Tents and Tent Shelters
By: Christopher Jay
If buildings were to grow naturally, as say trees, then tents would be like the mushrooms of the forest, appearing overnight, seen briefly, and then vanishing just as quickly, with no permanent record. Originally a mainstay shelter of nomadic man, it started to be replaced by homes, temples, palaces or anything of a sturdier material. As the buildings of wood, stone and marble started increasing in popularity and size, for no apparent reason, so did the tent.
Perhaps the biggest and grandest pergola belonged to Alexander the Great. He made a marriage tent that hung from 50 thirty-foot columns of silver and gold, making it large enough to house 100 couches and host 9,000 friends. The roof was a dome and had amazing portrayals of the sun, moon, stars and all of the deities of heaven. It was named the cosmic tent and went on to inspire Nero to build one just like it. Luckily, it does not need to be that spectacular or big to get the job of sheltering done.
With all of the pomp and circumstance that can be associated with tents being used on parade grounds or for an outdoor wedding reception, you may not realize exactly how versatile a tent can be. They are used at county fairs, at golf tournaments, at The Worlds Fair and for perhaps the best use of all, as part of ones camping gear. Surely a tent is among the equipment.
It appears that most people think the best use of a tent is for camping. But what makes one better than another, and what should you look for when buying one? Naturally, when you are looking at tents, size is important. How many people will one sleep comfortably? A good rule of thumb is to get a tent suitable for two more people than will actually be occupying the shelter. When considering the height, you will want to make sure that you can stand up straight, unless of course you enjoy walking around bent over or slouching. Check for durability, inspect the seams for reinforcement and look for a little extra storage with pockets or hangers. It is also an excellent idea to practice setting your tent up at home first.
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