A single tent is an inalienable attribute of every tourist and mountaineer

A single tourist tent is included in the category of the most demanded equipment, which is used by single tourists, extremals, trenches, as well as people engaged in tracking. As a rule, the characteristics of a particular model are determined by the specific conditions of its use. So, if a traveler wants to make an ascent, then when choosing a tent, he will first of all pay attention to its technical characteristics, namely the strength of the material, the presence of storm ebbs and others. Another example - a tourist will have a solitary hike in a humid climate. The prime characteristics that his one-man tent should have is lightness and good waterproof qualities.

In fact, the parameters for selecting such equipment, calculated for one person, are much greater. We recommend first of all to pay attention to the material. What your portable home is made from, determines not only its weight and dimensions, but also the degree of protection from bad weather conditions in the form of rain or hail. In addition, an important role is played by the fact that the material "breathes". In principle, all these parameters correspond to nylon. It is a lightweight material that can pass air. In addition, it allows you to fold the tent up to a compact size. The only serious drawback of nylon is its active influence on the ultraviolet, which causes it to deteriorate rather quickly. A single tent of polyester, on the other hand, is not afraid of the sun, but it is heavier. Combination of all the positive qualities is polyamide (over time, the material is only burned out and slightly stretched), but it is also the most expensive option of all the above. Thus, we see that the choice of material directly depends on the specific conditions in which the single-seat tent will be operated. As for the bottom of the structure, it must necessarily be made of waterproof material. Otherwise, even the dew will cause serious discomfort. In addition, the bottom should be strong enough to withstand the prolonged mechanical impact of stones, twigs and just friction.

Tent single - easy by default, its weight, depending on the characteristics described above, can range from 1 to 1.5 kilograms. At first glance, the extra 500 grams is not such a big difference, but under certain conditions it can be significant. That is why the designs made of ultralight materials (as a rule, their weight does not exceed 1.1 kg) are an order of magnitude more expensive than their heavier counterparts.

Let's sum up. The single-seat tent is chosen primarily with an eye on the type of tourism that its owner is engaged in and the conditions in which it will be predominantly operated. In general, among the criteria that determine its characteristics are the following:

• Simplicity of design;
• the weight;
• Compact dimensions;
• Ease of installation;
• Protection from external influences of the environment;
• The ability to install in confined spaces.