A frame tents are rectangular and offer an efficient floor space design. Typically these tents will accommodate one to three people. Dome tents are probably the most popular style of tents used today. The come in a wide variety of styles, shapes and sizes. The main thing they have in common is they all use a geometrical design in their poles to hold the tent up.
Poles overlap each other to form an equal or near equal geometric shape.
This design creates a strong and typically freestanding structure. There are a number of major benefits to a dome tent. A frame or modified A frame tent. Those same corners, which aren t good for sleeping bodies, are great for storing gear. They offer excellent headroom and some models have poles built in for extremely easy setup.