The characteristics and performance that a military tent should have at least:
1. The most important point is to use camouflage colors, that is, camouflage pattern design, which can be integrated with the surrounding environment;
2. Easy to fold, convenient for quick support and storage;
3. Lightweight and easy to carry. The carrying here refers to the convenience of manual carrying;
4. Excellent flame retardant performance, fireworks are inevitable in wars, and the tents are made of non-flammable materials;
5. Excellent waterproof performance, the material itself is not hydrophilic, no matter how thick or thin the material is, it has the characteristics of non-sticking to water;
6. The fabric is still very good and has a certain degree of ballistic performance. Shrapnel and general rapid-fire bullets that come from a long distance will be blocked. Even if it cannot be blocked, its killing ability will be greatly weakened;
7. It has excellent heat preservation performance, and can be used in winter or on the plateau, and can resist the cold under certain conditions;
8. Good concealment performance. The concealment here is not only the cover of night lights, but also the shielding effect of infrared and electromagnetic waves, which can effectively resist local electronic reconnaissance and infrared detection, which is conducive to their own survival.

The main body of the tent: the curtain, pillars and cushions of the tent.

Pillars: There are various types of straight one or two or three connected ones. Some curved parts of tubular shu pillars need to be connected with iron wires.

Frame: used in bullet-type tents or cabin-type tents, combined with short bar-shaped materials into pillars or beams.

Building: The top part of the tent.

Roof: The part that forms the inclined surface of the tent.

Wall: The part of the wall on the side of the tent. Some tents are not there at all.

Rain shelter: open a part of the roof forward and support it with other pillars.

Door: the entrance and exit of the tent. A window can be provided on the other side.

Floor mat: It is a mat laid on the ground in a tent. If it is a place with heavy humidity, another layer of bamboo mat is needed.

Flying cushion: On the tent roof, another cushion is laid to avoid strong sunlight. Namely the second roof.

Main rope: also known as column rope. It is separated from the two ends of the pillar to prevent the pillar from tilting and is fixed with nails.

Angle rope: extended from the bottom edge of the roof of the tent curtain and fixed with nails.

Nails: Insert the ground to fix the rope and the bottom edge of the tent curtain. Available in wood, metal and synthetic resin.

Mucha or hammer: used when driving a nail into the ground. The live buckle is made of wood or metal and attached to the main rope or corner rope. The rope passes through the two small holes between them, and the rope can be controlled by moving it.

Bag: a cloth bag that is packed with curtains, pillars, nails, and wooden handles.

1. Try to set up a tent on a hard, flat ground.
2. Don't camp on the banks of the river and the dry bai riverbed.
3. The entrance of the tent should be leeward, and the leeward should also consider fire safety and convenience.
4. When setting up a camp, the camp cannot be placed under a cliff. This is very dangerous. Once a strong wind blows on the mountain, stones and other objects may be blown off, causing casualties.
5. To avoid flooding the tent when it rains, a drainage ditch should be dug directly below the sideline of the roof.
6. Use big rocks to hold down the four corners of the tent.
7. Keep air circulation in the tent, and prevent fire when cooking in the tent.
8. Before going to bed, check whether all flames have been extinguished and whether the tent is firmly fixed.
9. If the camp is close to the village, you can ask the villagers for help if there is any emergency. This is even more important when there is no firewood, vegetables, food, etc. The approach to the village is also a shortcut, that is, approaching the road to facilitate the movement and transfer of the team.
10. If it is a camp where you need to live for more than two days, you should choose a shady place to camp in good weather, such as under the big trees and on the north side of the mountain. It is best to shine towards the sun instead of the sunset. In this way, if you rest during the day, the tent will not be too stuffy.
11. In the rainy season or areas with heavy thunder and lightning, the camp must not be anchored on high ground, under high trees or relatively isolated flat ground. That's easy to attract lightning strikes.
12. Site zoning: A fully equipped campsite should be divided into tent camping area, fire area, dining area, entertainment area, water area (washing), sanitation area and other areas, and the fire area should be leeward.
13. Construct a tent camping area: If there are several tents in a tent camp area, when arranging the tents, you should pay attention to: First, all tents should be in the same direction, that is, the tent doors should be open in one direction and arranged side by side. Second, keep a distance of no less than 1 meter between the tents, and try not to tie the wind-resistant ropes of the tents when it is not necessary to avoid tripping people. 3. When necessary, a cordon (ditch) should be set up, and a circle can be drawn around the tent area with lime, tar and other irritating substances outside the tent area to prevent snakes and other reptiles from intruding.
14. Building a fire dining area: the dining area is usually in the same or similar place with fire. This area should be a certain distance from the tent area, and the tent should be burnt with a fire star. The best place for cooking is a place with ridges and stone ridges, so that stoves can be dug to build stoves. The firewood picked up should be stacked outside the area or upwind. The dining area is best to have a grassy area where everyone sits around. The "dining table" can be a large flat stone or just on the ground. The lamp should be placed where it can illuminate a larger area.
15. Construction of water intake areas: water and water intake are generally located at the water source. Washing water and edible water should be separated. If it is running water, the edible water should be upstream and the domestic water for washing should be downstream.
16. Build a sanitary area: the sanitary area is a convenient place for the team members to relieve their hands. If you just stay overnight, you don't need to dig and build a pit, you can designate a convenient place for men and women. If the number of team members is large or the stay is more than two days, a pit should be dug.
17. Construction of entertainment area: the entertainment area can be in the dining area, and it can be cleaned up after the meal. If the venue is large, it can also be a separate plot, as long as the venue is flat.

Precautions for outdoor camping
1. Selection and construction of camping sites
Four basic principles for the selection of campsites: water supply, leveling of the campsite, leeward and shade, and stay away from danger.
There are four basic areas for the construction of campsites: tent camping area, fire dining area, water intake area, and sanitation area.
Water supply: After a day of heavy exercise, the selected camping site has water supply, which is the key to complete the whole crossing goal. First, it can unnecessary increase the physical consumption of carrying water and crossing, and second, it can have a water source to sweat a lot. What a blessing to wash your smelly body and clothes beautifully. Therefore, when choosing a camp, you should choose nearby streams, pools, rivers, springs and other places with water supply to camp.

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1. After selecting the water source, you must find the water intake route up and down, and level the water intake route to facilitate the dark night to fetch water. In many cases, the camp is leveled, but no good water intake is found. As a result, many mountain friends have accidents when they go to fetch water in the dark.
2. The camp cannot choose to camp on the river beach or in the middle of the river valley, nor can it choose to camp on the inner side of the river turn, cut it! There are power plants in the upper reaches of some streams. During the impoundment period, the river beach is wide and the water flow is small. If you do not understand the upstream situation, you can choose to camp on the river beach or in the middle of the river valley. Once the water is released, only accidents are waiting for you. Usually it seems that the flow is very small. Some of the streams cannot choose to camp, because once it rains heavily, the large area of ​​rainfall between the watershed of the two ridges will flow to the water line, which is what we call the valley, which is easy to increase. Water or mountain torrents, especially in rainy seasons and flash flood-prone areas, we must pay special attention to prevent this situation from appearing at any time. In July of this year, I encountered this situation when I went to Yinpingzui’s soaking pool. In less than five minutes, I basically submerged the entire stream. All of my fellow GGMM friends could only retreat to the mountain road wearing swimsuits. , Very embarrassed.
3. After choosing the camping site, inspect the surrounding area of ​​the camp. Second, choose an assessment, choose the range of the campsite to trigger the alarm rope, choose a safe escape route if there are accidents at night, and evaluate the safety factor of the campsite.

The locations that are not suitable for camping are as follows:
(1) On the river beach or in the middle of the river valley-it is inconvenient to release water or fetch water
(2) The inside of the river turning point-flood
(3) Windward side of the top of the mountain-strong wind and inconvenient water access
(4) Low-lying places at the bottom of the valley-wet, falling rocks
(5), dead wood or under the hive-falling wood, wild bees attack
(6) Animal water search points-animal harassment

Campsite leveling: After deciding to choose a camping site, clean the area where you are going to set up the tent, remove stones, shrubs and other uneven, thorny, pointed objects, and dig out all the uneven places, use soil or hair Fill up grass and other objects, and dig and arrange drainage ditch. The ideal campsite should be flat, non-damp, and well-drained.

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The choice of campsite requires sufficient time to consider and choose, so you must start to pay attention to the selection of suitable campsite locations on the route after noon every day, and you must not start choosing campsites just after dusk. This is a big misunderstanding! ! ! Under normal circumstances, after a long day of trekking, it is difficult to have enough energy to choose a better camping spot, and there are not many opportunities for us to choose.

As an important outdoor equipment in outdoor activities, outdoor tents are of course indispensable. Like outdoor hiking shoes, outdoor tents are essential items in outdoor activities. The size and quality of outdoor tents is the key to determining its comfort level. Factors, how can we choose a suitable outdoor tent? Outdoor tents can be considered in terms of size, workmanship, single layer or double layer, air permeability, and seasonality. I will talk to you about the size of the outdoor tent today.
Outdoor tent width: Choose an outdoor tent according to the size of the body as an important reference standard. According to statistics, the shoulder width of Asian women is about 40cm, the shoulder width of men is 44cm, the height of women is 0.85cm, and the height of men is 0.9cm. According to the survey, the length of 2.5 times the shoulder width of the outdoor tent is the most suitable, which can provide people with a more comfortable sleeping environment. You can use this data as a reference standard to determine the approximate size of the outdoor tent. However, it is not enough to consider the comfort of sleep. Its weight is also a problem that cannot be ignored. In order to minimize the weight of outdoor tents, we can take a compromise method. According to the experience of many travel friends, the width of the general single tent At 80-90 cm, while the two-person tent is 130 cm.

Outdoor tent height: The choice of height is not sloppy. It does not mean that the higher the outdoor tent, the better, the higher its wind resistance performance will be weakened, and the weight will also increase. Xiao Zhang suggests that everyone For your own height, as long as you can ensure that you can wear clothes normally.
Outdoor tent length: The length should be considered according to several aspects. First, consider your own length, secondly, consider the remaining space for other equipment, and finally consider the size of the space that cannot be used partially tilted. Xiao Zhang suggests that you choose an outdoor tent with a length of 220 cm. Of course, a longer length is also possible, but the weight will increase.
There are also various styles of outdoor tents. Under the same conditions, it is best to choose an outdoor tent with a larger space. Experienced friends may find that the bottom edge of some tents and the ground are vertical. The outdoor tent design is better, and its space is also released without increasing the weight.

The specific operation method is as follows:

1. First, check the four corners of the folding tent bracket for any abnormalities. Pay attention to the four spring buckles on the corners. The spring buckles of the propped tent should be buckled in the square tube eye, which can move up and down.

2. Untie the spring clasp from the square tube eye. The four corners of the spring buckle are all unfastened.

3. Remove all the items in the folding tent.

4. Two people stand opposite each other, each holding the two brackets of the folding tent with both hands.

5. It should be noted that the two people should stand at the longitudinal folding position of the canopy bracket to ensure that the canopy bracket can be folded when exerting force.

6. The two people push the bracket toward each other together to fold the canopy bracket.

7. When folded to 70%, the folding tent can be placed flat on the ground. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the floor and do not soil the tent.

8. Uncover the four corners of the tarp. The four corners of the tarpaulin are on the four corners of the tent frame, and the velcro is used to close it tightly.

9. Remove the canopy bracket, put the four foot brackets away, and push in the inner tube.

{1} After the tent is used, in addition to cleaning up the dust and attachments in time, the moisture on both sides of the fabric should be wiped off or dried, and the tent should be completely dried before folding and storing. This is very important. If it is stored before it is completely dry, it is easy to cause mildew and adhesion of the fabric, which will affect the service life of the tent.

{2} If you have to take down a damp tent, remember to dry it as much as possible. When conditions do not permit, you can temporarily put it in the bag for one day. But if possible, take it out and blow it in the sun, or use a dryer or hair dryer to dry it. Be careful not to get too close to prevent it from baking out.

{3} If mildew occurs, you can scrub it with warm soapy water and a sponge, and then wipe it with a dry sponge. Then use a sponge with half a cup of cresol soap solution (Lysol commonly known as Lysol) and a gallon of hot water for cleaning. Let the solution stay on the surface of the fabric and let it air dry. Then, mix a cup of salt, a cup of strong lemon juice, and a gallon of hot water, rub the solution into the visible mold spots, and let it dry. In this way, the growth of mold can be prevented and the mold smell can be eliminated, but the traces of mold cannot be removed. Losses caused by mold are not covered by the warranty. These methods are only provided to extend the life of the tent when it becomes moldy.

{4} After the tent is completely dry and folded and stored, try not to put other items on the tent, so as to avoid permanent fatigue in the bending part of the waterproof tape material and degumming. Personal experience is to find a cardboard box to store the tent. Put the tent on top as much as possible when packing.

 Look for a tent that has a full fly and also has at least one vestibule. When looking for a waterproof tent check to see what material the tent is made of as well as if the seams are taped.

What type of climate will you be using it in? If you plan on using the tent in areas that are prone to rain you will want to make sure you purchase one that is waterproof. Four season tents tend to be heavier and will therefore take up more room in a pack and add more weight to your pack.

When you go to purchase a tent you will notice that there are many different makes, sizes, styles, and price ranges.

A footprint is also a must have. A-frame tents have a pole at each end of the tent and need to be staked into the ground in order to keep them from standing up. The first thing you need to determine is how many people will be sleeping in the tent and what activity the tent will be used for. A three season tent will work in spring, summer and fall. A four season tent is built stronger to carry the weight of snow and uses more fabric then mesh. A footprint is basically a tarp that goes underneath the tent to protect it from the ground below. The tent is in the shape of a dome and is usually supported by two cross poles made of either fiberglass or aluminum. Taped seams help keep water from seeping through the stitching. The weight of a six person tent will be a lot for one person to pack even if one person packs the tent and one person packs the poles. Some of the common tent design types are dome, a-frame, or tunnel. Unless you plan on winter camping a three season one will suffice. You would probably be better off with a couple of ultra-light weight three person tents.

The next consideration is your budget. A vestibule is small area between the door of the fly and the door of the tent in which you can store gear, shoes, etc. from getting wet. The dome tent is the most common tent used today. Tunnel tents are less roomy then dome or a-frame tents but they are generally lighter.So your thinking of purchasing a tent or replacing the one you currently have? Do you just buy the first tent that you see in the store? What do you need to look for to buy one that will work for you? This article will provide you with the information you need to find the perfect tent.

Tents come built for different seasons.. Cheaper ones won't hit your pocket book hard in the short-term but consider this, how many cheap tents are you going to have to buy over the next five to ten years due to them not lasting vs. If your planning on hiking with six friends for a week and you are all planning on sharing one tent, you will probably want to reconsider. Dome tents are free standing and do not require pegs to hold them up. You want to make sure you get one designed for your tent. The footprint will have grommets built into it that will allow you to place the tent pegs through the grommets to keep the footprint in place with the tent. Tents can range anywhere from under 0 to well over 00. Having this extra space while camping in wet weather is great as it allows you get your boots and rain clothes on or off without having to drag them into the tent. Three season tents are generally made with more mesh for air flow. buying one good tent that will last well over ten years. However, if you are just planning on driving and camping somewhere you don't have to hike a six person tent would be fine. Footprints are relatively cheap and some come with one.

 If your tent comes with a vent in the roof area, all the better. Ensure that the fly seams have been taped to prevent leakage in wet weather and that the fly is made of a waterproof material, or has been coated with polyurethane to make it waterproof.

An extra large tent is a great investment for families or larger groups who are serious about this type of holiday experience. Most tents available on the market today are easy to assemble, but some have a simpler design than others, so it is worth checking out this feature. Decide on the number in your group for a start. The tent should have an easy-assembly design for quick setup and takedown.

Another advantage of an extra large tent is in being able to divide the tent into separate rooms. Any camper who has arrived at their camping destination late in the afternoon as the sun is setting, and it is starting to rain, will agree with this! Regardless of this though, you do not want to be spending a considerable amount of time trying to figure out how to assemble the tent or trying to work out which pole goes where. This is an estimate at best and should be viewed as such. Many modern day extra large tents come with dividers that can be used to make rooms inside them for privacy and sleeping, or for storage. Check the market carefully and choose wisely. Ideally, the flooring of the tent should be a 'tub' style to keep out the wet and it should be made of a heavy-duty, reinforced, and leakproof material.Choosing an Extra Large Easy Up Tent


No matter what the size of your group, if you are going to be camping "under canvas" for any length of time, a large and roomy tent is a great advantage. There are even tunnel tents that come with matching smaller tents that can be erected inside the larger frame creating private rooms for different members of the group.

Whatever the material used, make sure that the flooring is fully sewn in to give protection from the elements, bugs and any other sort of creature that might like to crawl inside the tent to escape the cold or look for food.

Camping holidays with the family and friends are wonderful experiences. This is especially important in an extra large tent where it is more difficult to exit the tent in a hurry, should the need arise, simply because of its larger size and, sometimes, more complicated design. Ideally, the tent should have a fly for extra protection from the elements.

They are affordable for most and offer such a variety of different types in different locations. Usually, in the tent description there is a maximum capacity shown.

The advantages of an extra large camping tent are mainly in its ability to provide more storage and living/playing space than a smaller tent, say of a 2 - 4 person capacity. An extra safety feature to consider is whether, or not, the tent and fly fabrics are fire retardant. This will allow for personal gear storage around the beds. Flooring is a very important component of any tent.

If the weather turns nasty while you are camping, then it is good to have a dry area in which to shelter and to prepare and eat meals in comfort. Polyethelene is used extensively for flooring in tents these days. It goes without saying that the tent windows and doors should have good quality zips, and screens to keep out insects. And with extra large tents the assembly is complicated more by the sheer extra volume of tent material you are faced with and the extra number of tent poles. More than likely, your extra large tent will still be around and in demand when your children start to venture off camping on their own!. If the tent you are checking out has colour-coded tent poles that match the tent sleeves for easier setup, this is a bonus!

Ideally, to allow for more camper comfort, deduct 1 person per room as stated for the tent you are investigating. Invest in good quality camping equipment which should last you for years, if you look after it properly.

To minimize condensation inside the tent, make sure there is adequate cross ventilation with decent-sized windows and a breathable tent fabric.