Are Bell tents any good?
They are highly breathable, are great at regulating temperature and with care, they are hard-wearing. One of the downsides of a cotton canvas bell tent is that you have to be very careful that you never put the tent away damp as mould and mildew will quickly take hold and damage and rot the tent.
Can you leave bell tents up all year?
Can our Bell Tents be used as permanent structures? Our Bell Tents are designed to be used for leisurely purposes, we don’t recommend erecting them as a permanent structure. However, many of our customers do use our tents throughout the summer months.
Can you have a fire in a bell tent?
This Bell Tent is a weightier 320gsm cotton treated with fire retardancy to BS7837 standard. It’s a perfect solution for anyone looking for year round camping or wanting to use a wood burning stove in their tent. The stove hole is in the second roof panel and is suitable for use with a stove with top exiting chimney.
How long does a bell tent last?
With this in mind, we can expect that used for casual camping, with a week over summer, a week at Easter and another week in Spring, an average of 3-4 weeks a year, and well maintained, you can expect your bell tent to last approximately 12 years.
What should I look for in a bell tent?
Top 10 things to consider before buying a bell tent
- Make sure the quality and canvas thickness is high – preferably above 300 GSM.
- Make sure the floor is PVC and thickness is above 350 GSM.
- Check the quality of the zips – don’t settle for anything that does not have YKK industry standard zips.
How long will a bell tent last?
Our canvas has been impregnated with an anti-fungal waterproofing agent that is effective for up to 60 weeks of use. Please note that cotton can, when new, let some water through and leak around the seams. After the canvas has been wet once this will no longer happen because of the cotton expanding.
How long can a tent last?
So, how long should a tent last? A tent should last at least 5 years of continuous use if it is well taken care of. A tent can last much longer or much less depending on many factors that affect a tent’s life.
Are tents fireproof?
A tent on fire No tent fabric is fireproof. Many fabrics will be fire retardant but all tents will burn and most will burn remarkably quickly. That’s one of the reasons you should never use any equipment with open flames in a tent and, however romantic you think it may be, never use candles in or near a tent.
Are canvas tents flammable?
So, are tents flammable? All tents are treated with a flame retardant in order to reduce the rate at which tents will burn. There is no such thing as a fireproof tent as a tent exposed to an open flame will completely burn eventually.
Is the bell tent available in the USA?
Our beautiful tent range is now available for all USA and Canada customers. The one-stop shop for all your camping needs; from festival glamping, exciting family holidays, weddings and summer playrooms, our range of luxury bell tents will make your camping experience unforgettable.
Which is the best description of a bell tent?
A bell tent is perhaps one of the most recognizable tent styles, featuring a central support pole to support the canvas, giving it a classic shape. The entrance is formed with an A-frame pole and its guy ropes provide stability.
How long does it take to set up a bell tent?
Bell tent glamping is also extremely common and you can set up your own bell tent for glamping, or find resorts that offer bell tent glamping. Setup time: On average, especially after your first time, a bell tent takes 10 minutes or less to set up. Since we provide all the components you need, it’s that much easier to get going.
What do you need to know about Sibley bell tents?
Sibley tents stand up to a wide range of weather conditions and provide ample space for people, gear, even a full suite of furniture. Not sure what bell tent to choose? We’ve put together the ultimate guides to compare bell tent sizes and to compare bell tent series!
