Tent, as a wild residence for travelers, its comfort level is directly related to the quality of sleep and rest, as well as the quality of outdoor life. The common double resident tent size is 2.4*2.1*1.35m, and there are other larger sizes. It is very important to choose the right tent size for outdoor activities. It can be measured from the length, width, height of the tent, and size of the space. It is necessary to consider both the comfort and the convenience of carrying. Let’s take a look at how to choose the right tent size!
How to choose the right tent size?
It is very important to consider the size of the tent you carry when you go out for camping and outdoor activities. If the size is too small, it is not enough to sleep or sleep comfortably. If the size is too large, it is a waste of luggage space. If you are not traveling by car, it is quite tiring to carry a tent. Therefore, the selection of tent size needs to consider the following issues:
1.Width of tent
The shoulder width is generally about 44cm for men, about 40cm for women, and the sitting height is 90.8cm for men and 85.5cm for women. Usually, at rest, a width of 2.5 times the shoulder width can ensure comfort when lying down. However, it is impossible for a trekking tent to sleep in such luxury without considering the weight of the tent. So to ensure that you can turn over smoothly in the sleeping bag, the width of 60cm is almost a limit value. For the vast majority of tents, the sidewalls are sloping rather than vertical. If the body is not close to the side wall, the width should reach 80cm. Therefore, it can be said that the width of the bottom edge of a fairly comfortable single-person tent is 80-90cm. For double resident tents, if there is a common space, the width should be between 120 and 140 cm.
2.Length of tent
Length isn’t just a body height consideration, you have to factor in the wasted head and tail dimensions of the sloping hem. Also, if you want to stack backpacks or gear inside the tent, you must have the extra length. In this way, 200-220 cm is a more reasonable value.
3.Size of tent
We can see some tent designs that pull the bottom edge perpendicular to the ground. It is to maximize the use of space without increasing the weight.
4.Height of tent
Height is a statistic that needs careful consideration. Generally speaking, a higher inner tent means more space for movement, which also means a reduction in wind resistance and an overall increase in weight. But if a tent can’t even guarantee the space to sit up and dress, it is really difficult to be comfortable.
At the same time, due to the difference in structure, the height of 100cm in the dome tent can make people feel comfortable. In a tunnel tent or a ridge tent, this height may still be very depressing. When you sit up you will feel like your head is wrapped in the inner tent. Some tent designs actually put a multi-purpose beam on the head when you sit up, just to make you have enough room for your head to move after you sit up.
