Camping is an activity in which you can get in touch with nature and entirely relax your mind and body. As an outdoor activity that skips over the setting up tents, glamping is favored by many people. At present, glamping tents are mainly divided into two types, cabin tents and dome tents. These two types of tents have their own unique features and advantages. This post will discover the advantages and disadvantages of cabin tents and dome tents. Through the comparison, hoping to bring some inspiration to readers who are planning a campsite and choosing glamping tents.
What is a Dome Tent?
Dome tent is the general name for hemispherical tents. The common types of dome tents are mainly divided into geodesic domes and lamella domes. The geodesic dome divides the dome's frame into five equal parts, each consisting of the same number of regular triangles. The lamella dome divides the exterior of the dome into staggered small triangles through the trusses distributed radially in the center of the roof and the trusses distributed in concentric circles. Dome tents are loved by many camping fans for their unique appearance and charm, and especially have high recommendations among the young generations.
Advantages of Dome Tents
Large Inner Space
Dome tents have a larger inner space than cabin tents. Because the walls of dome tents gradually converge towards the top, the top of dome tents have more usable space, so they can accommodate more items.
Unique Appearance
The dome tent has a unique hemispherical appearance, which is more impressive than traditional tents. In addition, the hemispherical shape has a good reflection effect on sound and provides a better audio-visual experience in the dome tent.
Excellent Weather Resistance
The streamlined shape of dome tents allows them to withstand strong winds from all directions. In addition, dome tents are composed of multiple rectangular triangles or trusses to distribute the external pressure evenly to the ground, so they also have good weather resistance when facing snow. This outstanding weather resistance makes dome tents popular for personal living spaces. Dome homes have become a favorite choice for homeowners seeking a unique living experience.
Better Light Condition
The dome tent has a large floor-to-ceiling window made of clear PVC tarpaulin, which is set up to ensure enough light can enter inside. In addition, a transparent skylight can be set at the top to make the interior brighter.
Disadvantages of Dome Tents
Worse Air Circulation
Due to the hemispherical appearance of the dome tent, the air will naturally rise to the top when heated. Dome tents have a larger heating area than cabin tents, so it is easier to absorb heat. Besides, Dome tents' lack of effective ventilation also causes the temperature to rise faster. To solve this problem, Shelter equipped the dome tent with an exhaust fan on top to improve air circulation.
What is a Cabin Tent?
A Cabin tent is a common type of glamping tent. It gets its name because of its similar appearance to the hunting cabin used by hunters. The cabin tent has a simple frame structure that provides stability through columns and beams placed around the tent.
Advantages of Cabin Tents
Easy for Dividing Rooms
Thanks to vertical walls, the shape of the cabin tent below the eaves is similar to a cuboid, making space division more convenient. Therefore, it can be easily divided into smaller separate rooms by curtains easily when users need private space.
Retro Appearance
Cabin tents use a retro design that mimics the look of nomadic tents previously used by hunters and shepherds. The tent tarpaulin is colored brown, military green, or khaki, and the frame of the tent is added to a wooden pattern. Users who prefer retro style can use cabin tents to enjoy the fun of glamping.
Disadvantages of Cabin Tents
Worse Wind Resistance
The walls of cabin tents are perpendicular to the ground. On strong wind days, the windward side of cabin tents is subjected to greater wind resistance than on other sides, and the wind resistance may not be as good as dome tents. In order to strengthen the wind resistance of cabin tents, Shelter uses a number of high-strength tying ropes to tie the roof tarpaulin, so that it can resist strong wind.
Limited Headspace
The roof of cabin tents gradually shrinks upward at the roof angle, so their usable space is smaller than that of dome tents.
Dome Tent vs Cabin Tent: Which Is for You?
Dome tents and cabin tents have various differences in durability, weather resistance, and space utilization. A further comparison can help you have a deep understanding of these two types of tent, and make a better choice.
Comparison by Durability
Shelter's dome tents and cabin tents are made of high-quality materials that can withstand long-term use. The frame of dome tents is made of sandblasted or galvanized steel pipe, which is inexpensive but prone to rust over time. The frame of the cabin tents is made of aluminum alloy. Compared with steel, aluminum alloy is more difficult to rust, and suitable for long-term use, but the price is higher.
Comparison by Weather Resistance
The streamlined shape of dome tents allows them to withstand strong winds, and dome tents are constructed of an equilateral triangle or a frame made up of trusses so that the pressure from the snow is evenly distributed even if there is snow on top of the tent. Cabin tents have triangular roofs. On snowy days, snow can slide down through the roof slope to ensure the stability of the tent structure. The walls of cabin tents are perpendicular to the ground. In strong winds, the windward side of the cabin tent experiences greater resistance than the other sides.
Comparison by Space Utilization
Due to the bottom of the dome tent, the interior decoration inside needs more consideration. Dome tents' use of edge space may not be as good as that of cabin tents, and it is not easy to divide separate rooms. But thanks to dome tents' spacious interiors, the upper part still has the redundancy of a design loft that has been carefully designed to deliver a camping experience unlike any other. Thanks to the vertical exterior walls of the cabin tent, items can be easily placed near the walls and there is plenty of room to move around in the middle of the tent. In addition, the vertical wall design also makes the modular kitchen and bathroom layout more convenient.
Summary
The dome tent and the cabin tent, two common types of glamping tents, are widely used in the glamping aspect. Cabin tents are spacious inside, space-efficient, and can be easily divided into separate rooms, which is ideal for family glamping and group glamping. Dome tents have modern and unique appearances, which can bring a different glamping experience. It is a good choice to build a dome campsite for less cost. In addition, it is a good choice to build a hybrid campsite to attract more visitors and make a great profit. If you want to know more information or have some questions, contact us now.