Camping Tent
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 NEW TEXSPORT Hastings Square Dome 3 Person Camping Tent  US $53.95
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 Grip 3 Person Dome Tent US $59.99
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 Happy Camper 3 Person Tent plus Porch US $89.99
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 Automatic Fold Tent 3 4 Person Fiberglass Blue Yellow Green Outdoor Camping 190T US $60.99
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 Single Layer 69mm Fiberglass Tent 4 Person Folding Blue Outdoor Camping 190T US $29.99
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 Outdoor Camping Folding Tent 3 4 Person Automatic Folding Blue Yellow Green US $63.99
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 Outdoor Camping Folding Tent 3 4 Person Lakeside Camping Folding Blue Yellow US $46.99
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 Camo Fun Portable Family Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Tent US $41.99
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 190T PU Polyester Aluminum pole Tent 3 4 Person GreenOrange Outdoor Camping US $60.99
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 190 T Polyester 79mm Fiberglass Tent 2 Person BlueYellow Outdoor Camping US $44.99
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 Coleman 4 Person Evanston Camping Tent with Screened Porch 9ft x 7ft New US $85.00
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 Pre owned 4 person two wall two door water proof camping tent US $77.99
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 New Polyester Fabric Family Camping Sleeps 4 Person Room Dome Tent US $77.97
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 Coleman Sundome Camping tent 3 person man 7x7 92602L707 outdoor camp US $26.50
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 MARLBORO GEAR COLEMAN 3 MAN 7X7 SUNDOME TENT NEW NRFB READY FOR CAMP ADVENTURES US $19.95
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 NEW TEXSPORT Hexagon Camouflage 3 Person Camping Tent US $48.95
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 KELTY PALISADE 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Tent US $248.99
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 BRAND NEW KELTY SHIRO 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Outdoor Tent US $248.99
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 Brand New COLEMAN Sundome 3 Person Camping Tent Green 7 Ft x 7 Ft US $20.49
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 New Coleman Sunset Dunes 4 Person Tent Orange US $32.50
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 TEXSPORT Phoenix Three Season 3 Person Man Camping Tent US $83.95
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 KELTY GRAND MESA 4 Person 3 Season Hiking Camping Tent US $167.99
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 PREMIER® 4 PERSON DOME TENT US $50.00
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 4 person tent GREAT condition used only once SUPER CLEAN US $27.00
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 BEAUTIFUL POP UP BEACH TENT CABANA SHELTER UV PROOF US $69.99
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 LARGE POP UP TENT CABANA UV PROOF BEACH CAMPING TENT US $65.99
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 Three 3 Man or Person Heavy Duty Dome Camping Tent US $39.99
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 New Happy Camper™ Three Person Tent Plus 2 in 1 Light and Fan US $97.99
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 NEW IN BOX KELTY ZODIAC 4 PERSON 3 SEASON TENT ALL WEATHER COMFORT US $89.90
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 2 Pole Dome Camping Hiking Tent 7x7X54 Sleeps 3 McKinley Easy SetUp Stansport US $74.99
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 Perfect Camping Tent US $27.00
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 4 Person Easy Up Camping Tent US $69.99
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 3 Person Camping Tent Size 7x7x43 US $33.30
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 tailgate tent buccaneers logo NIB pt cruiser US $69.99
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 4 person dome tent US $44.36
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 CAMPING BUNDLE 8 PERSON TWO ROOM CABIN TENT STOVE GRILL LED LANTERN US $370.48
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 Grip On Tools Grip 3 Person Dome Tent Camping Hiking Fishing Hunting US $49.95
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 BigFoot Tent SportPak brand by Paktek ToolPak company Hiking camping 4 man US $289.95
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 New Portable Camouflage Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Tent US $39.99
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 New Portable Family FUN Easy Setup Pop Up Camping Hiking Tent US $59.99
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 Happy Campertrade Three Person Tent plus porch US $61.53
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 Wenger Matterhorn Swiss Army Camping Tent 4 Person US $24.99
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 Fine 2 Person Hiking Tent Rain Cover Dome Man Camping US $33.79
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 3 man dome tent with rainfly and bag 7x7x4 clean complete US $30.00
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 BIG 4 Person Family Tent Rain Cover Dome Man Camping 9x7x72 6 TALL US $63.95
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 OZARK TRAIL 7 6 x 7 229 m x 213 m BACKPACKING DOME TENT w CARRYING BAG US $20.50
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 Clearence 3 Rooms Family Camping Hiking Hunting Tent US $49.50
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 Coleman sundome 3 person tent US $25.00
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 VIntage New 12 x 9 CAMPING SHELTER TENT CABIN w CARRYING BAG US $89.90
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 Camping is in tents Hunting Decal Vinyl car sticker US $4.99
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 Quechua Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent 2 Seconds IIII 4 Man Double Lining US $209.00
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 Three person Tent Pack w Carrying Bag for Camping Beach Summer Outdoor Activitie US $49.99
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 LIBERTY MOUNTAIN CAMPING TENT BY GIGATENT DOME STYLE 3 PERSON US $53.99
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 MOTORCYCLEATVFAMILYHUNTERGO KARTCAMPING BIKER TENT US $310.00
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 Outdoor Camping Tent 2 Person Alumi Pole Waterproof Easy Set Hiking Tent Blue US $49.00
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 Big Agnes Fly Creek UL3 Tent New With Tags Camping Backpacking With Footprint US $375.00
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 Coleman Hooligan 3 Tent 3 Season Tent Great For backpacking and casual camping US $40.99
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 New Portable Camouflage Easy Setup Pop Up Camo Camping Hiking Tent US $39.99
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 PREMIER 1400 4 PERSON DOME TENT US $72.50
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 Outdoor Sports Camping Tent 3 Person Family Camo Pop Up Hiking Tent Fun Easy Set US $44.99
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 Dana Design Backpacking Tent Amazing Nuk Tuk Model US $256.00
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 REI Kingdom 4 3 Season Tent US $250.00
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 NEW COLEMAN 4 Person Instant Tent Camping Waterproof US $134.99
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 999T7 WQ400 44022 Sportz Truck Tent Full Size Regular Bed 6 65 foot US $110.00
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 Outdoor Camping Tent Portable Hiking Easy Pop up Tent in 3 second Fun US $39.99
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 4 Person Dome Camping Tent Silver w Black Floor Burgundy Door Window Cover US $29.99
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 Replica 1965 Volkswagen VW Camper Outdoor Camping Van Tent Officially licensed US $499.99
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 Quechua Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent 2 Seconds III 3 Man Double Lining Green US $129.00
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 Outdoor Tent 3 Person Dome Tent Good for Fishing Hunting Hiking Camping US $55.99
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 BRAND NEW COLEMAN Sundome 3 Person Camping Outdoor Tent Green 7 Feet x 7 Feet US $65.95
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 PREMIER Heavy Duty 4 person Dome Tent US $75.00
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 COLEMAN 4 Person Instant Camping Waterproof Tent RainFly Rain Protection Cover US $164.95
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 Marmot Limestone 4P Tent Brand New $33900 Hatch Dark Cedar US $249.00
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 Quechua Waterproof Pop Up Camping Tent 2 Seconds AIR III 3 Man Double Lining US $179.00
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 NEW Coleman 3 or 4 Person Camping Tent 9 x 7 Hiking Outdoor Screen Porch US $82.96
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 57022 Sportz Truck Tent Full Size Regular Bed 6 65 foot US $205.00
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 Greatland 3 4 Camping Tent Bonus New Kettle with Frying Lid in Bag US $29.99
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 PREMIER 4 PERSON DOME TENT US $56.35
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 Mountain Hardwear Drifter 3 Person Tent Humbolt US $194.95
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 Brand New Wenzel Alpine 85 X 8 Feet Dome Tent Light Grey Blue Gold Camping US $58.95
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Camping Tent Designs – The Greatest Strengths And Worst Weaknesses Of Frame Tents Revealed
Frame tents are very popular family camping tents, since they come in larger sizes and can accommodate more people than classic dome tents. They do have great features, but they also have their disadvantages. When considering these camping tents, you need to think carefully about your priorities. Is the bigger comfort worth it to put up with the disadvantages of a frame tent?
Frame tent styles
One room camping tents
More room camping tents (usually 2 to 4 rooms, created by sewn-in room dividers)
Main strengths of frame camping tents
- Larger living area – Frame tents can accommodate anything from 3 up to 12 people. They provide more living space than other camping tents, which makes them great for family camping. Besides storing all your stuff, you can comfortably spend time inside, in the evenings or on rainy days. If you have a large frame tent, you can even have some camping furniture permanently set up to sit together and play games.
- Sturdy construction – The canvas hangs over a sturdy frame of stiff tubular poles. This makes the tent itself very stable, and it can be secured against blowing away by guy ropes and pegs.
- Larger usable area – Frame tents are the camping tents that use ground area most efficiently. Due to the almost vertical walls, you can use the complete interior space. Unlike in many dome tents that restrict you to the center, camping furniture can be set up anywhere you like in a frame tent. For example, you can cook inside when it's raining, keeping your kitchen close to the walls and out of everybody's way.
- More freedom of movement – The vertical walls and bigger height of these camping tents also allow you to stand and walk in your tent, whereas dome tents force you to bend when you get closer to the walls.
- More room option – This allows for more privacy when camping with friends, and it can help keeping the kids off each others' throat. A spare room can also be used to store your things, dry your clothes, or as an entertainment area.
Weaknesses of frame camping tents
- Longer setup – Frame tents are not necessarily easy to set up. They often take longer to pitch than dome tents or ridge tents, since the frame is larger and consists of more parts. Also, the larger size of the tent may require more people for the setup.
- Higher prices – Frame tents tend to be more expensive than equally sized dome tents, but this does not always have to be the case. The price also depends on the brand and quality. You can get great deals on any kind of camping tents when you shop around a little.
- Less wind stability – Due to their corner-design, frame tents are less suitable for extreme weather conditions like heavy winds. If you plan such an excursion, dome tents are the better camping tents.
- Larger pack size – Since they are larger, frame tents also produce a larger package to transport. This might be a problem if you have a small car.
- Bigger weight – Due to their heavier frame, these camping tents weigh more than other types. This can cause problems like overloading your car.
- Less available pitch places – Camping tents must be set up on a level surface. The larger a tent is, the more difficult it is to find a space large enough. Especially bigger sized frame tents don't fit in so easily as compact dome tents.
In general, you can say that frame tents are great camping tents for spending a week or more in one place, with the whole family or maybe a couple of friends. You can have luxurious camping and thoroughly enjoy yourselves. Make sure, though, that you can transport a tent of that size. If your car is too small, you might consider hiring a trailer. For extreme weather or travel tours, frame tents are not recommendable, due to their bigger weight and pack size and higher pitch effort.
About the Author
B. Berlin is the marketing director of Family Tents World.com. To find quality camping tents visit www.familytentsworld.com today. Our family tents bring the best of frame and dome tents together to meet your family's camping needs best.
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