Patent Publication Number: US-2023132858-A1

Title: Adaptable rooftop tent system

Description:
CROSS REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
     This application claims priority to U.S. provisional application No. 63/275,723 filed Nov. 4, 2021, U.S. provisional application No. 63/300,502 filed Jan. 18, 2022, and U.S. provisional application No. 63/337,394 filed May 2, 2022, the contents of these are hereby incorporated by reference in their entirety. 
    
    
     BACKGROUND 
     Field 
     The present disclosure relates to tent apparatuses, systems, and methods, for example, adaptable rooftop tent apparatuses, systems, and methods having a folding mechanism for manual or automatic deployment. 
     Background 
     Current rooftop tents can utilize a plurality of tent poles attached to a base to support a main tent canopy and create an internal volume for a user. However, static tent poles have drawbacks including that they must be inserted into various portions of the tent, they increase an overall height of the base (e.g., in a closed configuration), and they cannot stretch the main tent canopy, which can result in sagging and moisture buildup. Further, it can be difficult and time consuming to setup and deploy the plurality of tent poles around the main tent canopy, especially during harsh weather conditions. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY 
     Accordingly, there is a need to, for example, provide a tent having a folding mechanism (e.g., manual, automatic, self-tensioning) to easily and efficiently open (e.g., expand, deploy) and close (e.g., collapse, retract) the tent, increase an internal volume of the tent, increase rigidity of the main tent canopy, decrease setup time of the tent, decrease condensation, decrease moisture, increase insulation, decrease weight, decrease a height of the base, provide a single interior frame system, and/or provide a self-folding tent. 
     In some aspects, a tent system includes a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the canopy can include a plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base. In some aspects, the frame system can include a plurality of frame members configured to support the canopy. In some aspects, the frame members can be disposed in the canopy sleeves such that the frame members are disposed interior to the canopy. In some aspects, the frame system can be integrated with the plurality of canopy sleeves such that the frame system is interior to the canopy. 
     In some aspects, the frame system can be disposed entirely interior to the canopy. In some aspects, the plurality of canopy sleeves can extend above an upper exterior surface of the canopy between each of the plurality of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of canopy sleeves can include a frame fastener configured to secure a frame member within a recess of the canopy sleeve. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a zipper. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a hook-and-loop fastener. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a snap. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a button. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a hook. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a clasp. In some aspects, the frame fastener can include a friction lock. 
     In some aspects, the canopy can include a plurality of windows. In some aspects, in an open configuration, each of the plurality of windows can extend continuously from a top surface to a side surface of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a rain fly. In some aspects, in an open configuration, the rain fly can be coupled to the canopy. In some aspects, the rain fly can be configured to provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). In some aspects, the rain fly can contact at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the rain fly can contact the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the rain fly can be supported by at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the rain fly can be supported by the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the rain fly can be directly coupled to the canopy. In some aspects, the rain fly can be indirectly coupled to the canopy. 
     In some aspects, a buffer can be disposed between the rain fly and at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the buffer can be configured to separate the rain fly from the at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the buffer can include a foam, a fabric, a standoff, a spacer, and/or any other material capable of separating the rain fly from the at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, a gap can be formed between the rain fly and an upper exterior surface of the canopy between each of the plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the gap is about 1 cm to about 15 cm. In some aspects, the gap is about 2 cm to about 10 cm. In some aspects, the gap is about 4 cm to about 5 cm. 
     In some aspects, the rain fly can include a plurality of windows. 
     In some aspects, a tent system includes a base, a canopy, a frame system, and a rain fly. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the canopy can include a plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base and configured to support the canopy. In some aspects, the rain fly can be coupled to the canopy. In some aspects, in an open configuration, the rain fly can be supported by at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, in a first configuration, the rain fly can be fully deployed and supported by the plurality of canopy sleeves and a plurality of spring rods coupled to the base system. 
     In some aspects, in a second configuration, the rain fly can be semi-stowed and fixed by one or more rain fly fasteners on the canopy to expose a transverse section of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in a third configuration, the rain fly can be stowed and fixed by a plurality of rain fly fasteners on the canopy to expose a plurality of transverse sections of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in a fourth configuration, the rain fly can be semi-stowed and fixed by one or more rain fly fasteners on the canopy to expose a longitudinal section of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in a fifth configuration, the rain fly can be stowed and fixed by a plurality of rain fly fasteners on the canopy to expose a plurality of longitudinal sections of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in a sixth configuration, the rain fly can be fully deployed and supported by the plurality of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the canopy can include a plurality of windows. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base and configured to support the canopy. 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows is between each of the plurality of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, the first window can extend continuously from a top surface to a side surface of the canopy. In some aspects, in an open configuration, each of the plurality of windows can extend continuously from a top surface to a side surface of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, the plurality of windows can be arranged symmetrically. In some aspects, in an open configuration, the plurality of windows can be arranged symmetrically about a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis of the canopy. In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows can be disposed in a quadrant of the canopy formed by a top longitudinal panel and a top transverse panel of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, a longitudinal cross-section of the canopy can be hexagonal. In some aspects, in an open configuration, an internal volume of the canopy can be a hexagonal prism. 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows can include an irregular quadrilateral shape. In some aspects, in an open configuration, a side of the irregular quadrilateral shape can include an arc extending from a top surface to a side surface of the canopy. 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows can include a window area of about 0.5 m 2  to about 0.85 m 2 . In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows can include a window area of about 0.6 m 2  to about 0.7 m 2 . 
     In some aspects, the canopy can include a plurality of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, a first window can be disposed between a first pair of canopy sleeves. In some aspects, a second window can be disposed between a second pair of canopy sleeves. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base and be configured to expand and collapse the canopy. In some aspects, the frame system can include a first frame member, a second frame member, a third frame member, and a fourth frame member. In some aspects, the first frame member can include a first support and a first leg. In some aspects, the first leg can be configured to pivot about the first support. In some aspects, the second frame member can include a second support and a second leg. In some aspects, the second leg can be configured to pivot about the second support. In some aspects, the third frame member can include a first arm. In some aspects, the fourth frame member can include a second arm. 
     In some aspects, the third and fourth frame members can be disposed between the first and second frame members in an open configuration. In some aspects, the first and second frame members can be disposed between the third and fourth frame members in a collapsed configuration. 
     In some aspects, the frame system can include a first linkage coupling the first frame member to the third frame member. In some aspects, the first linkage can include an elastic material. In some aspects, the first linkage can be coupled to a distal end of the first leg. In some aspects, the first linkage can be coupled to a distal end of the first support. In some aspects, the frame system can include a first linkage coupled to the first frame member, the base, and the third frame member. 
     In some aspects, the frame system can include a second linkage coupling the second frame member to the fourth frame member. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a linkage lock coupled to the first linkage. In some aspects, the linkage lock can be configured to adjust a tension of the first linkage. In some aspects, the linkage lock can include a spring and teeth configured to secure the first linkage. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base and configured to automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) expand the canopy. In some aspects, the frame system can include a first frame member and a second frame member opposite the first frame member and arranged about a center of the tent system. In some aspects, the frame system can be configured to automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) expand and automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) collapse the canopy. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a connecting member coupled to the first frame member and the base. In some aspects, the connecting member can be configured to apply an inward force to the first frame member toward a center of the tent system. 
     In some aspects, the connecting member can include an elastic linkage. In some aspects, the elastic linkage can be coupled to a distal end of a first leg of the first frame member and a hinge of the base. 
     In some aspects, the connecting member can include a torsion spring. In some aspects, the torsion spring can be coupled to a distal end of a first support of the first frame member and the base. 
     In some aspects, the first frame member can include a first support coupled to the base and a first leg coupled to the first support. In some aspects, the first leg can be configured to pivot about the first support. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to a distal end of the first leg. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to a distal end of the first support. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a second connecting member coupled to the second frame member and the base. In some aspects, the second connecting member can be configured to apply a second inward force to the second frame member toward the center of the tent system. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base. In some aspects, the frame system can be configured to expand and collapse the canopy. In some aspects, the frame system can include a frame member and a linkage. In some aspects, the frame member can include a support and a leg. In some aspects, the leg can be configured to pivot about the support. In some aspects, the linkage can be coupled to the frame member. In some aspects, the linkage can be configured to apply a force to the frame member. 
     In some aspects, the linkage can include an elastic material. In some aspects, the linkage can be coupled to a distal end of the leg. In some aspects, the linkage can be coupled to a distal end of the support. In some aspects, the linkage can be coupled to the base. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a linkage lock coupled to the linkage. In some aspects, the linkage lock can be configured to adjust a tension of the linkage. In some aspects, the linkage lock can include a spring and teeth configured to secure the linkage. 
     In some aspects, the linkage can include a torsion spring. In some aspects, the torsion spring can be coupled to a distal end of the support of the frame member and the base. 
     In some aspects, the frame system can further include a second frame member, a third frame member, and a fourth frame member. In some aspects, the second frame member can include a second support and a second leg. In some aspects, the second leg can be configured to pivot about the second support. In some aspects, a second linkage can be coupled to the second frame member. In some aspects, the second linkage can be configured to apply a second force to the second frame member. In some aspects, the third frame member can include an arm. In some aspects, the fourth frame member can include a second arm. 
     In some aspects, the third and fourth frame members can be disposed between the frame member and the second frame member in an open configuration. In some aspects, the frame member and the second frame member can be disposed between the third and fourth frame members in a collapsed configuration. 
     In some aspects, the linkage couples the frame member to the third frame member. In some aspects, the second linkage couples the second frame member to the fourth frame member. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base, a canopy, and a frame system. In some aspects, the base can be configured to mount to a vehicle. In some aspects, the frame system can be coupled to the base. In some aspects, the frame system can be configured to self-tension the canopy. In some aspects, the frame system can include a frame member and a connecting member. In some aspects, the frame member can include a support and a leg. In some aspects, the leg can be configured to pivot about the support. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to the frame member and the base. In some aspects, the connecting member can be configured to apply a pulling force to the frame member. 
     In some aspects, the connecting member can be configured to apply an outward pulling force to the frame member toward a perimeter of the tent system. In some aspects, the connecting member can be configured to apply an inward pulling force to the frame member toward a center of the tent system. 
     In some aspects, the connecting member can include an elastic linkage. In some aspects, the elastic linkage can be coupled to a distal end of the leg of the frame member and the base. 
     In some aspects, the connecting member can include a torsion spring. In some aspects, the torsion spring can be coupled to a distal end of the support of the frame member and the base. 
     In some aspects, the support can be coupled to the base. In some aspects, the leg can be coupled to the support. In some aspects, the leg can be coupled to the canopy. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to a distal end of the leg. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to a distal end of the support. 
     In some aspects, the tent system can further include a second frame member and a second connecting member. In some aspects, the second frame member can include a second support and a second leg. In some aspects, the second leg can be configured to pivot about the second support. In some aspects, the second connecting member can be coupled to the second frame member and the base. In some aspects, the second connecting member can be configured to apply a second pulling force to the second frame member. 
     In some aspects, the second connecting member can be coupled to a distal end of the second leg of the second frame member and a hinge of the base. 
     In some aspects, a method of self-tensioning a tent system can include opening a first base member of a base thereby self-tensioning a frame system coupled to the base and expanding a canopy supported by the frame system. In some aspects, the method can further include closing the first base member of the base thereby self-tensioning the frame system and collapsing the canopy. 
     In some aspects, the opening can include moving the first base member relative to a second base member coupled to the first base member. 
     In some aspects, the opening can include applying an outward force to the frame system toward a perimeter of the tent system. In some aspects, applying the outward force can include applying an elastic restoring force between the frame system and the base. In some aspects, applying the outward force can include applying a torsional spring force between the frame system and the base. 
     In some aspects, applying the outward force can include applying a first outward force to a first frame member of the frame system toward a first edge of the tent system. In some aspects, applying the outward force can include applying a second outward force to a second frame member opposite the first frame member of the frame system toward a second edge opposite the first edge of the tent system. 
     In some aspects, the closing can include applying an inward force to the frame system toward a center of the tent system. In some aspects, applying the inward force can include applying an elastic restoring force between the frame system and a hinge of the base. In some aspects, applying the inward force can include applying a torsional spring force between the frame system and the base. 
     In some aspects, applying the inward force can include applying a first inward force to a first frame member of the frame system toward the center of the tent system. In some aspects, applying the inward force can include applying a second inward force to a second frame member opposite the first frame member of the frame system toward the center of the tent system. 
     In some aspects, a tent system can include a base system, a canopy, and a frame system. 
     In some aspects, the base system can include a first base member configured to mount to a vehicle, a second base member, and a hinge coupling the first base member to the second base member. In some aspects, the frame system can couple to the base system and be configured to support the canopy in an open configuration. In some aspects, the frame system can include a frame member coupled to the first base member, a fastener coupled to the second base member, and a connecting member. In some aspects, the frame member can include a support and a leg, the leg configured to pivot about the support. In some aspects, the connecting member can be coupled to the support of the frame member and the fastener. In some aspects, the connecting member can be configured to apply a pulling force to the frame member. 
     In some aspects, the frame system can further include a guide coupled to the first base member, the connecting member configured to pass through the guide. In some aspects, the guide can include an aperture. In some aspects, in a closed configuration, the connecting member can apply a pulling force to the frame member based on a relative distance between the fastener and the guide. In some aspects, in the open configuration, the connecting member is loose and no pulling force is applied to the frame member based on a relative distance between the fastener and the guide. 
     In some aspects, a method of folding a tent system can include closing a second base member of a base thereby applying a pulling force to a connecting member coupled to a fastener on the second base member and a support on a first base member. In some aspects, applying the pulling force includes increasing a relative distance between the fastener on the second base member and a guide on the first base member, the connecting member configured to pass through the guide. In some aspects, increasing the relative distance includes pivoting the second base member about the first base member thereby tightening the connecting member. 
     Implementations of any of the techniques described above may include a system, a method, a process, a device, and/or an apparatus. The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features will be apparent from the description and drawings, and from the claims. 
     Further features and advantages of the disclosure, as well as the structure and operation of various aspects of the disclosure, are described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It is noted that the disclosure is not limited to the specific aspects described herein. Such aspects are presented herein for illustrative purposes only. Additional aspects will be apparent to persons skilled in the relevant art(s) based on the teachings contained herein. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       The accompanying drawings, which are incorporated herein and form a part of the specification, illustrate the aspects and, together with the description, further serve to explain the principles and to enable a person skilled in the relevant art(s) to make and use the aspects. Objects and advantages of illustrative, non-limiting aspects will become more apparent by describing them in detail with reference to the attached drawings. 
         FIG.  1    illustrates a side view of a tent, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  2 A  illustrates a side view of a tent system in an open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  2 B  illustrates a schematic cross-section view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A . 
         FIG.  3    illustrates a front perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A  with a base system and a frame system. 
         FIG.  4    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  3    in a closed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  5 A  illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  3    in a semi-open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  5 B  illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  3    in an unfolded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  5 C  illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  3    in the open configuration. 
         FIG.  6    illustrates a front perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A  mounted on a vehicle, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  7    illustrates a front perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  6    with a rain fly in a fully deployed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  8    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  9    illustrates a front view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  10    illustrates a top view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  8   . 
         FIG.  11    illustrates a front perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A . 
         FIG.  12    illustrates a partial perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    with a frame fastener, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  13    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the frame fastener shown in  FIG.  12    in an open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  14    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the frame fastener shown in  FIG.  12    in a closed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  15    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A  with a frame fastener, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  16    illustrates an interior perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  15   . 
         FIG.  17    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  8   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  18    illustrates a front view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  17   . 
         FIG.  19    illustrates a top view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  17   . 
         FIG.  20    illustrates a partial side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  17   . 
         FIG.  21    illustrates a partial side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  17    with a rain fly in a fully deployed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  22    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  17    with a rain fly in a fully deployed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  23    illustrates a front view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22   . 
         FIG.  24    illustrates a top view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22   . 
         FIG.  25    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22    in a semi-stowed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  26    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22    in a stowed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  27    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22    in a semi-stowed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  28    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22    in a stowed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  29    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  22    in a fully deployed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  30    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    with a canopy sleeve in a perpendicular configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  31    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    with a canopy sleeve in an obtuse configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  32    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    with a canopy sleeve in a parabolic configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  33    illustrates a cross-sectional view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    with a canopy sleeve in an acute configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  34    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    in the perpendicular configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  35    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  11    in the parabolic configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  36 A  illustrates a flow diagram for operating the tent system shown in  FIG.  2 A , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  36 B  illustrates a flow diagram for operating the tent system shown in  FIG.  22   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  37    illustrates a front perspective view of a tent system with a base system and a manual frame system in an open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  38    illustrates a rear perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  39    illustrates a plan view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a collapsed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  40    illustrates a partial top rear perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  41    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  42    illustrates a partial rear perspective view of the manual frame system shown in 
         FIG.  41   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  43    illustrates a plan view of a linkage lock of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  44    illustrates a transparent plan view of the linkage lock shown in  FIG.  43   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  45    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a closed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  46    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a semi-open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  47    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in an unfolded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  48    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a knee collapsed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  49    illustrates a rear perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a knee expanded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  50    illustrates a rear perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37    in a knee locked configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  51    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  52    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  53    illustrates a side view of a tent system with a base system and a self-folding frame system in an open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  54    illustrates a side view of a tent system with a base system and a self-folding frame system in an open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  55    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in a closed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  56    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in a semi-open configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  57    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in a knee collapsed configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  58    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in a knee semi-expanded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  59    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in the knee semi-expanded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  60    illustrates a side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  53    in a knee expanded configuration, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  61    illustrates a front perspective view of a tent system in an open configuration with a folding mechanism, according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  62    illustrates a partial side perspective view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  61   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  63    illustrates a partial side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  61   , according to an aspect. 
         FIG.  64    illustrates a side view of the tent system shown in  FIG.  61    in a closed configuration, according to an aspect. 
     
    
    
     The features and advantages of the aspects will become more apparent from the detailed description set forth below when taken in conjunction with the drawings, in which like reference characters identify corresponding elements throughout. In the drawings, like reference numbers generally indicate identical, functionally similar, and/or structurally similar elements. 
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION 
     Aspects of the present disclosure are described in detail with reference to aspects thereof as illustrated in the accompanying drawings. References to “one aspect,” “an aspect,” “some aspects,” etc., indicate that the aspect(s) described may include a particular feature, structure, or characteristic, but every aspect may not necessarily include the particular feature, structure, or characteristic. Moreover, such phrases are not necessarily referring to the same aspect. Further, when a particular feature, structure, or characteristic is described in connection with an aspect, it is submitted that it is within the knowledge of one skilled in the art to affect such feature, structure, or characteristic in connection with other aspects whether or not explicitly described. 
     Spatially relative terms, such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” “on,” “upper,” “opposite” and the like, may be used herein for ease of description to describe one element or feature&#39;s relationship to another element(s) or feature(s) as illustrated in the figures. The spatially relative terms are intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or in operation in addition to the orientation depicted in the figures. The apparatus may be otherwise oriented (e.g., rotated 90 degrees or at other orientations) and the spatially relative descriptors used herein may likewise be interpreted accordingly. 
     The term “about” or “substantially” or “approximately” as used herein indicates the value of a given quantity that can vary based on a particular technology. Based on the particular technology, the term “about” or “substantially” or “approximately” can indicate a value of a given quantity that varies within, for example, 1-15% of the value (e.g., ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, ±10%, or ±15% of the value). 
     The term “self-tension” or “self-tensioned” or “self-tensioning” as used herein indicates a built-in force (e.g., restoring force, elastic force, pulling force, etc.) or tension of a tent from one or more linkages or connections coupled to one or more portions of a frame system of the tent to expand (e.g., open) and/or collapse (e.g., close) the tent. In some aspects, the built-in force or tension applies a pulling force (e.g., outward force) to the frame system toward a perimeter or exterior of the tent (e.g., a corner of a base system) to expand (e.g., open) the tent (e.g., a canopy system). In some aspects, the built-in force or tension applies a pulling force (e.g., inward force) to the frame system toward a center of the tent (e.g., a hinge of a base system) to collapse (e.g., close) the tent (e.g., a canopy system). In some aspects, the built-in force or tension expands and collapses the tent as the tent (e.g., a base system) is opened and closed (e.g., by a user), respectively. 
     Before describing such aspects in more detail, however, it is instructive to present example environments in which aspects of the present disclosure may be implemented. 
     Example Tent 
       FIG.  1    is a side illustration of tent  100 , according to an aspect. Tent  100  can be configured to be secured to a rooftop of a vehicle. As shown in  FIG.  1   , tent  100  can include base  110 , frame  120 , and canopy  130 . Base  110  can include hinge  112  coupled to frame  120  and configured to collapse base  110  in a closed configuration. Frame  120  can include first frame member  122 , second frame member  124 , and third frame member  126 . Canopy  130  can be coupled to base  110  and frame  120 . In some aspects, in an open configuration (e.g., expanded), first frame member  122 , second frame member  124 , and third frame member  126  can contact an interior surface of canopy  130  to expand canopy  130  and form an internal space (e.g., volume) of tent  100 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  1   , first frame member  122 , second frame member  124 , and third frame member  126  of frame  120  can be coupled (e.g., connected) to hinge  112  of base  110 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  1   , a cross-section (e.g., longitudinal) of canopy  130  can be pentagonal (e.g., 5-sided). 
     Example Tent System 
     As discussed above, current rooftop tents (e.g., tent  100  shown in  FIG.  1   ) can utilize a rain fly to cover the main tent canopy for some weather protection. The rain fly can be supported by additional tent poles, separate from the main tent poles, to generate space between the rain fly and main tent canopy, for example, to prevent moisture (e.g., moisture inside the main tent canopy caused by saturation of the canopy exterior surface). Further, unlike ground tents, rooftop tents can utilize tent poles interior to the tent canopy to maximize an internal volume within the tent canopy. When expanding from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, tent poles of rooftop tents can apply an internal force (e.g., outward force) to create tension in the tent canopy, unlike ground tents which receive an external force (e.g., inward force) from a user outside of the tent canopy to create the tension. However, it can be difficult and time consuming to mount additional tent poles over the main tent canopy, especially during harsh weather conditions, and maintain tension in the main tent canopy to form the internal volume. 
     Further, there is a need to provide a more user-friendly and rapidly deployed tent system to quickly and easily mount, expand, secure, and utilize a tent canopy for weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). In addition, there is a need to provide a tent system with an optional suspended rain fly above part or all of the tent canopy for additional weather protection and/or weather control, and easier transitions between different coverage configurations (e.g., closed window, open window, fully deployed, semi-stowed, stowed, etc.). Additionally, there is a need to provide an accessible, nearby optional rain fly for different coverage configurations (e.g., fully deployed, semi-stowed, stowed, etc.) to adjust weather interactions (e.g., light, ventilation, visibility, rain, etc.) with the tent system. Moreover, there is a need to provide a single interior frame system for both the tent canopy and the optional suspended rain fly to form a space (e.g., a gap) between the tent canopy and the rain fly for ease of use, manufacturing efficiency, and cost efficiency, and avoid the use of a separate rain fly frame system mounted atop the tent canopy. 
     Aspects of tent apparatuses, systems, and methods as discussed below can provide a tent having a canopy with a plurality of canopy sleeves to suspend a rain fly above the canopy, increase ventilation, increase visibility, decrease condensation, decrease moisture, increase insulation, increase manufacturing efficiency, decrease weight, and/or provide a single interior frame system. 
       FIGS.  2 A- 29    illustrate tent system  200 , according to various aspects.  FIG.  2 A  is a side illustration of tent system  200  in open configuration  10 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  2 B  is a cross-sectional illustration of tent system  200  shown in  FIG.  2 A .  FIG.  6    is a front perspective illustration of tent system  200  mounted on vehicle  342 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  7    is a front perspective illustration of tent system  200  shown in  FIG.  6    with rain fly system  600  in fully deployed configuration  70 , according to an aspect. 
     Tent system  200  can be configured to suspend a rain fly (e.g., rain fly system  600  shown in  FIG.  7   ) above a canopy (e.g., canopy  510  shown in  FIG.  7   ) with a plurality of canopy sleeves (e.g., canopy sleeves  560  shown in  FIG.  8   ). Tent system  200  can be further configured to decrease condensation and moisture. Tent system  200  can be further configured to increase ventilation, insulation, and visibility. Tent system  200  can be further configured to decrease weight, increase manufacturing efficiency, and provide a single interior frame system (e.g., frame system  400  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). Although tent system  200  is shown in  FIGS.  2 A,  2 B,  6   , and  7  as a stand-alone apparatus and/or system, the aspects of this disclosure can be used with other apparatuses, systems, and/or methods, such as, but not limited to, base system  300 , frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , rain fly system  600 , flow diagram  3600 A, and/or flow diagram  3600 B. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 29   , tent system  200  can include base system  300 , frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , and/or rain fly system  600 . Base system  300  can be configured to mount to a vehicle and support frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , and/or rain fly system  600 . Base system  300  can be coupled to frame system  400  and canopy system  500 . Frame system  400  can be configured to support canopy system  500 . Frame system  400  can be further configured to expand (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ) and contract (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) canopy system  500 . Frame system  400  can be coupled to base system  300  and canopy system  500 . 
     Canopy system  500  can be configured to provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.) and expand to form an internal volume for a user (e.g., internal volume  552  in open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). Canopy system  500  can be further configured to support rain fly system  600 . Canopy system  500  can be further configured to provide a gap (e.g., gap  564  shown in  FIG.  21   ) between rain fly system  600  and an upper exterior surface (e.g., top surface  518 ) of canopy  510  to increase ventilation and decrease moisture. Rain fly system  600  can be configured to provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.) and increase visibility. Rain fly system  600  can be coupled to canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeves  560  shown in  FIG.  21   ). 
     Example Base System 
     Base system  300  can be configured to mount to a vehicle (e.g., vehicle  342  shown in  FIGS.  6  and  7   ). As shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 7   , base system  300  can include first base member  312  and second base member  314 . First base member  312  can be configured to form a platform for tent system  200  atop a vehicle. First base member  312  can be further configured to open (e.g., expand) tent system  200  to open configuration  10 . First base member  312  can be further configured to receive a ladder (e.g., ladder  330  shown in  FIGS.  6  and  7   ). In some aspects, a ladder may be included in base system  300  (e.g., within a ladder receptacle in first base member  312  or second base member  314 ). In some aspects, first and second base members  312 ,  314  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. 
     Second base member  314  can be configured to form a platform for tent system  200  atop a vehicle. Second base member  314  can be further configured to attach (e.g., be fixed) to a rack of a vehicle (e.g., vehicle crossbar  340  shown in  FIGS.  6  and  7   ). In some aspects, second base member  314  can include vehicle connection  322 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , vehicle connection  322  can extend from a bottom surface of second base member  314  and be configured to mount base system  300  to a roof rack, a platform, or rails of a vehicle. In some aspects, first base member  312  and/or second base member  314  can include a tent fastener that attaches to an underside of canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , first base member  312  and/or second base member  314  can include tent fastener  316  to connect to a bottom surface of canopy  510 . In some aspects, tent fastener  316  can include a bolt, a clamp, a strap, a zipper, a jaw, and/or any other suitable fastener to couple to canopy  510 . In some aspects, tent fastener  316  can connect to a channel or a groove of canopy  510  to secure canopy  510  to base system  300 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  2 A , first and second base members  312 ,  314  can be coupled to each other, for example, via hinge  318 . Hinge  318  can be configured to open (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ) and close (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) first and second base members  312 ,  314  to expand and contract tent system  200 . In some aspects, first base member  312  can include a ladder connection to receive a ladder. For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , first base member  312  can include ladder connection  320  to receive a ladder (e.g., ladder  330  shown in  FIGS.  6  and  7   ), for example, near a distal end of first base member  312 . In some aspects, second base member  314  can include a vehicle connection to attach to a vehicle. For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , second base member  314  can include vehicle connection  322  to attach to a vehicle (e.g., vehicle crossbar  340  of vehicle  342  shown in  FIGS.  6  and  7   ). 
     In some aspects, base system  300  can be stored in a closed configuration. For example, as shown in  FIG.  4   , base system  300  can be in closed configuration  20 , where first and second base members  312 ,  314  are arranged parallel to each other and stacked vertically. In some aspects, base system  300  can be expanded to an open configuration. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  4 - 5 B , first base member  312  can be pivoted about hinge  318  from closed configuration  20  to semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ) and first base member  312  can be further pivoted about hinge  318  from semi-open configuration  30  to unfolded configuration  40  (shown in  FIG.  5 B ), such that first and second base members  312 ,  314  are aligned adjacent to each other in a single plane to form a single platform for tent system  200 . 
     Example Frame System 
     Frame system  400  can be configured to support a canopy (e.g., canopy system  500  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). Frame system  400  can be further configured to expand (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ) and contract (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) canopy system  500 . Frame system  400  can be further configured to provide a single interior frame system for tent system  200  to decrease weight and increase manufacturing efficiency. Frame system  400  can be coupled to base system  300  and canopy system  500 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 7   , frame system  400  can include first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , and fourth frame member  440 . In some aspects, frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. In some aspects, frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be configured to expand canopy system  500  to form an internal volume for a user. For example, in open configuration  10 , frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can contact an interior of canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeves  560  shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ) to form internal volume  552 . 
     First frame member  410  can be configured to operate as a first knee connection of frame system  400 . As shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , first frame member  410  can include first support  412 , first joint  414 , first leg  416 , and/or first linkage  418 . First support  412  can be configured to pivot about first connection  411  to first base member  312 . First support  412  can be coupled to first base member  312  of base system  300 . First support  412  can be coupled to first leg  416  via first joint  414 . First joint  414  can be configured to pivot first leg  416  about distal end  412   c  of first support  412 , for example, similar to a human knee joint. First joint  414  can be disposed between first support  412  and first leg  416 . First leg  416  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560  shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). First linkage  418  can be configured to expand first frame member  410  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). First support  412 , first joint  414 , and/or first leg  416  can be coupled to first linkage  418 . In some aspects, first linkage  418  can include a rope, tether, cord, string, chain, and/or any other linkage that allows a user to apply an expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to first frame member  410 . 
     Second frame member  420  can be configured to operate as a second knee connection of frame system  400 . As shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , second frame member  420  can include second support  422 , second joint  424 , second leg  426 , and/or second linkage  428 . Second support  422  can be configured to pivot about second connection  421  to second base member  314 . Second support  422  can be coupled to second base member  314  of base system  300 . Second support  422  can be coupled to second leg  426  via second joint  424 . Second joint  424  can be configured to pivot second leg  426  about distal end  422   c  of second support  422 , for example, similar to a human knee joint. Second joint  424  can be disposed between second support  422  and second leg  426 . Second leg  426  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560  shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). Second linkage  428  can be configured to expand second frame member  420  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). Second support  422 , second joint  424 , and/or second leg  426  can be coupled to second linkage  428 . In some aspects, second linkage  428  can include a rope, tether, cord, string, chain, and/or any other linkage that allows a user to apply an expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to second frame member  420 . 
     Third frame member  430  can be configured to operate as a first hoop connection of frame system  400 . As shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , third frame member  430  can include third arm  432 . Third arm  432  can be configured to pivot about third connection  431  to hinge  318 . Third arm  432  can be coupled to hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, third arm  432  can be fixed (e.g., bolted) to hinge  318  and pivot along with hinge  318 . Third arm  432  can be further configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560  shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). In some aspects, first linkage  418  can be configured to expand third frame member  430  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). For example, third arm  432  can be coupled to first linkage  418 . In some aspects, third frame member  430  can be coupled to an arm linkage configured to expand third frame member  430  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). For example, third arm  432  can be coupled to arm linkage  419 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force to arm linkage  419  (e.g., first arm linkage  419   a ) to expand third frame member  430  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , arm linkage  419  can include first arm linkage  419   a,  second arm linkage  419   b,  and third arm linkage  419   c.    
     Fourth frame member  440  can be configured to operate as a second hoop connection of frame system  400 . As shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , fourth frame member  440  can include fourth arm  442 . Fourth arm  442  can be configured to pivot about fourth connection  441  to hinge  318 . Fourth arm  442  can be coupled to hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can be fixed (e.g., bolted) to hinge  318  and pivot along with hinge  318 . Fourth arm  442  can be further configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560  shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). In some aspects, second linkage  428  can be configured to expand fourth frame member  420  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). For example, fourth arm  442  can be coupled to second linkage  428 . In some aspects, fourth frame member  440  can be coupled to an arm linkage configured to expand fourth frame member  440  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  4   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  2 A ). For example, fourth arm  442  can be coupled to arm linkage  419 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force to arm linkage  419  (e.g., third arm linkage  419   c ) to expand fourth frame member  440  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , arm linkage  419  can include first arm linkage  419   a,  second arm linkage  419   b,  and third arm linkage  419   c.    
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , first arm linkage  419   a  can be coupled to third arm  432  and first linkage  418 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , second arm linkage  419   b  can be coupled to third arm  432  and fourth arm  442 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  3   , third arm linkage  419   c  can be coupled to fourth arm  442  and second linkage  428 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force (e.g., outward) to first linkage  418  coupled to arm linkage  419  (e.g., first arm linkage  419   a ) and thereby expand frame system  400  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force (e.g., outward) to second linkage  428  coupled to arm linkage  419  (e.g., third arm linkage  419   c ) and thereby expand frame system  400  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . 
     In some aspects, in a closed configuration, tent system  200  can have a height (e.g., vertical thickness) of about 10 cm to about 60 cm. For example, as shown in  FIG.  4   , in closed configuration  20 , base system  300  and frame system  400  can have height  450 , where height  450  is about 10 cm to about 60 cm. In some aspects, height  450  can be about 10 cm to about 30 cm. In some aspects, height  450  can be about 10 cm to about 20 cm. 
     In some aspects, frame system  400  can be stored in a closed configuration. For example, as shown in  FIG.  4   , frame system  400  can be in closed configuration  20 , where frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  are arranged parallel to each other and stacked vertically. In some aspects, frame system  400  can be expanded to an open configuration. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  4 - 5 C , third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440  can be pivoted about hinge  318  from closed configuration  20  to semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ), first base member  312  can be further pivoted about hinge  318  from semi-open configuration  30  to unfolded configuration  40  (shown in  FIG.  5 B ), such that third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440  are expanded, and first and second frame members  410 ,  420  can be expanded from unfolded configuration (shown in  FIG.  5 B ) to open configuration (shown in  FIG.  5 C ) via first and second linkages  418 ,  428 , such that first and second frame members  410 ,  420  are expanded to form a single interior frame system  400  for tent system  200 . 
     In some aspects, frame system  400  can be disposed interior to canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be disposed interior to canopy system  500  (e.g., within canopy sleeves  560  as shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  12   ). In some aspects, frame system  400  can be disposed entirely interior to canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 A , frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be disposed entirely interior to canopy system  500 . 
     Example Canopy System 
     Canopy system  500  can be configured to receive frame system  400  and provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). Canopy system  500  can be further configured to support rain fly system  600 . As shown in  FIGS.  8 - 21   , canopy system  500  can include canopy  510 , canopy sleeves  560 , frame fasteners  570 , and rain fly fasteners  580 . 
     Canopy  510  can be configured to provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). Canopy  510  can be further configured to provide an internal volume (e.g., internal volume  552  shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B ) for a user. In some aspects, canopy  510  can include a polymer, a plastic, a thermoplastic, an elastomer, polyester (e.g., Mylar®), thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), polyethylene (e.g., Dyneema®), ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) (e.g., Dyneema® composite fiber (DCF)), nylon, silicone, poly-cotton, canvas,), a combination thereof, and/or any other water resistant material. For example, canopy  510  can include TPU. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  8 - 10   , canopy  510  can include front surface  512  (e.g., a door), back surface  514 , side surface  516 , and top surface  518 . In some aspects, top surface  518  can be an upper exterior surface of canopy  510  between adjacent canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  8   , top surface  518  can be between canopy sleeves  560 , which extend outwardly beyond top surface  518  of canopy  510 . In some aspects, top surface  518  can include one or more supporting panels. For example, as shown in  FIG.  10   , top surface  518  can include top transverse panel  519  and top longitudinal panel  520 . In some aspects, top transverse panel  519  can include one or more storage areas (e.g., interior storage area) for a user to stow items. 
     Canopy  510  can further include first section  522 , second section  524 , third section  526 , fourth section  530 , and fifth section  540 . As shown in  FIG.  8   , first section  522  (e.g., leftmost side) can be disposed between base system  300  and canopy sleeve  560   a,  second section  524  (e.g., rightmost side) can be disposed between base system  300  and canopy sleeve  560   d,  third section  526  (e.g., center) can be disposed between canopy sleeves  560   b,    560   c,  fourth section  530  (e.g., left side) can be disposed between canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,  and fifth section  540  (e.g., right side) can be disposed between canopy sleeves  560   c,    560   d.    
     In some aspects, canopy  510  can be in a closed window configuration where windows of canopy  510  (e.g., fourth and fifth section windows  534 ,  544 ) are covered by window covers (e.g., fourth and fifth section covers  532 ,  542 ). For example, as shown in  FIGS.  8 - 10   , canopy  510  can be in closed window configuration  12 . In some aspects, fourth and fifth section covers  532 ,  542  can be on, unfolded, unrolled, and/or secured (e.g., by one or more fasteners, e.g., a zipper) to fourth and fifth section windows  534 ,  544 , respectively, in closed window configuration  12 . In some aspects, canopy  510  can be in an open window configuration where window covers (e.g., fourth and fifth section covers  532 ,  542 ) are removed from windows of canopy  510  (e.g., fourth and fifth section windows  534 ,  544 ). For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , canopy  510  can be in open window configuration  14 . In some aspects, fourth and fifth section covers  532 ,  542  can be removed, folded, rolled, and/or unsecured (e.g., by one or more fasteners, e.g., a zipper) from fourth and fifth section windows  534 ,  544 , respectively, in open window configuration  14 . 
     Fourth section  530  can be configured to provide one or more windows and increase ventilation and visibility of tent system  200 . Fourth section  530  can include fourth section covers  532  atop fourth section windows  534 . In some aspects, fourth section windows  534  can include TPU, a polymer, a mesh, and/or any other breathable material. Fourth section windows  534  can include arc  535  and have fourth section window area  536  (see e.g.,  FIG.  17   ). In some aspects, fourth section window area  536  can be about 0.5 m 2  to about 0.85 m 2  to increase visibility. For example, fourth section window area  536  can be about 0.6 m 2  to about 0.7 m 2 . 
     Fifth section  540  can be configured to provide one or more windows and increase ventilation and visibility of tent system  200 . Fifth section  540  can include fifth section covers  542  atop fifth section windows  544 . In some aspects, fifth section windows  544  can include TPU, a polymer, a mesh, and/or any other breathable material. Fifth section windows  544  can include arc  545  and have fifth section window area  546  (see e.g.,  FIG.  17   ). In some aspects, fifth section window area  546  can be about 0.5 m 2  to about 0.85 m 2  to increase visibility. For example, fifth section window area  546  can be about 0.6 m 2  to about 0.7 m 2 . 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows of canopy  510  can have a window area of about 0.5 m 2  to about 0.85 m 2  to increase visibility. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  can each have fourth section window area  536  and fifth section windows  544  can each have fifth section window area  546 , where fourth and fifth section window areas  536 ,  546  are each about 0.5 m 2  to about 0.85 m 2 . In some aspects, fourth and fifth section window arears  536 ,  546  can each be about 0.6 m 2  to about 0.7 m 2 . 
     In some aspects, canopy  510  can include a plurality of windows. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , canopy  510  can include fourth section windows  534  and/or fifth section windows  544 . In some aspects, canopy  510 , in an open configuration, can include a plurality of windows that each extend continuously from a top surface to a side surface of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  and fifth section windows  544  can each extend continuously from top surface  518  to side surface  516  of canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, a first window of canopy  510  can be disposed between a first pair of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  17   , fourth section window  534  can be disposed between two canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b  adjacent fourth section  530  of canopy  510 . In some aspects, a second window of canopy  510  can be disposed between a second pair of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  17   , fifth section window  544  can be disposed between two canopy sleeves  560   c,    560   d  adjacent fifth section  540  of canopy  510 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  and/or fifth section windows  544  can extend continuously from top surface  518  to side surface  516  of canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, a plurality of windows of canopy  510  can be arranged symmetrically about a longitudinal axis and a transverse axis of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  and fifth section windows  544  can be arranged symmetrically about top longitudinal panel  520  and top transverse panel  519  of canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, each of the plurality of windows of canopy  510  can be disposed in a quadrant of canopy  510  formed by a top longitudinal panel and a top transverse panel of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  and fifth section windows  544  can be disposed in quadrants  554   a - 554   d  of canopy  510 , respectively, formed (e.g., separated) by top longitudinal panel  520  and top transverse panel  519  of canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, a longitudinal cross-section of canopy  510  can be hexagonal. For example, as shown in  FIG.  2 B , in open configuration  10 , longitudinal cross-section  550  of canopy  510  can be hexagonal. In some aspects, in an open configuration, an internal volume of canopy  510  can form a hexagonal prism. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  2 B , in open configuration  10 , internal volume  552  of canopy  510  can be a hexagonal prism. 
     In some aspects, each of the plurality of windows of canopy  510  can include an irregular (e.g., non-parallel) quadrilateral shape. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17 - 19   , fourth section windows  534  and fifth section windows  544  can be an irregular quadrilateral shape. In some aspects, in an open configuration, a side of the irregular quadrilateral shape can include an arc extending from a top surface to a side surface of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  17  and  19   , in open window configuration  14 , fourth section windows  534  can include arc  535  and fifth section windows  544  can include arc  545  extending from top surface  518  to side surface  516  of canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, canopy  510  can include a plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  8  and  17   , canopy  510  can include four canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b ,  560   c,    560   d.  In some aspects, in an open configuration, a rain fly can be coupled to canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  7  and  21 - 24   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly system  600  can be coupled to canopy system  500 , for example, rain fly  610  can be coupled to one or more canopy sleeves  560  (e.g., canopy sleeves  560   b,    560   c ). 
     Canopy sleeves  560  can be configured to support a rain fly (e.g., rain fly system  600  shown in  FIG.  7   ). Canopy sleeves  560  can be further configured to secure frame system  400  to canopy system  500 . In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can extend above an upper exterior surface (e.g., top surface  518  shown in  FIGS.  8  and  11   ) of canopy  510  between each canopy sleeve  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  21   , canopy sleeves  560  can form gap  564  between rain fly system  600  (e.g., rain fly  610 ) and top surface  518  to increase ventilation and decrease moisture (e.g., moisture build-up between rain fly  610  and canopy  510 ). In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  12   , canopy sleeve  560  can include sleeve recess  562  (e.g., a pocket) configured to receive a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440 . 
     In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be closed. For example, as shown in  FIG.  16   , canopy sleeve  560  can include zipper sleeve  576  and zipper  578  to receive and enclose at least a portion of a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440 . In some aspects, closed canopy sleeves  560  can provide rapid deployment (e.g., opening) and collapse (e.g., closing) of tent system  200 . In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be open. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  30 - 33   , canopy sleeve  560  can be a pocket, a depression, and/or a recess with sleeve recess  562  to receive and support a portion of a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440 . In some aspects, open canopy sleeves  560  can provide adjustment to a height and/or shape of canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  34  and  35   , open canopy sleeves  560  can adjust canopy system  500  into different configurations (e.g., perpendicular configuration  62 , parabolic configuration  66 , etc.). In some aspects, when disposed in canopy sleeve  560 , a portion (e.g., a majority or a bottom surface) of a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be exposed to internal volume  552 . 
     In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  and canopy  510  can be formed from the same material. For example, canopy sleeves  560  and canopy  510  formed from the same material can increase manufacturing efficiency and decrease cost. In some aspects, for example, stitching and/or fabric thickness can be adjusted to form canopy sleeves  560  and canopy  510  from the same material. In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  and canopy  510  can be integrally formed. In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  and canopy  510  can be formed from different materials. In some aspects, canopy  510  and/or canopy sleeves  560  can include an elastic material. For example, as shown in  FIG.  32   , in parabolic configuration  66 , canopy sleeve  560  can include an elastic material configured to stretch around a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  (e.g., when in open configuration  10 ) and connect to canopy  510 . 
     In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be stitched to canopy  510 . In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be stitched to canopy  510  at a particular angle, for example, canopy sleeve angle  568  shown in  FIGS.  30 - 33   . In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be stitched to canopy  510  with a particular height, for example, canopy sleeve height  566  shown in  FIGS.  30 - 33   . In some aspects, a plurality of canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled (e.g., stitched, sewn, tacked, etc.) to canopy  510  at a particular angle (e.g., canopy sleeve angle  568 ) and/or a particular height (e.g., canopy sleeve height  566 ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  34   , canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d  can be in perpendicular configuration  62 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  35   , canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d  can be in parabolic configuration  66 . 
     In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510 . In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled (e.g., stitched, sewn, tacked, etc.) to canopy  510  at a particular angle. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  30   , in perpendicular configuration  62 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  at canopy sleeve angle  568  of about 90 degrees. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  31   , in obtuse configuration  64 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  at canopy sleeve angle  568  of about 90 degrees to about 150 degrees. For example, in obtuse configuration  64 , canopy sleeve angle  568  can be about 120 degrees. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  32   , in parabolic configuration  66 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  at canopy sleeve angle  568  of about 90 degrees to about 180 degrees. For example, in parabolic configuration  66 , canopy sleeve angle  568  can be about 150 degrees. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  33   , in acute configuration  68 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  at canopy sleeve angle  568  of about 0 degrees to about 90 degrees. For example, in acute configuration  68 , canopy sleeve angle  568  can be about 30 degrees. 
     In some aspects, canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled (e.g., stitched, sewn, tacked, etc.) to canopy  510  with a particular height. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  30   , in perpendicular configuration  62 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  with canopy sleeve height  566  of about 1 cm to about 15 cm. For example, in perpendicular configuration  62 , canopy sleeve height  566  can be about 10 cm. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  31   , in obtuse configuration  64 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  with canopy sleeve height  566  of about 1 cm to about 10 cm. For example, in obtuse configuration  64 , canopy sleeve height  566  can be about 5 cm. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  32   , in parabolic configuration  66 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  with canopy sleeve height  566  of about 1 cm to about 10 cm. For example, in parabolic configuration  66 , canopy sleeve height  566  can be about 5 cm. In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  33   , in acute configuration  68 , canopy sleeves  560  can be coupled to canopy  510  with canopy sleeve height  566  of about 1 cm to about 10 cm. For example, in acute configuration  68 , canopy sleeve height  566  can be about 5 cm. 
     In some aspects, first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , and fourth frame member  440  of frame system  400  can be configured to be disposed in canopy sleeves  560  such that first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , and fourth frame member  440  are disposed interior to canopy system  500 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  8 ,  11 , and  17   , first frame member  410  can be disposed within canopy sleeve  560   a,  second frame member  420  can be disposed within canopy sleeve  560   d,  third frame member  430  can be disposed within canopy sleeve  560   b,  and fourth frame member  440  can be disposed within canopy sleeve  560   c.  In some aspects, frame system  400  can be disposed entirely interior to canopy system  500 . 
     One or more frame fasteners  570  can be configured to secure frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  to canopy sleeves  560 . Frame fasteners  570  can be further configured to secure frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  within sleeve recesses  562  of canopy sleeves  560 . In some aspects, each canopy sleeve  560  can include frame fastener  570 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  11   , frame fastener  570   a  can secure first frame member  410  within canopy sleeve  560   a,  frame fastener  570   b  can secure third frame member  430  within canopy sleeve  560   b,  frame fastener  570   c  can secure fourth frame member  440  within canopy sleeve  560   c,  and frame fastener  570   d  can secure second frame member  420  within canopy sleeve  560   d.  In some aspects, frame fastener  570  can include a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button, a snap, a magnet, a friction lock, a tie, a hook, a clasp, a loop, and/or any other suitable fasteners or combinations thereof to secure a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440 . 
     In some aspects, frame fastener  570  can include a hook-and-loop fastener (e.g., VELCRO®). For example, as shown in  FIGS.  12 - 14   , frame fastener  570  can include first strap fastener  572  and second strap fastener  574 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  13   , in open fastener configuration  50 , first and second strap fasteners  572 ,  574  can be unsecured from each other. In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  14   , in closed fastener configuration  60 , first and second strap fasteners  572 ,  574  can be secured to each other. In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  12 - 14   , first strap fastener  572  can include first fastener  573  (e.g., hook portion of hook-and-loop fastener) configured to secure first strap fastener  572  to second strap fastener  574  in closed fastener configuration  60 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  12 - 14   , second strap fastener  574  can include second fastener  575  (e.g., loop portion of hook-and-loop fastener) configured to secure second strap fastener  574  to first strap fastener  572  in closed fastener configuration  60 . 
     In some aspects, frame fastener  570  can include a zipper. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  15  and  16   , frame fastener  570  can include zipper sleeve  576  and zipper  578 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  15  and  16   , zipper sleeve  576  can be coupled to canopy sleeve  560  and configured to receive (e.g., hold) a corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  15  and  16   , zipper  578  can be configured to secure the corresponding frame member  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  to zipper sleeve  576 . 
     Rain fly fasteners  580  can be configured to secure a rain fly (e.g., rain fly system  600  shown in  FIG.  7   ) to canopy system  500 . As shown in  FIGS.  8  and  17   , canopy system  500  can include one or more rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  8  and  17   , rain fly fasteners  580  can be disposed on canopy sleeves  560  (e.g., canopy sleeves  560   b,    560   c ) and/or lower side surface  516  of canopy  510  adjacent base system  300 . In some aspects, rain fly fastener  580  can include a zipper, a hook-and-loop fastener, a button, a snap, a magnet, a friction lock, a tie, a hook, a clasp, a loop, and/or any other suitable fasteners or combinations thereof to secure rain fly  610  of rain fly system  600 . 
     Example Rain Fly System 
     Rain fly system  600  can be configured to provide weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). As shown in  FIGS.  21 - 29   , rain fly system  600  can include rain fly  610 . In some aspects, rain fly system  600  can include spring rods  620 . In some aspects, rain fly  610  can include a polymer, a plastic, a thermoplastic, an elastomer, polyester (e.g., Mylar®), TPU, polyethylene (e.g., Dyneema®), UHMWPE (e.g., DCF), nylon, silicone, poly-cotton, canvas,), a combination thereof, and/or any other water resistant material. For example, rain fly  610  can include TPU. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  22 - 24   , rain fly  610  can include interior surface  612 , exterior surface  614 , transverse panel  616 , and longitudinal panel  618 . Rain fly  610  can further include first section  630 , second section  640 , and third section  650 . As shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , first section  630  (e.g., center) can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560   b,    560   c,  second section  640  (e.g., left side) can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560   a ,  560   b,  and third section  650  (e.g., right side) can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560   c,    560   d . In some aspects, rain fly  610  can include a plurality of windows. For example, as shown in  FIG.  24   , rain fly  610  can include second section windows  642  and/or third section windows  652 . 
     First section  630  can be configured to receive one or more spring rods  620 . First section  630  can include transverse panel  616 . In some aspects, first section  630  can be configured to provide one or more spring rod inserts. For example, as shown in  FIGS.  22 - 24   , first section  630  can include spring rod inserts  632  to receive spring rods  620 . In some aspects, spring rod inserts  632  can include holes, recesses, apertures, sleeves, pockets, a combination thereof, and/or any suitable insert to receive and secure spring rods  620 . 
     Second section  640  can be configured to provide one or more windows and increase visibility of tent system  200 . Second section  640  can include second section windows  642 . In some aspects, second section windows  642  can include TPU, a polymer, a polyester, and/or any other water resistant and transparent material. In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  24   , second section windows  642  can each be separated by longitudinal panel  618 . 
     Third section  650  can be configured to provide one or more windows and increase visibility of tent system  200 . Third section  650  can include third section windows  652 . In some aspects, third section windows  652  can include TPU, a polymer, a polyester, and/or any other water resistant and transparent material. In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  24   , third section windows  652  can each be separated by longitudinal panel  618 . 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, rain fly  610  can be supported by at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c , and/or  560   d.  In some aspects, rain fly  610  can contact at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  21   , rain fly  610  can contact canopy sleeves  560   c ,  560   d.    
     In some aspects, a buffer can be disposed between rain fly  610  and at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  21   , buffer  590  can be disposed between rain fly  610  and canopy sleeve  560   c.  In some aspects, buffer  590  can be configured to separate rain fly  610  from at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 , for example, for additional separation and decrease in moisture. In some aspects, buffer  590  can include a foam, a fabric, a standoff, a spacer, and/or any other material capable of separating rain fly  610  from at least one of the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . 
     In some aspects, a gap can be formed between rain fly  610  and an upper exterior surface (e.g., top surface  518  shown in  FIG.  17   ) of canopy  510  between each canopy sleeve  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  21   , gap  564  can be formed between rain fly  610  and top surface  518  of canopy  510 . In some aspects, gap  564  can be about 1 cm to about 15 cm, for example, to reduce condensation and/or moisture in tent system  200 . In some aspects, gap  564  can be about 2 cm to about 10 cm. For example, gap  564  can be about 4 cm to about 5 cm. 
     Spring rods  620  can be configured to support a portion of rain fly  610 . In some aspects, tent system  200  can include a plurality of spring rods  620 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  22  and  23   , in fully deployed extending configuration  70 , tent system  200  can include four spring rods  620  to support transverse panel  616  of rain fly  610 . In some aspects, spring rods  620  can include a polymer, an elastomer, a metal, and/or any other material capable of producing a spring force to suspend a portion (e.g., transverse panel  616 ) of rain fly  610 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  22  and  23   , spring rods  620  can be coupled to rain fly  610  (e.g., transverse panel  616 ) and rain fly fasteners  580 . In some aspects, spring rods  620  can be coupled to rain fly  610  (e.g., transverse panel  616 ) and base system  300 . In some aspects, spring rods  620  can be coupled to rain fly  610 , rain fly fasteners  580 , and/or base system  300 . 
     In an aspect, in a first configuration, rain fly  610  can be fully deployed and supported by the plurality of canopy sleeves  560  and the plurality of spring rods  620  coupled to base system  300 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560  and spring rods  620 . 
     In an aspect, in a second configuration, rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by one or more rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy  510  to expose a transverse section of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  25   , in semi-stowed longitudinal configuration  75 , rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose fifth section  540  or fourth section  530  of canopy  510 . 
     In an aspect, in a third configuration, rain fly  610  can be stowed and fixed by a plurality of rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy  510  to expose a plurality of transverse sections of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  26   , in stowed configuration  80 , rain fly  610  can be stowed (e.g., along top transverse panel  519 ) and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose fourth and fifth sections  530 ,  540  of canopy  510 . 
     In an aspect, in a fourth configuration, rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by one or more rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy  510  to expose a longitudinal section of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  27   , in semi-stowed transverse configuration  85 , rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose approximately half of third section  526 , fourth section  530 , and fifth section  540  of canopy  510 . 
     In an aspect, in a fifth configuration, rain fly  610  can be stowed and fixed by a plurality of rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy  510  to expose a plurality of longitudinal sections of canopy  510 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  28   , in stowed configuration  90 , rain fly  610  can be stowed (e.g., along top longitudinal panel  520 ) and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose a majority of third, fourth, and fifth sections  524 ,  530 ,  540  of canopy  510 . 
     In an aspect, in a sixth configuration, rain fly  610  can be fully deployed and supported by the plurality of canopy sleeves  560 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  29   , in fully deployed covered configuration  95 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560 . 
     Example Flow Diagrams 
       FIG.  36 A  illustrates flow diagram  3600 A for operating tent system  200 , for example, shown in  FIGS.  2 A,  7 , and  22   , according to aspects. It is to be appreciated that not all steps in  FIG.  36 A  are needed to perform the disclosure provided herein. Further, some of the steps may be performed simultaneously, sequentially, and/or in a different order than shown in  FIG.  36 A . Flow diagram  3600 A is described with reference to  FIGS.  2 A- 29   . However, flow diagram  3600 A is not limited to those example aspects. In some aspects, flow diagram  3600 A can suspend rain fly system  600  above canopy system  500 , increase ventilation, increase visibility, decrease condensation, decrease moisture, increase insulation, increase manufacturing efficiency, decrease weight, and/or provide a single interior frame system  400 . 
     In step  3602 A, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  4 - 5 B , base system  300 , frame system  400 , and canopy system  500  of tent system  200  can be opened from closed configuration  20  (shown in  FIG.  4   ) to semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ), and from semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ) to unfolded configuration  40  (shown in  FIG.  5 B ), by rotating first base member  312  about hinge  318  such that first and second base members  312 ,  314  are adjacent to each other in the same plane. 
     In step  3604 A, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  2 A,  5 C,  8 , and  17   , frame system  400  and canopy system  500  of tent system  200  can be expanded to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force (e.g., pull) to first and second linkages  418 ,  428  to extend frame system  400  within canopy system  500 . In some aspects, unfolding base system  300  automatically and/or simultaneously expands frame system  400 . 
     In step  3606 A, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  8  and  11 - 16   , frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  (e.g., first leg  416 , second leg  426 , third arm  432 , fourth arm  442 ) of frame system  400  can be secured to (e.g., within) canopy sleeves  560  of canopy system  500  by corresponding frame fasteners  570 . In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  11   , frame member  410  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   a  by frame fastener  570   a,  frame member  420  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   d  by frame fastener  570   d,  frame member  430  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   b  by frame fastener  570   b,  and frame member  440  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   c  by frame fastener  570   c.    
     In step  3608 A, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  21 - 25   , rain fly  610  of rain fly system  600  can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560  of canopy system  500 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d.    
     In step  3610 A, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  21 - 29   , a portion of rain fly  610  of rain fly system  600  can be secured to canopy system  500  with one or more rain fly fasteners  580 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be secured to rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d.  In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560  and spring rods  620 . In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  25   , in semi-stowed longitudinal configuration  75 , rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose fifth section  540  or fourth section  530  of canopy  510 . In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  26   , in stowed configuration  80 , rain fly  610  can be stowed (e.g., along top transverse panel  519 ) and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose fourth and fifth sections  530 ,  540  of canopy  510 . In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  27   , in semi-stowed transverse configuration  85 , rain fly  610  can be semi-stowed and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose half of third section  526 , fourth section  530 , and fifth section  540  of canopy  510 . In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  28   , in stowed configuration  90 , rain fly  610  can be stowed (e.g., along top longitudinal panel  520 ) and fixed by rain fly fasteners  580  to expose a majority of third, fourth, and fifth sections  524 ,  530 ,  540  of canopy  510 . In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  29   , in fully deployed covered configuration  95 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560 . 
       FIG.  36 B  illustrates flow diagram  3600 B for operating tent system  200 , for example, shown in  FIGS.  7  and  22   , according to aspects. It is to be appreciated that not all steps in  FIG.  36 B  are needed to perform the disclosure provided herein. Further, some of the steps may be performed simultaneously, sequentially, and/or in a different order than shown in  FIG.  36 B . Flow diagram  3600 B is described with reference to  FIGS.  2 A- 29   . However, flow diagram  3600 B is not limited to those example aspects. In some aspects, flow diagram  3600 B can simultaneously expand frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , and rain fly system  600 . In some aspects, flow diagram  3600 B can support rain fly system  600  on canopy system  500 , increase ventilation, increase visibility, decrease condensation, decrease moisture, increase insulation, increase manufacturing efficiency, decrease weight, and/or provide a single interior frame system  400 . 
     In step  3602 B, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  4 - 5 B , base system  300 , frame system  400 , and canopy system  500  of tent system  200  can be opened from closed configuration  20  (shown in  FIG.  4   ) to semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ), and from semi-open configuration  30  (shown in  FIG.  5 A ) to unfolded configuration  40  (shown in  FIG.  5 B ), by rotating first base member  312  about hinge  318  such that first and second base members  312 ,  314  are adjacent to each other in the same plane. 
     In step  3604 B, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  5 C,  7 ,  8 ,  17 , and  22   , frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , and rain fly system  600  of tent system  200  can be expanded to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force (e.g., pull) to first and second linkages  418 ,  428  to extend frame system  400  within canopy system  500 . In some aspects, unfolding base system  300  automatically and/or simultaneously expands frame system  400 . In some aspects, unfolding base system  300  applies a self-tensioned force (e.g., restoring force) to frame system  400 , canopy system  500 , and rain fly system  600  of tent system  200 . In some aspects, rain fly  610  of rain fly system  600  can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560  of canopy system  500 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be disposed atop canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d.  In some aspects, as shown in the example of  FIG.  22   , a portion of rain fly  610  of rain fly system  600  can be secured to canopy system  500  with one or more rain fly fasteners  580 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be secured to rain fly fasteners  580  on canopy sleeves  560   a,    560   b,    560   c,    560   d.  In an aspect, as shown in  FIG.  22   , in fully deployed extended configuration  70 , rain fly  610  can be supported by canopy sleeves  560  and spring rods  620 . 
     In step  3606 B, as shown in the example of  FIGS.  8 ,  11 - 16 , and  22   , frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  (e.g., first leg  416 , second leg  426 , third arm  432 , fourth arm  442 ) of frame system  400  can be secured to (e.g., within) canopy sleeves  560  of canopy system  500  by corresponding frame fasteners  570 . In some aspects, for example, as shown in  FIG.  11   , frame member  410  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   a  by frame fastener  570   a,  frame member  420  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   d  by frame fastener  570   d,  frame member  430  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   b  by frame fastener  570   b,  and frame member  440  can be secured to canopy sleeve  560   c  by frame fastener  570   c.    
     Example Manual Tent System 
     As discussed above, current rooftop tents (e.g., tent  100  shown in  FIG.  1   ) can utilize a plurality of tent poles attached to a base to support a main tent canopy and create an internal volume for a user. When expanding from a collapsed configuration to an expanded configuration, tent poles of rooftop tents can apply an internal force (e.g., outward force) to create tension in the tent canopy, unlike ground tents which receive an external force (e.g., inward force) from a user outside of the tent canopy to create the tension. 
     However, static tent poles have drawbacks including that they must be inserted into various portions of the tent, they increase an overall height of the base (e.g., in a closed configuration), and they cannot stretch the main tent canopy, which can result in sagging and moisture buildup. Additionally, it can be difficult and time consuming to setup and deploy the plurality of tent poles around the main tent canopy, especially during harsh weather conditions, and maintain tension in the main tent canopy to form the internal volume. Further, there is a need to provide a more user-friendly and rapidly deployed tent system to quickly and easily mount, expand, secure, and utilize a tent canopy for weather protection (e.g., rain, sun, heat, wind, snow, cold, etc.). In addition, there is a need to provide a tent system with a folding mechanism (e.g., manual, automatic, self-tensioned) to easily and efficiently open (e.g., expand, deploy, etc.) and close (e.g., collapse, retract, etc.) the tent system. 
     Aspects of tent apparatuses, systems, and methods as discussed below can provide a tent having a folding mechanism (e.g., manual, automatic, self-tensioned) to easily and efficiently open (e.g., expand, deploy, etc.) and close (e.g., collapse, retract, etc.) the tent, increase an internal volume of the tent, increase rigidity of the main tent canopy, decrease setup time of the tent, decrease condensation, decrease moisture, increase insulation, decrease weight, decrease a height of the base, provide a single interior frame system, and/or provide an automatic (e.g., self-tensioned) self-folding tent. 
       FIGS.  37 - 52    illustrate manual tent system  200 ′, according to aspects.  FIG.  37    is a front perspective view of manual tent system  200 ′ with base system  300  and manual frame system  400 ′ in open configuration  10 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  38    is a rear perspective view of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect.  FIG.  39    is a plan view of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIG.  37    in collapsed configuration  25 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  40    is a partial top rear perspective view of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect.  FIG.  51    is a side view of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect.  FIG.  52    is a side view of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   , according to an aspect. 
     Manual tent system  200 ′ can be configured to expand and collapse a frame system (e.g., manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   ) and a canopy (e.g., canopy system  500  shown in  FIGS.  2 A and  52   ) coupled to the frame system. Manual tent system  200 ′ can be further configured to provide a manual folding mechanism (e.g., manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIG.  37   ) to easily and efficiently open and close the canopy. Manual tent system  200 ′ can be further configured to increase an internal volume of the canopy, insulation, and a rigidity of the canopy. Manual tent system  200 ′ can be further configured to decrease condensation and moisture. Manual tent system  200 ′ can be further configured to decrease setup time of the canopy. Manual tent system  200 ′ can be further configured to decrease weight and a height of base system  300 . Although manual tent system  200 ′ is shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    as a stand-alone apparatus and/or system, the aspects of this disclosure can be used with other apparatuses, systems, and/or methods, such as, but not limited to, tent system  200 , automatic tent system  200 ″, base system  300 , frame system  400 , manual frame system  400 ′, self-folding frame system  400 ″, canopy system  500 , rain fly system  600 , flow diagram  3600 A, and/or flow diagram  3600 B. 
     The aspects of tent system  200  with frame system  400  shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 29   , for example, and the aspects of manual tent system  200 ′ with manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of tent system  200  shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 29    and the similar features of the aspects of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   . Manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    includes manual frame system  400 ′ with one or more linkage locks  460  to manually secure first linkage  418  and/or second linkage  428  in locked configuration  46 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   , manual tent system  200 ′ can include base system  300 , manual frame system  400 ′, and/or canopy system  500 . The aspects of frame system  400  shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 29   , for example, and the aspects of manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of frame system  400  shown in  FIGS.  2 A- 29    and the similar features of the aspects of manual tent system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   , manual frame system  400 ′ can include first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , fourth frame member  440 , and/or linkage lock  460 . Manual frame system  400 ′ can be coupled to base system  300  and configured to expand and collapse canopy system  500 . In some aspects, frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be configured to expand canopy system  500  (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   ) to form an internal volume for a user. In some aspects, frame members  410 ,  420 ,  430 ,  440  can be configured to collapse canopy system  500  (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ). In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include annex system  700 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , annex system  700  can be removably attached to annex connections  702  on base system  300 . Annex system  700  can be configured to support an annex canopy coupled to canopy system  500 , for example, the annex canopy can extend from canopy system  500  to the ground. 
     First frame member  410  can be configured to operate as a first knee connection of manual frame system  400 ′. As shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , first frame member  410  can include first support  412 , first joint  414 , first leg  416 , and/or first linkage  418 . First support  412  can be configured to pivot about first connection  411  to first base member  312 . First support  412  can be coupled to first base member  312  of base system  300 . First support  412  can be coupled to first leg  416  via first joint  414 . First joint  414  can be configured to pivot first leg  416  about distal end  412   c  of first support  412 , for example, similar to a human knee joint. First joint  414  can be disposed between first support  412  and first leg  416 . First leg  416  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   a  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). First leg  416  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   a  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to collapse canopy system  500  into a collapsed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ). In some aspects, first support  412 , first joint  414 , and first leg  416  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a plastic, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. In some aspects, first support  412 , first joint  414 , and first leg  416  can include poles, tubes, rods, a combination thereof, and/or any other shape to support canopy system  500 . 
     First linkage  418  can be configured to expand first frame member  410  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). First support  412 , first joint  414 , and/or first leg  416  can be coupled to first linkage  418 . In some aspects, first linkage  418  can include a rope, tether, cord, string, chain, and/or any other linkage that allows a user to apply an expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to first frame member  410 . In some aspects, first linkage  418  can include an elastic material, for example, elastic cord, stretch cord, elastomer, polyester, rubber, silicone, and/or any other material providing a restoring force to first linkage  418 . 
     In some aspects, first support  412  can include first support linkage connection  412   a  configured to connect first linkage  418  to first support  412 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , first support linkage connection  412   a  can be disposed near distal end  412   c  of first support  412 . First support linkage connection  412   a  can be configured to apply an outward expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to first support  412  and/or first leg  416  toward canopy system  500 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  40   , first support linkage connection  412   a  can include a hoop, ring, latch, crimp, and/or any other coupling that secures (e.g., fixes) first linkage  418  to first support  412 . 
     In some aspects, first leg  416  can include first leg linkage connection  414   a  configured to connect first linkage  418  to first leg  416 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  41 ,  42 , and  51   , first leg linkage connection  414   a  can be disposed near distal end  416   c  of first leg  416 . First leg linkage connection  414   a  can be configured to apply an outward expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to first support  412  and/or first leg  416  toward canopy system  500 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  42   , first leg linkage connection  414   a  can include a tab, cover, insert, threaded insert, hoop, ring, latch, crimp, and/or any other coupling that secures (e.g., fixes) first linkage  418  to first leg  416 . 
     In some aspects, first leg  416  can include first leg addition  416   a  configured to provide additional contact and/or support to canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   a  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, as shown in  FIGS.  38  and  40   , first leg addition  416   a  can extend above first leg  416  for a portion of first leg  416  (e.g., over a central portion of first leg  416 ). In some aspects, first leg  416  can include first leg sleeve portion  416   b  configured to provide contact to canopy system  500  (e.g., frame fastener  570 ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , first leg sleeve portion  416   b  can extend along a portion of first leg  416  (e.g., over a central portion of first leg  416 ). 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include first linkage connection  418   a  configured to connect first linkage  418  to linkage lock  460 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  40   , first linkage connection  418   a  can direct first linkage  418  from first frame member  410  to linkage lock  460 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  40   , first linkage connection  418   a  can be coupled to one or more corners of base system  300 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  37   , two first linkage connections  418   a  can be disposed in opposite corners of first base member  312  to receive and direct corresponding first linkages  418 , respectively. In some aspects, first linkage connection  418   a  can include a pulley, roller, bearing, rig, jig, gear, capstan, tackle, block and tackle, and/or any other coupling that directs first linkage  418  towards linkage lock  460  and maintains tension in first linkage  418 . In some aspects, first linkage connection  418   a  can be further configured to couple first linkage  418  to arm linkage  419  (e.g., first arm linkage  419   a ), for example, by a pulley. In some aspects, first linkage  418  and arm linkage  419  can be connected, for example, first linkage  418  and arm linkage  419  can be a single linkage. 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include first linkage fastener  418   b  configured to adjust a tension (force) of first linkage  418 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  37   , first linkage fastener  418   b  can adjust a tension (e.g., tighten or loosen) and/or a length (e.g., lengthen or shorten) of first linkage  418  between first frame member  410  and base system  300  (e.g., first linkage connection  418   a ). In some aspects, first linkage fastener  418   b  can include a tensioner, ratchet, turnbuckle, and/or any other device that can adjust the tension or length of first linkage  418 . 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include first linkage guide  418   c  configured to guide first linkage  418  from first linkage connection  418   a  to linkage lock  460 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  40   , first linkage guide  418   c  can be disposed at a midpoint between first linkage connections  418   a  and guide corresponding first linkages  418  outward (e.g., perpendicular) from base system  300 . In some aspects, first linkage guide  418   c  can be coupled to base system  300 , for example, an edge perimeter of first base member  312 . In some aspects, first linkage guide  418   c  can include a block, groove, guide, aperture, pulley, bearing, and/or any other device that can guide first linkage  418  in a particular direction. 
     Second frame member  420  can be configured to operate as a second knee connection of manual frame system  400 ′. As shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , second frame member  420  can include second support  422 , second joint  424 , second leg  426 , and/or second linkage  428 . Second support  422  can be configured to pivot about second connection  421  to second base member  314 . Second support  422  can be coupled to second base member  314  of base system  300 . Second support  422  can be coupled to second leg  426  via second joint  424 . Second joint  424  can be configured to pivot second leg  426  about distal end  422   c  of second support  422 , for example, similar to a human knee joint. Second joint  424  can be disposed between second support  422  and second leg  426 . Second leg  426  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   d  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). Second leg  426  can be configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   d  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to collapse canopy system  500  into a collapsed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ). In some aspects, second support  422 , second joint  424 , and second leg  426  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a plastic, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. In some aspects, second support  422 , second joint  424 , and second leg  426  can include poles, tubes, rods, a combination thereof, and/or any other shape to support canopy system  500 . 
     Second linkage  428  can be configured to expand second frame member  420  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). Second support  422 , second joint  424 , and/or second leg  426  can be coupled to second linkage  428 . In some aspects, second linkage  428  can include a rope, tether, cord, string, chain, and/or any other linkage that allows a user to apply an expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to second frame member  420 . 
     In some aspects, second support  422  can include second support linkage connection  422   a  configured to connect second linkage  428  to second support  422 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , second support linkage connection  422   a  can be disposed near distal end  422   c  of second support  422 . Second support linkage connection  422   a  can be configured to apply an outward expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to second support  422  and/or second leg  426  toward canopy system  500 . In some aspects, second support linkage connection  422   a  can include a hoop, ring, latch, crimp, and/or any other coupling that secures (e.g., fixes) second linkage  428  to second support  422 . 
     In some aspects, second leg  426  can include second leg linkage connection  424   a  configured to connect second linkage  418  to second leg  426 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  41  and  51   , second leg linkage connection  424   a  can be disposed near distal end  426   c  of second leg  426 . Second leg linkage connection  424   a  can be configured to apply an outward expanding force (e.g., outward pivoting force) to second support  422  and/or second leg  426  toward canopy system  500 . In some aspects, second leg linkage connection  424   a  can include a tab, cover, insert, threaded insert, hoop, ring, latch, crimp, and/or any other coupling that secures (e.g., fixes) second linkage  428  to second leg  426 . 
     In some aspects, second leg  426  can include second leg addition  426   a  configured to provide additional contact and/or support to canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   d  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , second leg addition  426   a  can extend above second leg  426  for a portion of second leg  426  (e.g., over a central portion of second leg  426 ). In some aspects, second leg  426  can include second leg sleeve portion  426   b  configured to provide contact to canopy system  500  (e.g., frame fastener  570 ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , second leg sleeve portion  426   b  can extend along a portion of second leg  426  (e.g., over a central portion of second leg  426 ). 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include second linkage connection  428   a  configured to connect second linkage  428  to linkage lock  460 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  37   , second linkage connection  428   a  can direct second linkage  428  from second frame member  420  to linkage lock  460 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  37   , second linkage connection  428   a  can be coupled to one or more corners of base system  300 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  37   , two second linkage connections  428   a  can be disposed in opposite corners of second base member  314  to receive and direct corresponding second linkages  428 , respectively. In some aspects, second linkage connection  428   a  can include a pulley, roller, bearing, rig, jig, gear, capstan, tackle, block and tackle, and/or any other coupling that directs second linkage  428  towards linkage lock  460  and maintains tension in second linkage  428 . In some aspects, second linkage connection  428   a  can be further configured to couple second linkage  428  to arm linkage  419  (e.g., third arm linkage  419   c ), for example, by a pulley. In some aspects, second linkage  428  and arm linkage  419  can be connected, for example, second linkage  428  and arm linkage  419  can be a single linkage. 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include second linkage fastener  428   b  configured to adjust a tension (force) of second linkage  428 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  37   , second linkage fastener  428   b  can adjust a tension (e.g., tighten or loosen) and/or a length (e.g., lengthen or shorten) of second linkage  428  between second frame member  420  and base system  300  (e.g., second linkage connection  428   a ). In some aspects, second linkage fastener  428   b  can include a tensioner, ratchet, turnbuckle, and/or any other device that can adjust the tension or length of second linkage  428 . 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include second linkage guide  428   c  configured to guide second linkage  428  from second linkage connection  428   a  to linkage lock  460 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  37   , second linkage guide  428   c  can be disposed at a midpoint between second linkage connections  428   a  and guide corresponding second linkages  428  outward (e.g., perpendicular) from base system  300 . In some aspects, second linkage guide  428   c  can be coupled to base system  300 , for example, an edge perimeter of second base member  314 . In some aspects, second linkage guide  428   c  can include a block, groove, guide, aperture, pulley, bearing, and/or any other device that can guide second linkage  428  in a particular direction. 
     In some aspects, first frame member  410  and second frame member  420  of manual frame system  400 ′ can be similar. The aspects of first frame member  410  shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   , for example, and the aspects of second frame member  420  shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of first frame member  410  shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    and the similar features of the aspects of second frame member  420  shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   . 
     Third frame member  430  can be configured to operate as a first hoop connection of manual frame system  400 ′. As shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , third frame member  430  can include third arm  432 . Third arm  432  can be configured to pivot about third connection  431  to hinge  318 . Third arm  432  can be coupled to hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, third arm  432  can be fixed (e.g., bolted) to hinge  318  and pivot along with hinge  318 . Third arm  432  can be further configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   b  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). In some aspects, third arm  432  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a plastic, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. In some aspects, third arm  432  can include a pole, tube, rod, hoop, a combination thereof, and/or any other shape to support canopy system  500 . 
     In some aspects, first linkage  418  can be configured to expand third frame member  430  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, third arm  432  can be coupled to first linkage  418 . In some aspects, third frame member  430  can be coupled to an arm linkage configured to expand third frame member  430  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, third arm  432  can be coupled to arm linkage  419 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force to arm linkage  419  (e.g., first arm linkage  419   a ) to expand third frame member  430  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , arm linkage  419  can include first arm linkage  419   a,  second arm linkage  419   b,  and third arm linkage  419   c.    
     In some aspects, third arm  432  can include third arm addition  432   a  configured to provide additional contact and/or support to canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   b  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , third arm addition  432   a  can extend above third arm  432  for a portion of third arm  432  (e.g., over a central portion of third arm  432 ). In some aspects, third arm  432  can include third arm sleeve portion  432   b  configured to provide contact to canopy system  500  (e.g., frame fastener  570 ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , third arm sleeve portion  432   b  can extend along a portion of third arm  432  (e.g., over a central portion of third arm  432 ). 
     Fourth frame member  440  can be configured to operate as a second hoop connection of manual frame system  400 ′. As shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , fourth frame member  440  can include fourth arm  442 . Fourth arm  442  can be configured to pivot about fourth connection  441  to hinge  318 . Fourth arm  442  can be coupled to hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can be fixed (e.g., bolted) to hinge  318  and pivot along with hinge  318 . Fourth arm  442  can be further configured to contact canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   c  shown in  FIG.  52   ) and to expand canopy system  500  into an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can include aluminum, titanium, fiberglass, a metal, a ceramic, a polymer, a plastic, a combination thereof, and/or any other rigid material. In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can include a pole, tube, rod, hoop, a combination thereof, and/or any other shape to support canopy system  500 . 
     In some aspects, second linkage  428  can be configured to expand fourth frame member  420  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, fourth arm  442  can be coupled to second linkage  428 . In some aspects, fourth frame member  440  can be coupled to an arm linkage configured to expand fourth frame member  440  from a closed position (e.g., closed configuration  20  shown in  FIG.  45   ) to an expanded position (e.g., open configuration  10  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, fourth arm  442  can be coupled to arm linkage  419 . In some aspects, a user can apply a force to arm linkage  419  (e.g., third arm linkage  419   c ) to expand fourth frame member  440  from closed configuration  20  to open configuration  10 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , arm linkage  419  can include first arm linkage  419   a,  second arm linkage  419   b,  and third arm linkage  419   c.    
     In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can include fourth arm addition  442   a  configured to provide additional contact and/or support to canopy system  500  (e.g., canopy sleeve  560   c  shown in  FIG.  52   ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , fourth arm addition  442   a  can extend above fourth arm  442  for a portion of fourth arm  442  (e.g., over a central portion of fourth arm  442 ). In some aspects, fourth arm  442  can include fourth arm sleeve portion  442   b  configured to provide contact to canopy system  500  (e.g., frame fastener  570 ). For example, as shown in  FIG.  38   , fourth arm sleeve portion  442   b  can extend along a portion of fourth arm  442  (e.g., over a central portion of fourth arm  442 ). 
     Linkage lock  460  can be configured to secure (lock) a tension of first linkage  418  and/or second linkage  428 . In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can include one or more linkage locks  460 . For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  40   , linkage lock  460  can secure (lock) a tension of first linkage  418  and a separate linkage lock  460  can secure (lock) a tension of second linkage  428 . 
     As shown in  FIGS.  43  and  44   , linkage lock  460  can include lock base  462 , first lock portion  464 , and/or second lock portion  466 . Lock base  462  can be configured to fasten (lock) first linkage(s)  418  and/or second linkage(s)  428 . Lock base  462  can include first lock base teeth  463   a,  second lock base teeth  463   b,  connection pin  468 , and/or connection spring  469 . First lock base teeth  463   a  can be configured to cooperate with first lock portion teeth  465  of first lock portion  464  to secure first linkage(s)  418  and/or second linkage(s)  428 . Second lock base teeth  463   b  can be configured to cooperate with second lock portion teeth  467  of second lock portion  466  to secure first linkage(s)  418  and/or second linkage(s)  428 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  44   , first lock portion  464  and second lock portion  466  can be coupled to lock base, for example, by connection pin  468 . First lock portion  464  can include first lock base teeth  463   a  and second lock portion  466  can include second lock base teeth  463   b.  First lock portion  464  and second lock portion  466  can be configured to pivot or rotate about connection pin  468 . For example, connection pin  468  can be coupled to connection spring  469  configured to bias first lock portion  464  and second lock portion  466  outward towards corresponding first and second lock base teeth  463   a,    463   b,  respectively. In some aspects, connection spring  469  can be part of connection pin  468 , for example, a torsion spring pin coupled to lock base  462  and first lock portion  464  and/or second lock portion  466 . 
     In some aspects, one or more connection springs  469  can be coupled to first and second lock portions  464 ,  466  to bias first and second lock portions  464 ,  466  towards first and second lock portion teeth  465 ,  467 , respectively. In some aspects, a user can rotate first and second lock portions  464 ,  466  inward (e.g., rotating first lock portion  464  clockwise and rotating second lock portion  466  counterclockwise) to release (unlock) linkage lock  460 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  44   , external forces can be applied towards a center of lock base  462  (e.g., connection pin  468 ) to unlock linkage lock  460  and adjust a tension of first linkage(s)  418  and/or second linkage(s)  428 . 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can be expanded in an open configuration. 
     For example, as shown in  FIGS.  37  and  52   , manual frame system  400 ′ can be in open configuration  10 . In some aspects, in open configuration  10 , third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440  can be disposed between first and second frame member  410 ,  420 . 
     In some aspects, manual frame system  400 ′ can be stored in a collapsed frame configuration. For example, as shown in  FIG.  39   , manual frame system  400 ′ can be in collapsed frame configuration  25 . In some aspects, in collapsed frame configuration  25 , first and second frame members  410 ,  420  can be disposed between third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440 . 
     In use, as shown in  FIGS.  45 - 50  and  52   , manual tent system  200 ′ can be unfolded from closed configuration  20  and expanded to open configuration  10 . As shown in  FIG.  45   , manual tent system  200 ′ can be stored in closed configuration  20 . As shown in  FIG.  46   , manual tent system  200 ′ can then be opened to semi-open configuration  30 , for example, by moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pulling force to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  47   , manual tent system  200 ′ can then be unfolded to unfolded configuration  40  thereby expanding canopy system  500  coupled to manual frame system  400 ′ (e.g., expanding canopy system  500  coupled to third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440 ). 
     As shown in  FIG.  48   , first frame member  410  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be in knee collapsed configuration  42 . As shown in  FIG.  49   , first frame member  410  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be expanded to knee expanded configuration  44 , for example, by increasing a tension of first linkage  418  (e.g., a user can pull first linkage  418  to increase the tension and thereby expand first frame member  410  outward towards canopy system  500 ). As shown in  FIG.  50   , first frame member  410  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be secured (locked) in knee locked configuration  46 , for example, by unlocking linkage lock  460  coupled to first linkage  418 , adjusting (sliding) linkage lock  460  along first linkage  418  towards base system  300 , and locking linkage lock  460  to secure the tension of first linkage  418 . Similar to the procedure shown in  FIG.  50    and described above, second frame member  420  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be secured (locked) in knee locked configuration  46 . As shown in  FIG.  52   , manual tent system  200 ′, with first and second frame members  410 ,  420  in knee locked configuration  46 , is expanded to open configuration  10 . 
     Similarly, in use, as shown in  FIGS.  45 - 50  and  52   , the procedure described above can be reversed and manual tent system  200 ′ can be folded from open configuration  10  and collapsed to closed configuration  20 . As shown in  FIGS.  50  and  52   , manual tent system  200 ′ can be expanded and locked in open configuration  10 , with first and second frame members  410 ,  420  in knee locked configuration  46 . As shown in  FIG.  49   , first frame member  410  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be released (unlocked) to knee expanded configuration  44 , for example, by unlocking linkage lock  460  to release the tension of first linkage  418 , adjusting (sliding) linkage lock  460  along first linkage  418  away from base system  300 , and locking linkage lock  460  coupled to first linkage  418 . Similar to the procedure shown in  FIG.  49    and described above, second frame member  420  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be released (unlocked) to knee expanded configuration  44 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  48   , first and second frame members  410 ,  420  of manual frame system  400 ′ can then be in knee collapsed configuration  42 , for example, by releasing the tension of first linkage  418  and second linkage  428 , respectively. As shown in  FIG.  47   , manual tent system  200 ′ can then be folded to unfolded configuration  40  thereby collapsing canopy system  500  coupled to manual frame system  400 ′ (e.g., collapsing canopy system  500  coupled to first and second frame members  410 ,  420 ). As shown in  FIG.  46   , manual tent system  200 ′ can then be closed to semi-open configuration  30 , for example, by moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pushing force to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  45   , manual tent system  200 ′ can be stored in closed configuration  20 . 
     Example Automatic (Self-Tensioned) Tent System 
       FIGS.  53 - 60    illustrate automatic tent system  200 ″, according to aspects.  FIG.  53    is a side view of automatic tent system  200 ″ with base system  300  and self-folding frame system  400 ″ in open configuration  10 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  54    is a side view of automatic tent system  200 ″ with base system  300  and self-folding frame system  400 ″ in open configuration  10 , according to an aspect. 
     Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be configured to automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) expand and collapse a frame system (e.g., self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  53   ) and a canopy (e.g., canopy system  500  shown in  FIG.  53   ) coupled to the frame system. Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be further configured to provide an automatic (e.g., self-tensioned) folding mechanism (e.g., self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53  and  54   ) to easily and efficiently open and close the canopy. Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be further configured to increase an internal volume of the canopy, insulation, and a rigidity of the canopy. Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be further configured to decrease condensation and moisture. Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be further configured to decrease setup time of the canopy. Automatic tent system  200 ″ can be further configured to decrease weight and a height of base system  300 . Although automatic tent system  200 ″ is shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60    as a stand-alone apparatus and/or system, the aspects of this disclosure can be used with other apparatuses, systems, and/or methods, such as, but not limited to, tent system  200 , manual tent system  200 ′, base system  300 , frame system  400 , manual frame system  400 ′, self-folding frame system  400 ″, canopy system  500 , rain fly system  600 , flow diagram  3600 A, and/or flow diagram  3600 B. 
     The aspects of manual tent system  200 ′ with manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   , for example, and the aspects of automatic tent system  200 ″ with self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of manual tent system  200 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    and the similar features of the aspects of automatic tent system  200 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60   . Automatic tent system  200 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60    includes self-folding frame system  400 ″ with one or more connecting members (e.g., first and second elastic linkages  470 , 474  shown in  FIG.  53   , first and second elastic connections  480 , 482  shown in  FIG.  54   ) for automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) folding and/or unfolding automatic tent system  200 ″. In some aspects, automatic tent system  200 ″ can apply a self-tensioned force (e.g., restoring force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″. 
     As shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can include base system  300 , self-folding frame system  400 ″, and/or canopy system  500 . The aspects of manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52   , for example, and the aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of manual frame system  400 ′ shown in  FIGS.  37 - 52    and the similar features of the aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60   . 
     As shown in  FIG.  53   , self-folding frame system  400 ″ can include first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , fourth frame member  440 , first elastic linkage  470 , and/or second elastic linkage  474 . First and second elastic linkages  470 ,  474  can be configured to apply an inward force to self-folding frame system  400 ″. In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  53   , first elastic linkage  470  can be configured to apply an inward force between first frame member  410  and base system  300  (e.g., hinge  318 ). In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  53   , second elastic linkage  474  can be configured to apply an inward force between second frame member  420  and base system  300  (e.g., hinge  318 ). In some aspects, first and second elastic linkages  470 , 474  can include an elastic material, for example, elastic cord, stretch cord, elastomer, polyester, rubber, silicone, and/or any other material providing a restoring force (e.g., inward force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″. 
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  53   , first elastic linkage  470  can include first elastic linkage first connection  472  to first leg  416  and first elastic linkage second connection  473  to hinge  318 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  53   , second elastic linkage  474  can include second elastic linkage first connection  476  to second leg  426  and second elastic linkage second connection  477  to hinge  318 . 
     In some aspects, first elastic linkage  470  can be configured to apply an inward force to first frame member  410  toward a center of automatic tent system  200 ″. In some aspects, first elastic linkage  470  can be coupled to distal end  416   c  of first leg  416  of first frame member  410  and hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, first elastic linkage  470  can be coupled to distal end  412   c  of first support  412  of first frame member  410  and hinge  318  of base system  300 . 
     In some aspects, second elastic linkage  474  can be configured to apply an inward force to second frame member  420  toward a center of automatic tent system  200 ″. In some aspects, second elastic linkage  474  can be coupled to distal end  426   c  of second leg  426  of second frame member  420  and hinge  318  of base system  300 . In some aspects, second elastic linkage  474  can be coupled to distal end  422   c  of second support  422  of second frame member  420  and hinge  318  of base system  300 . 
     In some aspects, self-folding frame system  400 ″ can include first and second elastic connections  480 ,  482  and omit first and second elastic linkages  470 ,  474 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  54   , first and second elastic connections  480 ,  482  can be coupled to first and second supports  412 ,  422  at first and second connections  411 ,  421  to base system  300 , respectively, and be configured to apply an inward force to self-folding frame system  400 ″. For example, first elastic connection  480  can apply an inward force (e.g., clockwise) between first frame member  410  and base system  300  (e.g., pivoting first frame member  410  inward toward first base member  312 ). For example, second elastic connection  482  can apply an inward force (e.g., counterclockwise) between second frame member  420  and base system  300  (e.g., pivoting second frame member  420  inward toward second base member  314 ). 
     In some aspects, first and second elastic connections  480 ,  482  can include a torsion spring, torque spring, elastic fastener, torque fastener, and/or any other device providing a restoring force (e.g., inward force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″. In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  54   , first and second elastic connections  480 ,  482  can include a torsion spring. 
     In some aspects, first elastic connection  480  can be configured to apply an inward force to first frame member  410  toward a center of automatic tent system  200 ″. In some aspects, first elastic connection  480  can be coupled to distal end  412   c  of first support  412  of first frame member  410  and first base member  312  of base system  300 . 
     In some aspects, second elastic connection  482  can be configured to apply an inward force to second frame member  420  toward a center of automatic tent system  200 ″. In some aspects, second elastic connection  482  can be coupled to distal end  422   c  of second support  422  of second frame member  420  and second base member  314  of base system  300 . 
     The aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  53   , for example, and the aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  54    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  53    and the similar features of the aspects of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  54   . Self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  54    includes first and second elastic connections  480 ,  482  coupled to distal ends  412   c,    422   c  of first and second supports  412 ,  422  and first and second base members  312 ,  314 , respectively, rather than first and second elastic linkages  470 ,  474  of self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIG.  53   . 
     In use, as shown in  FIGS.  53  and  55 - 60   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can be automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) unfolded from closed configuration  20  and expanded to open configuration  10 . As shown in  FIG.  55   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can be stored in closed configuration  20 . As shown in  FIG.  56   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can then be opened to semi-open configuration  30 , for example, by moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pulling force to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  57   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can then be unfolded to knee collapsed configuration  52  thereby expanding canopy system  500  coupled to self-folding frame system  400 ″ (e.g., expanding canopy system  500  coupled to third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440 ). 
     As shown in  FIGS.  58  and  59   , first and second frame members  410 ,  420  of self-folding frame system  400 ″ can then be expanded to knee semi-expanded configuration  54 , for example, by further moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pulling force to first base member  312  or to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  60   , first and second frame members  410 ,  420  can then be expanded to knee expanded configuration  56 , for example, further moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pulling force to first base member  312  or to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  53   , automatic tent system  200 ″, with first and second frame members  410 ,  420  in knee expanded configuration  56 , is expanded to open configuration  10 . 
     Similarly, in use, as shown in  FIGS.  53  and  55 - 60   , the procedure described above can be reversed and automatic tent system  200 ″ can be automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) folded from open configuration  10  and collapsed to closed configuration  20 . As shown in  FIGS.  53  and  60   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can be expanded in open configuration  10 , with first and second frame members  410 ,  420  in knee expanded configuration  56 . As shown in  FIGS.  58  and  59   , first and second frame members  410 ,  420  of self-folding frame system  400 ″ can then be collapsed to knee semi-expanded configuration  54 , for example, by further moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pushing force to first base member  312  or to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). 
     As shown in  FIG.  57   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can then be folded to knee collapsed configuration  52  thereby collapsing canopy system  500  coupled to self-folding frame system  400 ″ (e.g., collapsing canopy system  500  coupled to third and fourth frame members  430 ,  440 ). As shown in  FIG.  56   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can then be closed to semi-open configuration  30 , for example, by moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314  (e.g., by applying a pushing force to first base member  312  or to ladder  330  coupled to first base member  312 ). As shown in  FIG.  55   , automatic tent system  200 ″ can be stored in closed configuration  20 . 
     Example Self-Tensioned Tent System with Folding Mechanism 
       FIGS.  61 - 64    illustrate self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ with folding mechanism  490 , according to aspects.  FIG.  61    is a front perspective view of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ in open configuration  10  with folding mechanism  490 , according to an aspect.  FIG.  62    is a partial side perspective view of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ shown in  FIG.  61   , according to an aspect.  FIG.  63    is a partial side view of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ shown in  FIG.  61   , according to an aspect.  FIG.  64    is a side view of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ shown in  FIG.  61    in closed configuration  20 , according to an aspect. 
     Self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can be configured to automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) expand and collapse a frame system (e.g., self-folding frame system  400 ″′ shown in  FIG.  61   ) and a canopy (e.g., canopy system  500  shown in  FIG.  53   ) coupled to the frame system. Self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can be further configured to provide a self-tensioned folding mechanism (e.g., folding mechanism  490  shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64   ) to easily and efficiently nest and close the canopy and the frame system. Although self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ is shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64    as a stand-alone apparatus and/or system, the aspects of this disclosure can be used with other apparatuses, systems, and/or methods, such as, but not limited to, tent system  200 , manual tent system  200 ′, automatic tent system  200 ″, base system  300 , frame system  400 , manual frame system  400 ′, self-folding frame system  400 ″, canopy system  500 , rain fly system  600 , flow diagram  3600 A, and/or flow diagram  3600 B. 
     The aspects of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ with self-folding frame system  400 ″′ shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64   , for example, and the aspects of automatic tent system  200 ″ with self-folding frame system  400 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60    may be similar. Similar reference numbers are used to indicate features of the aspects of self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64    and the similar features of the aspects of automatic tent system  200 ″ shown in  FIGS.  53 - 60   . Self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64    includes self-folding frame system  400 ″′ with folding mechanism  490  for automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) folding and/or unfolding automatic tent system  200 ″′. In some aspects, self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can apply a self-tensioned force (e.g., restoring force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″′ via folding mechanism  490 . 
     As shown in  FIG.  61   , self-folding frame system  400 ″′ can include first frame member  410 , second frame member  420 , third frame member  430 , fourth frame member  440 , and folding mechanism  490 . Folding mechanism  490  can be configured to apply an inward (pulling) force to self-folding frame system  400 ″′, for example, when first base member  312  is rotated about second base member  314 . Folding mechanism  490  can include linkage connections  491   a - 491   d,  linkages  492   a - 492   d,  linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  and linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d.  Linkages  492   a - 492   d  can be coupled to linkage connections  491   a - 491   d,  linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  and linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d.    
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  61   , linkages  492   a,    492   c  can be configured to apply an inward (pulling) force to second supports  422  of second frame member  420  on second base member  314 . For example, linkages  492   a,    492   c  can be connected to linkage connections  491   a ,  491   c  on second supports  422 , coupled to (e.g., passed through) linkage guides  493   a,    493   c,  and connected to linkage fasteners  494   b,    494   d  on first base member  312 , respectively. 
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  61   , linkages  492   b,    492   d  can be configured to apply an inward (pulling) force to first supports  412  of first frame member  410  on first base member  312 . For example, linkages  492   b,    492   d  can be connected to linkage connections  491   b,    491   d  on first supports  412 , coupled to (e.g., passed through) linkage guides  493   b,    493   d,  and connected to linkage fasteners  494   a,    494   c  on second base member  314 , respectively. 
     In some aspects, linkage connections  491   a - 491   d  can be disposed on first and second supports  412 ,  422  between a midpoint of first and second supports  412 ,  422  and first and second connections  411 ,  421  on first and second base members  312 ,  314 , respectively. In some aspects, linkage connections  491   a - 491   d  can include fasteners, bolts, ties, snaps, or any other securement mechanism to attach a distal end of linkages  492   a - 492   d  to first and second supports  412 ,  422 , respectively. 
     In some aspects, linkages  492   a - 492   d  can include a flexible material, for example, rope, cord, string, cable, line, chain, and/or any other flexible material providing a pulling force (e.g., inward force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″′. In some aspects, linkages  492   a - 492   d  can include an elastic material, for example, elastic cord, stretch cord, elastomer, polyester, rubber, silicone, and/or any other material providing a restoring force (e.g., inward force) to self-folding frame system  400 ″′. 
     In some aspects, linkage guides  493   a - 493   d  can include an aperture  496   a - 496   d  to pass linkages  492   a - 492   d  through linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  respectively. For example, as shown in  FIG.  62   , linkage guides  493   a - 493   d  can include eye bolts or eye nuts with aperture  496   a - 496   d  (i.e., an eye) coupled to (e.g., bolted to) first and second base members  312 ,  314 , respectively. 
     In some aspects, linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  can include clips, locks, crimping, welding, adhesives, bolts, ties, snaps, or any other securement mechanism to attach a distal end of linkages  492   a - 492   d  to adjacent linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d,  respectively. For example, linkage  492   a  can be secured to adjacent linkage fastener  494   b,  linkage  492   b  can be secured to adjacent linkage fastener  494   a,  linkage  492   c  can be secured to adjacent linkage fastener  494   d,  and linkage  492   d  can be secured to adjacent linkage fastener  494   c.    
     In some aspects, linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  can be coupled to linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  respectively. For example, as shown in  FIG.  62   , linkage fastener  494   b  (e.g., corresponding to linkage  492   a ) can be fixed to linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., corresponding to linkage  492   b ), and linkage fastener  494   a  (e.g., corresponding to linkage  492   a ) can be fixed to linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., corresponding to linkage  492   b ). 
     In some aspects, linkages  492   a - 492   d  can be connected to first and second supports  412 ,  422  on first and second base members  312 ,  314  via linkage connections  491   a - 491   d,  coupled to (e.g., passed through) linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  and connected to adjacent linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  on first and second base members  312 ,  314 , respectively, such that each linkage  492   a - 492   d  forms a connection spanning between first and second base members  312 ,  314 . For example, as shown in  FIG.  62   , linkage  492   a  can be connected to linkage connection  491   a  on second support  422 , coupled to (e.g., passed through) linkage guides  493   a,  and connected to linkage fastener  494   b  on first base member  312 . 
     In some aspects, in an open configuration, linkages  492   a - 492   d  can be loose such that no pulling force is applied to first and second supports  412 ,  422  based on a relative distance between corresponding linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  and linkage guides  493   a - 493   d  for each linkage  492   a - 492   d,  respectively. For example, as shown in  FIG.  63   , in open configuration  10 , linkage  492   a  is loose and no pulling force is applied to second support  422  based on relative distance  495  (e.g., offset) between linkage guide  493   a  and linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., linkage fastener  494   b  shown in  FIG.  62   ). 
     In some aspects, in a closed configuration, linkages  492   a - 492   d  can be taut such that a pulling (inward) force is applied to first and second supports  412 ,  422  based on a relative distance between corresponding linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  and linkage guides  493   a - 493   d  for each linkage  492   a - 492   d,  respectively. For example, as shown in  FIG.  64   , in closed configuration  20 , linkage  492   a  is taut and a pulling (inward) force is applied to second support  422  based on relative distance  495  (e.g., offset) between linkage guide  493   a  and linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., linkage fastener  494   b  shown in  FIG.  62   ), and linkage  492   b  is taut and a pulling (inward) force is applied to first support  412  based on relative distance  495  (e.g., offset) between linkage guide  493   b  and linkage guide  493   a  (e.g., linkage fastener  494   a  shown in  FIG.  62   ). In some aspects, a pulling (inward) force of linkages  492   a - 492   d  to first and second supports  412 ,  422  increases as first base member  312  is folded (e.g., pivoted) over second base member  314 . 
     In use, as shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64   , self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can be automatically (e.g., self-tensioned) unfolded from closed configuration  20  and expanded to open configuration  10 . As shown in  FIGS.  61 - 63   , self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can be expanded in open configuration  10 . As shown in  FIG.  64   , self-tensioned tent system  200 ″′ can be stored in closed configuration  20 , for example, by moving (e.g., pivoting) first base member  312  relative to second base member  314 , thereby changing (e.g., increasing) relative distance  495  between respective linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  including linkage fasteners  494   a - 494   d  coupled to linkage guides  493   a - 493   d,  and thereby tighten corresponding linkages  492   a - 492   d  and apply a pulling (inward) force to first and second supports  412 ,  422 , respectively. 
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  64   , closing first base member  312  of base system  300  applies a pulling (inward) force to linkage  492   a  coupled to linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., via linkage fastener  494   b  shown in  FIG.  62   ) on first base member  312  and second support  422  on second base member  314 . In some aspects, as shown in  FIG.  64   , closing first base member  312  of base system  300  applies a pulling (inward) force to linkage  492   b  coupled to linkage guide  493   a  (e.g., via linkage fastener  494   a  shown in  FIG.  62   ) on second base member  314  and first support  412  on first base member  312 . 
     In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  63  and  64   , applying the pulling (inward) force to linkage  492   a  includes increasing relative distance  495  (e.g., offset) between linkage guide  493   b  (e.g., via linkage fastener  494   b  shown in  FIG.  62   ) on first base member  312  and linkage guide  493   a  on second base member  314 , linkage guide  493   a  configured to pass linkage  492   a  through linkage guide  493   a.  In some aspects, as shown in  FIGS.  63  and  64   , applying the pulling (inward) force to linkage  492   b  includes increasing relative distance  495  (e.g., offset) between linkage guide  493   a  (e.g., via linkage fastener  494   a  shown in  FIG.  62   ) on second base member  314  and linkage guide  493   b  on first base member  312 , linkage guide  493   b  configured to pass linkage  492   b  through linkage guide  493   b.    
     In some aspects, the aspects of linkage connection  491   a,  linkage  492   a,  linkage guide  493   a,  and linkage fastener  494   a  of folding mechanism  490  shown in  FIGS.  61 - 64    may be similar to the aspects of linkage connection  491   c,  linkage  492   c,  linkage guide  493   c,  and linkage fastener  494   c  of folding mechanism  490  shown in  FIG.  61   . In some aspects, the aspects of linkage connection  491   b,  linkage  492   b,  linkage guide  493   b,  and linkage fastener  494   b  of folding mechanism  490  shown in  FIGS.  61  and  64    may be similar to the aspects of linkage connection  491   d,  linkage  492   d,  linkage guide  493   d,  and linkage fastener  494   d  of folding mechanism  490  shown in  FIG.  61   . 
     It is to be appreciated that the Detailed Description section, and not the Brief Summary and Abstract sections, is intended to be used to interpret the claims. The Summary and Abstract sections may set forth one or more but not all aspects of the support assembly system and apparatus, and thus, are not intended to limit the present aspects and the appended claims. 
     The present disclosure has been described above with the aid of functional building blocks illustrating the implementation of specified functions and relationships thereof. The boundaries of these functional building blocks have been arbitrarily defined herein for the convenience of the description. Alternate boundaries can be defined so long as the specified functions and relationships thereof are appropriately performed. 
     The foregoing description of the specific aspects will so fully reveal the general nature of the disclosure that others can, by applying knowledge within the skill of the art, readily modify and/or adapt for various applications such specific aspects, without undue experimentation, without departing from the general concept of the present disclosure. Therefore, such adaptations and modifications are intended to be within the meaning and range of equivalents of the disclosed aspects, based on the teaching and guidance presented herein. It is to be understood that the phraseology or terminology herein is for the purpose of description and not of limitation, such that the terminology or phraseology of the present specification is to be interpreted by the skilled artisan in light of the teachings and guidance. 
     The breadth and scope of the present disclosure should not be limited by any of the above-described aspects, but should be defined only in accordance with the following claims and their equivalents.