Poles provide a more defined shape and are often used in cabin-style tents with more square or rectangular floorplans and straight walls, allowing for more room. Poles also enable the tent to have vertical walls, which provide more space for walking around. In contrast, dome tents have sloping walls, which offer less room inside the tent but are better at shedding precipitation and wind. Furthermore, they don’t require stakes or guylines to erect and can be moved while fully set up, making them more convenient. Both poles and dome tents also provide moisture management, though single-wall tents should be used in hot weather to prevent the buildup of moisture inside.