A tree tent is a camping tent designed to be set above the ground, usually attached to or supported by the neighboring trees. Like a tent, it must be a complete enclosure that can house a camper and their gear while suspended off the ground. [1] Like tree houses, a tree tent may be accessed via a rope ladder[citation needed] and provide a sheltered environment for recreation and various outdoor activities.[2] The portable nature of this type of shelter provides for more versatile location choice than a conventional tree house or a camping tent.[3]
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Some tree tents have the capacity to house 6+ people. [4]
First designed by Alex Shirley-Smith and Kirk Kirchev and introduced to the market in 2014 these tents have gained popularity in the following years, and have since evolved into various different configurations[5]
References
edit- ^ [1] Hanging 3-Person Tree Tent Uses Fabric, Rope & Tension, dornob Design Ideas Daily
- ^ Gunther, Shea, "The Tentsile takes camping to a whole new (vertical) level", Mother Nature Matters, 22 April 2013
- ^ Isabel Choat and Gemma Bowen, What to do in the UK this spring: new trips, events and days out, The Guardian, 16 April 2013
- ^ Town, Hammock. "Trilogy Super Hammock Tent Combo". Hammock Town. Retrieved 2017-01-04.
- ^ https://www.fastcompany.com/3042691/for-intense-ecotourists-the-tree-house-you-carry-with-you
External links
edit- Gear Reviews on the Nubé Hammock Shelter: [2]
- Tentsile Tree Tents: Elevate Your Camping Adventure
- The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Hammock Camping: The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Hammock Camping
- Tree Tents - The World's Greatest Glamping Escapes Tree Tents International Website
- Haven Lay-Flat Tree Tents: Life Above Ground
- Tree Tent Case Study: How I Finally Got A Great Night's Sleep While Camping