examples of tents [1]

Tents: portable waterproof soft-sided shelters that are stretched taut over a frame and temporarily pitched outdoors.

two-person tent

Tent that can accommodate two people.

stake

Small post that is driven into the ground to hold the tent in place.

guy line

Cable used to stretch the tent frame taut and hold it firmly in place on the ground.

elastic strainer

Elasticized cable used to stretch the canvas taut and anchor it to the ground.

inner tent

Part of the tent covered by the rainfly.

zipper

Closure made up of two lengths of tape edged with teeth that interlock by means of a slide.

strainer

Device used to stretch a guy line taut.

canopy

Canvas awning supported by a framework; it protects an outdoor space from the rain and sun.

door

Piece of canvas covering the entrance to the tent.

rainfly

Piece of waterproof canvas that covers the inner tent; it protects it from rain and provides an extra layer of insulation.