By White Duck Outdoors
If you’re starting up a glamping business, bell tents can be a great choice because of how durable, functional and versatile they are.
The best bell tents for glamping are made from 100% cotton canvas and treated to be water repellent, mould and UV-resistant. Setting up a bell tent for glamping often means pitching the tent for several weeks on end, which means your tent needs to be very well constructed and largely weatherproof.
When exploring bell tent options, there are a few things you should keep in mind. There can be vast differences in price, quality and functionality so it’s important that you choose the one that works best for you.
Here are a few things you should keep in mind while selecting the best bell tent.
What Material Should My Bell Tent Be Made From? A canvas bell tent is always a good choice. Not only is 100% cotton canvas an extremely durable fabric but it’s also a sustainable option.
Canvas fabric is a breathable material that allows air to flow in and out of the tent easily. This helps keep the tent cool in the summer and warm in the winters.
Canvas is slightly more expensive when compared to its nylon and polyester counterparts, but it can be less expensive in the long run. Nylon and polyester tents can wear out easily whereas canvas tents last for years.
If you plan to use a stove inside the tent, it’s worth investing in one that has a flame-retardant fabric option. This acts as an insurance policy and provides that extra piece of mind. Ideally, your bell tent will also be treated to be mould and UVresistant, as well as water-repellent.
What’s The Best Bell Tent Size? Bell tents come in various sizes, so you have to be careful about the quantity and sizes of the tents you need. Some glamping events have several tiny bell tents for the occasion, while others may require a small number of much larger tents.
Sizes for these tents are generally measured according to diameter. They can be as small as 8 feet/2.5 metres and can go up to as large as 23 feet/7 metres (e.g. White Duck’s Avalon Optimus Bell Tent).
When considering the size of your tent, you need to think about all the things you plan to keep inside and furnish it with. For example, if you plan to have a queen bed inside, you would need to opt for one that’s at least 10’, and 13’ or more to truly be comfortable.
You can also try to choose bell tents that have higher than average wall and centre heights to provide ample space to stand up and walk around inside. What Features And Functionality Does The Bell Tent Offer? While searching for the best glamping tent, also look at what features and functionality it comes with.
A stove jack is an absolute necessity with a canvas tent, especially if you plan to use it through colder months with a wood stove.
The frame of the bell tent should be made of aluminium or steel, so it can stand up to all kinds of weather.
Apart from this, shock-absorbing, reflective guy ropes, a PE or PVC floor and a premium bug mesh are things to look out for when making your selection.
Ideally, you won’t be paying extra for add-ons or features that should be a part of your tent, like windows, mesh, a stove jack, pockets and more.
White Duck Outdoors Bell Tents In its complete range of canvas tents, White Duck builds two distinct bell tents, both of which are ideal for glamping operators.
The Regatta and Avalon bell tents are 4-season tents designed for space and comfort. They’re made from 100% canvas fabric and are available in fire-retardant fabric options.
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