent should penetrate into the inner tent; 2. Tents should not be exposed to sunlight in high temperatures, and the bottom cloth should not be placed on hot beaches and ground to prevent PU aging and reduce waterproof performance; 3. When collecting the tent, it is necessary to slowly roll it up and have a directional direction to drive away the air inside the tent. If the air rolls up the tent without an outlet, it can only break through the waterproof layer and come out, which will greatly affect the waterproof performance. |
