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double-wall tent

(noun)

double-wall tent (noun) — A style of tent utilizes two key fabric areas to create a larger enclosure that stays dry.

A style of tent utilizes two key fabric areas to create a larger enclosure that stays dry. The inner portion (made from breathable, lightweight material) is called a canopy. Its outer layer is called the fly. The fly is waterproof, protecting the canopy and campers from wind and rain. Double-walled tents take longer to set up than their single-walled counterparts. They’re also heavier.

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What is double-wall tent?

A style of tent utilizes two key fabric areas to create a larger enclosure that stays dry. The inner portion (made from breathable, lightweight material) is called a canopy. Its outer layer is called the fly. The fly is waterproof, protecting the canopy and campers from wind and rain. Double-walled tents take longer to set up than their single-walled counterparts. They’re also heavier.

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