SINGLE- OR DOUBLEPITCHING?

Basically we are offering two different ways to set up tents, both have certain advantages and are suitable for different areas of application:

The throw-over-construction, here first the inner tent with poles is set up and then the outer tent is stretched over it

• Advantage: very variable use, the inner tent can stand on its own
• Field of use: summer camping, hot regions

TENT STYLES

The style of tent you choose should be based on your needs and the specific requirements of your activity. There’s a wide range of tent styles to choose from. Read on for an overview.

Dome Tents

Dome tents are the all-rounders of tent styles. They are versatile, quick and easy to set up, and offer high wind stability. Two pole arches cross at the highest point to form a hemispherical dome. The ratio of living space to floor space is therefore excellent. This freestanding tent style requires only a few pegs for tensioning.

Tunnel Tents

Tunnel tents are ideal for trekking tours. They offer the greatest spaciousness relative to weight. The steep walls make 90 % of the floor space usable. Pitching the parallel tent poles is quick and easy. In addition, tunnel tents have large vestibules for plenty of storage space.

Ridge Tunnel Tents

Ridge tunnel tents are a combination of a tunnel tent and a ridge tent. This hybrid construction offers increased stability and extended storage space. The roof ridge withstands high snow and wind loads, and offers rain-protected ventilation options. The construction is free-standing and offers a good balance between space and weight.

Tripod Tents

A tripod tent is a practical lightweight tent construction that makes the most of space and is easy to set up. The sloping dome construction is low at the foot and offers a comfortable sitting height in the head area.

Mark Tents

This special construction is used in all VAUDE Mark models and is very versatile. With self-supporting poles this tent construction offers high wind stability, generous space and enables quick erection. Tensioning in wet conditions is not necessary.

Powerframe Tents

Powerframe is VAUDE’s most wind-stable pole construction and is primarily used in our expedition tents. A freestanding frame and user-friendly power clips allow a fast set up. The poles are firmly attached to the tent and ensure an even distribution of force and increased wind stability. For the Powerframe construction, lighter poles can also be used which also helps bring the weight down.

Geodesic Tents

Geodesic tents have an extremely stable tent construction that can withstand snow loads and storms. They are a great choice for expeditions and challenging tours in all kinds of weather conditions. The tent poles cross several times to form small, extremely stable triangles.

Special Construction Tents

These tents have a special construction that is precisely matched to the specific functionality needed for their type of use.

Bus awning / Drive series

Bus awnings offer a practical space extension and are easy to set up. For all holidaymakers and campers VAUDE offers with the Drive series suitable tents that can be easily combined with your own vehicle. They are coupled directly to the camper or caravan, but can also be used partially freestanding.

In addition, we also offer rear tents that are connected directly to the car tailgate.

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SEAMS

There are different methods for joining tent materials together. Seam workmanship determines how waterproof your tent will be. VAUDE attaches great importance to highest quality workmanship and uses special processing for its tent seams.

Conventional Seam Workmanship

Normally, two layers of tent materials are sewn together. The drawback here is that waterproofness and stability can suffer due to perforations at the seams. At VAUDE, we therefore provide our outer tents with an additional PU coating or silicone coating (Si/PU). This makes the outer surface waterproof while maintaining breathability at the same time. This type of workmanship creates low maintenance outer materials at an excellent price to performance ratio. Eventually, however, it becomes necessary to manually reseal the seams using silicone seam sealers (Silicone Seam Sealer from Sil Net).

Swelling Yarn

The use of water-repellent swelling yarn seals the seams of the outer tent, which is siliconized on both sides. When it comes into contact with water, the yarn swells directly in the seam and seals the perforations made by sewing. In the event of heavy use or severe weather conditions (heavy and continuous rain), manual resealing using a silicone seam sealer (Silicone Seam Sealer from Sil Net) is necessary. You can order the repair kit here at Vaude.com.

Siliconized Bonded Seams

In this process, the two-sided siliconized fabric layers are bonded together with silicone. The material is joined without a sewn seam so there are no perforations and the joint is therefore 100 % waterproof. It’s not necessary to seal the seam by hand, and the tent fabrics are also more tear-resistant and UV-resistant. Only VAUDE offers you these advantages.

Silicone Tapes (Silicone Seam Seal)

Taping is a process in which two-sided siliconized tent materials are provided with a silicon seam tape at their connecting seam. This creates a 100% waterproof outer material that does not have to be resealed manually. This finish is also available exclusively for VAUDE tents.