The tent is 8 feet by 8 feet on the ground, with two foot vertical walls around the sides. From the top of the 2 foot walls the tent tapers to a point at the top which is supported by an 8 foot pole. The tent can sleep three people, but one or two people is more comfortable. It is special because it is made out of cotton that feels like the collar of a dress shirt. The cotton is very light weight and it breathes well.
Moisture passes through the wall of the tent which allows the inside to stay warm and dry.
This is a very old type of tent and is very similar to tents used a hundred or two hundred years ago. A typical evening meal would consist of spaghetti, and a sauce made of dehydrated sauce, vegetables, meat, and spices. It would also include some tang or tea to wash it all down. I try to make my meals in one pot so there is less mess. Using one pot also makes meals faster to prepare and clean up.