Patrol tents
Patrol tents have heavy canvas walls and very simple construction, often with no groundsheets and additional features. They are very sturdy and durable, and are commonly used for scout camps. Patrol tents are also large and heavy, usually requiring at least three people to set up.
They can accommodate up to six people, including camping gear.
Ridge tents
Ridge tents are usually made of lightweight nylon, with a horizontal pole laid across the top. Vertical supports may be a single upright pole or two sloping poles, which are known as A-frames. The poles at the back are usually shorter than the front ones, making the front side larger to allow easier entrance. Most models have double skins and sewn-in groundsheets. They can accommodate one to three people.
Ridge tents are extremely light and portable, which makes them ideal for backpacking and hiking trips.
Dome tents
Dome tents are supported by flexible frames shaped into several hoops going in different directions, forming a single rounded, closed wall. They do not have any corners and flat surfaces, which makes them better at shedding rainwater and more stable against strong winds.
Dome tents usually have lightweight fabric walls and are designed to fold up for transport.
Tunnel tents
Tunnels tents have frames made up of two or more equally sized hoops, with the fabric draped over then to form a tunnel. They usually have openings on both sides, without a set front or back end. Most models are made with double skins, usually with a canvas outer layer. They come in a wide range of sizes, with capacities ranging from one to six people.
Hoop tents
Hoop tents consist of a single hoop at the front end and an upright pole at the rear.
They take up less space than ridge tents, but are less rigid and offer less resistance to winds. They allow easier entry and exit than tunnel tents and usually accommodate one to three people.
Bell tents
Bell tents are similar in construction to dome tents, except that they have a single upright pole holding the fabric up at the center. Most models are made of heavy canvas, which makes them hard to transport and set up.
Bell tents usually do not come with groundsheets.
Frame tents
Frame tents are large heavy tents with rigid, bulky frames and heavy canvas walls. They are commonly used by families for outdoor camps or holidays. Frame tents are usually large enough to include a sleeping area, kitchen, and relaxation spot. | 
