Tent Style Guide
The chart below is a guideline to help you choose the right tent for your event. Please contact one of our tenting experts to help you choose the right solution for your tent needs.
| Tent Style | Pop-Up | Canopy / Pole | Tension | Sail Cloth | High Peak | Frame | Hybrid Frame | Structure |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Cost |
$ |
$ |
$$ |
$$$ |
$$$ |
$$$ |
$$$$ |
$$$$$ |
|
Fits in Tight Spaces |
Yes! |
No |
No |
No |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Yes! |
|
Can be Heated or Air Conditioned |
No |
No |
Reasonably well |
Reasonably well |
Reasonably well |
Reasonably well |
Yes! |
Yes! |
|
Stable in Wind |
No |
No |
Reasonably |
Reasonably |
Reasonably |
Reasonably |
Yes! |
Yes! |
|
Are there Center Poles |
No |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
No |
|
Good for Long Term |
No |
No |
No |
No |
No |
Reasonably |
Yes! |
Yes! |
|
Ballast Can Be Used |
Yes! |
No |
No* |
No* |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Yes! |
Yes! |
|
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* Ballast maybe able to be used for a few limited points, but traditionally, staking is required for all points.