bell tent

Canvas cone dwelling

A bell tent is a round canvas tent supported by a single central pole, with a conical roof that slopes down to the ground, resembling the shape of a bell.

Originally military equipment, bell tents are now popular for camping and outdoor events: The festival grounds were dotted with white bell tents.

structure

canvas

Heavy woven cloth

guy ropes · groundsheet · pegs · sidewall · zipper · ventilation · waterproof · cotton · duck · ripstop

camping

campsite

Designated outdoor lodging area

sleeping bag · guy ropes · groundsheet · peg · mallet · pitch · canvas · pole · nature · backpacking

shelter

yurt

Felt-covered nomad tent

  • tepeeConical skin tent
  • tipiConical hide dwelling
  • wigwamDomed bark-covered shelter

bivouac · tarp · lean-to · pavilion · marquee · gazebo · canopy · shade · refuge · encampment

glamping

luxury

Expensive nonessential comfort

boutique · eco-friendly · queen-size · rugs · cushions · fairy lights · lanterns · furnishings · en-suite · hot-tub

heritage

Victorian

Of a prim era

historical · classic · colonial · safari · expedition · antique · nostalgic · timeless · period · authentic

Categories
Opposites
tent shape/structure

bell tentdome tent

Rounded portable camping structure

tunnel tent · A-frame tent · ridge tent · cabin tent · pop-up tent

permanence of shelter

bell tentbrick house

Building of stacked blocks

cabin · lodge · hotel · stone cottage

shelter portability/weight

bell tentbackpacking tent

Portable overnight shelter for hikers

bivouac · tarp shelter · hammock tent · survival shelter

Family

bell, tent, bells, tents, tentative, tentacle, belle, tenting, tented

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G