Tipi tents

What is a tipi tent?

Tipi tents are well-known to the general public because they have the easily recognizable shape of the original tents used by Native Americans. The tipi tent has a canvas suspended on a frame. Various sizes of tipi tents exist, offering variable-sized shelter to accommodate the number of people staying under the tent.

The advantages of a tipi tent

With its pyramid shape, the tipi tent provides a comfortable interior space. The telescopic central pole allows standing upright inside, which is a real advantage for adults. Practical and comfortable, the tipi tent can even be compartmentalized with separate sleeping areas to provide privacy for its occupants. For cozy winter stays, some tipi tent models even allow the use of a wood stove.

The tipi tent offers an excellent balance between comfort and weight, making it a perfect companion for hiking in the beautiful season. Furthermore, despite its shape, this type of tent offers excellent resistance to wind.

Which tipi tent to choose?

It is important to choose a tipi tent that suits your needs. If you are going hiking with three people, there is no need to overburden yourself, so choose a 3-person tent. If your tipi tent will be used for a long and stationary camping stay, you can opt for a larger tent to comfortably accommodate camping furniture and ensure your comfort.

How to set up a tipi tent?

Setting up a tipi tent is easy:

• Unfold the tent footprint.
• Place the tent canvas on top of the footprint.
• Once the two elements are aligned, zip them together.
• Stake down the tent to ensure it is taut and properly anchored to the ground.
• Assemble the central pole and position it at the center of the tent, under the canvas. Ensure it is perfectly upright.
• Exit the tent and secure the guy lines.

Your tipi tent is set up! Depending on the model, you can then set up the sleeping areas and arrange all your gear.