This wouldn’t be a fair article if we didn’t list off some disadvantages, and there are a few. Tree tents are a great accessory for a specific type of camper, but not everyone is going to be in love with them.

Camping above a waterfall or a ravine might seem really cool, but it won’t be if your tent suffers a catastrophic failure in the night. Although tree tents are designed to be super strong and reliable, anything can happen out there, especially if human error is introduced into the mix. This tent also has a built-in no-see-um bug net to keep the flies and mosquitos out at night. It comes with a waterproof rainfly that extends far beyond the tent so you can also use the dry ground underneath for gear storage. Ultimately, a tree tent is perfect for groups of campers who love adventure. You should have access to some big sturdy trees and prefer camping in the warm summer months. Tentsile’s Connect tent is a 2 person shelter for car-camping adventures. It’s built on Tentsile’s proprietary 3 point anchorage system, which is specifically designed to give you a strong and comfortable surface for a good night’s sleep. Choosing a tree tent for your camping trips is no walk in the park. Here are some key considerations to keep in mind as you shop: Hanging vs Suspended

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Typical elements for the more common tent model include (1) the "mast" or fixed pole or sets of poles for support; (2) Suspension cables, the idea brought to America by German-born John Roebling; and (3) a "membrane" in the form of fabric (e.g., ETFE) or cable netting. This tent is designed for two campers plus their gear. It’s smaller than the 3-person tents, but can still carry an impressive 880 pounds of weight. We like the Safari Connect because it comes with the same enhanced materials as the Safari including 8,000HH rainfly and 450D floor fabric so this tent will last a long time. That’s A Wrap!

Speaking of sleep, the last thing you want to do is roll into your partner in the middle of the night. Sleeping bays are created with a reinforced strap system so each person gets their own flat area to rest. Fabric Strength For his entire life, German architect and Pritzker Laureate Frei Otto studied the possibilities of lightweight, tensile architecture — painstakingly calculating the height of poles, the suspension of cables, the cable netting, and the membrane materials that could be used to create large-scale tent-like structures. His design for the German Pavilion at Expo '67 in Montreal, Canada would have been much easier to construct if he had CAD software. But, it was this 1967 pavilion that paved the way for other architects to consider the possibilities of tension construction. The most common models for creating tension are the balloon model and the tent model. In the balloon model, interior air pneumatically creates the tension on membrane walls and roof by pushing air into the stretchy material, like a balloon. In the tent model, cables attached to a fixed column pull the membrane walls and roof, much like an umbrella works.You’re going to notice nearly every product on this list is from Tentsile. That’s because they are one of the most accessible manufacturers, have great customer service, and there are very few other companies that produce comparable tents. Light Structures - Structures of Light: The Art and Engineering of Tensile Architecture Illustrated by the Work of Horst Berger by Horst Berger, 2005

If you’re looking to try out a tree tent, we recommend the Tentsile Stingray for groups of three. For a more durable solution, consider the Safari Stingray. Couples camping together should take a look at the Safari Connect which is designed for two campers plus their gear. The lifespan of a tensile membrane structure is variable, depending on the type of membrane chosen. Today's advanced manufacturing techniques have increased the life of these structures from less than one year to many decades. Early structures, like the 1972 Olympic Park in Munich, were really experimental and require maintenance. In 2009, the German company Hightex was enlisted to install a new suspended membrane roof over Olympic Hall. Polyester ropes offer great strength with low stretch which makes them ideal for use in suspending tents . However , if using natural fiber ropes such as hemp or cotton ensure they have been treated against rotting because these fibers will degrade faster when exposed to moisture . Webbing Tree tents are a fantastic way to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing sleep quality. If I had to choose just one of these great tents, I’d probably go with the Tentsile UNA for solo camping trips and the Tentsile Trilogy for adventures with my friends and family. In the end, the key is to understand your unique camping needs first before selecting the tree tent that you’ll take on all your upcoming camping getaways.Additionally, the Tentsile Universe has separate sleeping bays for tree-line adventures. That way, you don’t have to worry about rolling into the middle of the tent and disturbing your fellow campers’ sleep in the middle of the night. Without the use of CAD software, the architects and engineers designed these peaks in Munich to showcase not only the Olympic athletes, but also German ingenuity and the German Alps. If you’ve ever seen photos of tree tents gracefully floating above the forest floor, then we completely understand why you’re hooked on these awesome camping shelters.

Versatile: One of the concerns that campers have with tree tents is they won’t work if there are no trees! Fortunately, the top brands come with conversion kits so you can set up the suspended tent like a regular tent on the ground if necessary.

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Tensile Membrane Structures : ASCE/SEI 55-10, Asce Standard by the American Society of Civil Engineers, 2010 The tech-specs and jargon can be a touch bewildering, as can the array of choice but, as always, Cool of the Wild is here for you to help you get to know and navigate the ins and outs. Options for 1-2 working day delivery and next day timed services available on most items Zone B Surcharge Areas One advantage of using rope suspension systems is that they offer better grip on smooth surfaces than webbing straps do because they’re able to wrap around objects more tightly. However, ropes can cause damage if left tied around trees over long periods due to friction wear against bark; thus many parks have banned their usage altogether.