Pole tent vs. frame tent?
While you may prefer a frame tent over a pole tent, keep in mind the following: If you purchase a frame tent with a top that is anywhere near the quality of our vinyl, you will pay 2 -3 times as much. That is why most of our customers prefer to have a longer lasting tent for less money and choose a pole tent. Our tents will look and perform as though they had a frame because there are seatbelts on every seam and steel to steel connections. This enable’s the tent to perform in the worst weather around the world. If you get a frame tent, be sure to get a very good quality. If the frame bends in a storm, it will tear the tent top. On average, my competitors show it takes at least 3 times longer to set up a frame as compared to a pole tent. Also, pole tents will withstand higher wind loads. The hardware for a frame tent is very specialized, including pieces which are either cast aluminum or welded steel. If you lose or damage one of these pieces, your frame tent is useless until you find a