Adequate room to sit upright, read or talk. Some hardcore campers will camp in any kind of weather, at any time of year, and they need the most reliable equipment. By the time someone acquires a taste for this, they generally know exactly what they want in a tent. Still, it's a worthwhile to understand what's necessary for this type of use. Even better, some poles are designed to be easily repaired in the field.
Storm flaps that zipper over mesh areas.
More vertical walls to shed snow more easily Sleeve fastening systems, rather than clip fasteners. A reputable manufacturer known for tent expertise. It simplifies the set-up procedure, but is unsuitable for extreme weather conditions. Poles are slipped through sleeves of tent fabric that are sewn to the tent. Suitable for extreme weather conditions.