Mountaineering tent refers to the need to spend the night on the mountain when climbing a mountain. It refers to one of the necessary equipment for some travel and adventure enthusiasts. Due to the strong wind in the alpine area, the inner tent of the tent must have sufficient thermal insulation fabrics, and the outer tent must have The high waterproof pressure coefficient is used to resist some heavy rain or rainstorm, so that rainwater will not seep into the surroundings of the tent. The fabric of the bottom of the tent is made of high-density waterproof fabric to ensure that the interior of the tent will not be affected by the humidity of the ground. The overall comprehensive durability of the tent It is superior to ordinary tents.
Tents for outdoor sports are divided into two categories: 3-season tents (for general outdoor activities) and 4-season tents (for winter/climbing). Below we detail the differences between these two types of tents.
►First of all, let's introduce the 3-season tent. This kind of tent is usually lighter and is generally used in milder climates in spring, summer, and autumn. 3-season tents can usually perform well in wind and rain, but design features also determine that they are generally difficult to handle excessive snowfall. If a three-season tent can barely support 1 inch of snow on it, when the snow reaches 10 inches, the overall structure of the tent will collapse. There is also a tent for warm weather, which is very light in weight and thin, with a general capacity of one or two people, and often uses a large area of mesh fabric to enhance ventilation. This type of tent can be used in spring, summer, and fall, but generally, due to its design features, it is best used in warm, humid weather.
►Stronger mountaineering tents usually add 1 to 2 support poles so that the support system can withstand stronger wind or thicker snowfall. The shape of the mountaineering tent is usually designed as a smooth dome shape to minimize the flat part of the top of the outer tent and prevent excessive snow accumulation. However, the height of the mountaineering tent is slightly lower than that of ordinary tents, generally no more than 130cm. This height design can reduce the resistance of high mountain winds. Of course, these winter / mountaineering tents are also suitable for relatively mild climate conditions. It's just that their extra support rods and the thicker cold-resistant fabric of the outer tent make them heavier than the three-season tent.
