Mess Tents, widely known, as Petrol Tents and Safari Tents,
are huge marquee tents, which are used as dining halls and are
generally established at places like army camps and large group camps.
Mess Tents are fabricated of sturdy water resistant nylon or cotton
canvas and comes with an external surface fly. In recent times, these
tents have turned out to be the most popular preference of out-of-doors
activity groupings. They have emerged as the most idyllic sort of tent
when it comes to diversify activities such as meals, social gatherings,
official meetings and accommodation.Though there are large assortment of styles and sizes available in these tents, but a basic mess tent is constituted of water and rot-proof material with two layer walls. External sides of such tent are constructed of material that is water repellent and the inner side is by and large made of printed sheets. They are uncomplicated to upright. A common mess tent comes with two divisions, which are swiftly fastened collectively across the center. Once they are laced jointly, they do not require to be reopened unless an extension is added to make its transportation and drying trouble-free. This twine has a storm flap with strong grommet.
Mess tents are big tents distinguished for their quality, steadiness and dependability. A customary mess tent comprises of the following features:
- They are open from both front and rear ends.
- Its gate flap is usually endowed with strong closure and cord locks.
- Ventilators on both side-walls.
- Vertical and ridgepoles forged of aluminum.
- Cord, pegs, stuff sack and stoppers.
- It should be easy to set up and one should make sure, whether the tent could be erected on soft or hard surface.
- Always look for a tent that comes with ground rails, which promises extra stability on hard standing.
- It should have enough number of windows in accordance to its size with window covers.
- The tent should also have two doorways, in front as well in the back and they must come with an option of rolling up.
- For durability, the tent must have a wide coated mudwall, which should be hemmed with eyelets.
- It should come with quality corner fittings for storm fixing
- Look for a mess tent fabricated of material, which is water, fire, rot, and mildew repulsive.
- As the life of the tent not only depends on its canvas but the frame as well, choose a tent that have a strong and sturdy frame.
