Freestanding tents can fully support themselves without needing to be pegged out, as their poles provide all the necessary structure—just peg out the vestibules. As such, freestanding tents are easy to pitch on any terrain.
Semi-freestanding tents prioritise packed size and weight by using a combination of tent poles and pegs to hold their shape.
Articles in this section
- What is the difference between the Ground Control and Ground Control Light Tent Pegs?
- What is the difference between the Alto and Telos tents?
- What makes Sea to Summit tents more spacious?
- What is the difference between freestanding and semi-freestanding tents?
- How should I store my Alto / Telos tent or Escapist Tarp?
- Are Alto and Telos tents easy to set-up?
- I experienced some moisture inside my tent. What might be the causes?