Frame Tent Styles and Uses
If space is something that you are looking for in a tent, then there is nothing like a frame tent. Frame tents offer a sturdy structure around which a protective covering can be draped and are the type of tents that offer the most interior space. There are many uses for frame tents, from camping to parties to other special events, and owning a frame tent offers spacious shelter whenever it is needed.
A frame tent is constructed with tent frames made typically from metal or steel, around which the protective covering is draped. The covering can range from nylon or polyester to canvas or any material that is lightweight and weather resistant, although these are the most popular tent frame coverings. You can also find aluminum tent frames or PVC tent frames, but these are best used for small frame tents rather than large frame tents because they do not offer as much support as metal or steel tent frames.
Here is a rundown of various styles and uses of a frame tent:
Camping frame tent – Frame camping tents offer more space than other types of camping tents. These tents have a solid frame construction along the outside edges of the tent with a covering that is draped over the frame. The frame tent can be square or have another shape, but a frame tent does not have center support poles. An A-frame tent, in contrast, has a center support pole or poles and the fabric is draped over the center support pole and drapes down to provide shelter. A camping frame tent is sometimes referred to as a wall tent frame, since the frame of the tent allows the fabric to hang over the sides to create walls. This is the type of tent style often seen for military use. An army frame tent or military frame tent is constructed with a metal frame with a canvas covering and offers ample space inside for living.
Party frame tent – Most party tents are frame tents. Party frame tents can be just about any size. Due to the durability and strength of the metal or steel frame, a party frame tent can provide loads of space under any type of covering. Some party frame tents are open on the sides and only include an overhead protective covering, while others have walls and are similar to wall frame tents, but on a large scale.
Commercial frame tent – Most tents used for commercial purposes, whether for permanent or temporary use, are frame tents. From a 20 x 20 frame tent that is used for a seasonal outdoor sidewalk sale to a huge frame tent that can be permanently set up as part of a business or commercial environment, frame tent sales for commercial use are not uncommon.
Frame tent trailer – A frame tent can be a standalone structure or it can be attached to a building, a different type of tent or another structure. A frame tent trailer is typically used to offer extra covered outdoor space to a trailer or other vehicle, in a similar fashion to a porch awning or caravan awning.
A frame tent has many uses, whether a small camping tent is desired, or a large party tent or commercial use tent. While the main benefit to a frame tent is the space it offers under its protective covering, its main drawback is that a frame tent is often heavy and can be somewhat cumbersome to set up, depending on the size. Depending on your needs and the size and style of the frame tent you desire, you can find frame tents for sale anywhere you would find most other types of tents – in outdoor or camping stores, sporting goods stores, discount stores, and online. There are many frame tent manufacturers to choose from and different styles as well.
If you are looking to save money on buying a frame tent, you can wait for a frame tent sale, which you can sometimes find at the end of the summer season (when most people go camping), or you can search online for frame tent sales. Another option for saving money is to look for used frame tents. Sometimes people will purchase a tent, not use it much and then they look to sell it to try to recoup some of the money that they spent. You can sometimes find used frame tents listed on Craigslist or Ebay and if you find one that is in good shape, you can usually get it for a great price.
Some frame tents are only used for special occasions, such as parties or corporate events, and when used for this purpose, there is no reason to buy a tent. You can find information about a frame tent rental by searching online or in your local yellow pages. Party rental companies typically have a selection of frame tents available for rental in an assortment of sizes and shapes.
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