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However, there are also a few disadvantages to consider. Firstly, the dome tent is generally heavier due to the presence of several poles. What's more, although assembly is easy, it can take a little longer as it requires at least two poles to assemble.
The suspended tent is recommended for camping, travel and expeditions where you have a vehicle to transport your equipment. It will enable you to enjoy your outdoor activities to the full without being constrained by the limitations of the ground.
A trekking tent must provide effective protection against the rain. That's why it's essential for it to be totally waterproof, to guarantee peaceful nights. A tent's impermeability is measured in schmerber, a unit of measurement representing the height of a column of water that the fabric can withstand without letting a drop through.
For a tent fabric to be considered waterproof, it must have a schmerber level of at least 1,500, which is more than sufficient for a typical hike or a week's climbing in spring or summer.
To give you a better idea, here are a few guidelines: